Collapsible fire hydrant hose coupling tool, or wrench
FIG. 1 shows, in perspective, the collapsible fire hydrant hose coupling tool, or wrench of the present invention, viewed from one side, in collapsed position, the other side being substantially identical.
FIGS. 2 and 3 show, in perspective, looking from slightly below and slightly above, the tool of FIG. 1 in partially opened position, opposite sides of the tool being substantially identical.
FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective showings of the tool of FIGS. 1 through 3, with the handle snapped into closed position, looking from the handle end, and from one side, respectively.
FIG. 6 shows the rectangular outer shell of the handle removed from the tool of FIGS. 1 through 5;
FIG. 7 shows the pivotally-coupled spring-biased metal insert removed from the handle of the tool of FIGS. 1 through 5; and
FIG. 8 shows the spanner and jaws of the tool of FIGS. 1 through 5 which is formed to fit onto a pinlug-type hose coupling.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 16, 1978
Date of Patent: Mar 24, 1981
Assignee: Zenovia Boyko
Inventors: Samuel Boyko, deceased (late of Flemington, NJ), by Zenovia Boyko, executrix (Flemington, NJ)
Primary Examiner: W. Stallard
Attorney: Martha G. Pugh
Application Number: 5/951,987
International Classification: D0805;
