Valve stem with auxiliary port
US9375985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87708
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve stem may comprise an auxiliary port. Devices such as an air pressure gauge, a tire pressure monitoring system sensor, temperature gauges and one-way valves may be mounted to the auxiliary port. A valve stem with auxiliary port may be used in an automatic tire inflation system. A sleeve may be translatably mounted to the valve stem to cover and uncover the auxiliary port.
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