Patent ID: 8578589

Claim:
A tubing attachment tool comprising: first and second frames pivotally joined to one another such that the first and second frames can pivot to an open position and a closed position wherein the first and second frame each define an opening with a single restrictor element having a length extending through each opening such that the first and second frames are restricted from pivoting beyond the length of the restrictor element to an open position, each of the first and second frames having a first handle end and a second end distal to the first handle end, each second end comprising a tubing grasping element, each tubing grasping element comprising a first generally curved surface and a second generally curved surface, wherein when the first and second frames are in a closed position the first generally curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another and the second generally curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another such that the first generally curved surfaces define an opening capable of housing an open end of tubing for attachment and the second generally curved surfaces define a second opening capable of grasping a portion of tubing inserted therebetween, the first opening being larger than the second opening.