PORTABLE, REMOTE, FAST-FILL INFLATOR AND NITROGEN CONVERTER UNIT
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Abstract
A portable device for delivering nitrogen to multiple tires includes a gas source and supply line connected to a controller. The device also includes a gas delivery line comprising a manifold with a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with each other. A gas delivery line is operably connected to the controller and a plurality of extension lines with engagement chucks are operably connected to the outlets. The controller controls the supply of gas to the gas delivery line and controls a relief valve for venting the gas delivery line. The device also includes a sensor and a processor connected the controller and sensor which accepts user inputs. The controller, manifold and processor are affixed to a stand.
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Citations
27 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A method of evacuating and inflating a plurality of pneumatic tires comprising:
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opening a relief valve on a manifold connected to a plurality of gas supply hoses to vent the supply hoses to atmosphere; closing the relief valve; supplying pressurized inert gas from a gas source to the tires through the manifold to the gas supply hoses to inflate the tires to a first predetermined characteristic of inert gas; opening the relief valve to vent the gas supply hoses to atmosphere; closing the relief valve; supplying pressurized inert gas from the gas source to the tires through the gas supply hoses to inflate the tire with a second predetermined characteristic of inert gas. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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