US20190017497A1

US20190017497A1 - Portable Air Compressor

Info

Publication number: US20190017497A1
Application number: US15/651,380
Authority: US
Inventors: Michael Gomes
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-07-17
Filing date: 2017-07-17
Publication date: 2019-01-17

Abstract

The current invention is a portable air compressor that are is designed to be stored in vehicles for emergency situations. The portable air compressor has a hard shell, a stretching air tube, wires to connect to the car battery, a pressure display gauge, and buttons for operation. The air compressor would be stored in the vehicle, with an intention for it to be stored in the trunk. For use, the air compressor would be moved to the engine and connected to the battery. The air tube can stretch and be able to reach each of the tires.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY)

None.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to air compressors and particularly portables ones that can be powered by a vehicle.

2. Description of Prior Art

Air compressors for filling tires are typically stationary devices that are accessed at specific locations, such as gas stations, car washes, and mechanic shops. There exists a need for a compact air compressor for use with a car or motor vehicle.
There is still room for improvement in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The current invention is an air compressor that are connected to and powered by a vehicle. The air compressor allows the user to fill tires without finding a stationary air compressor unit.
The air compressor would be a rectangular shell, envisioned in black, but could be a variety of colors. On end of the shell would have a hollow space to store the air tube. The front of the shell would be situated at the top during most applications. The front panel has a pressure gauge and two buttons, which are an on and off button.
The air compressor would be stored safely inside the vehicle when not in use. When in use, the air compressor would be connected to the vehicle battery. The vehicle's charge would power the air compressor. The air compressor would be turned on, allowing user to check tire pressure and fill appropriately.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings:

FIG. 1 shows the front of the air compressor, showing the pressure gauge and buttons;

FIG. 2 shows the front and bottom of the air compressor at an angle;

FIG. 3 shows the front and top panels of the air compressor, showing the stored air tube and the bottom panel;

FIG. 4 shows the back and top panels of the air compressor, showing the stored air tube and the back panel;

FIG. 5 shows the bottom of the device;

FIG. 6 shows the side of the device;

FIG. 7 shows the side and back of the air compressor; and

FIG. 8 shows the air compressor placed on an engine, as it could be situated for use.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.
The current invention is an air compressor 1 that is connected to and powered by a vehicle 100. The air compressor 1 allows the user to fill tires without finding a stationary air compressor unit.
The air compressor 1 would be a rectangular shell 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 through 7 and in the preferred embodiment would be black, but could be a variety of colors. The front of the shell 10 would have an on 20 and off 30 button where a user can turn the air compressor 1 on and off. The front would have an air pressure gauge 40 showing the air pressure of the object like a tire that is being inflated. The shell 10 would rectangular in shape in the preferred embodiment.
On top end of the shell 10 the air compressor 1 has a hollow space 55 to store the air tube 50 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The front of the shell 10 would be situated at the top during most applications. The front panel has a pressure gauge 49 and two buttons, which are an on 20 and off 30 button.
Within the shell 10 would be the air pump that would be used to pump the air. In the preferred embodiment, the back of the shell 10 would have a vent 60 for the air from the pump to be discharged when needed. The pump will be connected to the air tube 50 and will pump air through the air tube 50. It is turned on with the on 20 button and off with the off 30 button. The air pressure gauge 40 will message the air pressure.
The air compressor 1 would be stored safely inside the vehicle 100 when not in use. It is compact in size. When in use, the air compressor would be connected to the vehicle battery in the engine compartment 110 as shown in FIG. 8. The vehicle's battery would power the air compressor. The air compressor 1 would be turned on, allowing user to check tire pressure and fill appropriately. The user will be able to check the pressure using the tire pressure gauge 40. The air compressor 1 will have a power source which in the preferred embodiment is the car battery. The air tube 50 is stretchable and be able to reach each of the tires.

Advantages

The innovative air compressor uses a vehicles power to run the air compressor. This innovation allows a user to always have access to an air compressor when the need arises. Current portable air compressors rely on either a liquid fuel or a built-in battery. If the user lacks the necessary liquid fuel or hasn't properly charged the battery, these air compressors won't be of value in emergency situations.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible such as different tension means, bobber shapes and sizes and different colored lights. Therefore, the point and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

That which is claimed is:

1. A device comprising:

A air compressing with a rectangular shell, an on button, an off button, an air pressure gauge and an air tube.

2. A device according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the air tube is stored in a hollow space in the shell.

3. A device according to claim 2 comprising:

Where the hollow space is in the top of the shell.

4. A device according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the air compressor is compact in size.

5. A device according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the shell has a back and a vent in the back.

6. A device according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the shell is black in color.

7. A device according to claim 1 further comprising:

Having a power source.

8. A device according to claim 7 comprising:

Where the power source is a battery.

9. A device according to claim 7 comprising:

Where the power source is a vehicle battery.