Hand tool for expanding pipe ends and pressing sleeves onto...

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2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Smith, James G. (Department: 3723)

Compound tools

Pipe or tube end former and/or cutter

C072S317000, C029S268000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06862766

ABSTRACT:
A hand tool for expanding an end of a pipe to insert a fitting therein and for pressing a retaining sleeve over the pipe and fitting. The tool includes: (a) a replaceable, expandable head for insertion within an end of the pipe; and (b) a gripping and pressing member to grip the fitting and the retaining sleeve and to press the retaining sleeve over the pipe and fitting.

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Printout of search results, dated Mar. 1, 2002.
Rehau brochure, “Raupex Hydronic Heating Systems”.
Rehau Product Catalog, “Raupex Heating and Plumbing Systems”, pp. 40-42.
Rehau brochure in German.
Web page from Rehau website, dated Oct. 23, 2000.
Rehau instruction sheet for Everloc Hand Tools.

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