Abstract

Apparatus and method for installing bicycle tires on rims, and removing the tires from the rims, both with and without tire inserts, is disclosed. The apparatus greatly eases the process of installing and removing a tire from a rim, especially a bicycle tire, and even more especially when a tire insert is used. The apparatus includes an axle that is received in and securely attached to the wheel's hub. A handle is pivotally attached to the axle and a tire removal and installation head is slidably located on the handle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 25/04 - Tyre levers or the like, e.g. hand-held pivotal about the wheel axis, or movable along the rim edge, e.g. rollable
• B60C 25/01 - Apparatus or tools adapted for mounting, removing or inspecting tyres for removing tyres from, or mounting tyres on, wheels
• B60C 25/02 - Tyre levers or the like, e.g. hand-held

Abstract

Apparatus and method for installing bicycle tires on rims, and removing the tires from the rims, both with and without tire inserts, is disclosed. The apparatus greatly eases the process of installing and removing a tire from a rim, especially a bicycle tire, and even more especially when a tire insert is used. The apparatus includes an axle that is received in and securely attached to the wheel's hub. A handle is pivotally attached to the axle and a tire removal and installation head is slidably located on the handle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 25/04 - Tyre levers or the like, e.g. hand-held pivotal about the wheel axis, or movable along the rim edge, e.g. rollable

Abstract

An insert for a pneumatic tire including an annular member adapted to contact at least 10% of an interior surface of the pneumatic tire and provide an outward pressure thereagainst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 17/01 - Tyres characterised by means enabling restricted operation in damaged or deflated conditionAccessories therefor utilising additional inflatable supports which become load-supporting in emergency
• B60C 5/08 - Shape or construction of inflatable inserts having reinforcing means
• B60C 5/00 - Inflatable pneumatic tyres or inner tubes
• B60C 17/06 - Tyres characterised by means enabling restricted operation in damaged or deflated conditionAccessories therefor utilising additional non-inflatable supports which become load-supporting in emergency resilient

Abstract

Air valve for a pneumatic tire has a threaded shaft between a first end defining an air inlet and an opposite, second end that is located within the bounded space of a tire mounted on a rim. The air passageway through the air valve has at least one outlet at the distal end of the valve that exists the device through a side portion rather than the terminal end of the device. In a preferred embodiment the air passageway is T-shaped so that air flowing into the tire flows in a non-linear path, exiting the air outlets transverse to the air flow through the inlet into the air passageway.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 29/00 - Arrangements of tyre-inflating valves to tyres or rimsAccessories for tyre-inflating valves, not otherwise provided for
• F16K 15/20 - Check valves specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres
• B60C 29/02 - Connection to rims
• B60B 25/22 - Other accessories, e.g. for sealing the component parts enabling the use of tubeless tyres

Abstract

An annular and ring extends around the interior of a wheel/rim on which a tire is mounted. The inner diameter of the annular ring is sized for a snug fit on the wheel rim. A tensioning cable extends through the tubular ring and opposed arms are attached to the ring and are movable between disengaged and engaged positions. The apparatus is selectively movable by actuation of a cable tensioner between a first, disengaged position where the arms do not engage the tire and thereby lock it to the rim, and a second, engaged position in which the arm bear against the tire beads, capturing the tire beads between the rim flanges and the wing members to lock the tire to the rim and to create and/or enhances the air-tight seal between the tire and the rim. The bead lock apparatus may be beneficially used in combination with a foam insert for enhanced tire performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 25/14 - Apparatus or tools for spreading tyre beads
• B60C 15/02 - Seating or securing beads on rims
• B60C 15/028 - Spacers between beads

Goods & Services

Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; Pneumatic tires; Inserts for pneumatic tires; Bicycle parts.

Goods & Services

elastomeric foam inserts for pneumatic tires

Abstract

An insert for a pneumatic tire including an annular member adapted to contact at least 10% of an interior surface of the pneumatic tire and provide an outward pressure thereagainst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 17/01 - Tyres characterised by means enabling restricted operation in damaged or deflated conditionAccessories therefor utilising additional inflatable supports which become load-supporting in emergency
• B60C 5/08 - Shape or construction of inflatable inserts having reinforcing means
• B60C 5/00 - Inflatable pneumatic tyres or inner tubes
• B60C 17/06 - Tyres characterised by means enabling restricted operation in damaged or deflated conditionAccessories therefor utilising additional non-inflatable supports which become load-supporting in emergency resilient