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Snap in valve stem

  • US 6,722,409 B1
  • Filed: 11/04/2002
  • Issued: 04/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A snap in valve stem adapted for mounting in an opening and for supporting a structure, comprising:

  • a body formed of an elastomeric material and having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough, said body having an upper end portion with a diameter that increases as it merges into a lower end portion, said upper end portion having a diameter constructed to pass through an opening and said lower end portion having a diameter constructed to sealingly interfit within the opening;

    a first insert constructed to be received within said bore of said body at said upper end portion of said body, said first insert having an outer end extending from said upper end portion of said body, said outer end of said first insert having an interior surface constructed to receive a valve core, said first insert having an inner end terminating within said lower end portion of said body, said inner end of said first insert having a beveled edge on an interior surface thereof; and

    a second insert constructed to be received within said bore of said body at said lower end portion thereof, said second insert having an inner end and an outer end, said inner end of said second insert having a beveled exterior surface constructed to be received within said beveled edge on the interior surface of said first insert for providing a flexible joint said outer end of said second insert extending from said lower end portion of said body and providing means for supporting a structure.

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