Patent Publication Number: US-10328353-B2

Title: Self-sealing balloon and method of manufacture

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This Non-Provisional Patent Application claims a common domestic benefit as follows:
         wherein this Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application is a Continuation-In-Part claiming the benefit of co-pending U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/930,646, filed on Nov. 2, 2015,   wherein U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/930,646 claims a domestic benefit under multiple branches as follows:   A) wherein U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/930,646 is a Continuation-In-Part claiming the benefit of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 13/952,608, filed on Jul. 27, 2013 (now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,174,141 on Nov. 3, 2015), and   wherein U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 13/952,608 is a Non-Provisional Patent Application which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/676,969, filed on Jul. 29, 2012; and   B) wherein U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14/930,646 is also a Non-Provisional Patent Application which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/103,520, filed on Jan. 14, 2015,   C) wherein the entireties each of above the above applications are incorporated herein by reference.       

    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a self sealing balloon assembly and method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, a rubber or latex balloon having a moldable adhesive loop embedded within an adhesive staging segment formed as an annular loop within a neck segment of a balloon. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Balloons are designed having a variety of shapes and sizes and are fabricated of any of a wide selection of suitable gas impervious materials, including: Mylar, latex, rubber, and the like. A pressurized gas, such as air, helium, nitrogen, and the like is used to inflate the balloon. The pressurized gas enters a balloon gas retaining expansion cavity through a balloon neck segment. The pressurized gas expands the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity. The pressurized gas is retained within the expanded balloon gas retaining expansion cavity by sealing a fill conduit provided through the balloon neck segment. This is commonly accomplished by tying a knot in the balloon neck segment. 
     The process of sealing pressurized gas within the expanded balloon gas retaining expansion cavity by tying a knot in the balloon neck segment presents a number of drawbacks. Initially, the process is very tedious and time consuming. The cycle time for the process of tying each balloon neck impacts the overall efficiency and profit for balloon preparation party. Once the neck of the balloon is tied into a knot, it is nearly impossible to untie the knot in order to deflate and reuse the balloon. 
     Latex balloons are formed by applying latex, in a liquid form, onto a balloon form and curing the latex. The elasticity of the latex enables removal of the formed and cured balloon from the balloon form. Mylar balloons are fabricated by adhering two sheets of Mylar together in accordance to a predetermined peripheral shape. Characteristics of the Mylar material direct the balloon fill process away from tying a knot in the neck segment. Conversely, tying a ribbon or similar material about the neck segment can seal the neck segment. Alternative sealing devices, such as sealing clips, and the like can be used to seal the neck segment. 
     In one known embodiment, a layer of adhesive tape is placed on an interior surface of the neck of the balloon. The adhesive tape is covered with a protective coating, which is removed when ready for use. The adhesive tape requires two planar surfaces to come together and join in a manner to provide a gaseous seal therebetween. Drawing two planar sheets of adhesive together to create a gaseous seal therebetween can be difficult. Any wrinkle or gap would provide an imperfection in the gaseous seal therebetween, thus creating a gas leak. Additionally, the adhesive tape can&#39;t be separated, thus eliminating any potential for deflating and reusing the balloon. 
     Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for a self-sealing balloon that provides a feature enabling a quick, reliable sealing process that can be separated, enabling deflation and reuse of the balloon. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the known art and the problems that remain unsolved by providing an apparatus and method for quickly and reliably sealing a balloon. 
     In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the invention consists of a balloon comprising:
         a balloon body having a tubular balloon neck segment extending in fluid communication between a balloon unfinished edge and a balloon gas retaining expansion cavity;   a moldable adhesive ring carried by an interior of the tubular balloon neck segment, the moldable adhesive ring having a moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile formed into a ring shape, the moldable adhesive ring circumscribing an interior circumference of a portion of a length of the interior of the tubular balloon neck segment; and   an adhesive staging segment formed about a peripheral surface of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile of the moldable adhesive ring, the adhesive staging segment temporarily covering the peripheral surface of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile,   wherein the adhesive staging segment is shaped from the tubular balloon neck segment.       

     In one aspect, the moldable adhesive has a pliable characteristic resembling clay. 
     In another aspect, the moldable adhesive is dispensed about a circumference of a balloon neck mold segment of a balloon form member. The moldable adhesive preferably forms a ring about a central, longitudinal axis of the balloon neck mold segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the adhesive staging segment is designed to expose the moldable adhesive ring when a tensile force is applied in a longitudinal direction between ends of the tubular balloon neck segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the adhesive staging segment is shaped as a loop covering the peripheral surface of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile, wherein the adhesive staging segment loop is formed by at least one of:
         a portion of the tubular balloon neck segment spanning between the moldable adhesive ring and the balloon unfinished edge, and   a portion of the tubular balloon neck segment spanning between the moldable adhesive ring and the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity.       

     In yet another aspect, the adhesive staging segment is designed to expose the moldable adhesive ring when a tensile force is applied in a longitudinal direction between ends of the tubular balloon neck segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the unfinished edge adhesive staging segment and the expansion cavity adhesive staging segment abut one another proximate an interior quadrant of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile. 
     In yet another aspect, a lip bead is formed at a balloon unfinished edge, wherein the balloon unfinished edge is provided at a free end of the tubular balloon neck segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon body segment can be shaped in bulb shape, a star shape, an oblong shape, a square shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, a hexagonal shape, an octagonal shape, a polygonal shape, and the like. 
     In accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, the invention consists of a method for fabricating a self sealing balloon assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
         obtaining a quick seal balloon fabrication form comprising at least one balloon form member, each of the at least one balloon form comprising a balloon body mold segment extending from a balloon neck mold segment and an adhesive material dispensing section located about a circumference of a central section of the balloon neck mold segment;   applying an adhesive material about an circumference of a portion of a length of an exterior surface of the balloon neck mold segment, the moldable adhesive ring having a moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile formed into a ring shape;   applying balloon material upon an exterior surface of the balloon body mold segment and further extending upward onto a portion of the balloon neck mold segment to a location beyond the adhesive material dispensing section, wherein the balloon material is applied to the quick seal balloon fabrication form either prior to or subsequent to the application of the adhesive material;   shaping an adhesive staging segment into a loop, wherein the adhesive staging segment at least partially encapsulates the moldable adhesive ring; and   removing the shaped balloon from the quick seal balloon fabrication form.       

     In yet another aspect, the method further comprises a step of curing the balloon material. 
     In yet another aspect, wherein the step of shaping the adhesive staging segment into a loop is accomplished by using at least one roller. The roller would apply a frictional force to the exterior surface of the balloon material extending the material and forming the looped shape. 
     In yet another aspect, the method further comprises a step of generating a lip bead at a free end of the tubular balloon neck segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the method further comprises a step of utilizing the balloon material to aid in forming the dispensed adhesive roll. 
     In yet another aspect, the method further comprises a step of dispensing the adhesive material into a recess formed within the adhesive dispensing segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the step of shaping the adhesive staging segment into a loop is accomplished by using at least one roller, wherein roller would apply a frictional force to the exterior surface of the balloon material extending the material and forming the loop shape. 
     In yet another aspect, the step of shaping the adhesive staging segment into a loop is accomplished by using at least one roller, wherein roller would apply a frictional force to the exterior surface of the balloon material extending the material and forming the loop shape. 
     In yet another aspect, the step of shaping the adhesive staging segment into a loop is accomplished by:
         forming an unfinished edge adhesive staging segment of the adhesive staging segment by rolling a portion of the tubular balloon neck segment spanning between the moldable adhesive ring and the balloon unfinished edge over an unfinished edge portion of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile, and   forming an expansion cavity adhesive staging segment of the adhesive staging segment by rolling a portion of the tubular balloon neck segment spanning between the moldable adhesive ring and the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity over an expansion cavity portion of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile.       

     In yet another aspect, at least one of the step of forming the unfinished edge adhesive staging segment and the step of forming the expansion cavity adhesive staging segment is accomplished by applying a friction to an exterior surface of the tubular balloon neck segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the adhesive material is dispensed into a recess formed within the adhesive material dispensing section. 
     In accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention, the invention consists of a method for fabricating a self sealing balloon assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
         introducing an adhesive dispensing adapter onto a balloon form comprising a balloon neck mold segment extending axially from a balloon body bulb shaped mold segment, wherein the adhesive dispensing adapter circumscribes the balloon neck mold segment and includes an adhesive dispensing system integrated therein, the adhesive dispensing system comprising an adhesive material dispensing section;   applying balloon material upon an exterior surface of the balloon body mold segment and further extending upward onto a portion of the balloon neck mold segment, continuing onto an exterior surface of the adhesive dispensing adapter;   dispensing an adhesive composition through the adhesive dispensing adapter to form a bead about a neck portion of the balloon;   forming the balloon material to at least partially surround the adhesive composition bead; and   removing the shaped balloon from the quick seal balloon fabrication form.       

     In yet another aspect, the adhesive material dispensing section is provided as a gap formed between a lower edge of the adhesive dispensing adapter and an exterior surface of the balloon neck mold segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the adhesive material dispensing section is provided as a series of orifices formed through a body of the adhesive dispensing adapter. 
     In yet another aspect, the series of orifices are formed through the body of the adhesive dispensing adapter at a location proximate a lower edge of the body of the adhesive dispensing adapter. 
     In yet another aspect, the adhesive dispensing adapter is adapted to employ a pressure to aid in the dispensing of the adhesive composition. The pressure can be provided by a flow of adhesive into the adhesive dispensing adapter, air pressure or another gaseous propellant, and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon material is formed in a shape of a roll, encapsulating the adhesive bead. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon material is formed in a “C” shape, encapsulating the adhesive bead therein. 
     In yet another aspect, a powder is applied to an exposed surface of the adhesive bead prior to encapsulating the adhesive bead within the balloon material. 
     In yet another aspect, the self sealing balloon is inflated by steps of:
         inflating the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity with a volume of material;   applying a tensile force in a longitudinal direction between ends of the tubular balloon neck segment to expose the moldable adhesive ring from the adhesive staging segment;   compressing the exposed moldable adhesive ring together forming a seal, thus entrapping the volume of material within the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity.       

