Patent · US Expired

Tube cutter

US6751867B1 · kind B1 · utility

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25References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2001
Grant dateJun 22, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T82/16442
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pliers-type pipe or tube cutter includes first and second members pivotably movable with respect to one another. At least one adjustable cutting wheel is supported on one of the opposing jaw portions to be operably engagable with a tube or pipe to be cut. In addition, at least one cleaning element is supported on one of the opposing jaw portions for operable engagement with an exterior surface of the tube or pipe during the cutting process.

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