Robin Reilly - Los Angeles CA Robert Sheppard - North Hollywood CA John Dykstra - Sherman Oaks CA Grant McCune - Van Nuys CA Thomas Valentine - Sherman Oaks CA
Robin Reilly - Los Angeles CA Robert Sheppard - North Hollywood CA John Dykstra - Sherman Oaks CA Grant McCune - Van Nuys CA Thomas Valentine - Sherman Oaks CA
Robin Reilly - Los Angeles CA Robert Shepherd - North Hollywood CA John Dykstra - Sherman Oaks CA Grant McCune - Van Nuys CA Thomas Valentine - Sherman Oaks CA
Assignee:
Apogee, Inc. - Van Nuys CA
International Classification:
A63H 2710
US Classification:
446225
Abstract:
A novel rubber band powered balloon is presented. No spine, frame, or other support member is used to resist the tension of the rubber band. Instead, the balloon, formed from a substantially non-elastomeric material, is sufficiently rigid when inflated such that supports for the rubber band can be directly connected to the balloon's outer skin. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention includes a novel flapping-vane propulsion system in which the rotational motion of the rubber band is converted into reciprocating motion of the vane.
Robin Reilly - Los Angeles CA Robert Sheppard - North Hollywood CA John Dykstra - Sherman Oaks CA Grant McCune - Van Nuys CA Thomas Valentine - Sherman Oaks CA