ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,304,040, issued on May 20.
"Press to fit pipe connector tool" was invented by James Westbrook (Knoxville, Tenn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A press to fit pipe connector tool including a handle assembly and a pressing assembly. The handle assembly includes a first tubular element and a second tubular element. The pressing mechanism includes a first pressing element and a second pressing element. Fitting can be engaged and held by the first pressing element and the second pressing element. The first pressing element and the second pressing element are attached to the first tubular element and the second tubular element defining a plier...