Toy water balloon

Abstract

The present invention provides a water balloon with a quick, easy, and low-cost means for sealing the balloon orifice. For example, the water balloon may comprise a liquid-activated closure mechanism along the inside of the balloon neck. A user then activates the closure mechanism while filling the balloon with water and may then seal the balloon orifice by pinching the balloon neck.

1 . A toy water balloon, wherein said balloon comprises an orifice, a neck, a volume, and a liquid-activated closure mechanism proximate said neck.  
   
   
       2 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism is activated by filling said volume with liquid.  
   
   
       3 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism comprises a liquid-activated adhesive.  
   
   
       4 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism comprises a liquid-revealed adhesive.  
   
   
       5 . The toy water balloon of claim l, wherein said closure mechanism comprises a liquid-revealed latex surface.  
   
   
       6 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein when said closure mechanism is activated and when said neck is manipulated said closure mechanism seals said orifice.  
   
   
       7 . The toy water balloon of  claim 6 , wherein said neck is manipulated by collapsing said neck upon itself.  
   
   
       8 . The toy water balloon of  claim 6 , wherein said neck is manipulated by twisting said neck.  
   
   
       9 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism is inset from said orifice.  
   
   
       10 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism is proximate an inner surface of said neck.  
   
   
       11 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism is proximate an inner circumference of said neck.  
   
   
       12 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said closure mechanism comprises patterns.  
   
   
       13 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said neck comprises a bump for reception by a slit water balloon launcher.  
   
   
       14 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said neck comprises a texture for improved grip during sealing.  
   
   
       15 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , wherein said water balloon volume comprises a texture for improved grip during throwing.  
   
   
       16 . The toy water balloon of  claim 1 , where said neck proximate said closure mechanism comprises a differentiating color.  
   
   
       17 . A toy water balloon, wherein said balloon comprises an orifice, a neck, a volume, and a liquid-activated closure mechanism proximate said neck, and wherein when said neck is manipulated, said closure mechanism seals said neck.  
   
   
       18 . The toy water balloon of  claim 17 , wherein said closure mechanism is activated by filling said volume with liquid.  
   
   
       19 . The toy water balloon of  claim 17 , wherein said closure mechanism is inset from said orifice.  
   
   
       20 . The toy water balloon of  claim 17 , wherein said closure mechanism is proximate an inner surface of said neck of said water balloon.