     In yet another aspect, the method is accomplished by automating the process. 
     In yet another aspect, the step of applying balloon material upon an exterior surface of the balloon body mold segment and further extending upward onto a portion of the balloon neck mold segment is accomplished by at least one of a dipping process, a spray process, a brush application process, a rolling application process, and the like. 
     In another variant, the sealing adhesive can be dispensed circumferentially about an exterior surface of a balloon form. 
     In another aspect, the sealing adhesive can be dispensed circumferentially about an exterior surface of a balloon form using a dispenser formed circumferentially about the balloon form. 
     In yet another aspect, the sealing adhesive can be dispensed circumferentially about an exterior surface of a balloon form using a dispenser which rotates circumferentially about the balloon form. 
     In yet another aspect, the sealing adhesive can be dispensed circumferentially about an exterior surface of a balloon form using a fixed dispenser and rotating the balloon form within the fixed dispenser. 
     In another variant, the sealing adhesive can be dispensed circumferentially about an exterior surface of a balloon form using a form adaptor, wherein the form adaptor is placed circumferentially about the provided balloon form. The form adapted is configured to dispense sealing adhesive onto the exterior surface of at least one of the form adaptor and the balloon form. 
     In yet another aspect, the exterior surface of the balloon form further comprises a balloon form neck adhesive receiving element. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element is fabricated of a material enabling ease of release of the sealing adhesive. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element extends outward from an exterior surface of the balloon form. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element is flush with the exterior surface of the balloon form. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element is recessed inward from the exterior surface of the balloon form. 
     In another application process, the process includes steps of:
         placing a neck of a prefabricated balloon upon an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element;   partially unrolling the balloon neck onto the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element towards a supported end of the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element;   continuing an unrolling the balloon neck onto the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element in a reverse direction, towards a free end of the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element, exposing an interior surface of the balloon neck;   applying a sealing adhesive to the exposed interior surface of the of the balloon neck;   rolling the end of the balloon neck rearward, covering the applied sealing adhesive; and   removing the balloon from the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element.       

     In a second aspect, the step of applying the sealing adhesive is accomplished using a sealing adhesive applicator. 
     In another aspect, the step of applying the sealing adhesive is accomplished by dispensing the sealing adhesive from a fixed sealing adhesive applicator and rotating the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element. 
     In yet another aspect, the step of applying the sealing adhesive is accomplished by dispensing the sealing adhesive from a fixed adhesive applicator balloon neck support element and rotating the sealing adhesive applicator. 
     In yet another aspect, the step of rolling the end of the balloon neck rearward, covering the applied sealing adhesive is assisted by using a balloon neck sleeve element. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon neck sleeve element is slideably assembled to the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon neck sleeve element includes a tapered lead in segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon neck sleeve element includes a conically shaped lead in segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon neck sleeve element includes a frustum shaped lead in segment. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon neck sleeve element includes an interior cavity having a size and shape to receive the folded balloon neck, including the ring of sealing adhesive. 
     In yet another aspect, wherein the interior cavity of the balloon neck sleeve element is located forward (towards a free side) of a sliding element of the balloon neck sleeve element. 
     In yet another aspect, the balloon neck sleeve element interior cavity is formed having an opening span that is equal to or larger than a like span of the ring of sealing adhesive. 
     In yet another aspect, a balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly includes a plurality of adhesive applicator balloon neck support elements. 
     In yet another aspect, a balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly includes a plurality of adhesive applicator balloon neck support elements, each of the adhesive applicator balloon neck support elements is rotationally supported by an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame arm of an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame. 
     In yet another aspect, the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame is adapted to rotate about a central axis. 
     These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, in which: 
         FIG. 1  presents an isometric view of an exemplary quick seal balloon fabrication form, the illustration including two exemplary uncoated forms and two exemplary forms coated with balloon forming material; 
         FIG. 2  presents an enlarged elevation view detailing an exemplary adhesive dispensing segment of an exemplary balloon neck mold segment of the exemplary quick seal balloon fabrication form originally introduced in  FIG. 1 , wherein the neck segment is shown prior to dispensing of a moldable adhesive; 
         FIG. 3  presents a partially sectioned, enlarged elevation view detailing the exemplary adhesive dispensing segment as shown in  FIG. 2 , wherein the mold neck segment illustrates a cross section of an exemplary ring of moldable adhesive dispensed about the mold neck segment; 
         FIG. 4  presents a partially sectioned elevation view detailing the exemplary adhesive dispensing segment as shown in  FIG. 3 , the illustration introducing a coating of a balloon material applied to the balloon form member; 
         FIG. 5  presents a partially sectioned elevation view of the balloon neck mold segment detailing the exemplary adhesive dispensing segment as shown in  FIG. 4 , the illustration introducing various balloon feature forming rollers; 
         FIG. 6  presents a partially sectioned elevation view of the balloon neck mold segment illustrating an exemplary first step for forming an adhesive staging loop, wherein the first step removes the dispensed adhesive roll form the an adhesive dispensing segment of the form; 
         FIG. 7  presents a partially sectioned elevation view of the balloon neck mold segment illustrating an exemplary second step for forming an adhesive staging loop, wherein the second step partially encases the dispensed adhesive roll into an adhesive staging segment of the tubular balloon neck segment; 
         FIG. 8  presents a partially sectioned elevation view of the balloon neck mold segment illustrating an exemplary third step for forming an adhesive staging loop, wherein the third step completely encases the dispensed adhesive roll into the adhesive staging segment; 
         FIG. 9  presents a partially sectioned elevation view of the balloon neck mold segment illustrating an exemplary step of forming a lip bead; 
         FIG. 10  presents a sectioned elevation view of the tubular balloon neck segment illustrating a first balloon filling step; 
         FIG. 11  presents a sectioned elevation view of the tubular balloon neck segment illustrating a first balloon sealing step; 
         FIG. 12  presents a sectioned elevation view of the tubular balloon neck segment illustrating a second balloon sealing step; 
         FIG. 13  presents a flow diagram detailing a first exemplary balloon fabrication process; 
         FIG. 14  presents a flow diagram detailing a second exemplary balloon fabrication process; 
         FIG. 15  presents a flow diagram detailing an exemplary balloon fill and sealing process; 
         FIG. 16  presents a cross sectional elevation view of a neck section of an exemplary balloon prepared for a step of applying an adhesive bead to an exposed surface of a balloon lip bead; 
         FIG. 17  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the neck section of the exemplary balloon subsequent to the preparation step presented in  FIG. 16 , wherein a protective talc power is being applied to the adhesive bead; 
         FIG. 18  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the neck section of the exemplary balloon having the adhesive bead rolled into the balloon lip bead; 
         FIG. 19  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of a balloon form introducing an adhesive dispensing adapter positioned thereabout; 
         FIG. 20  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of the balloon form introduced in  FIG. 19 , illustrating a self-sealing balloon in an initial forming step; 
         FIG. 21  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of the balloon form introduced in  FIG. 19 , illustrating the self-sealing balloon in an adhesive dispensing step; 
         FIG. 22  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of another exemplary balloon form comprising the same features as the balloon form presented in  FIG. 19 , introducing an exemplary power dispensing subsystem; 
         FIG. 23  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of the balloon form introduced in  FIG. 22 , illustrating another exemplary self-sealing balloon in an adhesive dispensing and a powder application step; 
         FIG. 24  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of the balloon forming process introduced in  FIG. 23 , wherein the balloon lip bead is rolled encapsulating the dispensed adhesive; 
         FIG. 25  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of another exemplary balloon form comprising a variant of the adhesive dispensing subassembly introduced in  FIG. 19 , wherein the exemplary adhesive dispensing subassembly dispenses adhesive using applied pressure; 
         FIG. 26  presents a partial cross sectional elevation view of the balloon form introduced in  FIG. 25 , illustrating the exemplary self-sealing balloon in an alternative adhesive dispensing step; 
         FIG. 27  presents a flow diagram detailing another exemplary balloon fabrication process; 
         FIG. 28  presents a flow diagram detailing another exemplary balloon fill and sealing process; 
         FIG. 29  presents a cross sectional elevation view of an exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly having a design to assist in an application of sealing adhesive onto a prefabricated balloon neck, the illustration presenting a step of placing the neck of the balloon onto the sealing adhesive applicator form; 
         FIG. 30  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of partially unrolling the neck of the balloon inward, onto the sealing adhesive applicator form; 
         FIG. 31  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of continuing the unrolling the neck of the balloon in a reverse, outward direction, overlapping the balloon neck upon the partially unrolled portion; 
         FIG. 32  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of applying the sealing adhesive to the interior surface of the balloon neck; 
         FIG. 33  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of staging a sleeve element of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly; 
         FIG. 34  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of folding a distal end of the balloon neck onto the sleeve element; 
         FIG. 35  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of drawing the sleeve element rearward to locate the distal end of the balloon neck over the applied sealing adhesive; 
         FIG. 36  presents a cross sectional elevation view of the exemplary balloon sealing adhesive applicator form assembly originally introduced in  FIG. 29 , the illustration presenting a step of separating the distal end of the balloon neck from the sleeve element encapsulating the sealing adhesive within an interior of the balloon neck; 
         FIG. 37  presents a flow diagram of an exemplary method of applying the sealing adhesive to the prefabricated balloon; 
         FIG. 38  presents a partial section view of an exemplary variant of the sealing adhesive application system introducing optional features for the sealing adhesive application systems disclosed herein; and 
         FIG. 39  presents a plan view of an exemplary configuration of a plurality of balloon sealing adhesive applicator assemblies assembled to an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame. 
     
