HAND-HELD INFLATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

摘要

An inflation valve assembly (10) for temporarily connecting inflatable devic es (D) to sources of pressurized air (S) is provided. The inflation valve assembly (10) includes a valve coupling mechanism (12) adapted for temporary connection to a source of pressurized air. An outlet nozzle (14) is connecte d to the valve coupling mechanism (12). The outlet nozzle (14) is adapted for relatively fluid-tight connection to a variety of inflatable devices (D). At least one grip member (20) is secured between the valve coupling mechanism (12) and the outlet nozzle (14). The grip member (20) is adapted to orient t he inflation valve assembly (10) in a predetermined position when gripped by a user of the inflation valve assembly (10) during inflation of an inflatable device (D). The valve coupling mechanism (12) can be provided as a schrader valve. The outlet nozzle (14) can be configured as an annular frustoconical nozzle. The at least one grip member (20) can be provided as a pair of grip members (20a, 20b) radially extending outwardly from the inflation valve assembly (10). In an embodiment, the grip members extend directly opposite t o one another perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (A) of the inflation assemb ly (10). The outer surfaces (22) of the inflation assembly (10) can be fabricat ed from a resilient material, such as neoprene. The outlet nozzle (14) can include a plurality of adapter members (18) constructed to coact with divers e inflatable devices.