Dynamic Balloon Apparatus

Abstract

A balloon apparatus utilizing a lighter-than-air portion and an appurtenance attached to the lighter-than-air portion. A connector is selectively linked to the appurtenance and the lighter-than-air portion and manipulates the rotational position of the appurtenance relative to the lighter-than-air portion.

1 . A balloon apparatus, comprising:
 a lighter-than-air portion;   an appurtenance rotatably attached to said lighter-than-air portion;   at least one connector rotatably linked to said lighter-than-air portion, said connector manipulating the rotational position of said appurtenance relative to said lighter-than-air portion; and   a weighted handle extended from said connector.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  may comprise a swivel located at a central area of said lighter-than-air portion. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said central area may be convex or concave shaped. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said appurtenance may comprise a plurality of arms connected to said lighter-than-air portion to urge rotation of said lighter-than-air portion and said plurality of arms. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein said plurality of arms may be, but not limited to, a sickle shaped. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein each arm of said plurality of arms may take the shape of an animate figure, such as an animal, person, and the like. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein end of at least one arm of said plurality of arms may be appended with streamers, noise makers, lights, and the like. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein each arm of said plurality of arms may comprise a convex surface area and a concave surface area, and an increased surface area on side of each arm causes the balanced or unbalanced rotation of said lighter-than-air portion as desired. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 4  which additionally comprises a first image on first arm and a second image on second arm to provide an animation to a viewer upon movement of said first and second arms. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said appurtenance may alternatively comprise a single sickle-shaped arm connected to said lighter-than-air portion, wherein air passing over said lighter-than-air portion follows the contour of said sickle-shaped arm exerting an increasing force on the end of said sickle-shaped arm, causing rotation of said lighter-than-air portion. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  in which when said connector is positioned on opposite side of said lighter-than-air portion, rotation of said lighter-than-air portion will reverse. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein a streamer may trail from the end of said sickle-shaped arm. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein a noise maker, such as a tube whistle, may be positioned at the end of said sickle-shaped arm. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  in which when said connector is slightly relaxed, said lighter-than-air portion will appear to be floating or hovering in a horizontal position, and as soon as said connector is pulled or tensioned by the wind, said lighter-than-air portion will move to a semi-vertical position and begin to rotate. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said lighter-than-air portion is structured to selectively rotate in opposite directions. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , may comprise a weight fixed to said lighter-than-air portion for balance. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said lighter-than-air portion is configured to capture the force of moving air.