Title:
STRAIN REDUCTION ON A BALLOON SYSTEM IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/154869
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The subject matter described herein relates to strain reduction on a balloon system in extreme weather conditions. The strain reduction is achieved by using an elastic bungee (207) between a balloon (202) and the tether (206) attached to the balloon. As wind pushes on the balloon, immediate pressure caused by the wind is cushioned on the elastic bungee rather than on the balloon or the tether, thereby reducing immediate force and tension on either the balloon or the tether. Thus, the balloon system that includes the balloon and the tether is protected from damage that can possibly be caused by tension due to pressure.
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Inventors:
OGRAM MARK ELLERY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/037147
Publication Date:
May 30, 2013
Filing Date:
May 09, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SEFE INC (US)
OGRAM MARK ELLERY (US)
OGRAM MARK ELLERY (US)
International Classes:
B64B1/50
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2010032251A2 | 2010-03-25 |
Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
CLEARY, James, P. et al. (P.C.One Financial Cente, Boston MA, US)
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