Patent ID: 6574843
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B25B,B60C,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for inserting and removing a valve stem from the rim opening of a tubeless tire comprising, in combination:an elongated rod; a tubular member defining a chamber through which the elongated rod may pass, said tubular member having a first portion and a detachable end connectable to the first portion, the detachable end having a tapered inner diameter that converges toward the first portion, said tubular member also having means for alternately connecting the first portion with the detachable end and with the rim opening; securing means on one end of said elongated rod for engaging a said valve stem; and a drawing means for drawing said valve stem engaged with the one end of the elongated rod into said chamber, the elongated rod being disposed for slidable movement within said chamber.