Method and apparatus for filling inflatables

Abstract

A light-weight, elongate plastic bag having a first end and a second end is provided for transferring air into inflatable items. One end of said elongate flexible bag has an opening, while the opposite end of said elongate flexible bag has a nozzle or other similar fitting. Additionally, an optional check valve can be provided on said nozzle. Air or other gas can be easily introduced into said elongate bag at low pressure and, thereafter, transferred at a relatively higher pressure into an inflatable item to be filled.

1 . An apparatus for filling inflatable items comprising:
 a. An elongate bag having a first end and a second end;   b. A nozzle attached to said first end of said bag; and   C. An opening at said second end of said bag.   
   
   
       2 . A method of filling an inflatable item comprising:
 a. Unfurling an apparatus comprising:
 i) an elongate bag constructed of lightweight plastic having a first end and a second end; 
 ii) a nozzle attached to said first end of said bag; 
 iii) a check valve attached to said nozzle: and 
 iv) an opening at said second end of said bag; 
   b. Connecting said nozzle to the input port of an inflatable item;   c. Introducing gas into said elongate bag through said opening in said bag;   d. Substantially sealing said opening in said bag; and   e. Rolling said bag from said second end toward said nozzle.   
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein said gas is air. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the step of introducing gas into said elongate bag through said opening in said bag further comprises blowing into said opening of said bag.