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Automated apparatus and method for tire pressure maintenance

  • US 8,191,586 B2
  • Filed: 04/21/2008
  • Issued: 06/05/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus at a hydrocarbon pumping station for inflating tires with a compressor, the tires mounted on an automobile, wherein the apparatus comprises:

  • a control unit affixed to the hydrocarbon pumping station and housing a manifold, an air pressure sensor means, and a processor means, said control unit including a swivel bracket;

    said manifold having an input line from the compressor and an output line, and wherein said output line is in pressure communication with the tire;

    a first air chuck for clamping onto the tires, wherein said first air chuck is in pressure communication with said output line;

    said air pressure sensor means being operatively associated with said manifold to monitor changes of pressure within said manifold and to generate a data signal;

    said processor means being operatively associated with said manifold to process changes in pressure, and wherein said processor means receives said data signal;

    a first dispenser operatively associated with said output line, and wherein said first dispenser has attached thereto said first air chuck, and wherein said first dispenser is rotatively mounted to the control unit via said swivel bracket to inflate the tires on a first side of the automobile.

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