Method and system for inflating an inflatable object
First Claim
1. A method for inflating an inflatable object to a desired air pressure, comprising:
- providing a portable programmable inflation system having a logic processor, a memory, a visual display, a plurality of manual inputs, a compressor, an inflation hose connected to the compressor, a pressure sensor in communication with the inflation hose, and an actuator attached to a valve for releasing pressure from the object;
moving the portable programmable inflation system near the inflatable object such that the inflation hose will reach the inflatable object;
attaching the inflation hose to the inflatable object;
receiving a first desired air pressure setting from one of the manual inputs;
storing the first desired air pressure setting in the memory;
sensing current air pressure in the inflatable object with the pressure sensor;
receiving a second desired air pressure setting from one of the manual inputs and storing the second desired air pressure setting in the memory in conjunction with the first desired air pressure setting; and
determining whether the air pressure in the inflatable object is above or below the first desired air pressure setting in the logic processor;
inflating the inflatable object under control of the logic processor using the compressor if the air pressure in the inflatable object is below the first desired air pressure setting until the air pressure in the inflatable object reaches the first desired air pressure setting; and
deflating the inflatable object under control of the logic processor using the actuator attached to the valve if the air pressure in the inflatable object is above the first desired air pressure setting until the air pressure in the inflatable object reaches the first desired air pressure setting.
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Abstract
A method and system for inflating an object includes providing a portable, programmable inflation system having a logic processor, a memory, a visual display, manual inputs, a compressor with an attached inflation hose, a pressure sensor, and an actuator attached to a valve for releasing pressure from the object. The portable programmable inflation system is moved near the object and the inflation hose is attached. Then, a desired air pressure setting is received from a manual input and stored in memory. Then, the current air pressure in the object is sensed with the pressure sensor, and it is determined whether the air pressure in the object is above or below the desired air pressure setting. Under control of the logic processor, the object is inflated if the air pressure is below the desired air pressure setting or deflated if the air pressure is above the desired air pressure setting.
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6 Claims
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1. A method for inflating an inflatable object to a desired air pressure, comprising:
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providing a portable programmable inflation system having a logic processor, a memory, a visual display, a plurality of manual inputs, a compressor, an inflation hose connected to the compressor, a pressure sensor in communication with the inflation hose, and an actuator attached to a valve for releasing pressure from the object; moving the portable programmable inflation system near the inflatable object such that the inflation hose will reach the inflatable object; attaching the inflation hose to the inflatable object; receiving a first desired air pressure setting from one of the manual inputs; storing the first desired air pressure setting in the memory; sensing current air pressure in the inflatable object with the pressure sensor; receiving a second desired air pressure setting from one of the manual inputs and storing the second desired air pressure setting in the memory in conjunction with the first desired air pressure setting; and determining whether the air pressure in the inflatable object is above or below the first desired air pressure setting in the logic processor; inflating the inflatable object under control of the logic processor using the compressor if the air pressure in the inflatable object is below the first desired air pressure setting until the air pressure in the inflatable object reaches the first desired air pressure setting; and deflating the inflatable object under control of the logic processor using the actuator attached to the valve if the air pressure in the inflatable object is above the first desired air pressure setting until the air pressure in the inflatable object reaches the first desired air pressure setting. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method for inflating an inflatable object to a desired air pressure comprising:
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providing a portable programmable inflation system having a power cord, a logic processor, a memory, a visual display, a plurality of manual inputs, a compressor, an inflation hose connected to the compressor, a pressure sensor in communication with the inflation hose, and an actuator attached to a valve for releasing pressure from the inflatable object; moving the portable programmable inflation system near the inflatable object such that the inflation hose will reach the inflatable object; attaching the inflation hose to the inflatable object; receiving a first desired air pressure setting through one of the manual inputs; storing the first desired air pressure setting in the memory; receiving a second desired air pressure setting through one of the manual inputs; storing the second desired air pressure setting in the memory with the first desired air pressure setting; receiving a current air pressure setting selected from the first desired air pressure setting and the second desired air pressure setting through one of the manual inputs; sensing current air pressure in the inflatable object using the pressure sensor; determining whether the air pressure in the inflatable object is above or below the current air pressure setting in the logic processor; inflating the inflatable object under control of the logic processor using the compressor if the air pressure in the inflatable object is below the current air pressure setting until the air pressure in the inflatable object reaches the current air pressure setting; and deflating the inflatable object under control of the logic processor using the actuator attached to the valve if the air pressure in the inflatable object is above the current air pressure setting until the air pressure in the inflatable object reaches the current air pressure setting. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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