Tire pressure maintenance apparatus and system
US9238388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire pressure maintenance apparatus and system is disclosed. The apparatus and system comprises a high pressure reservoir and a pressure regulator secured to the high pressure reservoir. A high pressure relief valve is also provided. The high pressure reservoir is circumferentially continuous. Further, the pressure regulator has a passive valve in fluid communication with the high pressure reservoir and the pressure regulator opens at a low pressure point and closes at a high pressure point.
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