    
    
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     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. It will be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular embodiments, features, or elements. Specific structural and functional details, dimensions, or shapes disclosed herein are not limiting but serve as a basis for the claims and for teaching a person of ordinary skill in the art the described and claimed features of embodiments of the present invention. The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in  FIG. 1 . Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. 
     One or more balloons  200  are formed using a quick seal balloon fabrication form  100  as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 9 . The exemplary embodiment of the quick seal balloon fabrication form  100  presented in  FIG. 1  includes four (4) balloon form member  120 , wherein two (2) of the four (4) balloon form members  120  are coated with a balloon forming material to create an exemplary self sealing balloon  200 . 
     Each balloon form member  120  is shaped to include a balloon body mold segment  130  extending from a balloon neck mold segment  140 . The balloon body mold segment  130  can be shaped in any desired shape, wherein the shape of the balloon body mold segment  130  defines the shape of the finished balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210 . The balloon neck mold segment  140  is preferably shaped having a circular cross sectional shape to form a circular, tubular balloon neck segment  220 . An adhesive dispensing segment  150  is provided in a central region of the balloon neck mold segment  140  as illustrated in  FIG. 2 . The exemplary adhesive dispensing segment  150  is formed including a recess defined having a base adhesive control surface  152  and an angled adhesive control surface  154 . The base adhesive control surface  152  extends laterally inward from a circumference of the neck mold segment exterior surface. The angled adhesive control surface  154  extends outward and downward from an interior edge of the base adhesive control surface  152 , wherein the angled adhesive control surface  154  terminates at an exterior surface of the balloon neck mold segment  140 . The base adhesive control surface  152  and angled adhesive control surface  154  are provided to aid in guiding the separation of a dispensed adhesive roll  170  from the adhesive dispensing segment  150 . A series of adhesive dispensing aperture  160  are provided in a spatial arrangement about the angled adhesive control surface  154 . A series of adhesive distribution delivery conduit  164  are provided connecting each of the adhesive dispensing apertures  160  to an adhesive primary delivery conduit  162 . The adhesive dispensing aperture  160  and respective adhesive distribution delivery conduit  164  can be fabricated in the balloon neck mold segment  140  by drilling a hole completely through the balloon neck mold segment  140 . The adhesive distribution delivery conduit  164  preferably is directed bisecting a longitudinal axis  142  of the balloon neck mold segment  140 . The adhesive primary delivery conduit  162  is preferably formed extending concentrically along the balloon neck mold segment longitudinal axis  142 . 
     The adhesive roll  170  is formed as a moldable adhesive ring having a moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile formed into a ring or annular shape. The fabrication process positions the moldable adhesive ring  170  to circumscribe an interior circumference of a portion of a length of an interior of the tubular balloon neck segment  220 . An adhesive staging segment  172  will be formed from the tubular balloon neck segment  220 , wherein the adhesive staging segment  172  will at least partially cover a peripheral surface of the moldable adhesive cross sectioned profile  180 . 
     It is understood that the adhesive roll  170  can be applied using other application methods, including rolling, forming, and the like. The dispensed adhesive roll  170  can be fabricated of any suitable material, wherein one exemplary material is a high tack pressure sensitive adhesive solder under a Product Number 3794 offered by 3M and a second exemplary material is a reusable putty sold under a brand name of DAP BLUESTIK offered by DAP Products incorporated. 
     The dispensed adhesive roll  170  can be fabricated of a thermoplastic general purpose, high tack, pressure sensitive adhesive that can be spray or bead applied. The chemical base is a block co-polymer. The adhesive material preferably conforms to ASTM D 4236. The composition of the adhesive material can include a rubber-based vehicle. 
     Although the exemplary embodiment presents an adhesive dispensing segment  150  having a recess formed about a circumference of the balloon neck mold segment  140 , it is understood that the adhesive dispensing segment  150  can comprise the plurality of adhesive dispensing apertures  160  in fluid communication with the adhesive primary delivery conduit  162  via a series of adhesive distribution delivery conduits  164 , exclusive of the recess formed by the base adhesive control surface  152  and angled adhesive control surface  154 . 
     The exemplary quick seal balloon fabrication form  100  includes a fabrication manifold  110 . The fabrication manifold  110  would include a series of fluid conduits (not shown) forming a manifold for transferring an adhesive material from an adhesive material reservoir (not shown) to each of the individual form transition member  114  via any transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism can be a pump, a pressurized system, and the like. A series of individual form transition member  114  (or similar feature) can be integrated into the fabrication manifold  110  or assembled to a fabrication manifold form surface  112  of the fabrication manifold  110 , wherein each balloon form member  120  is attached to the fabrication manifold  110  via the individual form transition member  114 . The individual form transition member  114  can provide fluid communication between the manifold of the fabrication manifold  110  and each respective adhesive primary delivery conduit  162 . This configuration provides a single passageway for conveyance and disbursement of the adhesive material between the adhesive material reservoir and each of the adhesive dispensing segments  150 . 
     The quick seal balloon fabrication form  100  is transferred placing the multiple balloon form members  120  attached thereto into a vat containing liquid balloon forming material. The liquid balloon forming material coats the balloon body mold segment  130  and balloon neck mold segment  140  of each of the balloon form members  120 . The illustration shows two (2) of the four (4) balloon form members  120  being coated with liquid balloon forming material to present a before and after state. It is noted that the liquid balloon forming material is applied to the balloon form member  120 , where the liquid balloon forming material covers the adhesive dispensing segment  150 . A balloon unfinished edge  222  is created at the terminal end of the self sealing balloon  200 . 
     A volume of adhesive material is dispensed through the manifold, where the material is separated into each of the adhesive primary delivery conduit  162 . The adhesive material continues through the adhesive primary delivery conduit  162 , where it is disbursed into each of the adhesive distribution delivery conduits  164  and dispensed through the plurality of adhesive dispensing apertures  160 . In a first embodiment, the adhesive material is dispensed prior to coating the balloon form member  120  with the balloon material as illustrated in  FIG. 3 . In a second embodiment, the adhesive material is dispensed subsequent to coating the balloon form member  120  with the balloon material as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . In this embodiment, the balloon material aids in retaining and forming the dispensed adhesive roll  170 . The process allows for a curing step, where the balloon material is at least partially cured prior to continuing with the fabrication process. 
     The self sealing balloon  200  is subjected to a continuous flow of steps to form an adhesive staging segment  172  partially or completely encapsulating the dispensed adhesive roll  170  presented in the exemplary embodiments illustrated in  FIGS. 5 through 8 . In the exemplary embodiment, one or more adhesive staging segment rollers  190  applies a friction to an exterior surface of the tubular balloon neck segment  220 , causing the adhesive staging segment  172  to extend and roll downward, towards the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210 . The one or more adhesive staging segment rollers  190  are positioned about a circumference of the tubular balloon neck segment  220 . The rolling process collects the dispensed adhesive roll  170  and entraps the dispensed adhesive roll  170  within the adhesive staging segment  172 . In the exemplary embodiment, the adhesive dispensing segment  150  is shaped to include a base adhesive control surface  152  and an angled adhesive control surface  154 . The base adhesive control surface  152  ensures the dispensed adhesive roll  170  is directed towards the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210 . The angled adhesive control surface  154  aids in transferring the dispensed adhesive roll  170  from the adhesive dispensing segment  150  into the adhesive staging segment  172 . In a scenario where the dispensed adhesive roll  170  is placed upon an outer surface of the balloon neck mold segment  140 , the rolling process naturally transfers the dispensed adhesive roll  170  into the adhesive staging segment  172 . 
     Initially, the rollers  190  apply a frictional force to the exterior surface of the tubular balloon neck segment  220 , causing the adhesive staging segment  172  to extend and begin rolling downward, towards the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  as illustrated in  FIG. 5 . The motion of the adhesive staging segment rollers  190  extracts the dispensed adhesive roll  170  from the adhesive dispensing segment  150  (when applicable), placing the dispensed adhesive roll  170  into the adhesive staging segment  172 , as illustrated in  FIG. 6 . The dispensed adhesive roll  170  inhibits the downward motion of the adhesive staging segment  172 , where when the collection of the dispensed adhesive roll  170  placing inside the adhesive staging segment  172  causes the adhesive staging segment  172  to roll when subjected to the continuing rolling and downward motion of the adhesive staging segment roller  190 , as illustrated in  FIG. 7 . The process continues until the adhesive staging segment  172  is formed into an envelope substantially or completely circumscribing the dispensed adhesive roll  170 . The looped dispensed adhesive roll  170  forms two transitional nodes or ends, which can define an adhesive staging segment gap  174 . The adhesive staging segment gap  174  or relationship between the nodes can be configured where the nodes butt against one another, have a small spatial relation therebetween, or overlap. 
     The adhesive staging segment  172  can be defined as having two segments: an unfinished edge adhesive staging segment  182  and an expansion cavity adhesive staging segment  184 . The unfinished edge adhesive staging segment  182  can be defined as a portion of the adhesive staging segment  172  extending from a midline of the dispensed adhesive roll  170  towards the balloon unfinished edge  222 . The expansion cavity adhesive staging segment  184  can be defined as a portion of the adhesive staging segment  172  extending from a midline of the dispensed adhesive roll  170  towards the balloon body segment  210 . 
     Although the balloon neck mold segment  140  is illustrated having parallel sides, the balloon neck mold segment  140  can have a taper, where the diameter or circumference proximate the fabrication manifold  110  is smaller than the diameter or circumference proximate the balloon body mold segment  130 . The tapered configuration can aid in forming the adhesive staging segment  172 . 
     The balloon unfinished edge  222  can be finished either prior to forming the adhesive staging segment  172 , parallel to forming the adhesive staging segment  172 , or subsequent to forming the adhesive staging segment  172 . The balloon unfinished edge  222  is finished by rolling the free end of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  using at least one lip bead roller  192 . The one or more lip bead rollers  192  are positioned about a circumference of the tubular balloon neck segment  220 . The lip bead roller  192  frictionally engages with the interior surface  212  of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  causing the free end of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  to roll outward forming a lip bead  224 . 
     Once completed, the self sealing balloon  200  is removed from the balloon form member  120  using any common balloon fabrication separation procedure. 
     In use, the self sealing balloon  200  is inflated by inserting pressurized inflating gas  230  into the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210 , as illustrated in  FIG. 10 . The pressurized inflating gas  230  can be provided by any suitable inflating source, including a person, a pressurized gas supply through a compressed gas delivery nozzle  299 , or any other suitable gas source. The gas can be air, helium, nitrogen, or any other desired gas. It is also understood that liquids may be used in place of the gas, such as water to create a water balloon. The pressurized inflating air  230  causes the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  to expand to a desired size. Balloons  200  are commonly designed where the tubular balloon neck segment  220  begins to inflate when the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  approaches maximum inflation. Once the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  is inflated to the desired size, the balloon inflator would apply an adhesive exposing tensile force  176  to the tubular balloon neck segment  220 , as illustrated in  FIG. 11 . The adhesive exposing tensile force  176  unrolls the adhesive staging segment  172 , separating the nodes, which exposes the dispensed adhesive roll  170 . The tubular balloon neck segment  220  is commonly held shut during the process of applying the adhesive exposing tensile force  176 . The adhesive exposing tensile force  176  also tends to draw the internal circumferential edge of the dispensed adhesive roll  170  together. The balloon inflator would subsequently or simultaneously apply an adhesive bonding force  178  to the adhesive staging segment  172  as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . The adhesive bonding force  178  would collapse the dispensed adhesive roll  170 , which would subsequently seal the tubular balloon neck segment  220 . The adhesive material is preferably of a consistency resembling clay, putty, or the like. The compression generated by the adhesive bonding force  178  molds the adhesive material from a ring shape into a single, sealing blob. Once sealed, the adhesive bonding force  178  retains entrapped air  232  within the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210 . 
     Any individual can deflate the self sealing balloon  200  by pulling the adhesive staging segment  172  open; separating the blob of adhesive material to form a venting passageway. The entrapped air  232  would be released through the venting passageway, deflating the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210 . The deflated self sealing balloon  200  can be re-inflated and resealed if desired. It is noted that the re-inflation process can require additional finesse, as the dispensed adhesive roll  170  is no longer entrapped within the adhesive staging segment  172 . 
     The self sealing balloon  200  can be fabricated in accordance with a variety of processes, including a first exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  300  presented in  FIG. 13  and a second exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  301  presented in  FIG. 14 . The first exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  300  initiates at a start step (block  302 ). A quick seal balloon fabrication form  100  is obtained in accordance with an obtain balloon form step  310 . The quick seal balloon fabrication form  100  can be assembled to an automated device for automating the self-sealing balloon fabrication process. Adhesive material is dispensed into the adhesive dispensing segment  150  (block  312 ). The adhesive material can be dispensed from a remotely located adhesive material reservoir by a pump, a positive pressure displacement system, and the like. An optional, removable form can be placed about the adhesive dispensing segment  150  to aid in shaping the adhesive material into a dispensed adhesive roll  170 . In the first exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  300 , balloon material is applied to the balloon form member  120  (block  314 ). The balloon material can be applied to the balloon form member  120  using any suitable application process, including dipping, spray, brush, rolling, and the like. During the process, the applied balloon material is at least partially cured (block  316 ). 
     The first exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  300  and second exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  301  differ wherein in the first exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  300 , the step of dispensing the adhesive material upon the adhesive dispensing segment  150  (block  312 ) is accomplished prior to the step of applying the balloon material onto the balloon form member  120  (block  314 ) and in the second exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  301 , the step of dispensing the adhesive material upon the adhesive dispensing segment  150  (block  312 ) is accomplished subsequent to the step of applying the balloon material onto the balloon form member  120  (block  314 ) and preferably after the balloon material is at least partially cured (block  316 ). In the second exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  301 , the balloon material can act as the optional, removable form. 
     The dispensed adhesive roll  170  is encased within an adhesive staging segment  172  by at least one adhesive staging segment roller  190  (blocks  318  through  324 ). The encasing process initiates by activating the at least one adhesive staging segment roller  190  (block  318 ). The at least one adhesive staging segment roller  190  frictionally engages with the exterior surface of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  to begin stretching the material to form the adhesive staging segment  172  (block  320 ). The at least one adhesive staging segment roller  190  continues to draw the section of the tubular balloon neck segment  220 , where the interior surface of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  grips the dispensed adhesive roll  170  and draws the dispensed adhesive roll  170  into the adhesive staging segment  172  (block  322 ). The forming process continues until the adhesive staging segment  172  is formed into the desired shape, finalizing the formation of the adhesive staging segment  172  (block  324 ). 
     At any suitable point during the process, at least one lip bead roller  192  is activated and proceeds in forming a lip bead  224  at the balloon unfinished edge  222  of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  (block  330 ). It is understood that any known process can be utilized to form the lip bead  224 . 
     If the balloon material is not yet cured, the process finalizes the curing of the balloon material (block  326 ). The self sealing balloon  200  is removed from the balloon form member  120  using any suitable separation process (block  328 ). At any suitable point in the process, an image can be applied to an exterior surface of the self sealing balloon  200 . This image can be printed thereon, sprayed thereon, and the like. The self sealing balloon  200  can be fabricated of a single colored balloon material, a balloon material comprising a swirl of multiple colors, dipped at different levels into different vats of balloon material, each vat comprising a different balloon material color, and the like to create unique balloons  200 . The self sealing balloon  200  may be tested to ensure against defects prior to packaging and shipping to a distributor, retailer, and the like, thus terminating the process (block  340 ). 
     The self sealing balloon  200  can be inflated in accordance with a variety of processes, with an exemplary self-sealing balloon inflation flow diagram  400  being presented in  FIG. 15 . The self-sealing balloon inflation flow diagram  400  initiates at a start step (block  402 ). A self sealing balloon  200  is obtained in accordance with an obtain a self-sealing balloon step  410 . The balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  is inflated by passing pressurized inflating air  230  through the tubular balloon neck segment  220 , causing the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  to expand (block  412 ). The inflation step continues until the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  is inflated to a desired fill level (block  414 ). The maximum inflation is commonly identified when the tubular balloon neck segment  220  begins to expand. When the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  reaches the desired inflation level, the tubular balloon neck segment  220  is pinched to retain the entrapped air  232  therein (block  416 ). An adhesive exposing tensile force  176  is applied to the tubular balloon neck segment  220  in a direction parallel with the longitudinal axis thereof. (block  418 ). The adhesive exposing tensile force  176  unrolls the adhesive staging segment  172 , exposing the dispensed adhesive roll  170  (block  420 ). A compression force or an adhesive bonding force  178  is applied to the area containing the exposed dispensed adhesive roll  170  to seal the tubular balloon neck segment  220  (block  422 ). The seal is inspected to determine if the seal is adequately retaining the entrapped air  232  within the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  210  and a sealed, air entrapped neck segment  221  of the tubular balloon neck segment  220  (block  424 ). A thin, balloon supporting material, such as a string, a ribbon, and the like can be attached to the tubular balloon neck segment  220  of the self sealing balloon  200  (block  426 ). The thin, balloon supporting material is particularly useful for mooring balloons  200  that are filled with lighter than air gases, such as helium. The self sealing balloon  200  or multiple balloons  200  are displayed in accordance with the desired presentation (block  428 ), thus terminating the process (block  440 ). 
     The previously described balloon forming processes utilize a custom balloon form member  120  to fabricate the self sealing balloon  200 . A self-sealing balloon  600 , as illustrated in  FIGS. 16 through 18 , introduces an alternative embodiment for applying and encapsulating a moldable adhesive composition bead  571 . The moldable adhesive composition bead  571  is created from a moldable adhesive composition  570  placed into an adhesive composition containing surface  502  of an adhesive composition presentation container  500 . The self-sealing balloon  600  is similar to the self sealing balloon  200 , with like elements of the self-sealing balloon  600  being numbered in a similar manner as the self-sealing balloon  600 , with a prefix of the numeral “6”. A lip bead adhesive receiving surface  626  of the lip bead  624  is inserted into the moldable adhesive composition  570  standing within the adhesive composition containing surface  502  of the adhesive composition presentation container  500 . The moldable adhesive composition bead  571  is formed and adhered to the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  626  by adhesive properties of the moldable adhesive composition  570 . An adhesive coating powder  590  can be applied to the exposed surface of the moldable adhesive composition bead  571  to aid in controlling undesired adhesion between the moldable adhesive composition bead  571  and the surface of the lip bead  624 . Following the application of the adhesive coating powder  590  onto the moldable adhesive composition bead  571 , the end of the lip of the self-sealing balloon  600  is rolled further encapsulating the moldable adhesive composition bead  571  within the lip bead  624 , as illustrated in  FIG. 18 . The adhesive coating powder  590  aids in controlling a limited adhesion between the moldable adhesive composition bead  571  and the interior surface of the lip bead  624 . In use, the self-sealing balloon  600  would be inflated, the tubular balloon neck segment  620  would be stretched and the lip bead  624  would be partially unrolled, exposing the moldable adhesive composition bead  571 . The exposed moldable adhesive composition bead  571  would be compressed against itself, creating a gaseous seal. The moldable adhesive composition bead  571  would be of a formable material, enabling a simple sealing step compared to a tape adhesive, which could generate a leak if not bonded in a planar manner. 
     Each balloon form member  120  requires a custom design, wherein the design is directed towards a fabrication of the self sealing balloon  200  by including the adhesive dispensing segment  150 . A first variant is presented in  FIGS. 19 through 21 , wherein the adhesive dispensing segment  150  is replaced by an adhesive dispensing adapter  750  adapted to a balloon form member  720 . The balloon form member  720  is segmented into a balloon body bulb shaped mold segment  730  and a balloon neck mold segment  740 . The balloon form member  720  is representative of a currently fabricated balloon form, exclusive of the self sealing adhesive applicator, wherein the adhesive dispensing adapter  750  is adapted to the balloon form member  720 , converting the balloon form member  720  a tool for manufacturing commercially available, standard tie-seal balloon to a tool capable of manufacturing a self-sealing balloon. This reduces the costs of converting existing tooling throughout an established balloon fabrication factory. The adhesive dispensing adapter  750  includes a frustum shaped adapter body  752  having an adhesive adapter interior surface  754  facing a surface of the balloon form member  720  defining an adhesive storage volumetric space  762  and an adhesive adapter exterior surface  756  providing a forming surface used in a fabrication process of forming a self-sealing balloon  800 . The self-sealing balloon  800  is similar to the self sealing balloon  200 ,  600  with like elements of the self-sealing balloon  800  being numbered in a similar manner as the self-sealing balloon  200 ,  600 , with a prefix of the numeral “8”. An adhesive dispensing edge  760  is formed at a lower edge of the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 , wherein the adhesive dispensing edge  760  has a diameter that is preferably slightly greater than a diameter of an adjacent section of the balloon neck mold segment  740  forming an adhesive dispensing passageway  764  therebetween. The adhesive dispensing adapter  750  can be frustum shaped, cylindrical comprising a chamfered transitional edge where the adhesive dispensing adapter  750  meets the balloon form member  720 , or any other suitable shape for forming the self-sealing balloon  800 , while enabling passage of an moldable adhesive composition  770  through the adhesive storage volumetric space  762  and discharging through the adhesive dispensing passageway  764 . 
     In practice, balloon forming material, such as latex, in liquid form, is applied to an exterior surface of the balloon form member  720  and the adhesive adapter exterior surface  756  as illustrated in  FIG. 20 . The balloon forming material is partially cured. A moldable adhesive composition  770  is dispensed into the adhesive storage volumetric space  762  and through the adhesive dispensing passageway  764  creating an applied moldable adhesive composition  771  as illustrated in  FIG. 21 . The applied moldable adhesive composition  771  displaces a section of the tubular balloon neck segment  820  forming an adhesive staging segment  772 . The adhesive staging segment  772  is subsequently processed similar to the adhesive staging segment  172 , as illustrated in  FIG. 8 . The advantage of the adhesive dispensing adapter  750  is the ability to fabricate the self-sealing balloon  800  while retaining the original balloon form member  720 , thus avoiding significant retooling costs. 
     The balloon fabrication process can be modified to introduce a powder applying subassembly  780  for application of a surface protecting powder  790  onto the applied moldable adhesive composition  771 , as illustrated in  FIGS. 22 through 24 . The powder applying subassembly  780  is one exemplary system for dispensing the surface protecting powder  790  onto the applied moldable adhesive composition  771 . The powder applying subassembly  780  comprises a powder applying mixing chamber  782  formed as a ring circumscribing the balloon neck mold segment  740  at a location proximate the adhesive dispensing passageway  764  and directed towards the applied moldable adhesive composition  771 . The powder applying mixing chamber  782  is hollowed, creating a mixing chamber for combining the surface protecting powder  790  and flow of air or other propellant. The surface protecting powder  790  is sourced through a powder supply conduit  784 . The flow of air or other propellant is sourced through a propellant supply conduit  786 . As the air or other propellant flows through the hollowed interior of the powder applying mixing chamber  782 , the air draws the surface protecting powder  790  into the hollowed interior of the powder applying mixing chamber  782  and propels the surface protecting powder  790  through a discharge port directed towards the applied moldable adhesive composition  771 , as illustrated in  FIG. 23 . Like the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 , the powder applying subassembly  780  is designed to be retrofitted onto the balloon form member  720 . It is understood that the surface protecting powder  790  can be applied to the applied moldable adhesive composition  771  using any suitable system. The powder applying subassembly  780  would be designed to avoid any interference with the balloon dipping and forming process. The powder applying subassembly  780  can be segmented into two or more sections, enabling separation from the circumference of the balloon neck mold segment  740 , providing unencumbered dipping of the balloon form member  720  into a vat of latex or other balloon forming material, then subsequently during a step of forming the lip bead  624 . 
     Upon completion of the application of the surface protecting powder  790 , the process would continue rolling the lip bead  624 , entrapping the power coated applied moldable adhesive composition  771  therein as illustrated in  FIG. 24 . 
     Another variant of an adhesive applicator is an adhesive dispensing adapter  950 , which is illustrated in  FIGS. 25 and 26 . The adhesive dispensing adapter  950  is a sealed, pressure operated variant of the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 . The adhesive dispensing adapter  950  includes a frustum shaped adapter body  952  having an adhesive adapter interior surface  954  facing a surface of the balloon form member  720  defining an adhesive storage volumetric space  962  and an adhesive adapter exterior surface  956  providing a forming surface used in a fabrication process of forming the self-sealing balloon  600 . A frustum shaped adapter body top panel  953  provides a seal across an upper edge of the frustum shaped adapter body  952  of the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 . In the exemplary embodiment, a lower edge of the frustum shaped adapter body  952  of the adhesive dispensing adapter  950  seals against the exterior surface of the balloon form member  720 . A volume of moldable adhesive composition  970  is fed into and/or disposed within the adhesive storage volumetric space  962 . In the exemplary embodiment, the moldable adhesive composition  970  is dispensed through one or more adhesive dispensing passageways  964 , each adhesive dispensing passageway  964  being defined by a respective adhesive dispensing orifice  960 . The one or more adhesive dispensing passageways  964  are preferably located through the frustum shaped adapter body  952  of the adhesive dispensing adapter  950  proximate the lower edge. Like the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 , the adhesive dispensing adapter  950  can be frustum shaped, cylindrical comprising a chamfered transitional edge where the adhesive dispensing adapter  950  meets the balloon form member  720 , or any other suitable shape for forming the self-sealing balloon  600 . 
