Cutlery – Pipe and rod cutters – Rotary
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Lee, Laura M. (Department: 3724)
Cutlery
Pipe and rod cutters
Rotary
C030S094000, C137S015140, C083S745000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913395
ABSTRACT:
The invention as presently conceived discloses a plumbing pipe cutter with an integral means of directing away residual water after a pipe is cut. The device comprises a conventional, low profile pipe cutter that is commonly used to cut copper water supply lines. Other cutters designed for polyvinylchloride (PVC) or other types of piping can likewise be adapted. The apparatus is further comprised of a transparent shield around the entire perimeter of the cutter and extending onto either pipe. At one end of the shield, approximately 8-10 inches from the cutter, the transparent material is flexibly gathered and routed to a short section of PVC tubing. The distal end of the tubing has a hose connector onto which a standard hose would be attached. When the apparatus is fully installed, residual water in cut pipes is collected and directed away without harming the surrounding areas.
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Lee Laura M.
Montgomery Robert C.
Montgomery Patent and Design
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