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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2012
Applicants:
Scott D. Virkler, Ellington, CT (US);
Matthew P. Ricker, Reno, NV (US);
Gordon Kinkade, Willington, CT (US);
Inventors:
Scott D. Virkler, Ellington, CT (US);
Matthew P. Ricker, Reno, NV (US);
Gordon Kinkade, Willington, CT (US);
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23P 11/02 (2006.01); B23P 19/04 (2006.01); B25B 7/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus includes a body, a driver, a plurality of shafts, and a plurality of arms. The body is configured for insertion into a component and the driver is adapted for movement relative to the body. The plurality of shafts extend through the body and are connected to the plurality of arms. The tool is configured such that contact by the driver against the shaft rotates the plurality of shafts to pivot the plurality of arms.