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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2003
Applicant:
Inventors:
Emily M. Banks, St. Augustine, FL (US);
Christopher Hill, St. Augustine, FL (US);
Akira Nakamura, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa, 242-0012, JP;
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 5/522 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 5/522 ;
Abstract
A method of packaging a plastic balloon preferably includes steps of sealing the plastic balloon within a substantially airtight package and maintaining the environment within the package in such a condition as to maintain the plastic balloon in a hydrated state that will optimize the performance characteristics of the plastic balloon when it is inflated. Antifungal and antibacterial agents are preferably also provided within the package to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria.