Patent ID: 9147356
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: F04B,G09F

Abstract:
1. A valve apparatus for an inflatable article, wherein the inflatable article comprises a main body and a moveable portion, the valve comprising: a valve body comprising first and second chambers and first, second and third openings; and, a baffle moveable between first and second positions, wherein the moveable portion is inflatable and in fluid communication with the main body, the first chamber comprises the first and second openings, the first opening forms a first fluid communication between the main body and the first chamber, the second chamber comprises the second and third openings, the third opening forms a second fluid communication between the second chamber and an ambient atmosphere, movement of the moveable portion independently actuates the baffle between the first and second positions, when in the first position the baffle seals the first opening and when in the second position the baffle seals the third opening.