US 12,286,256 B1
Method for storing objects by balloon and inserting tube
David Turgeman, Yavne (IL)
Filed by David Turgeman, Yavne (IL)
Filed on Feb. 2, 2025, as Appl. No. 19/043,471.
Claims priority of application No. 310686 (IL), filed on Feb. 6, 2024.
Int. Cl. B65B 5/04 (2006.01); B65B 31/04 (2006.01); B65F 1/00 (2006.01); A63H 27/10 (2006.01)
CPC B65B 5/045 (2013.01) [B65B 31/044 (2013.01); B65B 31/048 (2013.01); B65F 1/002 (2013.01); A63H 2027/1016 (2013.01); A63H 2027/1033 (2013.01); A63H 2027/1091 (2013.01)] 3 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for storing objects or waste, comprising:
(a) providing an insertion tube and an inflatable balloon;
wherein the balloon is designed to expand when air is introduced into the balloon, and further configured to inflate to a volume at least twice the balloon's uninflated size;
wherein the insertion tube includes a sleeve and a sealing lid, the sleeve featured with an inserting opening, a drop opening, an air inlet valve, and an air outlet valve;
wherein the lid is capable of sealing the inserting opening;
wherein an opening of the balloon is assembled on the sleeve in a manner that positions the drop opening inside the balloon, while ensuring air only enters the balloon through the sleeve;
(b) opening the lid to allow access to the inserting opening,
(c) inserting the object or waste into the sleeve through the inserting opening,
(d) sealing the inserting opening by closing the lid,
(e) inflating the balloon via the air inlet valve, thereby causing the object or waste to be delivered into the expanded balloon;
(f) deflating the balloon by expelling air from the balloon or withdrawing the air from the balloon using an air pump, through the air outlet valve.