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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2001
Samuel B. Komar, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Steven B. Frank, Elgin, IL (US);
CTI Industries Corporation, Barrington, IL (US);
Abstract
A display device for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes an elongated base with a rear wall and a front wall extending therefrom to form a channel for receiving and retaining balloon weights. The display device is formed from a plastic material and at least one of front or rear walls are flexible with respect to the other. A gap between the upper edge portion of the front wall and the upper edge portion of the rear wall, which has a smaller width that the base of the channel receives and retains balloon weights in a resilient manner. The outer side of the base is adapted to being attached to a display object by an adhesive, a magnetic member, or fasteners. A display rack for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes a pole for attaching a plurality of the display devices thereto in a vertical orientation. A support base provides support for the pole and maintains the pole in an upright position. Another display rack for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes a flat surface for attaching a plurality of the display devices to its edges. The flat surface provides a space for displaying signs.