Wheel-mounted tire pressure gauge
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1. A tire pressure monitoring apparatus, comprising:
- a gauge that displays a pressure reading; and
a saddle valve including;
(i) a base member adapted to sealingly and threadingly connect to a tire valve stem, (ii) an upper member constructed and arranged to move relative to the base member at a predetermined time to transfer pressure from a tire to the gauge, and (iii) a locking mechanism that, when engaged, secures the upper member in a position that provides constant fluid communication between the tire and the gauge until the locking mechanism is disengaged.
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Abstract
A tire pressure gauge is provided. The tire pressure gauge is mounted on a rim of a wheel or on a hub of the wheel. An interconnection is made to the valve stem of the wheel. The interconnection includes a tap that directs pressure from the interconnection via a tube or conduit to the gauge. The interconnection can provide continuous pressure to the gauge or can be actuated by the movement of an operator at a predetermined inspection time. The gauge can be mechanical or electronic.
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1. A tire pressure monitoring apparatus, comprising:
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a gauge that displays a pressure reading; and
a saddle valve including;
(i) a base member adapted to sealingly and threadingly connect to a tire valve stem, (ii) an upper member constructed and arranged to move relative to the base member at a predetermined time to transfer pressure from a tire to the gauge, and (iii) a locking mechanism that, when engaged, secures the upper member in a position that provides constant fluid communication between the tire and the gauge until the locking mechanism is disengaged. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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