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US4381027A
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Tire inflation safety cage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-17
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Granted: 1983-04-26
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Expires: 2000-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A tire inflation safety cage for a tire having a lock ring which includes a framework mounted on a base plate with longitudinally extending side members forming an enclosure having an open end with an open area above the side members for connecting an air hose to the valve of a tire on a wheel to be inflated disposed within the interior with a foot pedal actuated valve within the hose, the side members being supported in spaced-apart, substantially parallel relationship to permit a hammer to be laterally swung by an operator into striking engagement with a selected portion of the lock ring for positive seating on the wheel together with a pair of spaced-apart, parallel rollers, having an elevating mechanism therebetween and a ramp associated therewith so that a tire on a wheel may be moved through the framework open end and rotatably positioned on the rollers for rotation into a selected rotary position for inflation and seating of the lock ring following which the inflated tire may be easily removed from the framework by manual actuation of the elevating mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 James O. Molen
- 👤 Stephen C. Molen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C25/00; B60C25/14; B60C25/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A tire inflation safety cage for a tire on a wheel having a lock ring and a tire valve comprising, in combination, a base plate, a framework mounted on said base plate having at least one open end and defining an enclosure having an interior for accommodating a wheel having a tire to be inflated, said framework including a plurality of longitudinally extending side members on each side of said framework and means for supporting said side members in spaced-apart, substantially parallel relationship with an open area above said side members for exposing an upper circumferential portion of a tire disposed within said enclosure interior, means adapted to extend through said open area for connecting said tire valve with an associated source of pressurized air, said side members having a spaced-apart relationship for permitting selected portions of said lock ring to be struck for positive seating by a hammer swung laterally by an operator and means on said base plate for supportingly engaging a bottom peripheral portion of said tire within said enclosure interior for manual rotation of said tire into selected rotary position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A tire inflation safety cage for a tire on a wheel having a lock ring and a tire valve comprising, in combination, a base plate, a framework mounted on said base plate having at least one open end and defining an enclosure having an interior for accommodating a wheel having a tire to be inflated, said framework including a plurality of longitudinally extending side members on each side of said framework and means for supporting said side members in spaced-apart, substantially parallel relationship with an open area above said side members for exposing an upper circumferential portion of a tire disposed within said enclosure interior, means adapted to extend through said open area for connecting said tire valve with an associated source of pressurized air, said side members having a spaced-apart relationship for permitting selected portions of said lock ring to be struck for positive seating by a hammer swung laterally by an operator and means on said base plate for supportingly engaging a bottom peripheral portion of said tire within said enclosure interior for manual rotation of said tire into selected rotary position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for connecting said tire valve with said associated source of pressurized air includes a foot operated valve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 2 wherein said means for connecting said tire valve with said associated source of pressurized air includes a pop-off/air regulator and a fully rotational air pressure gauge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 2 wherein said means for connecting said tire valve with said associated source of pressurized air includes a conduit connected to said associated source of pressurized air, said conduit including a flexible first section including said foot valve, a second section supported on said framework and a flexible third section, a swivel for connecting one end of said flexible third section to said second section and a swivel air chuck on the other end of said flexible third section for connecting said associated source of pressurized air to said tire valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 4 wherein said second section of said conduit comprises a portion of said framework.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 1 wherein said side members are disposed in substantially parallel relationship with said base plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 1 including transversely extending, restraining member detachably connected to said framework within said open end intermediate the upper portion of said framework and said base plate for containing an explosion of said tire and wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said side members include a vertically extending frame member of inverted U-shaped configuration said frame member defining said open end on said framework.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 8 wherein a restraining member is provided and comprises a flexible member detachably connected at least at one end to said framework.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 1 wherein said side members are of U-shaped configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 2 wherein said means for supportingly engaging said tire peripheral portion include a pair of transversely extending, freely rotatable rollers arranged in spaced-apart, parallel relationship on said base plate and means disposed on said base plate between said rollers for lifting said tire from said rollers for rolling movement of said tire out of said enclosure interior and through said framework open end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 11 wherein said lifting means comprises a plate member mounted on said base plate for pivotal movement between a depressed position and an elevated position and an operating lever operatively connected to said plate member for manually moving said plate member from said depressed position into said elevated position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 12 wherein said operating lever is pivotally connected to said plate member for movement of said operating lever between a retracted position adjacent said base plate and a laterally extending operative position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 12 including a ramp on said base plate between said rollers and said frame open end for rolling of said tire on and off said rollers through said framework open end.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
76 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 14 wherein each end of said framework is open and wherein one of said transversely extending, restraining members is removably connected to said framework within each of said open ends and wherein one of said ramps is mounted on said base plate between said rollers and each of said open ends for rolling of said tire on and off said rollers through a selected one of said open ends.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
181 words
A tire inflation safety cage for a tire on a wheel having a lock ring and a tire valve comprising, in combination, a base plate, a framework mounted on said base plate having at least one open end and defining an enclosure having an interior for accommodating a wheel having a tire to be inflated, said framework including a plurality of angled side members on each side of said framework and means for supporting said side members in spaced-apart, substantially parallel relationship allowing an open area beyond said side members for exposing a circumferential portion of a tire disposed within said enclosure interior, means adapted to extend through said open area for connecting said tire valve with an associated source of pressurized air, said side members having a spaced-apart relationship for permitting selected portions of the lock ring to be struck for positive seating by a hammer swung by an operator and means on said base plate for supportingly engaging a bottom peripheral portion of said tire within said enclosure interior for manual rotation of said tire into selected rotary position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
181 words
A tire inflation safety cage for a tire on a wheel having a lock ring and a tire valve comprising, in combination, a base plate, a framework mounted on said base plate having at least one open end and defining an enclosure having an interior for accommodating a wheel having a tire to be inflated, said framework including a plurality of angled side members on each side of said framework and means for supporting said side members in spaced-apart, substantially parallel relationship allowing an open area beyond said side members for exposing a circumferential portion of a tire disposed within said enclosure interior, means adapted to extend through said open area for connecting said tire valve with an associated source of pressurized air, said side members having a spaced-apart relationship for permitting selected portions of the lock ring to be struck for positive seating by a hammer swung by an operator and means on said base plate for supportingly engaging a bottom peripheral portion of said tire within said enclosure interior for manual rotation of said tire into selected rotary position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
75 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 16 wherein said side members are of U-shaped configuration having free ends connected to said base plate, said side members being arranged in angularly disposed relationship with said base plate and means for supporting said side members including an upstanding frame member mounted on said base plate opposite said open end and having an upper portion connected to the bight portion of each of said U-shaped side members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
61 words
A safety cage in accordance with claim 16 wherein said side members are of U-shaped configuration having free ends connected to said base plate, said side members being arranged in angularly disposed relationship with said base plate and means for supporting said side members including a longitudinally extending bracket connected to the bight portion of each of said U-shaped side members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device of claim 16 wherein said angled side members are obliquely oriented relative to a plane normal to said base plate.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 16 wherein said side members are angled such that said side members are substantially parallel to said base plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-04-25 | 1986-10-25 | 1987-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-25 | 1990-10-25 | 1991-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-25 | 1994-10-25 | 1995-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |