This invention relates to a novel apparatus which is useful for readily removing the fitting from a hose, particularly a hydraulic hose. An expansion guide for fitting on the end of a hose to enable a fitting at the opposite end of the hose to be loosened comprising a hollow cylinder open at both ends,...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5216793?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5216793 - Hose fitting removal apparatus