Tire spoon holder and method of operation
US8833424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire spoon holder is provided. The tire spoon holder may include: a first and second handle; a first and second jaw, each jaw connected to at least one of the handles wherein the jaws are configured to come together when the handles are moved toward each other; and a loop attached to at least one jaw or handle. A method of attaching a tire spoon to a wheel rim may be provided. The method may include: attaching a tire spoon holder to a wheel rim; slipping a tire spoon through a loop in the tire spoon holder; and inserting a flat portion of the tire spoon between a tire and the wheel rim.
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