| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 137223000 | INFLATABLE ARTICLE (E.G., TIRE FILLING CHUCK AND/OR STEM) | 72 |
| 20080257416 | Connector with screw valve - A connector with a screw valve is described that attaches to the end of the outlet tube, remains closed unless it is completely screwed onto a tire valve and then opens when it is screwed directly onto a valve, such as a tire valve. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100116353 | INFLATING NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - An inflating nozzle assembly has a housing, two nozzles and a pushing device. The housing has two nozzle chambers and two outlets. The nozzles are mounted respectively in the first nozzle chamber, and one of the nozzles has a nozzle body, a nozzle rod and a spring. The nozzle body has at least one inlet. The nozzle rod is movably mounted in the nozzle body and has a sealing protrusion to divide two communication segments in the nozzle body. The spring is connected to the nozzle rod to keep one of the communication segments of the axial hole from communicating with the at least one inlet in the first nozzle body. Accordingly, an airflow led through the outlets of the housing can be automatically switched by inserting different types of air valves into the corresponding outlets. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100108157 | VALVE WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE FOR ACTUATING THE VALVE - The invention relates to an assembly comprising an electromechanical device and a self-sealing valve, and in particular, to any inflatable device that includes the assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a valve housing defining an opening through which fluid can be provided to the inflatable device, a flexible diaphragm assembly that is configured to self-seal the opening with sufficient fluid pressure in the inflatable device and to open under sufficient fluid pressure from a fluid moving device, to provide fluid through the opening to and seal the inflatable device. The assembly further comprises an electromechanical device including an actuating arm, having a first position in which the actuating arm urges open the self-sealing valve and a second position in which the actuating arm does not act upon the self-sealing valve, so as to regulate an amount of fluid within the inflatable device. With this arrangement, a small, low power, low duty cycle electromechanical device can be used. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20130061945 | Tire valve - The invention relates to a tire valve ( | 03-14-2013 |
| 20110297245 | VALVE FOR INFLATABLE OBJECTS - A self-sealing valve comprises a valve housing having a fluid conduit, a valve seat, a diaphragm and a support member. The valve housing is configured to pass fluid through the fluid conduit. The diaphragm provides a self-seal of the fluid conduit. The support member is configured to retain a portion of a diaphragm. The support member and diaphragm are configured to position the flexible diaphragm against the valve seat to seal the fluid conduit in a closed position of the self-sealing valve, and to facilitate movement of the diaphragm under a bias in a first direction away from the valve seat to an open position. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120042962 | INFLATING VALVE FOR AN INFLATABLE OBJECT - An inflating valve has a body and a valve disk. The body is hollow and has a passage defined through the body and a holding tab. The passage has an inner surface and a bottom opening defined in the bottom of the body. The holding tab is radially connected to the inner surface of the passage and has a holding hole defined through the holding tab. The valve disk is attached securely to the bottom of the body to close the bottom opening of the passage and has a holding rod formed on and protruding from the valve disk and engaging the holding hole in the holding tab. Accordingly, the valve disk can be automatically opened by the pressured air and automatically closed by the recoil force provided by the holding tab. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120285552 | AIR VALVE DEVICE FOR AN INFLATABLE ARTICLE - An air valve device is adapted to be fitted into an opening of an inflatable article, and includes a valve seat having a seat body that is disposed between an inflating port and a conduit, and a valve disc unit disposed in the conduit to be moved between opened and closed positions, and having a valve disc connected with a plunger, an elastomeric seal ring superimposed on a padded region of the valve disc. A rigid retaining cap is disposed to bring abase layer of the seal ring in an abutting engagement with the padded region of the valve disc so as to secure the seal ring to the valve disc while permitting a sealing marginal layer of the seal ring to be air-tightly engaged with the seat body in the closed position. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120103432 | ASYMMETRIC VALVE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL - A valve of the “Snap-In” type is intended to be mounted directly on the rim of a vehicle wheel fitted with a “tubeless” tire. The valve is secured to the rim through which it passes via a groove produced at the base of a bulb extended by a rubbery coating of an internal nozzle of the valve. The groove collaborates elastically with a hole in the rim, on the periphery of which hole it becomes lodged, the mass or the volume of the bulb being smaller in its region (A) toward the interior of the rim by comparison with its region (B) directed toward the exterior, this reduction taking place near the groove intended to collaborate with the hole in the rim, both in the part thereof that surrounds the nozzle and in the part thereof that is in contact with the bottom of the rim. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20100154897 | VALVE DEVICE FOR AN INFLATABLE OBJECT - A valve device for an inflatable object includes a seat body, a valve body with a deformable surrounding wall which is movable between a vaulted position, where inflating air is admitted through an inflating port, and a depressed position, where the inflating port is closed by a tubular plug member of the seat body, a check valve unit which is disposed in the tubular plug member to be closed and opened by virtue of a pressure differential established between an internal air pressure within the inflatable object and a back pressure of the inflating air, and a plunger rod which extends from a valve disc of the check valve unit and which is operable to cause the check valve unit to open so as to allow a small amount of air to escape from the inflatable object. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20080251132 | FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE PURGE BLOCK FOR HIGH PURITY WELDS - A purge block comprised of latex and, mandrel dip molded in a continuous piece, with a housing bulb on one end of an elongated hollow tube capable of withstanding minimal inflation to fill the chamber in varying tube diameters, sealed at the end of the tube with a “Schrader” valve insertion, sealed with heat shrink tape, and capped with a hard rubber cap to prevent damage to metal tube. The valve and elongated tube or carriage serves as the conduit to inflate the bulbous end with argon or another inert gas. Upon inflation, the block serves to isolate small, purgable tube areas for tie in work and final welds, frequently at valves, and valves adjacent to curved tubing. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20110108133 | INFLATION NOZZLE OF TIRE PUMP HAVING AIR SEALING FUNCTION - An inflation nozzle of a tire pump having air sealing function includes a casing, a valve plug seat, a valve plug and a locking ring. The valve plug seat includes a head portion at one end and a groove defined annularly on an outer periphery thereof. A sealing ring is engaged with the groove. The sealing ring protrudes radially beyond the head portion so as to be in contact with an inner circular periphery of the casing when the valve plug is installed in the valve plug seat and the casing is connected with a locking ring. The sealing ring ensures that no leakage between the valve plug seat and the casing. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110083753 | INFLATABLE DEVICE WITH FLUID CONTROLLER AND SELF-SEALING VALVE - A self-sealing valve comprises a valve housing having a fluid conduit, a valve seat, and a retaining member, the valve housing being configured to pass fluid through the fluid conduit, and a flexible diaphragm comprising a flexible material having resiliency, wherein the retaining member and the flexible diaphragm are configured so that the retaining member retains a portion of the flexible diaphragm so as to use the resiliency of the flexible material to bias the flexible diaphragm against the valve seat to a closed position of the self-sealing valve to provide a self-seal of the fluid conduit, and to facilitate movement of the flexible diaphragm under a fluid bias against a first side of the flexible diaphragm in a first direction away from the valve seat to an open position, and wherein the retaining member and the flexible diaphragm are configured so that the self-sealing valve can be contacted to move a portion of the flexible diaphragm away from the valve seat to the open position. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110174389 | Sealing Apparatus with Interlocking Air Inflation Device for Wafer Carrier - The present invention relates a sealing apparatus with interlocking air inflation device for wafer carrier and a sealing method thereof, wherein the sealing apparatus is disposed between a wafer container and a cover of a wafer carrier, used for sealing the cover and the wafer container when the cover is closed to the wafer container. The sealing apparatus comprises: at least one latch set, at least one interlocked cam, an air inflation sealing member, and at least one air intake/outtake valve, wherein the interlocked cam is adopted for connecting an interlocking device having an air inflation member, and the interlocking device can be used to drive the interlocked cam for making the latch set bolt the cover and the wafer container, and inflate the air inflation sealing member through the air inflation member thereof and the air intake/outtake valve in order to inflate and expand the air inflation sealing member. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110017317 | PNEUMATIC TIRE VALVE DEVICE AND THE SYSTEM AND THE PROCESS OF SETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE - A pneumatic tire valve device is constructed and arranged for attachment to a tire to change the tire pressure. The device includes a tire valve body housing, tire closing valve, and control piston. The housing defines a control piston channel that spans between a pressure pipe intake opening and a bleeding outlet and a tire intake opening that intercepts the control piston channel. The tire closing valve is positioned in the tire intake opening and is operable between an open position wherein air flows into or out of the pneumatic tire and a closed position wherein air is blocked from flowing into or out of the pneumatic tire. The control piston is positioned in the control piston channel and is operable between an idle position wherein air is blocked from flowing out of the bleeding outlet and a tire ventilation position wherein air flows out the tire and the bleeding outlet. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20100101661 | REUSABLE SHIPPING AND PACKING MATERIALS AND METHOD OF USE - An air bladder valve arrangement includes a tube having a cavity therein, the cavity having a plurality of chambers, each chamber being associated with one or more air bladder chambers, a stem positioned within the tube, the stem having a plurality of plungers, each plunger being positioned within a chamber of the cavity of the tube, each plunger being configured to selectively open and close communication of air between adjacent chambers of the cavity of the tube, wherein the stem is movable relative to the tube to position each of the plurality of the plungers to selectively open and close communication of air between adjacent chambers. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110162725 | VALVE FOR AN INFLATABLE DEVICE - According to one aspect, a valve is provided for an inflatable device that is shaped and configured to support at least a portion of a user where the valve includes a base including a first region configured to seal to a fluid impermeable wall of a bladder of the inflatable device, a cap including a rim, and a seal. According to some embodiments, the base includes a second region that defines an orifice for exhausting fluid from an interior of the inflatable device, the second region configured to provide a sealing surface. Further, the rim can include a generally circular peripheral region including at least one rib located about an underside of the peripheral region and a cavity defined in part by at least one wall located radially inward of the rib. Still further, the seal can include a first end region secured to the cap within the cavity between the at least one wall and the at least one rib and a second end region configured to freely move with the at least one first end region secured to the cap. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20100180957 | Floor Pump - A floor pump comprises a base means; a cylinder means having a first end coupled to the base means and a second end, with a cross-sectional area of the first end of the cylinder means larger than the second end of the cylinder means; a linkage means partially disposed in the cylinder means and communicating with the base means; and a hose having a first end, which is coupled to the base means and communicating with the linkage means, and a second end coupled to a thing desired to be inflated. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110259439 | DEVICE IN WHICH TO SUBJECT AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL PRODUCT TO LOADS - A device is provided in which an implantable medical product is subjected to loads. The device includes a continuous channel with a wall, in which a liquid is to flow in a flow direction; a first liquid chamber is provided with an adjustable volume, a product chamber is provided for accommodating the medical product that is to be put under load, a second liquid chamber is provided with an adjustable volume, and a valve device is provided with a valve member which, in a first state, closes the channel and, in a second state, allows channel flow. The device includes a flow mechanism configured to cause liquid to flow through the channel in the flow direction by changing the volume of the first liquid chamber as well as an operational mechanism configured to achieving a continuously variable adjustment of the valve member between the first state and the second state. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120305101 | MULTI-PORT TIRE VALVE - Exemplary embodiments of the invention include a multi-port valve stem configured for operable attachment to a wheel for controlling the inflation of a tire arranged thereon. In a particular embodiments, the valve includes a base member having a bore extending there through. The base member includes a terminal end configured to attach the valve stem within an aperture arranged along a wheel rim. The multi-port valve stem further includes one or more tubular ports each having a bore extending there through and arranged in fluid communication with the bore of the base. The bore of each of the one or more tubular ports extends to a free end configured to receive a check valve. In other embodiments, the multi-port valve is mounted to a wheel. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120312388 | GAS STOP STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF REPEATED INFLATION AND DEFLATION - A gas stop structure capable of repeated inflation and deflation is provided, which includes: a plurality of outer films; a gas chamber area, formed of the plurality of outer films and including a buffer portion and a gas storage portion; a gas stop valve, located between the plurality of outer films, in which a part of the gas stop valve is exposed beyond the plurality of outer films; and a warp portion, connected the buffer portion and the gas storage portion. When a gas tube is placed inside the gas stop valve to inflate the gas chamber area with gas, a height of the inflated gas storage portion is greater than that of the buffer portion to form a sectional difference, so the gas storage portion bends towards the buffer portion to seal the warp portion. After inflation, the gas tube is removed and the gas stop valve is sealed. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120160339 | SELF-SEALING VALVE - A self-sealing valve for a tyre includes at least a part formed of a self-sealing material having a dynamic shear modulus G*, measured at 10 Hz, less than or equal to 0.06 MPa, preferably less than or equal to 0.03 MPa, and more preferably still, less than or equal to 0.01 MPa. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120080099 | SCHRADER VALVE/PRESTA VALVE DUAL-MODE VALVE CAP - A Schrader (American) valve /Presta (French) valve dual-mode valve cap includes a casing having an axle hole and a through hole kept in communication, a rotating device rotatably mounted in the axle hole and having two opposing heads respectively disposed outside the axle hole with a respective screw hole defined therein for the connection of a Schrader (American) valve or Presta (French) valve, an accommodation chamber in communication between the two screw holes, an annular air passage defined in between the rotating device and the casing, a through hole in communication with the annular air passage and the accommodation chamber and two seal rings mounted on the periphery thereof at two sides of the annular air passage, a valve block movable back and forth in the accommodation chamber and having a seal ring mounted on the periphery thereof to divide the accommodation chamber into two spaces, and a spring member stopped between the valve block and a part of the rotating device to force the valve block toward the screw hole for Schrader (American) valve. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20100229960 | INFLATABLE APPARATUS - In various embodiments, an inflatable apparatus is provided. In an embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a top surface. The apparatus also includes a bottom surface connected to the top surface in a substantially airtight manner. The top surface and the bottom surface collectively define a substantially airtight chamber. The substantially airtight chamber generally has an exterior shape of a star. An internal wall extending from the top surface to the bottom surface is also provided. The internal wall is attached to the top surface and to the bottom surface in a substantially airtight manner. The internal wall, top surface and bottom surface collectively define a void. The void is contained within the bounds of the airtight chamber, the top surface and the bottom surface. The exterior shape of the apparatus includes a central portion and a plurality of lobes. The central portion includes the void. Each lobe of the plurality of lobes extends radially from the central portion. The exterior shape of the apparatus further includes internal vertices between lobes of the plurality of lobes. An inflation valve piercing the top surface and connected in a substantially airtight manner to the top surface is also provided. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20120085429 | AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC BODY - An air pressure adjustable elastic body is integrally formed with an inflation/deflation module on a joining member which is formed by plastic injection molding. With the inflation/deflation module, the user can adjust the air pressure in the elastic body as desired, improving the application of the elastic body. Furthermore, since all components of the elastic body are formed by the plastic injection molding, the manufacturing procedure can be simplified, reducing the production cost while enhancing the economic benefit. In addition, since the elastic body is formed by the integral injection molding, it has no structural defects. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20110308637 | DEVICE FOR SETTING THE GAS PRESSURE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE TIRE - The invention relates to a device for setting the gas pressure in a motor vehicle tire, comprising: at least one first channel element, which is arranged in a substantially rotationally fixed manner in the area of a wheel axle of the motor vehicle and which forms a part of a ring channel that is arranged concentrically with the wheel axle, wherein the first channel element comprises a connection for a pressure medium line, which is connected to a pressure medium source, at least one second channel element, which can be rotated together with the motor vehicle wheel and which forms another part of the ring channel and which is connected to the interior of the motor vehicle tire by means of an inlet valve, wherein the first channel element and the second channel element face each other with the parts thereof that form the ring channel. The tire pressure can be corrected during driving and at standstill by means of such a device. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20130019959 | Air Valve and Inflatable Device Having the Same - An air valve includes a seat unit having an air passageway and formed with a vent hole in fluid communication with the air passageway, a valve unit operable to block and unblock the air passageway, and a pressure-regulating member disposed on the seat unit. The pressure-regulating member has an engaging portion retained in the vent hole and defining at least one air channel in the air passageway, and a blocking portion blocking the vent hole and movable to unblock the vent hole when the air pressure in the air passageway meets a predetermined condition for permitting air to flow from the air passageway to the external environment via the at least one air channel. | 01-24-2013 |
