With Coupling Means Patents (Class 137/231)
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Publication number: 20120090699Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Vincent W.S. Lau
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Patent number: 8156955Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventor: Wei-Chi Wang
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Publication number: 20120085430Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Paul J. Johansson, Paul David Johansson
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Publication number: 20120037244Abstract: A nipple for connecting any conventional pipe to any conventional part. Also disclosed is an air pump facilitator for facilitating the pumping of air into an air tire. Also disclosed is an INLINE air pressure gauge for measuring the pressure being pumped through said air hose. Also disclosed is an electronic INLINE air pressure gauge for measuring the pressure being pumped through said air hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: MORRIS OSTROWIECKI
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Publication number: 20120031504Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Scott Wu
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Publication number: 20110290339Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Scott Wu
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Publication number: 20110155260Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Ying-Che Huang, Chun-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 7963297Abstract: A dispensing head for an air pump includes a sleeve connected to the air pump and a chamber is defined in an end of the sleeve. The end having the chamber of the sleeve is received in a housing and a mount piece is securely received in the housing. A first seal ring is mounted to the mount piece and in contact with an inner periphery of the chamber. The mount piece includes a plurality of inner threads defined axially in a central passage in the mount piece, so that the threaded section of a French valve is threadedly connected to the inner threads. A second groove is defined in the mount piece and a second seal ring is engaged with the second groove. The second seal ring is mounted to a neck of the French valve.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventors: Ying-Che Huang, Chun-Ming Huang
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Publication number: 20110079337Abstract: A fixing element (470) that enables an electronic unit (440) to be fixed on the inside of a tire-wheel assembly, on the tubular insert (433) of an inflation valve (430) of the tire-wheel assembly, the fixing element comprising: an interface piece (471) comprising means to establish a connection with the tubular insert of the valve and a housing (488) for a seal (460); at least one container (473) holding or designed to hold the electronic unit; and at least one attachment piece(472) that enables elastic coupling between the interface piece and the container. A method for mounting an electronic unit (440) on a tire-wheel assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.Inventors: Patrick Botte, Xavier Huchard, Julien Moynet, José-Philippe Valente
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Publication number: 20110011466Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Anthony Joseph Morrone, II
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Patent number: 7866335Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 7857015Abstract: An inflation needle for inflating an object such as a sports ball includes a tubular body having an attachment end configured for engagement with a fluid supply. The body fairs into a tubular probe extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end configured for being inserted into the ball. A concavo-convex base extends radially outward from the body and towards the distal end, terminating at a periphery spaced radially from the probe, the base being configured to engage the object upon insertion of the probe therein. The inflation needle is a unitary component.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventors: Patricia C. Voorhies, Daniel R. Marlowe
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Publication number: 20100313968Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: William LEE
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Publication number: 20100290931Abstract: A hand-actuated pump includes a cylinder with a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end defines an opening. The hand-actuated pump also includes a piston with a proximal end. The proximal end of the piston is configured to be slidably inserted into the distal end of the cylinder. An exhaust port is positioned at the proximal end of the cylinder and includes a coupler that is configured to be removably attached to an inflatable object and to communicate air to the inflatable object. The coupler is also configured to be selectively locked in an extended position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Anthony Jonathan Sanders, Tim Austen, Brian Coleman
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Patent number: 7730913Abstract: An inflation needle for inflating an object such as a sports ball includes a tubular body having an attachment end configured for engagement with a fluid supply. The body fairs into a tubular probe extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end configured for being inserted into the ball. A concavo-convex base extends radially outward from the body and towards the distal end, terminating at a periphery spaced radially from the probe, the base being configured to engage the object upon insertion of the probe therein. The inflation needle is a unitary, molded polymeric component.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventors: Patricia C. Voorhies, Daniel R. Marlowe
