June 18, 1996

A device for rupturing a balloon in response to an opening of a door. The inventive device includes a piercing assembly mountable over a door for supporting and selectively piercing a balloon. A trigger assembly coupled to the piercing assembly is responsive to an opening of the door to actuate the piercing assembly so as to rupture the balloon over an individual.

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June 18, 1996

08/408,540

March 22, 1995

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6402582 - Mechanical balloon bursting systems Several systems for bursting amusement balloons are disclosed. The systems include a hinged lever carrying a puncturing element for bursting the balloon.