| 137224000 | With pressure-responsive pressure-control means | 13 |
| 20110272038 | Adapter incorporating TPMS onto a truck valve - An adapter assembly is taught for attaching a tire pressure monitor onto an inflation valve which incorporates a distal end flange. An adapter is included in the assembly consisting of a collar having a configuration sized to fit over and be internally retained by the valve distal end flange, and an O-ring is positioned on the flange contiguously engaging the collar. A tire pressure monitoring cap is threadably attached to the collar which is disposed above and compresses the O-ring between the cap, collar and valve end flange. The adapter permits the tire pressure monitor to be attached, for use with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and also could prevent possible minor air leaks. The adapter may be packaged in a kit with appropriate instructions. Alternatively the tire inflation valve could be included with the adapter, forming the adapter assembly, or the monitor could be included in either case, when desired. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110297246 | PNEUMATIC SYSTEM - A pneumatic system includes a first line, a second line, and a valve. The first line is configured to be connected to a container, and to convey a flow of gas from a source to the container. The second line is arranged co-axially with the first line and is in communication with gas in the container. The valve is connected in series with the first line, between the source and the container. Furthermore, the valve is in communication with the second line and is configured to control the flow of gas through the first line as a function of a characteristic of the gas in the container, as communicated by the second line. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20090095358 | Configurable Fluid Transfer Manifold for Inflatable Footwear - A configurable fluid transfer system for inflatable footwear includes a manifold. The manifold is part of an inflation system having an underfoot pump connected to one of the plurality of openings in the heel side of the manifold, an inflatable forefoot bladder connected to two of the plurality of openings in the bottom surface of the manifold and an inflatable heel bladder connected to one of the plurality of openings in the bottom surface of the manifold. Fluid flows from the underfoot pump to the inflatable forefoot bladder through a one-way valve and into a first channel in the manifold connected to a forefoot bladder. The fluid inflates the forefoot bladder and exits into a second channel in the manifold. Fluid flows from the inflatable forefoot bladder to the inflatable heel bladder through the second channel and inflates the heel bladder. A pressure regulator including a porous material may be in fluid communication with the fluid transfer system to control the rate of fluid exiting the system. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110011465 | CONTROLLING MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATION OF AN AIR PUMP TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN AN INFLATABLE OBJECT - A controlling mechanism for an inflatable object has a valve controlling assembly for opening/closing operation of the valve, a pressure controlling assembly for sensing pressure difference to selectively activate operation of the valve and a linkage assembly interactively arranged between the valve controlling assembly and the pressure controlling assembly to sense operation of the pressure controlling assembly and consequently operate movement of the valve controlling assembly. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110174390 | ENHANCING INSULATING PROPERTIES AT HIGHER TEMPERATURE UTILIZING SOFT SEALS - Devices utilized to enhance insulating properties at high temperatures. Such devices can include two gas compartments. A main gas compartment can function as a main layer and generally contains a layer of a gas (e.g., Xenon) having a relatively small thermal conductivity. The plates of the main gas layer can be separated by a soft seal, so that the main gas does not leak and the main layer expands easily. A second gas compartment can be configured as a vented compartment filled with air. At high temperatures, the main gas expands while the secondary gas volume shrinks. Since the main gas possesses a lower thermal conductivity, the effective resistance of the device increases, causing an enhancement in the insulating properties at large operating temperatures. A series of gas compartments can be utilized for additional enhancement in insulating properties. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110315235 | VALVE DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC TYRE INCLUDING PRESSURE SENSOR - A valve device ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120204970 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING PRESSURE IN AN INFLATABLE DEVICE - In one aspect, the invention provides a method for a user to adjust a pressure in an inflatable device. The method includes acts of adjusting the pressure in the inflatable device with a control device to a pressure preferred by the user, where the pressure preferred by the user has a first value, and establishing a first setting corresponding to the pressure preferred by the user with the control device, and automatically establishing a second setting corresponding to a second pressure having a second value once the first setting is established, where the second value differs from the first value by a predetermined amount. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120090698 | Pressure control and feedback system for an adjustable foam support apparatus - A pressure control and feedback system for an adjustable foam support includes a vacuum pump for drawing air from a hermetically sealed foam core to reduce the firmness of the core. A valve opens to permit and closes to block the passage of air into and out of the core. A remotely operated controller generates control signals to selectively start and stop operation of the pump, and selectively open and close the valve, which provides a selected level of pneumatic pressure and corresponding firmness in the core. A pressure sensor detects the pressure and firmness of the core and generates representative feedback signals. An indicator device responsive to the feedback signals indicates the sensed firmness of the core. Software calibrates the system and provides the system with intelligent operation. | 04-19-2012 |
| 137225000 | Diaphragm, bellows or expansible tube | 3 |
