US2005288114A1PendingUtilityA1

System and apparatus for propelling and carrying a user within a confined interior

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 7, 2002Filed: Jul 29, 2005Published: Dec 29, 2005
Est. expiryMay 7, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Joseph Meadows
A63G 31/00B64B 1/02B64C 31/04A63G 2031/005B64B 1/50
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Abstract

The present invention comprises an inflatable balloon of sufficient volume and buoyancy to allow a human pilot to float above the ground and to glide over the ground within an enclosed area. The balloon incorporates several safety features that permit it to be used for recreation, including a prop-bike to enable the user to propel the balloon. Various structures, including a portable structure and a retaining structure in a stadium are described for use with the inflatable balloon.

Claims

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1 . A system for allowing a user to float and glide for entertainment, the system comprising: 
 a portable structure enclosing a predetermined space;    a device for allowing a user to move in three dimensions within the predetermined space, wherein said device includes: 
 an inflatable balloon;  
 a plurality of lines secured to one another at one end and operatively connected to said balloon;  
 a parachute harness; and  
 a fastener for securing said parachute harness to a free end of at least one of said plurality of lines.  
   
   
   
       2 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein said balloon comprises a layer of polyurethane-coated nylon.  
   
   
       3 . The system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a deflation zipper operates to deflate said balloon.  
   
   
       4 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein said lines are secured to one another at one end by at least one ring.  
   
   
       5 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein said fastener comprises a locking carabiner.  
   
   
       6 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein said portable structure comprises a netting.  
   
   
       7 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein said portable structure is supported by at least one support balloon.  
   
   
       8 . The system according to  claim 1 , wherein said portable structure further comprises: 
 a retaining structure for retaining said balloon in the predetermined space; and    at least one support for supporting said retaining structure.    
   
   
       9 . The system according to  claim 8 , wherein said retaining structure comprises a netting.  
   
   
       10 . The system according to  claim 8 , wherein said at least one support comprises at least one support balloon.  
   
   
       11 . The system according to  claim 10 , wherein said portable structure further comprises at least one anchor for securing said at least one support balloon.  
   
   
       12 . A system for allowing a user to float and glide for entertainment, the system comprising: 
 a retaining structure enclosing a predetermined space and connected to a permanent structure having at least one side;    a device for allowing a user to move in three dimensions within the predetermined space, wherein said device includes: 
 an inflatable balloon;  
 a plurality of lines secured to one another at one end and operatively connected to said balloon;  
 a parachute harness; and  
 a fastener for securing said harness to a free end of at least one of said plurality of lines.  
   
   
   
       13 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein said balloon comprises a layer of polyurethane-coated nylon.  
   
   
       14 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein said lines are secured to one another at one end by at least one ring.  
   
   
       15 . The system according to  claim 12 , further comprising a deflation zipper operates to deflate said balloon.  
   
   
       16 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein said permanent structure is a stadium.  
   
   
       17 . The system according to  claim 16 , wherein said stadium further includes at least one seating section, and 
 wherein said retaining structure further comprising a protective barrier located between said at least one seating section and the predetermined space.    
   
   
       18 . The system according to  claim 17 , wherein said protective barrier comprises a netting.  
   
   
       19 . The system according to  claim 16 , wherein said stadium further comprises a roof having an opening, and 
 wherein said retaining structure further comprises a protective barrier located across said roof opening to prevent said balloon from moving through the roof opening.    
   
   
       20 . The system according to  claim 19 , wherein said protective barrier comprises a netting.

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