Patents by Inventor Graham Manly Rouse

Graham Manly Rouse has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7507137
    Abstract: A balloon display comprised of at least one or at least two frameworks as specified in different embodiments. Each framework has apertures that circumscribe inflatable chambers. The inflatable chambers are arranged in at least one or at least two layers as specified in different embodiments. The inflatable chambers are secured in the apertures by any of a variety of means specified. Elements of the display may be arranged in a variety of relationships to one another as specified. Elements of the display are connected by any of a variety of means specified. The display is designed for viewing in any of a variety of directions specified in different embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventor: Graham Manly Rouse
  • Patent number: 7491109
    Abstract: A structural, informative and/or decorative balloon display is comprised of a plurality of connected, inflatable chambers formed by a plurality of die applications to a plurality of layers of film. The largest die application produces a set of seals that encompasses an area smaller than the area encompassed by all such sets of seals. In one preferred embodiment connected chambers have and maintain fluid communication. In another preferred embodiment, connected, inflatable chambers have no fluid communication but have a beginning and an end. In other preferred embodiments fluid communication is terminated after inflation. Other embodiments take advantage of variations of numbers of layers, configurations of layers, and treatment of surfaces to create special balloon forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Graham Manly Rouse
  • Patent number: 7094124
    Abstract: A balloon display generally having decorative, informative and/or structural value. The display is comprised of an aperture framework, inflated chambers and connector members that join inflated chambers through apertures small enough to resist the passage of the inflated chambers. There is generally a plurality of connector members associated with each inflated chamber. Connector members from a given inflated chamber start from different locations, go to different locations and do not intersect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Graham Manly Rouse
  • Publication number: 20020094747
    Abstract: A structural and/or decorative balloon display is comprised of a plurality of connected, inflatable chambers formed by a plurality of die applications to a plurality of layers of film. In one preferred embodiment connected chambers have and maintain fluid communication. In another preferred embodiment, connected, inflatable chambers have no fluid communication. In other preferred embodiments fluid communication is terminated after inflation. Other embodiments take advantage of variations of numbers of layers, configurations of layers, and treatment of surfaces to create special balloon forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Graham Manly Rouse