Long bow novelty balloon

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D458650
  • Patent Number
    D458,650
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, December 6, 2001
    23 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 11, 2002
    22 years ago
Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of the novelty balloon bow design of the present invention;




FIG. 2 is a right side end elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;




FIG. 3 is a left side end elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;




FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the design of FIG. 1; and,




FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the design of FIG. 1.




The phantom line representation of an inflation valve (e.g. see FIG. 1) does not form a portion of the invention.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a long bow novelty balloon, as shown and described.
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Non-Patent Literature Citations (6)
Entry
Qualatex® Valentine's Day 2000 catalog, p. 4, showing “I Love You Heart With Roses” balloon, published at least as early as Jan., 2000.
http://southernballoon.com/pages/seasonal/1999valent2.html—Qualatex 1999 Valentine's Day Collection, showing heart-shaped-with roses balloons, publicly available at least as early as Jan., 1999.
Anagram Valentine's Day 2000 catalog, p. 12, showing “Floatograph” Rose balloon, published at least as early as Jan., 2000.
Betallic “Everyday Shapes” Supplement catalog, pp. 12-13, showing “Package I Love You” box tied ribbon balloon, and various other balloons.
M&D Industries “Making the world a happier place in a BIG way” catalog, p. 5, showing “Mickey B-day Gift Shape” box with tied bow balloon, and p. 38, showing “COCL B-Day Package Shape” box with tied bow balloon. Balloons in the gift box and package shapes as shown were publicly available at least as early as 1998.
http://southernballoon.com/pages/seasonal/mdchristmas.html—M&D Industries 1998 Christmas & New Year's Collections, showing “Christmas Mouse Gift Shape” box with tied bow balloon, publicly available at least as early as 1998.