Hands free air chuck and method of use
US8733419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6109
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for filling a tire with a gas is provided. The tool includes: an air chuck; a shaft connected to the air chuck; a rim hook connected to the shaft; and a spring located between the shaft and the rim hook. A method of filling a tire is also provided. The method may include: connecting an air chuck to a valve stem; attaching a hook and spring assembly attached to the air chuck to a rim associated with the tire to be filled; and flowing a fluid through, the air chuck and into the valve stem.
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