Patent ID: 6575252
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: A62C,B05B

Abstract:
A tool for deactivating a sprinkler head to stop the flow of water therefrom, the sprinkler head including a spacer positioned intermediate a valve and a receiving support, the valve supported by the spacer in releasable sealing engagement with a valve seat, said tool comprising:a housing including a proximal end, an opposing distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between said proximal end and said distal end; a first arm extending outwardly from said distal end of said housing; a second arm supported for movement relative to said first arm; a first engagement surface supported by said first arm; a second engagement surface supported by said second arm; said first engagement surface and said second engagement surface adapted for positioning intermediate the valve and the receiving support of the sprinkler head; a biasing member operably connected to said second arm for urging said second engagement surface away from said first engagement surface; and at least one handle supported by said second arm and moveable relative to said housing.