System and process for packaging and distributing balloons
OwnerEmily M. Banks, Christopher Hill +1inventors
InventorsEmily M. Banks, Christopher Hill, Akira Nakamura
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Abstract
A method of packaging a plastic balloon preferably includes steps of sealing the plastic balloon within a substantially airtight package and maintaining the environment within the package in such a condition as to maintain the plastic balloon in a hydrated state that will optimize the performance characteristics of the plastic balloon when it is inflated. Antifungal and antibacterial agents are preferably also provided within the package to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria.
Claims31
A method of packaging a plastic balloon, comprising:
- (a) providing a plastic balloon;
- (b) inserting the plastic balloon into a package;
- and
- (c) establishing an environment within the package that is sufficient to maintain the balloon in a hydrated state.
A system for packaging a plastic balloon, comprising:
- a package;
- a plastic balloon contained within the package;
- and
- hydration means for establishing an environment within the package that is sufficient to maintain the plastic balloon in a hydrated state.
A system for packaging a plastic balloon, comprising:
- a substantially airtight package;
- and
- a plastic balloon contained within the package in a hydrated state.
A method of distributing a plastic balloon, comprising steps of:
- (a) hydrating the plastic balloon;
- and
- (b) distributing the plastic balloon in the hydrated state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.