Illuminated balloon
A lighted assembly includes an inflated balloon, a light assembly affixed to a patch, and the patch affixed to the inflated balloon such that the light assembly is between the patch and the outer surface of the balloon.
1. An illuminated display assembly, comprising:
a balloon having an inner surface and an outer surface defining a generally inflatable body and a neck portion integrally formed therewith, said inflatable body disposed in air tight, sealed relation about a hollow interior gas chamber;
an electric lamp assembly attached to a patch;
said patch having a first side and a second side;
said second side of said patch having said electric lamp assembly attached thereto;
said second side of said patch further having adhesive disposed thereon, said adhesive for securing said patch to said outer surface of an inflated balloon;
whereby said electrical light assembly comprises an electrical light positioned on said second side of said patch such that said light is disposed between said patch and said outer surface of said inflated balloon;
said patch fixedly attached with adhesive to an outer surface of said inflatable body and structured and disposed to direct light into said interior gas chamber and at least partially out through said inflatable body, thereby effectively illuminating said balloon; and
an electrical power supply wherein said electrical power supply includes a battery holder structured and arranged with a moveable tab accessible from the first side of said patch, whereby said moveable tab turns on and off said light.
2. The assembly of claim 1 wherein said light is supported by a light holder.
3. The assembly of claim 1 wherein said light has an angular orientation relative to said patch such that said light holder forms an angle between 0°-60° relative to the inner surface of said patch.
4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein said light positioned between said patch and said outer surface of said balloon is at least partially enveloped by said outer surface of said balloon.