Patent ID: 8844974
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B25B,F16L

Abstract:
1. A release tool for facilitating the insertion or release of a pipe element within a fitting, comprising: a first locking member having a head portion with a front wall and an interior wall, wherein the interior wall forms an opening through the head portion, the first locking member further including a body portion extending from the front wall of the head portion, wherein the body portion includes an exterior wall having at least one male thread member thereon; and a second locking member having a front wall, a back wall and an interior face, wherein the interior face forms an opening in the second locking member, the second locking member further including an outer body portion and an interior body portion, both extending axially inwardly from the front wall, wherein the outer body portion includes an inner wall having at least one thread-receiving groove therein whereby the thread-receiving groove can receive the at least one male thread such that the first and second locking members can releasably enjoin together, and such that, when enjoined, the interior body portion of the second locking member can be moved towards a fitting to facilitate insertion or release of a piping element within the fitting.