Patent · US Expired

Quick connector for plastic tire valve extensions

US4664153A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1986
Grant dateMay 12, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/9029
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved air chuck for tire valves having a plurality of teeth which positively lock the chuck to the valve stem by a plurality of closely spaced radially inwardly projecting fingers which are moved into engagement with the valve stem by sliding a sleeve member over the fingers. The chuck includes a means for depressing the tire valve pin and a means for sealing the outer end of the valve when the chuck is engaged.

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