Patent ID: 6581498
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B26D,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for removing the filter medium from the spool of an oil filter, the spool having a first end having a hole and an opposite second end, said device comprising:a spindle assembly including: a spindle shaped and dimensioned to receive the hole in the first end of the spool; a plurality of bearings; and, a cutter; a holder/crank including: said holder/crank shaped and dimensioned to receive the second end of the spool; a retainer for holding the spool in said holder/crank, wherein the second end of the spool is connectable to said holder/crank and held in place therein by said retainer; a circular rim; a handle for rotating said holder/crank; and, wherein with the spool connected to said holder/crank, the spool and said holder/crank are insertable into said spindle assembly so that said spindle engages the hole in the first end of the spool and said rim engages said plurality of bearings, said cutter brought to bear against the filter medium, and said holder/crank rotated so that a circumferential cut is made in the filter medium.