Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Adapter incorporating a TPMS onto a truck tire valve
- Patent Title (中): 将TPMS装入卡车轮胎阀门的适配器
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Application No.: US13369113Application Date: 2012-02-08
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Publication No.: US08567241B2Publication Date: 2013-10-29
- Inventor: William C. Falkenborg
- Applicant: William C. Falkenborg
- Agent Albert O. Cota
- Main IPC: B60C23/02
- IPC: B60C23/02

Abstract:
An adapter assembly for attaching a tire pressure monitor onto an inflation valve which incorporates a distal end flange. An adapter is included in the assembly that consists of a collar having a configuration sized to fit over and be internally retained by the valve distal end flange. An O-ring is positioned on the flange contiguously engaging the collar. A tire pressure monitoring cap is threadably attached to the collar which is disposed above and compresses the O-ring between the cap, collar and valve end flange. The adapter permits the tire pressure monitor to be attached, for use with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and also prevents minor air leaks. A fourth embodiment incorporates an outward-extending integral arm formed with the collar for mounting the TPMS sensor on the drop center of the wheel.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120137763A1 Adapter Incorporating A TPMS Onto A Truck Tire Valve Public/Granted day:2012-06-07
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