     In use, a pressure would be applied to the adhesive storage volumetric space  962 . The pressure into the adhesive storage volumetric space  962  can be provided by a flow of moldable adhesive composition  970 , airflow, a piston, or any other suitable pressure forming source. In the exemplary embodiment, the moldable adhesive composition  970  is supplied to the adhesive storage volumetric space  962  through a propellant/adhesive supply conduit passageway  968  of a propellant/adhesive supply conduit  966 . A supply line orifice  963  is formed through the frustum shaped adapter body top panel  953 , providing fluid communication between the propellant/adhesive supply conduit passageway  968  and the adhesive storage volumetric space  962 . The sourced moldable adhesive composition  970  provides the volume of material and the associated pressure for dispensing the moldable adhesive composition  970  to form the applied moldable adhesive composition  971 . The formation of the applied moldable adhesive composition  971  would be controlled by the volume supplied through the propellant/adhesive supply conduit  966  and the time duration of the distribution (application of pressure). The process can optionally include the powder applying subassembly  780  for application of the surface protecting powder  790 . Upon completion of the dispensing and formation of the applied moldable adhesive composition  771 , the process would continue rolling the lip bead  624 , entrapping the applied moldable adhesive composition  971  therein as illustrated in  FIG. 24 . The rolling process extrudes and distributes the applied moldable adhesive composition  971  evenly to accommodate any differences between adjacent adhesive dispensing orifices  960 . 
     The self sealing balloon  600  can be fabricated in accordance with a variety of processes, including a third exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  1000  presented in  FIG. 27 . The third exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  1000  initiates at a start step (block  1002 ). A balloon form member  720  is obtained in accordance with an obtain balloon form step  1010 . The balloon form member  720  can be assembled to an automated device for automating the self-sealing balloon fabrication process. The adhesive dispensing adapter  750 ,  950 , or a similar device is either preassembly or subsequently assembled to the balloon form member  720  in accordance with an introduction of the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 ,  950  step (block  1012 ). In the exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  1000 , balloon material is applied to the balloon form member  720 , continuing up onto a lower portion of the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 ,  950  (block  1014 ). The balloon material can be applied to the balloon form member  720  and the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 ,  950  using any suitable application process, including dipping, spray, brush, rolling, and the like. During the process, the applied balloon material is at least partially cured (block  1016 ). The balloon forming process continues by partially rolling the balloon unfinished lip  622  along the tubular balloon neck segment  620  forming the lip bead  624 . The rolling process would roll the lip bead  624  to a position proximate to, while exposing the adhesive dispensing passageway  764  as shown in  FIG. 23  or below the series of adhesive dispensing orifice  960 , as shown in  FIG. 26 . 
     Adhesive material is dispensed onto the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  626  by adhesive dispensing adapter  750 ,  950  (block  1020 ) as illustrated in  FIGS. 23 and 26 . The adhesive material can be supplied to the adhesive dispensing adapter  750 ,  950  from a remotely located adhesive material reservoir by a pump, a positive pressure displacement system, and the like. It is also understood that the process described herein is partially applicable to the dipping process described in  FIGS. 16 through 18 . The exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  1000 . An optional step of applying a powder  790 , such as a talc powder, to the exposed surface of the applied moldable adhesive composition  771 ,  971  can be accomplished using the powder applying subassembly  780  or a similar powder dispensing system (block  1022 ). The surface protecting powder  790  manages adhesion between the applied moldable adhesive composition  771  and the surface of the self-sealing balloon  600 , within the lip bead  624  (or alternatively within the adhesive staging segment  172  when the applied moldable adhesive composition  771  is entrapped therein). The process continues rolling the lip bead  624  in accordance with a completion of rolling the lip bead step (block  1030 ). It is understood that any known process can be utilized to form the lip bead  224 . If the balloon material is not yet cured, the process finalizes the curing of the balloon material (block  1032 ). The self sealing balloon  200  is removed from the balloon form member  120  using any suitable separation process (block  1034 ). At any suitable point in the process, an image can be applied to an exterior surface of the self sealing balloon  600 . This image can be printed thereon, sprayed thereon, and the like. The self sealing balloon  600  can be fabricated of a single colored balloon material, a balloon material comprising a swirl of multiple colors, dipped at different levels into different vats of balloon material, each vat comprising a different balloon material color, and the like to create unique balloons  600 . The self sealing balloon  600  may be tested to ensure against defects prior to packaging and shipping to a distributor, retailer, and the like, thus terminating the process (block  1040 ). 
     The self sealing balloon  600  can be inflated in accordance with a variety of processes, with an exemplary self-sealing balloon inflation flow diagram  1100  being presented in  FIG. 28 . The self-sealing balloon inflation flow diagram  1100  initiates at a start step (block  1102 ). A self sealing balloon  600  is obtained in accordance with an obtain a self-sealing balloon step  1110 . The balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  610  is inflated by passing pressurized inflating air through the tubular balloon neck segment  620 , causing the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  610  to expand (block  1112 ). The inflation step continues until the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  610  is inflated to a desired fill level (block  1114 ). The maximum inflation is commonly identified when the tubular balloon neck segment  620  begins to expand. When the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  610  reaches the desired inflation level, the tubular balloon neck segment  620  is pinched to retain entrapped air therein (block  1116 ). The lip bead  624  would then be unrolled (block  1118 ) until the applied moldable adhesive composition  771  is exposed (block  1120 ). The moldable adhesive ring would then be pinched or compressed together forming a gas impervious seal across the tubular balloon neck segment  620  (block  1122 ). The seal is inspected to determine if the seal is adequately retaining air entrapped within the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity  610  and a sealed, air entrapped neck segment of the tubular balloon neck segment  620  (block  1124 ). A thin, balloon supporting material, such as a string, a ribbon, and the like can be attached to the tubular balloon neck segment  620  of the self sealing balloon  600  (block  1126 ). The thin, balloon supporting material is particularly useful for mooring balloons  600  that are filled with lighter than air gases, such as helium. The self sealing balloon  600  or multiple self sealing balloons  600  are displayed in accordance with the desired presentation (block  1128 ), thus terminating the process (block  1140 ). 
     In a portion of the above exemplary methods for applying the sealing adhesive to the neck of the balloon initially applies the sealing adhesive to a balloon form prior to an application of liquid latex upon the balloon form to manufacture the balloon. A second portion of the above exemplary methods for applying the sealing adhesive to the neck of the balloon initially applies the sealing adhesive to a prefabricated balloon, wherein the balloon neck is partially rolled. The process comprises a step of dipping the rolled portion of the balloon neck into a volume of sealing adhesive. 
     Another exemplary method of applying a sealing adhesive to an interior surface of a balloon neck is illustrated in a series of steps presented in  FIGS. 29 through 36 . The exemplary process illustrated in  FIGS. 29 through 36  details an alternate process for applying the sealing adhesive to a prefabricated balloon. 
     The process employs a sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  for aiding the process for applying the sealing adhesive to a prefabricated balloon. The sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  includes an adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  slideably assembled to a sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  includes an elongated, tubular structure preferably formed having a balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312  located at a free end of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . A section of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  extending rearward from the balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312  is preferably formed having a continuous cross section shape and size. The sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  can include distance indicators, such as a balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator  1315  and a balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator  1317 . A segment of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  extending between the rearward end of the balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312  and the balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator  1315  is identified as a balloon neck support element, distal parallel shaped segment  1314 . A segment of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  extending between the balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator  1315  and the balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator  1317  is identified as a balloon neck support element, central adhesive applicator segment  1316 . The balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator  1315  and the balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator  1317  are used as references when placing a neck portion of a prefabricated balloon onto the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . 
     The adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  is designed to define a balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity  1356 . The balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity  1356  would be accessible through an opening defined by a free end of the balloon neck sleeve element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1352 . An inner boundary of the balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity  1356  is defined by an exterior surface of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  is slideably assembled to the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The sliding interface created between the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  and the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  can be provided by any suitable design. The exemplary illustration includes a pair of radially arranged support elements  1362 ,  1364  extending inward from an interior surface of the balloon neck sleeve element, distal parallel shaped segment  1354 . Each of the radially arranged support elements  1362 ,  1364  includes a balloon neck sleeve support surface  1363 ,  1365 . The balloon neck sleeve support surfaces  1363 ,  1365  are designed to slideably engage with the exterior surface of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . At least one stop can be integral with the exterior surface of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , wherein one stop can be located to limit a sliding motion of the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  in a first direction and a second stop can be located to limit a sliding motion of the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  in a second, or opposite direction. Each at least one stop can be any suitable formation, such as a bossed feature extending outward from the exterior surface of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , a flange extending outward from the exterior surface of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , and the like. In an enhanced version, the sliding elements can include a sliding bearing, a linear slide bearing, a bearing sleeve, and the like. 
     The sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  preferably includes an automated or semi-automated sealing adhesive applicator, such as an adhesive dispenser assembly  1380 . The adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  can be of any suitable dispensing design capable of applying the sealing adhesive  1390  onto the prefabricated balloon or the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The sealing adhesive  1390  is delivered to an adhesive dispenser  1382  by an adhesive supply conduit  1384 . The delivery system can also provide sufficient pressure to dispense the adhesive  1390  onto a target surface, such as an interior surface of the balloon neck. An adhesive dispensing orifice  1386  is formed through adhesive dispenser  1382 , wherein the adhesive dispensing orifice  1386  is designed to transfer the adhesive  1390  from the adhesive dispenser  1382  to the target surface. The adhesive dispensing orifice  1386  can include a single orifice or dispensing passage (as shown) or a series of dispensing passages. The adhesive dispenser  1382  can be formed to include a nozzle shape leading to the adhesive dispensing orifice  1386 . The exemplary adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  includes an adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  that is preferably positionably adjustable to stage to and retract from a dispensing position. The movements of the adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  can be accomplished by employing any of a variety of manual and/or automated movement mechanisms. The adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  can employ a pressure system, a screw drive system, a piston drive system or any other suitable mechanism for dispensing the adhesive  1390  from the adhesive dispenser assembly  1380 . 
     The sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  is designed to aid in an application of a bead of adhesive  1390  onto an interior surface  1426  of a balloon neck  1420  of a prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400 . The prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400  is similar to the self-sealing balloon  200 ,  600 . The self-sealing balloon  1400  is similar to the self sealing balloons  200 ,  600  with like elements of the self-sealing balloon  1400  being numbered in a similar manner as the self-sealing balloon  200 ,  600 , with a prefix of the numeral “14”. 
     An exemplary method for applying the adhesive  1390  onto the prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400  is outlined in a fourth exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  1500  presented in  FIG. 37 . The process initiates with a step of obtaining the sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  (step  1510 ). 
     The fourth exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram  1500  initiates at a start step (block  1402 ). A sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  is obtained in accordance with an obtain adhesive applicator form step  1502 . The sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  can be assembled to or integrated with an automated device for automating the adhesive application process. During the same acquisition step, a plurality of prefabricated self-sealing balloons  1400  would be supplied for receiving of the adhesive  1390 . 
     The prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400  would be mounted onto the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312  is designed to aid in the process of mounting the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  of the prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400  onto the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The free end of the balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312  is preferably of a size and shape that is proximate to the size and shape of the opening of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  of the prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400 , thus easing or simplifying the mounting process by avoiding or minimizing any initial stretching of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  process. The free, rolled end of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  is placed upon the balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312 , as shown in  FIG. 29 . 
     A lip bead  1424  is formed at a free end of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 . The lip bead  1424  is partially unrolled rearward, from the free end of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , mounting the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  onto the balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312  and continuing along the balloon neck support element, distal parallel shaped segment  1314  of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , as referenced by an unrolling neck upward motion  1370  illustrated in  FIG. 29  (step  1512 ). The process continues until the lip bead  1424  approaches the balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator  1317 , where the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  covers the balloon neck support element, central adhesive applicator segment  1316 , as shown in  FIG. 30 . The unrolling direction is then reversed, as referenced by an unrolling neck downward motion  1371 , where the lip bead  1424  is unrolled, overlapping the partially unrolled section and exposing the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426 , as illustrated in  FIG. 31  (step  1514 ). It is noted that the lip bead  1424  may be partially unrolled or completely unrolled (as shown), based upon the length of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  and the lengths of the balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1312 , balloon neck support element, distal parallel shaped segment  1314 , and balloon neck support element, central adhesive applicator segment  1316 . 
     The adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  is moved into a staging or application position as shown in  FIG. 32 , the movement being referenced as an applicator staging motion  1372  in  FIG. 31 . The adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  would be positioned proximate to or in contact with the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426 ; close enough to apply the adhesive  1390  onto the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426  without the adhesive dispenser  1382  interfering with the application process. The adhesive  1390  is dispensed from the adhesive dispenser  1382 , through the adhesive supply conduit  1384  and applied onto the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426  of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 . The adhesive dispenser  1382  can be rotated about the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  can rotate about a central axis, with the adhesive dispenser  1382  remaining stationary, or both the adhesive dispenser  1382  and the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  can rotate respective to one another. The rotation is referenced by a balloon neck support rotational motion  1373  in  FIG. 32 . The sealing adhesive application process (step  1516 ) dispenses a volume of adhesive  1390  from the adhesive dispenser  1382  onto the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426 , forming a dispensed adhesive  1391 . The dispensed adhesive  1391  is formed during the rotation of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  and the adhesive dispenser  1382  respective to one another (step  1518 ). The sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  can include inspection equipment to ensure that the dispensed adhesive  1391  is of a proper size and shape, and completely circumscribes the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426 . The inspection equipment can include a feedback function, enabling direction to the sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  to repair any defects in the dispensed adhesive  1391 , alert an operator of a defect, or both. 
     Once the dispensed adhesive  1391  is applied and inspected, the adhesive dispenser  1382  is retracted into a stored position, as referenced by an applicator retraction motion  1374 , and illustrated in  FIG. 33 . The adhesive dispenser  1382  is positioned enabling the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  to slide forward into a position covering the previously applied dispensed adhesive  1391 , as referenced by a sleeve staging motion  1375 , as illustrated in  FIG. 33 . 
     In an alternate configuration, the adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  can be integrated into the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350 . When using this configuration, the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  would be slideably positioned into a location to dispense the adhesive  1390 , forming the dispensed adhesive  1391  on the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426  of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 . The process would then continue by dispensing the adhesive  1390 , forming the dispensed adhesive  1391  on the lip bead adhesive receiving surface  1426  of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 . The balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity opening span  1359  would be designed to accommodate the largest dispensed adhesive span  1399  of an acceptable dispensed volume of adhesive  1390 . 
     The adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  is slid forward, towards the free end of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  (step  1520 ). The opening at the free end of the balloon neck sleeve element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1352  is designed having a balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity opening span  1359 . The balloon neck sleeve element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1352  would be located at a working end of a balloon neck sleeve element, distal parallel shaped segment  1354 . The applied dispensed adhesive  1391  has a dispensed adhesive span  1399 . The balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity opening span  1359  is greater than the dispensed adhesive span  1399 , enabling the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  to pass over the dispensed adhesive  1391  without contacting with the dispensed adhesive  1391 . 
     The dispensed adhesive  1391  is preferably applied proximate the return curve formed in the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 , the return curve being located proximate the balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator  1317 . The free end of the balloon neck sleeve element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1352  would be positioned proximate the balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator  1315 , as illustrated in  FIG. 33 . This positioning provides sufficient geometry for creating a lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 , wherein the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  is utilized to encapsulate the dispensed adhesive  1391 . The lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  is a segment of the tubular balloon neck segment  1420 , which is folded rearward and placed upon the balloon neck sleeve element, frustum shaped lead-in segment  1352 , as referenced by a balloon neck end sleeve seating motion  1376  (step  1522 ), as shown in  FIG. 34 . 
     The adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  is drawn rearward, away from the free end of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , as referenced by an initial sleeve retraction motion  1377  (step  1524 ), which draws the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  rearward. When the curve defining the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  approached the dispensed adhesive  1391 , an encasing formation balloon neck retention force  1378  is applied to the region proximate the dispensed adhesive  1391 , as illustrated in  FIG. 35 . The applied encasing formation balloon neck retention force  1378  restrains the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  from moving with the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350 , thus pulling and sliding the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  off the exterior surface of the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  as the adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element  1350  continues to move away from the free end of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , as referenced by a continued sleeve retraction motion  1379 . The resulting process separates the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  from the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 , which allows the lip bead adhesive covering neck segment  1428  to contract against the inner folds, encasing the dispensed adhesive  1391  within the respective folded region, as shown in  FIG. 36 . Upon completion of the preparation of the sealing adhesive segment of the prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400 , the prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400  is removed from the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  (Step  1526 ). The removal can be accomplished using any suitable method. In one example, air can be introduced into an interior of the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The introduced air forces the prefabricated self-sealing balloon  1400  from the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . In another example, the tubular balloon neck segment  1420  is slideably removed from the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310 . The self sealing balloon  1400  may be tested to ensure against defects prior to packaging and shipping to a distributor, retailer, and the like, thus terminating the process (block  1440 ). 
     A number of variants of apparatuses and method of applying a sealing adhesive to an interior surface of a self-sealing balloon were described above. Several optional features can be included in the adhesive dispenser assemblies. The optional features are introduced in the exemplary illustration presented in  FIG. 38 . 
     The adhesive dispenser assembly  1680  would operate in the same manner as the adhesive dispenser assembly  1380 . Like elements of the adhesive dispenser assembly  1680  and the adhesive dispenser assembly  1380  are numbered the same, except being preceded by the numeral “16”. In the exemplary illustrated implementation, a balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1600  is representative of any suitable sealing adhesive applicator assembly described herein. 
     In the balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1600 , the adhesive supply conduit  1684  is additionally employed to support the adhesive dispenser  1682 . The exemplary adhesive dispenser  1382  includes an adhesive dispensing orifice  1386  having a single passageway. The adhesive dispenser  1682  includes a plurality of dispensing passageways  1686 . The sealing adhesive  1690  would be applied to a balloon form neck adhesive receiving element  1650  assembled to a balloon form neck segment  1640 , forming a dispensed sealing adhesive  1691 . One or both of the balloon form neck segment  1640  and/or the adhesive dispenser assembly  1680  would rotate  1688  about a balloon form neck segment rotational axis  1649  during the application process, forming a circumferentially covering dispensed sealing adhesive  1691 . The plurality of dispensing passageways  1686  can provide a more consistent application of the sealing adhesive  1690 , forming a broader and consistent dispensed sealing adhesive  1691 . The dispensed sealing adhesive  1691  would have a substantially consistent depth (or radial thickness) across a wider axial distance. The balloon form neck adhesive receiving element  1650  would have a surface fabricated of a material that aids in a transfer of the dispensed sealing adhesive  1691  from the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element  1650  to the surface of the neck of the balloon. The exemplary balloon form neck adhesive receiving element  1650  is shown to be proud of the surface of the balloon form neck segment  1640 . It is understood that the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element  1650  can be proud of the surface of the balloon form neck segment  1640 , co-planar with the surface of the balloon form neck segment  1640 , recessed within the surface of the balloon form neck segment  1640 , or any combination thereof. The exposed annular surface of the balloon form neck adhesive receiving element  1650  can be planar, as shown, convex, concave, or any combination thereof. Although the dispensing formation of the adhesive dispenser  1682  includes one or more passageways  1686 , the dispensing formation of the  1682  can employ any of a variety of dispensing configurations, including a brush, a roller, one or more dispensing needles, or any other suitable dispensing configuration. The dispensing configuration can apply a dispensed sealing adhesive  1691  having a smooth exterior surface, a textured exterior surface, a planar exterior surface, a concave exterior surface, a convex exterior surface, a non-porous or gas free interior volume, a porous interior volume, and the like, or any combination thereof. The adhesive dispenser assembly  1680  can have multiple dispensing subassemblies integrated therewith, enabling dispensing of different materials or compositions to form the dispensed sealing adhesive  1691 . This can include a configuration for dispensing a two or multiple part mixture simultaneously or sequentially to form the dispensed sealing adhesive  1691 . Similarly, the configuration can be used to inject a gas into the dispensed sealing adhesive  1691 . 
     The sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  is illustrated as an independent assembly. A plurality of sealing adhesive applicator assemblies  1300  can be integrated into a single assembly, such as a balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1700 , illustrated in  FIG. 39 . It is noted that the balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1700  can be used in any orientation, including horizontally, vertically, or at any angle therebetween. The balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1700  includes a plurality of adhesive applicator balloon neck support elements  1710 , wherein the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1710  would replicate the sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1310  and the respective elements thereof. Like elements of the balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1700  and the sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1300  are numbered the same, except being preceded by the numeral “17”. The adhesive applicator balloon neck support elements  1710  can include or exclude the balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator  1715  and/or the balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator  1717 . An adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame  1720  includes a plurality of preferably equally distributed adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame arms  1722  extending radially outward from an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame hub  1724 . The adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame hub  1724  is attached to a rotational axis at an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame hub aperture  1726 . Each adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1710  would be rotationally assembled to an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame arm  1722  of an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame  1720 . The rotation of the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame  1720  can be provided by an automated rotational element, such as a motorized assembly. In this configuration, the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame hub aperture  1726  would be non-circular. Alternatively, the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame  1720  can rotate freely on an axle or spindle. In this configuration, the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame hub aperture  1726  would be circular and preferably include a bushing, a bearing, or any other rotational assisting component. In operation, the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame  1720  would rotate in accordance with a balloon neck support element operating frame rotational motion  1772  to present an adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1710  to a respective workstation. The adhesive applicator balloon neck support element  1710  would rotate in accordance with a balloon neck support element rotational motion  1770 . The balance of the process would replicate the process presented in  FIGS. 29 through 36 . The balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly  1700  can be arranged to rotate about a vertically oriented axis, a horizontally oriented axis, or any other orientation. It is understood that any of the previously presented tooling can be adapted to the adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating frame  1720 . 
     The above-described embodiments are merely exemplary illustrations of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Many variations, combinations, modifications or equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all the embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. 
     
