Roy M Ivey

US Patent:

58791124, Mar 9, 1999

Filed:

Oct 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/960974

Inventors:

Roy M. Ivey - Sevierville TN

International Classification:

B23B 4102

US Classification:

408204

Abstract:

A new water supply line tapping tool for allowing plumbers to tap into a main water supply line. The inventive device includes a main shaft having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted for coupling with a standard portable electric drill. The main shaft has a threaded hole therein disposed inwardly of the second end. The threaded hole receives a screw therein. The second end has an internally threaded receiving collar disposed thereon. A hole saw is coupled with the receiving collar on the second end of the main shaft. The hole saw has an arbor portion. The arbor portion has an internal end extending inwardly of the second end of the main shaft for being engaged by the screw extending within the threaded hole. A sleeve is slidably disposed on the main shaft for coupling with a saddle valve.