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Apparatus for introducing flowable force compensating material into a tire

  • US 6,412,524 B1
  • Filed: 11/17/2000
  • Issued: 07/02/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for introducing a flowable force compensating material into a tire through a tire valve stem comprising:

  • an essentially rigid and essentially cylindrical container defining a chamber for confining a predetermined amount of flowable force compensating material, said chamber having an air outlet at an end thereof;

    wherein a pressurized air source forces said flowable force compensating material through said air outlet;

    wherein said end comprises at least one channel groove on an interior surface thereof which helps direct said flowable force compensating material toward said air outlet; and

    means for introducing an admixture of pressurized air and said flowable force compensating material into said tire through said tire valve stem.

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