       
         
           
               
            
               
                   
               
               
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                 100 
                 quick seal balloon fabrication form 
               
               
                 110 
                 fabrication manifold 
               
               
                 112 
                 fabrication manifold form surface 
               
               
                 114 
                 individual form transition member 
               
               
                 120 
                 balloon form member 
               
               
                 130 
                 balloon body bulb shaped mold segment 
               
               
                 140 
                 balloon neck mold segment 
               
               
                 142 
                 balloon neck mold segment longitudinal axis 
               
               
                 150 
                 adhesive dispensing segment 
               
               
                 152 
                 base adhesive control surface 
               
               
                 154 
                 angled adhesive control surface 
               
               
                 160 
                 adhesive dispensing aperture 
               
               
                 162 
                 adhesive primary delivery conduit 
               
               
                 164 
                 adhesive distribution delivery conduit 
               
               
                 170 
                 dispensed adhesive roll 
               
               
                 172 
                 adhesive staging segment 
               
               
                 174 
                 adhesive staging segment gap 
               
               
                 176 
                 adhesive exposing tensile force 
               
               
                 178 
                 adhesive bonding force 
               
               
                 180 
                 peripheral surface of said moldable adhesive cross sectioned 
               
               
                   
                 profile 
               
               
                 182 
                 unfinished edge adhesive staging segment 
               
               
                 184 
                 expansion cavity adhesive staging segment 
               
               
                 190 
                 adhesive staging segment roller 
               
               
                 192 
                 lip bead roller 
               
               
                 200 
                 balloon 
               
               
                 210 
                 balloon gas retaining expansion cavity 
               
               
                 212 
                 balloon interior surface 
               
               
                 220 
                 tubular balloon neck segment 
               
               
                 221 
                 sealed, air entrapped neck segment 
               
               
                 222 
                 balloon unfinished lip 
               
               
                 224 
                 lip bead 
               
               
                 226 
                 lip bead adhesive receiving surface 
               
               
                 230 
                 pressurized inflating air 
               
               
                 232 
                 entrapped air 
               
               
                 229 
                 tubular balloon neck unsealable length 
               
               
                 299 
                 compressed air delivery nozzle 
               
               
                 300 
                 first exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram 
               
               
                 301 
                 second exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow 
               