| 20120012195 | AEROSOL SUPPLY DEVICE AND PRESSURE REGULATOR APPARATUS USED THEREWITH - A pressure regulator apparatus usable with an aerosol supply device containing a fluid includes an inflatable diaphragm unit including an upper surface member, a lower surface member, and a diaphragm chamber formed between the upper surface member and the lower surface member, an output port member having an output cavity and an output port, at least a portion of the output port member is disposed within and in fluid communication with the diaphragm chamber, a valve actuator including an actuator cavity and one or more actuator openings in fluid communication with the output port, at least a portion of the valve actuator is moveably disposed within the output cavity, an input port member having an input port configured to allow the fluid to enter the actuator cavity, at least a portion of the input port member is disposed proximate to the actuator cavity, and an axial flow path extending between the input port and the output port, and configured to allow the fluid to selectively pass in a substantially axial direction therethrough, wherein the valve actuator moves to close and open the input port based on an inflation status of the inflatable diaphragm unit to regulate a pressure of the fluid to be transported from the inflatable diaphragm unit substantially constant. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20090183781 | OPEN STATE MAINTAINABLE VALVE DEVICE FOR AN INFLATABLE ARTICLE - A valve device includes a tubular member fitted into an inflatable article, a flexible diaphragm having a peripheral region which engages a valve seat of the tubular member through a mounting support and an intermediate surrounding region which has a portion that can be flexed to deflect a corresponding portion of the peripheral region from the valve seat, and a positioning member which is actuated to be displaced between normally-closed and deflating positions so as to bring an engaging end thereof to be proximate to or distal from the valve seat. In the deflating position, the flexed portion is vested with an increment of biasing force that is counteracted by a resisting force at an actuated end so as to keep the peripheral portion in a deflected position for maintaining the valve device in an open state. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20120097264 | STEM-MOUNTED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE REGULATOR - The specification discloses a tire inflation pressure regulator facilitating precise tire inflation. The regulator includes a body, a two-position valve within the body, and a rotational lock. The body includes an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air vent. In one position, the valve directs air from the air inlet to the air outlet when the tire pressure is below a preset level; and, in a second position, the valve directs air from the air inlet to the air vent when the tire pressure exceeds the preset level to prevent overfilling. The valve moves rapidly between the two positions, and is unstable between the two positions. The valve includes a regulator enabling the preset level to be adjusted. The rotational lock enables the regulator to be screwed onto a tire stem, but prevents removal of the regulator from the tire stem without a key. | 04-26-2012 |
| 137226000 | Co-axial inflation and relief valves | 2 |
| 20090095359 | STEM-MOUNTED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE REGULATOR - The specification discloses a tire inflation pressure regulator facilitating precise tire inflation. The regulator includes a body, a two-position valve within the body, and a rotational lock. The body includes an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air vent. In one position, the valve directs air from the air inlet to the air outlet when the tire pressure is below a preset level; and, in a second position, the valve directs air from the air inlet to the air vent when the tire pressure exceeds the preset level to prevent overfilling. The valve moves rapidly between the two positions, and is unstable between the two positions. The valve includes a regulator enabling the preset level to be adjusted. The rotational lock enables the regulator to be screwed onto a tire stem, but prevents removal of the regulator from the tire stem without a key. The regulator preferably includes a cap removably sealed over the air inlet and the air vent to prevent the undesired loss of air. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20120261001 | AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTING APPARATUS - An air pressure adjusting apparatus includes an inflator, an adjusting element, a pressure relief valve, an elastic element, and a pressing element. An adjusting hole, an inlet and an outlet are defined in the inflator. The adjusting hole, the inlet and the outlet communicate each other. The adjusting element is movable within the inflator. The pressure relief valve covers the adjusting hole to prevent airflow from escaping from the adjusting hole. The pressing element is secured to the adjusting element. The elastic element is located between the pressure relief valve and the pressing element. Wherein the pressing element is minutely adjustable in allowing the release of excess pressure through the valve. | 10-18-2012 |
| 137227000 | With gauge or indicator | 6 |
| 20080276995 | Monitoring device attachment to rubber valve stems - Tire sensor packaging capable of being installed on a standard snap-in tire valve stem is provided. The sensor package includes an attachment member capable of being disposed in the flexible bore of a snap-in tire valve stem, and of securely engaging with the inner wall of the flexible bore. The attachment member can be an integral part of the sensor package, or it can be a separate part that acts as an expansion device (e.g., an expansion nut) when engaged with the sensor package. Preferably, the attachment member includes features, such as barbs, to provide more secure engagement with the tire valve stem. Packages according to embodiments of the invention include a package passage (e.g., a channel or a bore) to permit the flow of air past the sensor, so that the tire can be inflated or deflated. Sensors can be attached to the tire valve stem before or after the tire valve stem is installed in the wheel. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110100480 | Mobile tire inflator - A mobile tire inflator includes a control panel, multiple air passages, an inflation valve, a discharge valve and a pressure sensor. The user can control the operation of the inflation valve and the discharge valve automatically or manually by means of the control panel, switch between the automatic mode and the manual mode during operation. Matching with the operation of the pressure sensor, the mobile tire inflator achieves accurate tire pressure inflation and discharge and has the advantages of operation flexibility and high mobility. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120312389 | ELECTRONIC UNIT FOR MEASURING THE OPERATION PARAMETERS OF A VEHICLE WHEEL INCLUDING AN ELECTRONIC HOUSING AND AN INFLATION VALVE - An electronic unit includes an inflation valve ( | 12-13-2012 |
