Patent ID: 6651689
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A valve stem assembly for use with a pneumatic tire comprising:a stem of a pneumatic tire, wherein the stem includes a valve; a first connector with a first end, a second end, and a valve, wherein the first end of the first connector is in operative sealing engagement with the stem of the pneumatic tire, wherein the second end of the first connector includes a circumferential groove in an outer surface of the second end of first connector; and a second connector with a first end, a second end, and a valve, wherein the first end of the second connector includes a collar slidable in the axial direction with respect to the second connector, wherein the collar is operative to slide between a first position which lockingly engages portions of the first end of the second connector with the groove and a second position which enables the portions of the first end of the second connector to disengage from the groove.