Patent ID: 6964089
Filing Date: 2005-11-15
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. 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, 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 squeezing the first and second handles toward each other, the first and second tips being adapted to engage the annular rim portion of the sink flange, and the tips that engage the locking ring include edges that allow the locking ring to dislodge when the tool is leaned over to complete placement of the locking ring in the groove; 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 spread locking ring circumscribes the groove and the first and second tips engage the lower rim of the sink flange; and leaning the tool with respect to the locking ring to dislodge the locking ring from the tool and position the locking ring within the groove.