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Tire pressure management system valve integrity verification method

  • US 6,894,607 B1
  • Filed: 12/03/2001
  • Issued: 05/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Method of verifying valve integrity of a valve interposed between a tire and conduit assemblies for conducting fluid to or from the tire in a tire maintenance system comprising:

  • closing the valve for prohibiting fluid flow into the conduit assemblies in fluid communication with the valve;

    monitoring the pressure of fluid in the conduit assemblies in fluid communication with the valve for ascertaining a pressure increase therein;

    updating a counter when the pressure is equal to or greater than a pressure value; and

    initiating an alarm if the value of the counter is equal to or greater than a count.

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