Patent ID: 6615474
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for installing a locking ring in an annular groove defined by a lower annular rim portion of a sink flange, the method comprising:providing a tool having a pair of opposed first and second handles and a pair of opposed ring-engaging first and second tips such that the first and second tips are adapted to engage the locking ring in order to spread the locking ring by operation of the person squeezing the first and second handles toward each other, the first and second tips are adapted to engage the annular rim portion of the sink flange, and the tool includes a pair of first and second ring-dislodging components that are adapted to enable the person to dislodge the locking ring from the first and second tips by operation of the ring-dislodging components; engaging and spreading the locking ring with the first and second tips of the tool by squeezing the handles toward each other; moving the tool to a position such that the locking ring surrounds the groove and the first and second tips engage the lower rim portion of the sink flange; and operating the dislodging components to complete placement of the locking ring in the groove.