20240044414. INFLATABLE OBJECT AND VALVE THEREFOR simplified abstract (SPIN MASTER, INC.)

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INFLATABLE OBJECT AND VALVE THEREFOR

Organization Name

SPIN MASTER, INC.

Inventor(s)

C. Latham Gaines of Nashville TN (US)

Stephen C. Graner of Cranford NJ (US)

INFLATABLE OBJECT AND VALVE THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044414 titled 'INFLATABLE OBJECT AND VALVE THEREFOR

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an inflatable object with a valve that allows air to enter and exit the object. The valve includes a one-way flap that can be opened by airflow with a specific speed and pressure.

  • The inflatable object has a chamber to hold air and a valve for inflating and deflating.
  • The valve has a passageway that connects the chamber to the outside environment.
  • The valve includes a one-way flap that can open to allow air to flow in or out of the chamber.
  • The one-way flap is biased to the closed position but can be opened by airflow with specific speed and pressure.
  • The airflow speed required to open the flap is less than about 48 m/s.
  • The pressure of the airflow needed to open the flap is lower than 1 atmosphere.

Potential Applications:

  • Inflatable toys and structures
  • Air mattresses and inflatable beds
  • Life rafts and inflatable boats
  • Inflatable advertising displays

Problems Solved:

  • Provides a controlled and efficient way to inflate and deflate inflatable objects.
  • Prevents air leakage when the object is inflated.
  • Allows for easy and quick deflation of the object when needed.

Benefits:

  • Simplifies the inflation and deflation process of inflatable objects.
  • Ensures a secure seal when the object is inflated.
  • Reduces the effort and time required to inflate or deflate the object.
  • Provides a reliable and durable valve mechanism.


Original Abstract Submitted

in an aspect, an inflatable object includes an object body enclosing a chamber to receive air, and a valve mounted to the inflatable object body, including a valve body defining a passageway between the chamber and an ambient environment. the valve body has a shoulder. the valve body defines an outside end, which opens to the ambient environment, and an inside end, which opens into the chamber. the valve includes a one-way flap that is movable between an open position to permit fluid communication between the chamber and the ambient environment through the passageway, and a closed position. the one-way flap is biased to the closed position with a closing force selected to be overcomable to move the one-way flap to the open position by an airflow having a speed that is less than about 48 m/s, and which is at a pressure lower than 1 atmosphere.

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