Patent ID: 8146622
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: B29C,B29L,B60C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A temporary mobility kit for use in repairing a leak in a tire, the tire having a tire valve, the temporary mobility kit comprising: a switch-inflator assembly, said switch-inflator assembly including an air inflator pump and an air inflator hose; a sealant assembly, said sealant assembly including a source of tire sealant and a sealant hose, said sealant hose including a switch arrangement for electrically confirming positive attachment of said sealant hose to the tire valve of the tire; a diverter switch operatively associated with said switch-inflator assembly for enabling a user to select between a tire inflation function and a tire sealing function; and a circuit electrically connecting said inflator pump, said switch arrangement of said sealant hose, and said diverter switch, whereby said circuit includes a logic which prevents the inadvertent outflow of tire sealant; wherein said switch arrangement of said sealant hose includes a tire valve connection end having a first electrical lead operatively connecting said tire valve connection end and said circuit, and a second electrical lead operatively connecting said tire valve connection end and said circuit; and wherein said tire valve connection end includes a metal collar and a metal flange, said metal flange being centrally located with respect to said metal collar, said first electrical lead being connected to said metal collar and said second electrical lead being connected to said metal flange.