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US 11,697,196 B1Granted
Inflation changing tool
OwnerLayne D. Vanderhoofinventor
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Abstract
An Inflation Changing Tool is a tool having a C-clamp, handle, punch, angle iron, stopper and duckbill. The tool is configured to facilitate the removal and replacement of a milk inflator.
Claims8
An inflation liner removal tool, comprising:
- a base extending between a first tool end and a second tool end, the base is configured for placement of a cup with a liner of a milking machine inserted therein;
- a first tool end including a lever assembly having a linear rod with a first end rotatably attached to the base at the first tool end, the lever assembly is configured for rotation relative to the base;
- a grip circumferentially attached to a second end of the rod;
- a second tool end having a wall configured as a stop for the cup such that movement of the lever assembly into engagement with the liner prevents the cup from moving off the base;
- a clamp assembly including a clamp body bridging between a clamp first end and a clamp second end, the clamp assembly is included with the base;
- an aperture passing through a clamp first end and is parallel with the clamp body;
- a shaft linearly displaced relative to the clamp first end by travelling through the aperture;
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- an abutment disposed on the second end of the shaft and a shaft adjuster located on a first end of the shaft;
- wherein a locking flange is circumferentially disposed about an elongated body of the liner of the milking machine;
- wherein the lever assembly includes a protrusion attached to the linear rod adjacent to the first tool end;
- wherein the base includes a shape selected from the group consisting of an oval shape, an oblong shape, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, a square shape, a polygonal shape, an irregular shape, a uniform shape, a non-uniform shape, a variable shape, or a tapered shape to facilitate placement of the cup with the liner of the milking machine;
- wherein the protrusion includes an engagement surface;
- and
- wherein the base includes a substantially “V”-shape.
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