Valve stem alignment tool
US5203064A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53913
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool used particularly with vehicular tires, including inflatable inner tubes, is formed with a rim clamp arranged for securement to a peripheral rim portion of a vehicular tire rim, and an internallyy threaded or alternatively smooth bore cap member arranged for securement to a valve stem, with a plurality of chain links of adjustable length mounted between the rim clamp and the cap member to maintain alignment of the valve stem during installation and removal of a valve stem or valve stem and tube member relative to the vehicular rim.
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