Patent ID: 6792658
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
Valve seal removal apparatus comprising:a longitudinal body having a shaft extending substantially coaxially therefrom; a lever member pivotally attached proximal a first end of said longitudinal body; a first gripping means having a first gripping member located thereon; a second gripping means having a second gripping member located substantially opposed to said first gripping member, said second gripping means being operatively connected to said lever member, said lever member being capable of operating said second gripping means such that said second gripping means is biased in a direction towards or away from said first gripping means; a stop member located along a length of said shaft; an impact member located slidably on said shaft for impacting said stop member; and wherein said longitudinal body includes a cavity extending through a portion thereof thereby to receive a portion of said lever as said lever is operated.