Flip seal apparatus and system and method for inflating a tire using the same
US8161632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53448
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflator device is disclosed. The inflator device includes a seal assembly that maintains, while sealing from ambient pressure, an open air passageway between a tire bead and wheel bead seat during an inflation procedure. A seal for the inflator device is also disclosed. The seal includes a ring-shape having a flexible inner periphery that is adapted to maintain, while sealing from ambient pressure, an open air passageway between a tire bead and wheel bead seat during an inflation procedure.
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