Releasable balloon clip

Abstract

At least one pair of opposed, congruent, transversely curved, longitudinally consistent, surfaces each presented by one of two portions hinged together at one end intended to traverse the stem of a balloon are brought into a close spaced apart parallel disposition tensioned between a pinion on one end and catch on the other. The spacing compresses the two walls of the stem of a conventional balloon together providing a tight seal that can be released manually for reuse if desired. An oval perimeter to at least one of the two portions, with the pinion and catch defining the longitudinal axis, is suggested including a band defining an aperture for securing a tether is suggested. Use of two adjacent pairs of opposed, congruent, transversely curved, longitudinally consistent, surfaces is also suggested to yield a rounded shape to avoid potential skin abrasion in manipulation or in being hit by a water filled balloon.

1 . A releasable balloon clip comprising:
 two portions, connected by a hinge wherein each opposing portion comprises a releasable catch, a pinion, and at least one pair of opposed congruent longitudinally consistent surfaces.   
     
     
         2 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  further having a band defining an aperture facilitating the fastening of a tether thereto. 
     
     
         3 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  having a generally ovoid shape. 
     
     
         4 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  having a substantially oval perimeter. 
     
     
         5 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  having a pair of opposed congruent longitudinally consistent surfaces comprising a convex longitudinal surface and a concave longitudinal surface. 
     
     
         6 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  having a plurality of pairs of opposed congruent longitudinally consistent surfaces. 
     
     
         7 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 6  wherein said pairs of opposed congruent longitudinally consistent surfaces are comprised of a convex longitudinal surface and a concave longitudinal surface. 
     
     
         8 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  having a substantially flat face on the back of said right and left hand portions opposed to each other when said right and left hand portions are biased into a closed position engaging said pinion and said catch. 
     
     
         9 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  wherein said pinion is comprised of a gathering post and a gathering post socket. 
     
     
         10 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 9  wherein said gathering post and gathering post socket possess a substantially rectangular shape aligned transversely, perpendicular to said longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         11 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  possessing a guide tab extending longitudinally outward from said portion possessing said rib. 
     
     
         12 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 11  wherein said guide tab is positioned below said longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         13 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 1  wherein said catch is comprised of a rib extending from the end of one said portion opposite said hinge and a post with an elevated terminal lip on the end of the other said portion opposite said hinge. 
     
     
         14 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 13  possessing a relief below said lip. 
     
     
         15 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 14  wherein said relief below said lip extends through the portion on which said post is located. 
     
     
         17 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 13  further possessing an alignment post. 
     
     
         18 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 13  further having a band defining an aperture facilitating the fastening of a tether thereto. 
     
     
         19 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 13  having a pair of opposed congruent longitudinally consistent surfaces comprising a convex longitudinal surface and a concave longitudinal surface. 
     
     
         20 . The releasable balloon clip of  claim 13  having a plurality of pairs of opposed congruent longitudinally consistent surfaces.