Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for arranging balloons or the like in a nozzle-up orientation. The apparatus comprises a pair of downwardly inclined, elongate members, at least one of which has an upwardly movable surface, such as the surface of a rotatable roller. The members define a gap therebetween, and a row of spaced, unoriented balloons are fed at random, some with the baggy body leading and others with the less baggy nozzle leading, into the gap at the upper end of the members from below or the underside thereof. A baggy body leading balloon is advanced upwardly by the roller through the gap and discarded, whereas only the nozzle of each less baggy nozzle leading balloon is advanced through the gap. The nozzle leading balloons then slide down the members all arranged in a nozzle-up orientation.

Abstract: A sealing device for a balloon comprising a thin deformable strip of foil attached to a flexible balloon retainer line, with the strip being of a thickness that it may be readily wound about the neck of the inflated balloon by one's fingers and when in such position being self sustained in such wound condition, to prevent the escape of air or gas through the balloon neck portion, while at the same time attaching the retainer line to the balloon. The foil strip is coated on one side with pressure-sensitive adhesive, one end of the line laid lengthwise on the adhesive and the strip folded to simultaneously form the sealing device and attach the line. The foil may have a thickness of approximately 0.001 to 0.002 inches.