| 20080302425 | Formed Flange For Pressure Monitoring Valve Stem Mount - A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20120279582 | TIRE AIR VALVE WITH PRESSURE INDICATOR - A tire air valve having the function of indicating tire pressure includes an air valve casing having an inner center post orderly installed thereon with a lower locking block, a first spring, an upper locking block and a second spring. A fixed member is secured on the upper locking block, and a cap is covered on the air valve casing and provided with an upper indicating member, a third spring, a lower indicating member and a locking ring. The upper indicating member has an outer wall formed into a low pressure region and a warning region, while the lower indicating member has an outer wall formed into a safety region. The upper and the lower locking block can completely seal up the air valve to prevent air from leaking, and a driver can judge whether tire pressure is normal by visual observation through the cap on the air valve casing. | 11-08-2012 |
| 137228000 | With deflating means | 1 |
| 20090025797 | Ergonomic pneumatic calibration power - The pump described below is used for pneumatic pressure calibration, to generate a test pressure. This design incorporates features which provide for leak free operation. The vent valve uses a Schrader type valve operated by a vent knob. This vent knob is contained within and concentric with a pressure adjusting knob called a vernier knob. We claim this configuration. | 01-29-2009 |
| 137230000 | Stem attached relief valve | 1 |
| 20090308462 | Pressure Relief Device for an Inflatable Tire - A pressure relief device ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 137231000 | With coupling means | 17 |
| 20080271789 | Pump Connector For Presta Valve - Pump connector for Presta valve is disclosed in which one end of a pump connector valve seal is formed with a hollow chamber, and is disposed inside a space of a cap having a channel. The hollow chamber is assembled with a valve seal insert which includes a through hole. The second end of the through hole is formed with an inner edge corresponding to the shape of the shoulder section of the Presta valve. An end cap is assembled with the cap for preventing the pump connector valve seal from separating from the cap. Accordingly, the Presta valve can be screwed together with a first internal thread of the cap, and at the same time the shoulder section of the Presta valve is tightly fitted to the inner edge of the valve seal insert for direct inflation. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20120234401 | Nozzle Device for Pump - A nozzle device comprises a body, a controller and a core set. The controller is pivotally mounted on the body and is pivotable with respect to the body between a first position and a second position. The core set is slideably received in the body. While the controller is in the first position, the core set is slideable in the chamber and is adapted for coupling with a French type valve. While the controller is in the second position, the core set is fixed and is adapted for coupling with an American type valve. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20090188570 | Rapid inflation device - A rapid inflation device for connecting a forced air supply source to the air nozzle of a tire that has an air valve mounted therein for controlling input and output of air is disclosed to include a casing for connection to the air nozzle, an air intake connector rotatably mounted on the casing for the connection of the forced air supply source, and a valve pickup device for carrying the air valve away from the air nozzle to let forced air pass from the forced air supply source into the inside of the tire freely or to let tire air be discharged out of the tire through the same circulation path. By means of rotating the air intake connector forwards or backwards, the forced air supply source is connected to or disconnected from the rapid inflation device. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110290339 | Pump Nozzle Including Lever with Improved Operability - A pump nozzle includes a housing body including a lateral edge. The lateral edge defines a valve connecting end and a lever connecting end. A lever is connected to the lever connecting end and is operably pivotal between a first position and a second position. Also, the lever includes a first extension and a second extension extending therefrom and angled thereto. When the lever is in the first position, its first extension is disposed in and adjacent to the lateral edge and is oriented towards the top edge of the housing body, and its second extension is disposed in and adjacent to the top edge and is orientated towards the valve connecting end of the housing body. When the lever is in the second position, the first and second extensions are disposed outside the lateral edge and top edge of the housing body, respectively. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20080251133 | PUMPING VALVE WITH A SAFETY LEAKING DEVICE - A pumping valve with a safety leaking device includes a main body and a leaking valve. The main body has an inlet tube formed vertical on its outer wall, which is bored with an air passage to communicate with the main body. The leaking valve is formed on the main body, having a valve base with male threads and a chamber bored with a through hole. A blocker base containing a blocker in its one end is inserted in the chamber. A compression spring is inserted in the chamber, too. A valve cover is covered on the valve base, having female threads formed inside it and a leaking vent bored at its outer end. When the air pumped in an object has a pressure larger than that preset, the pumping device automatically leaks air out from the leaking vent, achieving safety pumping. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090205718 | VALVE CONNECTOR - A valve connector for connecting to inflation valves of vehicle tires. The valve connector is configured to be operable with common valve types and with existing pressure sources. The valve connector is configured to automatically adjust to the valve being used. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120227831 | TIRE PRESSURE RELEASE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus includes a housing, a passageway, a pressure release mechanism, and at least one seal. The housing includes a longitudinal axis. The passageway extends through the housing and along the longitudinal axis. The passageway has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to be threadably coupled and to be in fluid communication with a Presta-type valve of a tire. The second end is configured to be in fluid communication with a hose. The pressure release mechanism communicates with the passageway. The seal communicates with the pressure release mechanism and seals the pressure release mechanism and the passageway. The seal is effective to prevent pressure from escaping the passageway when the pressure release mechanism is not actuated. Actuation of the pressure release mechanism is effective to release pressure from the hose to the exterior of the apparatus and prevent detachment of any portion of the Presta-type valve as the apparatus is removed from the Presta-type valve. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20080308158 | Pump Head with Improved Structure - A pump head with improved structure includes a lever pivotally mounted thereto. A plunger is installed in the pump head and includes a recessed portion formed around the outer periphery thereof and a sealing member receivable at the outer periphery thereof for preventing air from passing therethrough. A first anti-backflow member is also installed in the pump head and is mounted on the outer periphery of the plunger for allowing a flow of the air in one direction. An air induction member is installed in the pump head and rests on the plunger in the longitudinal direction of the plunger. A seal gasket is also installed in the pump head and rests on the air induction member in the longitudinal direction of said air induction member. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110011466 | Deflator - A relatively thin, rectangular shaped device with a semi-circle attachment ring. The device contains a slot in its face, which slot narrows as it reaches the center of the rectangle so that when it engages the valve stem of a cut-check valve, the valve is deformed without damage a sufficient degree so that the cut-check valve is unseated, allowing air to pass either way through the cut-check valve. The attachment ring can be secured to the product being deflated for storage and future use. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100313968 | INFLATION VALVE - An inflation valve is revealed. The inflation valve includes a longitudinal valve body, a valve member and an elastic member sleeved between the valve member and the longitudinal valve body. The longitudinal valve body includes an axially extending hole disposed therein, a projecting edge arranged on the axially extending hole and a round through hole disposed on a center of the projecting edge, and two alignment members having at least one projecting body and/or one concave slot. A round valve head is arranged on the front end of the valve member and alignment members corresponding to the alignment members of the longitudinal valve body disposed on an outer edge of the valve head. While being assembled, the valve head passes the through hole by alignment of the alignment members between the valve member and the longitudinal valve body and becomes staggered. Moreover, by the elastic member, the valve head presses and locks onto the round through hole to form a closed state. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20120037244 | AIR PUMP FACILITATOR - A nipple for connecting any conventional pipe to any conventional part. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120031504 | Head for Air Pump - A head for an air pump includes a housing, a nozzle, an urging mechanism, and an end cap. The housing includes a first compartment defined therein and including a first end defining an opening port and a second end enclosed by an end wall. The housing further includes a hole extending therethrough and into the first compartment. The nozzle device is disposed within the first compartment. The urging mechanism includes a cam, an axle and a pivoting member. The cam is disposed in the first compartment and abuts against the nozzle device. The axle is inserted into the housing through the holes and engages with the cam. The pivoting member is connected to the cam by engaging with a terminal end of the axle. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110155260 | ROTATABLE DUAL HEAD INFLATION DEVICE - An inflation device includes a central tube, a first mounting unit mounted onto an outside of a reception end of the central tube and a second unit connected to a connection portion on the other end of the central tube. The first mounting unit includes a first casing and an end cap, and the reception end includes a valve mouth and a core tube received therein. The second mounting unit includes inner threads that are connected with the connection portion. A groove is defined in the second mounting unit and an O-ring is engaged with the groove. The first and second mounting units can be connected with an American style tire valve and a French style tire valve, respectively. The first and second mounting units each have outer threads with the same diameter so as to be connected with a tire pump. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120125446 | Telescopic Pump Nozzle Adapted for Engaging with Different Tire Valves for Tire Inflation - A telescopic pump nozzle for a pump includes a shaft having a first end and a second end, a channel formed therein and communicating the first end with the second end, and a threadedly coupled portion defined at the first end, and in addition, the second end is coupled to an air pipe of the pump. A tube has a first end and a second end and includes first and second connected sections formed on the inner wall of the first end, a compartment defined in the second end, and at least one O-ring mounted on the shaft and abutted against the inner wall of the compartment in an air-tight manner. The second connected section is provided between the first connected section and the compartment. The shaft is slideably disposed in the compartment of the tube. The threadedly coupled portion is selectively coupled to the second connected section. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120085430 | Pump Nozzle With Balloon-Tying Element - A device and method for sealing an inflated balloon includes providing a balloon-tying pump nozzle that has an air nozzle defining an air passageway adapted for communicating air between an air-collection chamber of an air pump and the environment and a balloon-neck-engaging extension adjacent to and extending substantially parallel to the air nozzle, the balloon-neck-engaging extension defining a channel between the balloon-neck-engaging extension and the air nozzle, wherein the channel is sized to accept a neck of a standard party balloon therein while inhibiting a lip of the standard party balloon from passing therebetween. The method further includes the steps of placing a neck of a balloon adjacent the air nozzle and the balloon-neck-engaging extension so that the balloon is on a first side of the air nozzle and the balloon-neck-engaging extension, securing a portion of the neck of the balloon with reference to the air nozzle, manipulating the balloon so that at least a portion of the neck of the balloon is wrapped completely around both the air nozzle and the balloon-neck-engaging extension, inserting a portion of the neck within the channel so that the lip of the balloon is on a second side of the air nozzle and the balloon-neck-engaging extension, and removing the balloon from both the balloon-neck-engaging extension and the air nozzle, thereby causing the balloon to form a knot. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120090699 | AIR VALVE FOR INFLATABLE DEVICE - A housing has an upper end, a lower end, and an opening extending between the upper and lower ends, the housing being sealingly attachable to an inflatable device. A check valve has a body member with an upper end, a lower end, an outer surface sized and shaped to be selectively matingly received in the opening of the housing, and an inner surface defining a passageway. The check valve is coupled to the housing by a first tether. A cap has an upper end, a lower end, and an outer surface sized and shaped to be selectively matingly received in the passageway of the check valve. The cap is coupled to the housing by a second tether. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20080236675 | Air valve connecting device for connecting different valves - An air valve connecting device includes a mouth attached to one end of a housing and having a compartment for engaging with a U.S. type valve, and having a bore for engaging with a French type valve, a barrel engaged onto the mouth, an actuator engaged in the housing and having a shank for engaging with the barrel for selectively receiving the French type valve, a tube engaged in the actuator for engaging with the French type valve, and the tube is extendible into the mouth for selectively engaging with the U.S. type valve, a handle includes a cam member for forcing the actuator to secure either the French type valve or the tube to the actuator, and for forcing the barrel and the mouth to engage with either the French type valve or the U.S. type valve. | 10-02-2008 |
