Fluid handling – Inflatable article
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Rivell, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Inflatable article
C152S427000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07086412
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a snap-in grommet provided for use in a valve stem assembly. The grommet includes a body consisting of a nose section at the body first end, the nose section having a substantially conical shape to provide for insertion of the body into an inflation hole of a wheel rim. The body further contains an annular section at a base of the nose section, the annular section projecting radially from the base of the nose section and a cylindrical section sized to match the inflation hole and having a first end adjoined to the annular section. A flange section projects radially from a cylindrical section second end, and an axial bore passes centrally through the body. A sleeve is located within the grommet body bore, the sleeve having an outer surface configured to match the body bore and having a bore configured to receive a valve stem.
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Lear Corporation
Rivell John
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