The invention includes methods and apparatus for bisected and/or partially bisected helium-free balloons that may be secured over an extended stationary structure such as an extended pole and/or lamp-post such that the secured balloon gives the appearance of being whole or un-bisected. Some embodiments may include an continuous and/or continuous air-fed balloon system. Additional embodiments include improved methods for elevating and/or coupling a bisected and/or partially bisected helium-free balloon an extended stationary structure such as an extended pole and/or lamp-post.

A balloon can maintain a bent state even if a bent state-holding member is not used. A balloon includes two plastic films that are stacked and sealed at a peripheral edge. The balloon includes a first part, a second part, and a bending part that is situated between the first part and the second part. The bending part includes a gas passage through which the interior of the first part and the interior of the second part communicate with each other, and a bending sealed part that is formed by sealing the two plastic films situated opposite to each other in an inward area relative to the peripheral edge. An outer edge of the bending sealed part extends beyond the bending part so as to be situated within the first part and the second part.

An inflatable globe has a generally round shape and an attachment pin, plug or other closure mechanism coupled to the top of the inflatable globe. A topper is configured to fit over the attachment pin, plug or other closure mechanism. A hanger is threaded through the attachment pin, plug or closure mechanism and then through the topper. An electric light coupled to the plug is suspended inside the globe. The inflatable globe is made of a resilient polymer material and can be monochromatic or comprise a plurality of colors.

The invention generally relates to a modular balloon support system that may be used to generate customizable geometric balloon clusters and displays that may be used for marketing, promotional, advertising, and decorative displays among others.

A balloon and floral centerpiece kit includes a plurality of interlocking extension members that secure together to form any number of different shapes. A base unit is removably secured to the bottommost extension member. The base unit including a main body, a lid and a shaft connection member. A topper is removably secured to the top end of the uppermost extension member. A plurality of balloons are removably secured along one or more of the plurality of interlocking extension members, the base unit and the topper. The kit also includes a plurality of generally T-shaped spikes, various decorative elements, a balloon pump, and assembly instructions.

The present invention relates to a retractable inflatable product, including an inflatable body as well as a gas charging device communicated with the inflatable body and used to charge the inflatable body with gas, further including: a wire positioning component, at least one wire, and a pay-off and take-up device which is connected to at least one end of the wire and pays off or takes up the wire through the wire positioning component. The wire positioning component is formed by a plurality of hollow annular elements disposed on the inner wall of the inflatable body. The present invention realizes automatic or manual retraction and tightening by providing a wire positioning component inside the inflatable body and passing a wire through the hollow annular elements so that the wire can be paid off or taken up through the pay-off and take-up device.

A decorative balloon is designed specifically to directly attach to an outer surface of a mailbox. The balloon may be an air-filled foil balloon and may include an inner pocket surface that hugs and snugly adheres to an outer surface of the mailbox.

A decorative balloon is designed specifically to directly attach to an outer surface of the mailbox. The balloon may be an air-filled foil balloon and may include an inner pocket surface that hugs and snugly adheres to an outer surface of the mailbox.

A liquid-inflatable device for playing under water is provided. The liquid-inflatable device includes a housing defining a liquid-inflatable cavity. The housing provides a water valve positioned adjacent to the inflatable cavity to enable both inflation of the housing by way of a flow adaptor coupled a water source, and deflation of the housing by way of the flow adaptor uncoupled to the water source. One flow adaptor may provide a tiered structure offering a plurality of external diameters for operatively engaging a plurality of water valve sizes. A water-filled liquid-inflatable device 26 obtains a density relatively equal to a body of water so that it can be manipulated and interacted with under the surface of the body of water.

The device of reusable balloons includes a rubber balloon and a base. The rubber balloon has a neck. After the balloon is inflated, the neck is twisted to form multiple tight spirals whose flexibility and pressure prevents air leakage, and the neck is tied into a loose single knot. The base has a first through hole and a second through hole arranged radially away from the base's center. A slit is provided connecting the first and second through holes that is selectively and flexibly opened. After the single knot is run through the first through hole, the neck is plugged into the second through hole through the slit. Four or more rubber balloons can be attached to the base and multiple bases can be coupled and arranged to decorate events. After the event, the single knot can be undone, allowing the balloon to deflate and be stored for repeated use.