ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,226,038, issued on Feb. 18, was assigned to Balloon Innovations Inc. (Westminster, Colo.).
"Display and methods of use thereof" was invented by Christopher J. Wicken (Golden, Colo.) and Alex J. Fountain (Evergreen, Colo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention includes a novel illuminated ornamental display, and in particular a helium-free balloon coupled with an a externally mounted lighting assembly. In this preferred embodiment, the helium-free balloon and lighting assembly provide the appearance of a holiday ornament, and in particular a hanging Christmas tree ball ornament."
The patent was filed on Feb. 17, 2023, under...