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Patent number: 7661435Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Ying-Che Huang
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Publication number: 20090229677Abstract: A pump connector device includes two or more sleeves engaged into a housing for receiving inflation valves, a mobile member engaged in the housing for compressing the sleeves to grasp the inflation valves, two or more valve elements engaged into the sleeves for engaging with the inflation valves, a casing slidably engaged in the housing and having a conduit and two or more spaces for receiving the valve elements and for forcing the mobile member to compress the sleeves to grasp the inflation valves, the inflation valves may disengage the valve elements from the mobile member for allowing the pressurized air to flow into the mobile member when the mobile member and the sleeves are compressed by the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 7588048Abstract: An air pump nozzle includes a housing with an inflation hole. An inner space of the housing lodges a block assembly seat having a compartment at an end. The compartment lodges a block member having an insertion hole. A needle tube with an air outlet is inserted through the insertion hole and is retained to avoid being disaffiliated from the block member. The design of separate needle tube and block assembly seat can simplify the manufacturing procedure and product assembly, as well as reduce the manufacturing cost.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Inventor: Ying-Che Huang
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Publication number: 20090205718Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Nicolaas van der Blom
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Publication number: 20090188570Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: JIN DAI AUTO SUPPLIES CO., LTD.Inventor: Shirley Lin
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Patent number: 7562671Abstract: A valve connector of an air pump includes a case with a channel and a guiding room therein. The channel is communicated with the guiding room. Two valve connector assemblies are provided in the case, each of which has a tunnel communicated with the guiding room, wherein the tunnels form apertures on a sidewall of the guiding room. A switching device is received in the guiding room and pivoted on the sidewall of the guiding room. The switching device has two arms on opposite sides of a pivot axle thereof. The arms are moved toward or away from the apertures respectively when the switching device is swung to close or open the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Inventor: Lo-Pin Wang
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Publication number: 20080308158Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Scott Wu
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Publication number: 20080271789Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Ying-Che Huang
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Publication number: 20080251133Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Min-Hsieng Wang
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Publication number: 20080236675Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Lopin Wang
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Publication number: 20080190489Abstract: A chuck for connecting a pressure device to a valve stem of a pressurized vessel includes a body portion having a first passageway that is configured to receive an outer tube portion of a valve stem of a pressurized vessel therein. The body portion has a guide portion at an inner end of the first passageway. A pin element is movably disposed within a second passageway of the body portion and is movable along the coaxial passageways. The pin element extends longitudinally from the guide portion and toward an engaging end of the body portion. The guide portion includes an alignment element at least partially around the second passageway and extending longitudinally toward the engaging end of the body portion and at least partially around the pin element for engaging and supporting an interior portion of the end of the outer tube portion of the valve stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: EQAIR, LLCInventors: Daniel Wrubel, Fu Xinlong
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Publication number: 20080173351Abstract: A valve connector for coupling with inflation valves of vehicle tyres, comprising a housing, within the housing a coupling hole for coupling with an inflation valve, the coupling hole having a central axis and an outer opening, positioning means for positioning the inflation valve when coupled in the coupling hole, and an activating pin, which is arranged coaxially with the coupling hole, for depressing a central spring-force operated core pin of the inflation valve, a cylinder (303) having a cylinder wall provided with a pressure port which is connected to a pressure source, wherein the activating pin is shiftable between a proximal pin position and a distal pin position relative to the positioning means so as to depress the core pin of the inflation valve in its distal pin position and disengage the core pin of the inflation valve in its proximal pin position when the inflation valve is positioned by the positioning means, the activating pin is coupled with a piston (304) and the piston (304) is slidingly aType: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Nicolass van der Blom
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Publication number: 20070272301Abstract: An air pump nozzle includes a housing with an inflation hole. An inner space of the housing lodges a block assembly seat having a compartment at an end. The compartment lodges a block member having an insertion hole. A needle tube with an air outlet is inserted through the insertion hole and is retained from affiliating from the block member. The design of separate needle tube and block assembly seat can simplify the manufacturing procedure and product assembly, as well as reduce the manufacturing cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventor: Ying-Che Huang