               
                   
                 diagram 
               
               
                 302 
                 self sealing balloon forming process initiation step 
               
               
                 310 
                 obtain balloon form step 
               
               
                 312 
                 dispense balloon sealing adhesive step 
               
               
                 314 
                 apply balloon material onto balloon form step 
               
               
                 316 
                 partially cure balloon material step 
               
               
                 318 
                 activate adhesive staging segment roller step 
               
               
                 320 
                 initiate formation of adhesive staging segment step 
               
               
                 322 
                 draw adhesive roll into adhesive staging segment step 
               
               
                 324 
                 finalizing formation of adhesive staging segment step 
               
               
                 326 
                 cure balloon material 
               
               
                 328 
                 separate balloon from balloon form step 
               
               
                 330 
                 activate lip bead roller step 
               
               
                 340 
                 self sealing balloon forming process termination step 
               
               
                 400 
                 self-sealing balloon inflation flow diagram 
               
               
                 402 
                 self sealing balloon inflation process initiation step 
               
               
                 410 
                 obtain self sealing balloon step 
               
               
                 412 
                 inflate balloon body segment step 
               
               
                 414 
                 determine desired inflation level step 
               
               
                 416 
                 pinch balloon neck segment step 
               
               
                 418 
                 apply tensile force to balloon neck segment step 
               
               
                 420 
                 expose adhesive material step 
               
               
                 422 
                 pinch adhesive staging segment to seal neck segment step 
               
               
                 424 
                 verify acceptable neck seal has been achieved step 
               
               
                 426 
                 attach string to neck step 
               
               
                 428 
                 display inflated balloon step 
               
               
                 440 
                 self sealing balloon inflation process termination step 
               
               
                 500 
                 adhesive composition presentation container 
               
               
                 502 
                 adhesive composition containing surface 
               
               
                 570 
                 moldable adhesive composition 
               
               
                 571 
                 moldable adhesive composition bead 
               
               
                 590 
                 adhesive coating powder 
               
               
                 600 
                 self-sealing balloon 
               
               
                 610 
                 balloon gas retaining expansion cavity 
               
               
                 620 
                 tubular balloon neck segment 
               
               
                 622 
                 balloon unfinished lip 
               
               
                 624 
                 lip bead 
               
               
                 626 
                 lip bead adhesive receiving surface 
               
               
                 720 
                 balloon form member 
               
               
                 730 
                 balloon body bulb shaped mold segment 
               
               
                 740 
                 balloon neck mold segment 
               
               
                 750 
                 adhesive dispensing adapter 
               
               
                 752 
                 frustum shaped adapter body 
               
               
                 754 
                 adhesive adapter interior surface 
               
               
                 756 
                 adhesive adapter exterior surface 
               
               
                 760 
                 adhesive dispensing edge 
               
               
                 762 
                 adhesive storage volumetric space 
               
               
                 764 
                 adhesive dispensing passageway 
               
               
                 770 
                 moldable adhesive composition 
               
               
                 771 
                 applied moldable adhesive composition 
               
               
                 772 
                 adhesive staging segment 
               
               
                 780 
                 powder applying subassembly 
               
               
                 782 
                 powder applying mixing chamber 
               
               
                 784 
                 powder supply conduit 
               
               
                 786 
                 propellant supply conduit 
               
               
                 790 
                 surface protecting powder 
               
               
                 800 
                 self-sealing balloon 
               
               
                 810 
                 balloon gas retaining expansion cavity 
               
               
                 820 
                 tubular balloon neck segment 
               
               
                 822 
                 balloon unfinished lip 
               
               
                 824 
                 lip bead 
               
               
                 950 
                 adhesive dispensing adapter 
               
               
                 952 
                 frustum shaped adapter body 
               
               
                 953 
                 frustum shaped adapter body top panel 
               
               
                 954 
                 adhesive adapter interior surface 
               
               
                 956 
                 adhesive adapter exterior surface 
               
               
                 960 
                 adhesive dispensing orifice 
               
               
                 962 
                 adhesive storage volumetric space 
               
               
                 963 
                 supply line orifice 
               
               
                 964 
                 adhesive dispensing passageway 
               
               
                 966 
                 propellant/adhesive supply conduit 
               
               
                 968 
                 propellant/adhesive supply conduit passageway 
               
               
                 970 
                 moldable adhesive composition 
               
               
                 971 
                 applied moldable adhesive composition 
               
               
                 1000 
                 third exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram 
               
               
                 1002 
                 self sealing balloon forming process initiation step 
               
               
                 1010 
                 obtain balloon form step 
               
               
                 1012 
                 introduce adhesive adapter to balloon form step 
               
               
                 1014 
                 apply balloon material onto balloon form step 
               
               
                 1016 
                 partially cure balloon material step 
               
               
                 1018 
                 partially roll lip bead step 
               
               
                 1020 
                 dispense balloon sealing adhesive step 
               
               
                 1022 
                 optionally apply powder to exposed surface of adhesive step 
               
               
                 1030 
                 complete roll lip bead step 
               
               
                 1032 
                 cure balloon material 
               
               
                 1034 
                 separate balloon from balloon form step 
               
               
                 1040 
                 self sealing balloon forming process termination step 
               
               
                 1100 
                 self-sealing balloon inflation flow diagram 
               
               
                 1102 
                 self sealing balloon inflation process initiation step 
               
               
                 1110 
                 obtain self sealing balloon step 
               
               
                 1112 
                 inflate balloon body segment step 
               
               
                 1114 
                 determine desired inflation level step 
               
               
                 1116 
                 pinch balloon neck segment step 
               
               
                 1118 
                 partially unroll lip bead roll step 
               
               
                 1120 
                 expose adhesive material step 
               
               
                 1122 
                 pinch exposed moldable adhesive ring to seal neck segment 
               
               
                   
                 step 
               
               
                 1124 
                 verify acceptable neck seal has been achieved step 
               
               
                 1126 
                 attach string to neck step 
               
               
                 1128 
                 display inflated balloon step 
               
               
                 1140 
                 self sealing balloon inflation process termination step 
               
               
                 1300 
                 sealing adhesive applicator assembly 
               
               
                 1310 
                 sealing adhesive applicator balloon neck support element 
               
               
                 1312 
                 balloon neck support element, frustum shaped lead-in segment 
               
               
                 1314 
                 balloon neck support element, distal parallel shaped segment 
               
               
                 1315 
                 balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator 
               
               
                 1316 
                 balloon neck support element, central adhesive applicator 
               
               
                   
                 segment 
               
               
                 1317 
                 balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator 
               
               
                 1350 
                 adhesive applicator balloon neck sleeve element 
               
               
                 1352 
                 balloon neck sleeve element, frustum shaped lead-in segment 
               
               
                 1354 
                 balloon neck sleeve element, distal parallel shaped segment 
               
               
                 1356 
                 balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity 
               
               
                 1359 
                 balloon neck sleeve element, interior cavity opening span 
               
               
                 1362 
                 balloon neck sleeve central support element 
               
               
                 1363 
                 balloon neck sleeve central support surface 
               
               
                 1364 
                 balloon neck sleeve rear support element 
               
               
                 1365 
                 balloon neck sleeve rear support surface 
               
               
                 1370 
                 unrolling neck upward motion 
               
               
                 1371 
                 unrolling neck downward motion 
               
               
                 1372 
                 applicator staging motion 
               
               
                 1373 
                 balloon neck support rotational motion 
               
               
                 1374 
                 applicator retraction motion 
               
               
                 1375 
                 sleeve staging motion 
               
               
                 1376 
                 balloon neck end sleeve seating motion 
               
               
                 1377 
                 initial sleeve retraction motion 
               
               
                 1378 
                 encasing formation balloon neck retention force 
               
               
                 1379 
                 continued sleeve retraction motion 
               
               
                 1380 
                 adhesive dispenser assembly 
               
               
                 1382 
                 adhesive dispenser 
               
               
                 1384 
                 adhesive supply conduit 
               
               
                 1386 
                 adhesive dispensing orifice 
               
               
                 1390 
                 adhesive 
               
               
                 1391 
                 dispensed adhesive 
               
               
                 1399 
                 dispensed adhesive span 
               
               
                 1400 
                 prefabricated self-sealing balloon 
               
               
                 1410 
                 balloon gas retaining expansion cavity 
               
               
                 1420 
                 tubular balloon neck segment 
               
               
                 1424 
                 lip bead 
               
               
                 1426 
                 lip bead adhesive receiving surface 
               
               
                 1428 
                 lip bead adhesive covering neck segment 
               
               
                 1500 
                 fourth exemplary self-sealing balloon fabrication flow diagram 
               
               
                 1502 
                 self sealing balloon forming process initiation step 
               
               
                 1510 
                 obtain adhesive application form step 
               
               
                 1512 
                 roll balloon neck onto adhesive application form step 
               
               
                 1514 
                 roll balloon neck onto adhesive application form in reverse 
               
               
                   
                 direct step 
               
               
                 1516 
                 apply adhesive onto balloon neck interior surface step 
               
               
                 1518 
                 rotate adhesive applicator/adhesive applicator form step 
               
               
                 1520 
                 slide sleeve over adhesive step 
               
               
                 1522 
                 fold neck over sleeve step 
               
               
                 1524 
                 draw sleeve rearward step 
               
               
                 1526 
                 remove balloon from adhesive applicator form step 
               
               
                 1540 
                 self sealing balloon forming process termination step 
               
               
                 1600 
                 balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly 
               
               
                 1640 
                 balloon form neck segment 
               
               
                 1649 
                 balloon form neck segment rotational axis 
               
               
                 1650 
                 balloon form neck adhesive receiving element 
               
               
                 1680 
                 adhesive dispenser assembly 
               
               
                 1682 
                 adhesive dispenser 
               
               
                 1684 
                 adhesive supply conduit 
               
               
                 1686 
                 adhesive dispensing passageway 
               
               
                 1688 
                 balloon form rotational motion 
               
               
                 1690 
                 sealing adhesive 
               
               
                 1691 
                 dispensed sealing adhesive 
               
               
                 1700 
                 balloon sealing adhesive applicator assembly 
               
               
                 1710 
                 adhesive applicator balloon neck support element 
               
               
                 1715 
                 balloon neck support element, distal segment indicator 
               
               
                 1717 
                 balloon neck support element, proximal segment indicator 
               
               
                 1720 
                 adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating 
               
               
                   
                 frame 
               
               
                 1722 
                 adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating 
               
               
                   
                 frame arm 
               
               
                 1724 
                 adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating 
               
               
                   
                 frame hub 
               
               
                 1726 
                 adhesive applicator balloon neck support element operating 
               
               
                   
                 frame hub aperture 
               
               
                 1770 
                 balloon neck support element rotational motion 
               
               
                 1772 
                 balloon neck support element operating frame rotational 
               
               
                   
                 motion