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US 2019/0337247 A1Published application
Tire Repair Apparatus
OwnerTerry DOWELinventor
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Abstract
A tire repair apparatus is described for dispensing sealant formulation which is substantially formed of PET and provided with an integrally formed neck or base inlet which itself is additionally provided with a valve or plug within an internal channel thereof. The apparatus is a more environmentally-friendly dispenser and provides for advantages during dispensing of sealant.
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A tire repair apparatus comprising:
- (a) a container having a body, a base and a neck, the container made from at least 90% PET;
- (b) the neck having an integrally formed inlet extending therefrom;
- (c) an outlet hose extending from an opening of the neck;
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- (d) a pressure release device comprising a sealing face having a sealing spigot extending there from and passing through an aperture formed in the base,
- wherein, the neck and a neck inlet are integrally formed with the container body, and the neck inlet comprises a valve or plug within an internal channel thereof.
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A method of sealing a puncture in a pneumatic tire including the steps of:
- (a) providing a tire repair apparatus comprising;
- i. a container having a body, a base and a neck, the container made from at least 90% PET and the container containing a sealant formulation;
- ii. the neck having an integrally formed neck inlet extending therefrom wherein the neck and the neck inlet are integrally formed with the container body;
- iii. an outlet hose extending from an opening of the neck and wherein the neck inlet comprises a valve or plug within an internal channel thereof;
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- iv. a pressure release device comprising a sealing face having a sealing spigot extending therefrom and passing through an aperture formed in the base;
- (b) connecting the outlet hose to a valve of the pneumatic tire;
- (c) supplying a fluid pressure through the neck inlet of the container;
- to thereby discharge sealant formulation from the container into an internal chamber of the pneumatic tire and seal the puncture
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