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Valve-coupling device for an inflation device

  • US 6,260,572 B1
  • Filed: 01/05/2001
  • Issued: 07/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A valve-coupling device for an inflating device with a gas output end, the valve-coupling device comprising:

  • a main body including a compartment extending transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis of the main body, the main body further including a first receptacle in a first end thereof and a second receptacle in a second end thereof, the first receptacle and the second receptacle being communicated with each other via the compartment, the first end of the main body being adapted to be engaged with a gas output end of an inflating device with the first receptacle being communicated with the gas output end;

    a slider including a first end and a second end slidably received in the second receptacle of the main body, the slider further including a longitudinal bore;

    an end cap mounted to the second end of the main body for enclosing the first end of the slider, the first end cap including an end that is communicated with the longitudinal bore of the slider and adapted to be engaged with a valve of an object to be inflated; and

    a switch member including a stem rotatably received in the compartment of the main body, the stem having an operative portion outside the main body for manual operation, the stem further including a transverse hole, the switch member being pivotable between a first position and a second position;

    wherein when the switch member is in the first position, the transverse hole of the stem is not aligned with the first receptacle and the second receptacle of the main body, thereby allowing the end of the end cap to be engaged with the valve of a first type; and

    wherein when the switch member is in the second position, the transverse hole is aligned with the first receptacle and the second receptacle of the main body, thereby allowing the end of the end cap to be engaged with the valve of a second type, the slider being extended through the transverse hole when the end of the end cap is engaged with the valve of the second type.

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