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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 1996
Filed:
Nov. 29, 1993
Wilfred J Grenier, Rutland, MA (US);
Rovac Corporation, Rochdale, MA (US);
Abstract
A disengagement tool for a coupling assembly including a receiving tubular member for receiving a first tubular member, the receiving tubular member having an inner portion defining an inner bore dimensioned to receive one end of the first member and an outer portion defining an internal annular cavity intersecting the inner bore and projecting radially therefrom and a split lock ring disposed in the annular cavity and adapted to expand circumferentially therein during insertion of the first tubular member into the receiving tubular member. Forming the tool are parts with actuator end portions for engaging circumferential edge portions of the split ring and a driver portion for engaging an end thereof to facilitate axial rotation thereof on the first tubular member.