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Inflation mechanism

US5435230A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 1994
Grant dateJul 25, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B45/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflation mechanism which comprises an inflation head and a sidewall connected by a living hinge or weakened area which permits the inflation head to invert within the interior chamber of the sidewall during compression of the inflation mechanism thereby permitting a high volume of fluid displacement.

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