Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – To apply or remove a resilient article
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
To apply or remove a resilient article
C029S278000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07146697
ABSTRACT:
A tool for removing a seal is provided, wherein the seal has a grooved inner peripheral surface. The tool comprises a tubular member and at least two jaws. The tubular member has inner and outer surfaces, and first and second ends and a passage therebetween. First and second slots are formed between the tubular member inner and outer surfaces, and each equally spaced apart from one another about a predetermined axis. First and a second jaws are at least partially slidably disposed in the first and second slots, respectively, and each jaw has an outer peripheral surface having at least one protrusion formed thereon. The protrusion is configured to mate with the grooved inner peripheral surface. Each jaw is configured to selectively radially expand away from and retract toward the predetermined axis.
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PCT International Search Report PCT/US2005/011445, Oct. 6, 2005.
Chan Joanne T.
Hurlbut Jack M.
Stoltz Richard S.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz
Wilson Lee D.
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