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Patent number: 7273066Abstract: A valve connector for coupling with inflation valves of vehicle tyres, comprising a housing, within the housing a coupling hole for coupling with an inflation valve, the coupling hole having a central axis and an outer opening, positioning means for positioning the inflation valve when coupled in the coupling hole, and an activating pin, which is arranged coaxially with the coupling hole, for depressing a central spring-force operated core pin of the inflation valve, a cylinder (303) having a cylinder wall provided with a pressure port which is connected to a pressure source, wherein the activating pin is shiftable between a proximal pin position and a distal pin position relative to the positioning means so as to depress the core pin of the inflation valve in its distal pin position and disengage the core pin of the inflation valve in its proximal pin position when the inflation valve is positioned by the positioning means, the activating pin is coupled with a piston (304) and the piston (304) is slidingly aType: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: NVB InternationalInventor: Nicolass van der Blom
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Patent number: 7270142Abstract: An apparatus that injects fluid into an inflatable device, dynamically monitors the pressure inside the device, and automatically terminates the inflation and disconnects from the inflatable device when the pressure inside the device reaches a predetermined value preset by the operator. After securing a chuck to the valve of an inflatable device by simply pulling a trigger similar to that of a pistol, the operator initiates the inflation and does not need to intervene further.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Inventor: Carlos R. Acosta
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Patent number: 7195030Abstract: A valve includes a housing, a first nozzle, a second nozzle and a switch. The housing defines an inlet channel for communication with a pump, a chamber in communication with the inlet channel, a first outlet channel in communication with the chamber and a second outlet channel in communication with the chamber. The first nozzle is in communication with the first outlet channel. The second nozzle is in communication with the second outlet channel. The switch is received in the chamber and movable between a first position where the inlet is communicated with the first outlet channel through the chamber and a second position where the inlet is communicated with the second outlet channel through the chamber. The first nozzle is for engagement with an inlet of a tire. The second nozzle is for engagement with an inlet of a pneumatically adjustable cushion.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Chiang-Pei Chen
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Patent number: 7182094Abstract: A nozzle through which air can be pumped into a cushion from a pump includes a housing with a passage extending therein and a space intersecting the passage. A core is put in the space in a sealing and sliding manner for pushing a valve installed in the cushion. The core defines a space. A peripheral hole through which the core communicates the space of the core with the space of the housing. A tubular lip is installed on the housing in a sealing and rotating manner. The tubular lip includes a thread formed on an internal face for engagement with a thread formed on the cushion. A control element includes a cam installed pivotally on the housing for pushing the core and a lever extending from the cam for rotating the cam.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventor: Scott Wu
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Patent number: 7178549Abstract: A valve coupling device includes a body having a transverse hole between two ends of the body. A first nozzle is mounted in an end of the body for coupling with a valve. A first chamber and a second chamber are mounted in the other end of the body and both in communication with the transverse hole. A switch member is pivotally extended through the transverse hole of the body. A second nozzle for coupling with a valve of another type is mounted in the switch member and in communication with the second chamber. When the switch member is in a first position, the first chamber is in communication with the first nozzle and the second chamber is blocked. When the switch member is in a second position, the second chamber is in communication with the second nozzle and the first chamber is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventors: Scott Wu, Chiang-Pei Chen
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Patent number: 7093609Abstract: An air inflation tube of a mini-size air pump is disclosed. The air inflation tube of the air pump has a dual direction air inflation capability, that is, inflation and deflation, and the pressure releasing and air pumping are done by the same tubular body to solve the problem of excessive tire pressure without removing the air inflation tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventor: Chih-Ming Chen
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Patent number: 7066442Abstract: A springless valve having a valve body, a valve stem insert, and an O-ring gasket for sealing the insert to a valve seat of the valve body. As the valve stem insert rotates about its axis, fingers on vanes of the insert move within threads of the valve body, and the insert moves between valve-opened and valve-closed positions. A coupling engages with the valve body during inflation/deflation and, as the coupling rotates with respect to the valve body, it engages the insert for mutual rotation to move the insert between the valve-opened and valve-closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Rose Machine & Tool, LLCInventor: Coy W. Rose