| 137232000 | With cap | 9 |
| 20130037127 | Pneumatic Tire Valve Snap Fastener Cap and Method of Using Same - A universal valve cap for pneumatic tire valve stems allows for quick and easy access to replenish air in tires. The bottom portion of the cap has an inner thread design, engagable with the threaded valve stem, and the top or crown part of the cap has a snap fastener fitting, allowing for inflation of the tire. The upper portion of the cap has a compression spring or memory plastic that offers resistance to a compressive force that will enable the upper section of the cap to be pressed down over the stationary bottom half of the cap when pressure is applied. The bottom portion of the cap can be pushed down and locked into an open position when inserting air or checking tire pressure. A twist of the cap releases the upper portion to its original position, allowing the top of the cap to be snapped closed. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20090139582 | INFLATION VALVE ASSEMBLY - An inflation valve assembly comprises a longitudinally extending conduit, a cap, a normally closed elastic double-duckbill valve, and a hollow nozzle insert. The longitudinally extending conduit has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end. The cap is configured and arranged for removable attachment to the first longitudinal end of the conduit. The normally closed elastic double-duckbill valve sealingly engages within the conduit with intersecting radially elongated slits extending longitudinally there through. The hollow nozzle insert is configured and arranged for longitudinal insertion into the conduit through the first longitudinal end for separating both slits and opening the double-duckbill valve so long as the nozzle insert remains inserted within the conduit. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090038689 | Three-way connecting device for tire pressure detector - A three-way connecting device for a tire pressure detector includes a three-way pipe and a nozzle. The three-way pipe has a tunnel therein, a first opening, a second opening and a third opening communicated with the tunnel, a first coupling portion around the first opening to connect an air pump to the first opening, a second coupling portion around the second opening to connect a tire pressure detector to the second opening, a third coupling portion around the third opening to connect a nozzle of a tire to the second opening. The nozzle is mounted in the first opening of the three-way pipe to be connected to the air pump. The three-way connecting device may help the inflation of tire without having to disassemble and reassemble the tire pressure detector. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20120318375 | QUICK RELEASE TIRE STEM CAP - An article of manufacture, a quick cap device for use with a tire valve stem, which may be a pushed-to-put-on/squeezed-to-remove tire valve stem cap. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20110253228 | Rotary Inflation Nozzle - A rotary inflation nozzle includes a block assembly seat, a housing, and a cap. A needle tube and a block member are mounted in the housing and the cap and mounted to a front end of the block assembly seat. The block assembly seat includes an end having a receiving section. The block assembly seat further includes an air passageway in communication with the receiving section. The receiving section has an inner diameter larger than that of the air passageway. A limiting section is formed on the front end of the block assembly seat and has an outer diameter larger than the block assembly seat. The needle tube includes first and second engaging ends. The first engaging end of the needle tube is received and retained in the receiving section. The block member includes a central hole. The central hole of the block member receives and is retained in place by the second engaging end of the needle tube. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20080223449 | VALVE FOR AN INFLATABLE PRODUCT | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080196768 | Combination tethered protective-cap and pressure cap - A capping system for a container having a valve stem, comprising: a flexible tether having a first end region, a second end region, and a central region between the first and second end regions. A first connector is located at the first end region for attaching the tethered capping system to the container. A first cap is located in one of the central and second end regions and sized to frictionally fit over the valve stem. The other of the central and second end regions has a second connector for attaching a second cap to the tether. The second cap may be a threaded pressure cap for correspondingly engaging threads located on the valve stem. In alternative embodiments, the first connector can be located in the central region, and the first cap and second connector for the second cap are located in the first and second end regions. | 08-21-2008 |
| 137233000 | Valve actuating, assembling or locking means on cap | 2 |
| 20110297247 | Vent Seal for Inflatable Devices - A seal for vent openings of inflatable structures is provided that includes an interior and an exterior component that can be affixed to each other and to the inflatable structure and allows for higher pressures to be maintained within the inflatable structure. | 12-08-2011 |
| 137234000 | Valve manually seated | 1 |
| 20100096024 | Air valve device - An outdoor lighting device includes a housing, at least one power supply device and at least one arrayed lighting unit. The housing has a surface forming at least one reflection zone and the reflection zone includes a lens. The power supply device is arranged inside the housing and has a grounding terminal connected to the housing. The power supply device receives and converts an alternate current power into an output of direct current power. The arrayed lighting unit includes plural arrays of lighting elements and a light-transmitting protection layer. The arrayed lighting unit is arranged inside the housing at a location corresponding to the lens and is connected to the power supply device, whereby the power supply device provides the arrayed lighting unit with the direct current power to energize the arrayed lighting unit to give off light that is reflected by the reflection zone. As such, an outdoor lighting device containing therein an arrayed lighting unit and an internal built-in power supply device is formed. | 04-22-2010 |
