Valve lock
US5791371A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7069
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a valve lock for use in conjunction with a valve stem contained on an inflatable tire. The device comprises a hollow tubular component that receives the valve stem. A plurality of fingers are attached to the inner wall of the tube component and grip the valve stem holding the tube component in place. Also disclosed is a locking cap that threadedly engages the fingers causing them to tighten against the exterior of the valve stem. The locking cap can only be removed with the use of a matching key that is inserted into matching indentations on the locking cap.
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