Patent ID: 7690119
Filing Date: 2010-04-06
Classification: B23D,B26B

Abstract:
1. A bolt cutter for cutting a water closet or other type of a bolt, comprising: (a) a first member; (b) a second member pivotally attached about an axis to said first member; (c) first means for cutting said bolt attached to said first member; and (d) means for urging at least a portion of said first member toward said second member, and wherein said means for urging provides a mechanical advantage, and wherein said means for urging receives a first force that is applied to a portion thereof and, in response to said first force, applies a second force to said first member; wherein said means for urging includes a generally L-shaped member that is attached to an end of said second member that is distally disposed with respect an end of said second member that is pivotally attached to said first member, and wherein a threaded rod includes screw threads that are adapted to cooperate with said L-shaped member and wherein a first end of said threaded rod is attached to a sliding member, and wherein said sliding member adapted to be urged longitudinally along a length of said L-shaped member, and wherein when said threaded rod is turned in a first direction, said threaded rod is adapted to urge said sliding member toward said second member, and wherein when said threaded rod is turned in an opposite second direction, said threaded rod is adapted to urge said sliding member away from said second member, and wherein when said threaded rod is turned in said first direction said sliding member is adapted to urge said first member and said second member toward each other an amount that is sufficient to sever said bolt.