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Patent number: 7032613Abstract: Connector (100) to automatically connect an inflation device to a valve, comprising a hollow stopper (8) to operate elements for opening the valve and an elastically deformable seal (3), characterised in that the seal has a lip (35) designed to: immobilize the stopper during inflation, if the aforementioned valve is of a first type; or deform to form a seal around the valve during inflation if the aforementioned valve is of a second type. This connector is particularly suitable for fitting to a bicycle pump.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: ZEFALInventor: Alain Delorme
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Patent number: 7032612Abstract: An air chuck that accommodates a Schrader valve, or U.S.-type valve, in a retracted position and further accommodates a Presta valve, or French-type valve, in an extended position. The air chuck has a chuck body that slides relative to a chuck housing. A lock pin extends radially outwardly from the sliding chuck body and travels along an elongated channel in the chuck housing. When the sliding chuck body reaches its extended position, to accommodate a Presta valve, the lock pin exits the elongated channel and is received in an annular channel defined by an inside wall of an end of a cap secured to the chuck housing, and a rim of the chuck housing. A second annular channel communicates with the elongated channel to receive the lock pin when the sliding chuck body is in the retracted position. The annular channels allow the sliding chuck body to be rotated relative to the chuck housing to lock the chuck body in the extended or retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: G.H. Meiser & COInventor: Kerry A. Shipman
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Patent number: 6978796Abstract: The present invention discloses a universal air connector for an air pump which fits all three types of air valves presently found on air tires for bicycles. The universal air connector basically comprises an outer connector for connecting to an American type air valve and an inner connector for connecting to a British or French type of air valve, the inner connector slidingly fitting inside the outer connector in the axial directions thereof but not in the radial direction thereof. The universal connector further comprises means for activating an air inlet pin inside the American type air valve, and means for connecting an air hose to said connectors.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventor: Morris Ostrowiecki
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Patent number: 6955531Abstract: A pump is capable of inflating and deflating an inflatable object. The pump includes a cylinder, a piston and a nozzle. The cylinder defines an outlet through which air can only flow into the cylinder and an inlet through which air can only flow from the cylinder. The piston reciprocates in the cylinder. The nozzle defines a first hole for communication with the inflatable object and a second hole for communication with the exterior. The nozzle is rotationally mounted on the cylinder between an inflating mode and a deflating mode. In the inflating mode, the first hole is communicated with the outlet, and the second hole with the inlet. In the deflating mode, the first hole is communicated with the inlet, and the second hole with the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Inventor: Scott Wu
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Patent number: 6904932Abstract: A nozzle adapter for use in converting a nozzle designed for use with Schrader type valves to a nozzle usable with Presta type valves is provided. The nozzle adapter includes an inner sleeve defining a central opening into which the Schrader nozzle can be inserted at one end. The adapter also includes an opening at the opposite end into which a Presta type valve can be inserted. The adapter includes a locking mechanism selectively operable by an outer sleeve that is slidably mounted to the inner sleeve to effectively retain the Schrader nozzle in alignment with the adapter to allow the Schrader nozzle to be utilized as a Presta nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventor: James Haraughty
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Patent number: 6843270Abstract: A connector of an inflating device has a housing having a central chamber and three side chambers. Three connector assemblies are mounted in the side chambers respectively to be coupled with various types of valve stems. Each of the connector assemblies have a valve member and an elastic member, wherein the valve member moves between a close position, in which the valve member isolates the side chamber from the central chamber, and an open position, in which the valve member keeps the side chamber communicated with the central chamber. A rotary member mounted on the housing for rotation to respectively push the valve members of the connector assemblies from the close positions to the open position while the rotary member is turn for the cam portion orientating the side chambers respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Inventor: Lo-Pin Wang
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Publication number: 20040250852Abstract: An air chuck that accommodates a Schrader valve, or U.S.-type valve, in a retracted position and further accommodates a Presta valve, or French-type valve, in an extended position. The air chuck has a chuck body that slides relative to a chuck housing. A lock pin extends radially outwardly from the sliding chuck body and travels along an elongated channel in the chuck housing. When the sliding chuck body reaches its extended position, to accommodate a Presta valve, the lock pin exits the elongated channel and is received in an annular channel defined by an inside wall of an end of a cap secured to the chuck housing, and a rim of the chuck housing. A second annular channel communicates with the elongated channel to receive the lock pin when the sliding chuck body is in the retracted position. The annular channels allow the sliding chuck body to be rotated relative to the chuck housing to lock the chuck body in the extended or retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Kerry A. Shipman
