Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In the combination of a bladder valve extending through the wall of an inflatable ball and a removable plug adapted to seal the bladder valve, the plug comprising a smooth cylindrical body sized to frictionally and sealingly engage the central passage of the bladder valve and a head formed on the body at the upper end thereof, said head including a thread formed thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In the combination of a bladder valve extending through the wall of an inflatable ball and a removable plug adapted to seal the bladder valve, the plug comprising a smooth cylindrical body sized to frictionally and sealingly engage the central passage of the bladder valve and a head formed on the body at the upper end thereof, said head including a thread formed thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bladder valve and removable plug of claim 1 wherein the threaded head of the plug includes an internally threaded socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bladder valve and removable plug of claim 1 wherein the threaded head of the plug is externally threaded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
A tool adapted to insert and remove a removable plug having an externally threaded head from the bladder valve and an inflatable ball, the tool comprising a tubular body, an internally threaded socket at one end of the tool body and an external chamfer on the tool body at the internally threaded end, said external chamfer tapering from the outside diameter of the tool body to the end to assist in moving the wall of the bladder valve passage way from the external thread on the head of the plug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
A tool adapted to insert and remove a removable plug having an externally threaded head from the bladder valve and an inflatable ball, the tool comprising a tubular body, an internally threaded socket at one end of the tool body and an external chamfer on the tool body at the internally threaded end, said external chamfer tapering from the outside diameter of the tool body to the end to assist in moving the wall of the bladder valve passage way from the external thread on the head of the plug.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
A removable plug and tool combination adapted to seal the bladder valve of an inflatable ball, the plug comprising a smooth cylindrical body sized to frictionally and sealingly engage the central passage of the bladder valve and a head formed on the plug body at the upper end thereof, said head having an external thread thereon, the tool comprising a tubular body, an internally threaded socket at one end of the tool body adapted to engage the external thread on the plug head, and an external chamber on the tool body at the internally threaded end, said external chamfer tapering from the outside diameter of the tool body to the end to assist in moving the wall of the bladder valve passage away from the external thread on the head of the plug.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
A removable plug and tool combination adapted to seal the bladder valve of an inflatable ball, the plug comprising a smooth cylindrical body sized to frictionally and sealingly engage the central passage of the bladder valve and a head formed on the plug body at the upper end thereof, said head having an external thread thereon, the tool comprising a tubular body, an internally threaded socket at one end of the tool body adapted to engage the external thread on the plug head, and an external chamber on the tool body at the internally threaded end, said external chamfer tapering from the outside diameter of the tool body to the end to assist in moving the wall of the bladder valve passage away from the external thread on the head of the plug.