Resilient tires and wheels – Tires – resilient – Inflating devices
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-15
2008-04-15
Bellinger, Jason R. (Department: 3617)
Resilient tires and wheels
Tires, resilient
Inflating devices
C152S418000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11651357
ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for maintaining a desired inflation pressure within a tire mounted on a wheel of a vehicle. The device includes a microcompressor and a magnetic element. The compressor is mounted on the wheel and is in fluid communication with the atmosphere and the tire. The magnetic element is mounted on a stationary member of the wheel assembly and produces a magnetic field. The compressor is activated by transiting the magnetic field during each wheel revolution. Alternatively, an electric coil mounted on the wheel may transit the magnetic field to generate electrical power for an electrically-driven compressor. Thus, the compressor may pump air into the tire to maintain the desired inflation pressure. For leaks or device failure, a driver may be notified and a battery can operate the compressor at a high rate to maximize tire use until a safe place is reached.
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Bellinger Jason R.
Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker
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