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Patent number: 6786247Abstract: An inflating device has a tubular body, a connector, an inflating needle, an end cap, a holder, an adapter and an airflow controlling device. The body has a central hole. The connector is formed on the body and has an inlet channel communicating with the central hole. The inflating needle is mounted on the body and has a first inflating channel communicating with the central hole. The end cap is attached to the body. The holder is received in the body and abuts against the end cap. The adapter is received in the body and has a second inflating channel. The airflow controlling device is mounted in the body to selectively communicate the inlet channel in the connector with one of the inflating channels. Accordingly, the inflating device can be adapted to inflate different types of objects and is versatile in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventors: Kurt Kemppainen, Tom Moeller
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Publication number: 20030234042Abstract: Connector (100) to automatically connect an inflation device to a valve, comprising a hollow stopper (8) to operate means of opening the valve and an elastically deformable seal (3), characterised in that the seal has a lip (35) designed to:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: ZEFALInventor: Alain Delorme
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Patent number: 6651689Abstract: A valve stem assembly for use with a pneumatic tire includes a stem, a first quick couple connector and a second quick couple connector. The first quick couple connector is attached to the stem. The first quick couple connector includes a first valve therein. The second quick couple connector is detachably coupled with the first quick couple connector. The second quick couple connector opens the first valve when the first quick couple connector and the second quick couple connector are coupled together. The second quick couple connector includes a second valve therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2000Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Reineke Company Inc.Inventor: Clyde G. Stech
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Patent number: 6631729Abstract: A universal valve connector for valves of vehicle tires comprises a connector housing, partly connected to a pressure source, preferably a hand or foot pump, and has a coupling hole with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the valve for connection, where the coupling hole has securing means, plus a sealing means against various valve sizes. The sealing means is mounted coaxially in the connector housing and established on at least two parallel levels, having the centre line of the connector housing, where the minor diameters of the sealing means correspond to the major diameter of the valve, where the connector is mounted when used. The sealing means, closest to the coupling hole in the connector housing has the biggest minor diameter, while the sealing means farthest from the coupling hole has the smallest minor diameter, and diameters between the extremes correspond to distance between these extremes.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: NVB InternationalInventor: Nicolaas van der Blom
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Publication number: 20030024570Abstract: An emergency air hose suitable for inclusion in a roadside emergency kit comprises a coiled air hose having a locking connector on one end and a manually engagable connector on the other end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventor: Jay A. Haman
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Patent number: 6401744Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide a valve actuator with an activating pin of a simple construction.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: NVB InternationalInventor: Nicolaas Van Der Blom
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Patent number: 6382268Abstract: An inflation device includes a first section having a threaded recess for receiving a valve of an object to be inflated, and a flange extends radially inward from an inner periphery of the first section. A tunnel is defined through the flange and an insertion of a second section extends through a rear end of the first section and is movably engaged with the tunnel. An end member with a path is connected to the insertion and a passage is defined through the second section. The end member is movably inserted in the threaded recess to push a seal pin of the valve in the threaded recess while the valve is air-tightly received in the threaded recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Inventor: Sze-Nan Lin
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Publication number: 20020046772Abstract: By a universal valve connector for inflation valves of vehicle tires (Sclaverand, Dunlop-Woods, or Schrader), whose connector consists of a connector housing (368), which partly is connected to a pressure source, preferably a hand or foot pump, and which partly has a coupling hold (5) with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the valve, which is to be connected, where the coupling hole is equipped with a securing means for securing on the valve, plus a sealing means against valves of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventor: Nicolaas van der Blom