After investigating this balloon concept to deice the wings theres doubt in its design and how it will continue to function as it was intended. In short--here is what I have initially concluded (in part).
This inflatable membrane concept has several drawbacks that may cause it not to function as intended.
I have to point out that this “membrane concept” has been in service since the 1930s, and that all this drama over it has only occurred in the past few years. It is a proven technology with a long history.