Tire deflating blade system
US6409418B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F13/123
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tire deflating blade system is disclosed having a plurality of tire deflating blade system modules that can be adjacently and pivotally connected together to form a tire deflating blade system of variable length. Each tire deflating blade system module comprises a base being generally rectangular in shape and having an end profile that is generally trapezoidal in shape. One or more blades are permanently disposed in the base and are rotatably connected to a shaft that runs longitudinally through the base, such that the blades can be moved between a retracted position for storage and an armed position for deflating tires upon the longitudinal movement of the shaft. The blades are very strong having a plurality of sharpened edges and at least two points. A cover plate is positioned over each blade to ensure safety while handling and storing the device while the blades are in the retracted position, thereby preventing anyone and any thing from being cut by the blades. In addition, a means for warning oncoming traffic is incorporated in the tire deflating blade system module, such as a barber pole, that is also rotated between an upright and retracted position upon the longitudinal m…
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