Compound tools – Pipe or tube end former and/or cutter
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Thomas, David B. (Department: 3723)
Compound tools
Pipe or tube end former and/or cutter
C007S158000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028360
ABSTRACT:
A multi-functional hand tool for punching holes into plastic piping and for inserting fittings, primarily intended for use in making holes in irrigation pipes of all sizes, with holes of 2–5 mm in diameter, and for inserting drips and sprinklers into the pipes. The tool comprises of a set of different-sized easily interchangeable cylindrical blades made of steel, preferably hardened and provided with a sharpened around cutting edge, and a variety of recesses that can accommodate different sized fittings for the intent of inserting them into the piping, and a small cutting blade for cutting the irrigation piping of up to 20 mm to the required length, and a special hollow for holding start connectors during the insertion operation.
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Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
Scruggs Robert
Thomas David B.
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