US4411302A
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Snap-in tire valve
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-28
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2001-09-28
Abstract
Abstract Snap-in tire valve includes rigid base larger than the rim hole opening so that the valve cannot be extruded therethrough. Valve is held in place by spring clip surrounding the valve stem.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold A. Kuypers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C29/00; B60C29/02; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/60; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S152/00; Y10S152/11; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/921; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/3584; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60; Y10T403/602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A tire valve comprising a rigid tubular body having an enlarged base and formed with a groove spaced from the base, gasket means having an annular flange portion and a tapered longitudinal extension surrounding the body adjacent the base, and an annular spring C-shaped clip surrounding and engaging the body in the groove and having a plurality of straight tapered spring fingers narrowing as their distal ends are approached extending outward and generally toward the base, whereby the valve can be inserted into a rim hole opening, smaller end first, so that the fingers flex inward toward the center of the valve until they are through the opening and then spring outward to trap the valve in the opening with the gasket in compressive sealing relation to the rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A tire valve comprising a rigid tubular body having an enlarged base and formed with a groove spaced from the base, gasket means having an annular flange portion and a tapered longitudinal extension surrounding the body adjacent the base, and an annular spring C-shaped clip surrounding and engaging the body in the groove and having a plurality of straight tapered spring fingers narrowing as their distal ends are approached extending outward and generally toward the base, whereby the valve can be inserted into a rim hole opening, smaller end first, so that the fingers flex inward toward the center of the valve until they are through the opening and then spring outward to trap the valve in the opening with the gasket in compressive sealing relation to the rim.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-10-24 | 1987-04-25 | 1987-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-24 | 1991-04-25 | 1991-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-24 | 1995-04-25 | 1995-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |