Patents by Inventor Michael Edward Menhinick

Michael Edward Menhinick 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).

  • Publication number: 20110316275
    Abstract: An automatic machine that holds, inflates, then securely knots ordinary latex party balloons without using accessories includes a filling nozzle, surrounding clamps, and a balloon neck stretcher. Two closable jaws can be raised, lowered, advanced, retracted and twisted about the stretched neck so that a knot is formed in the stretched neck prior to release of the balloon. Mechatronics techniques make the required motions. An optional supply mechanism pre-mounts balloons on rows of nozzles on parallel sliding strips, so that a particular strip can be selected and moved to cause inflation and knotting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: NEWCO PROJECTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Warren Verndell Wainohu, Keith Blenkinsopp, Michael Edward Menhinick