Tools – Receptacle closure remover – Gripping type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Tools
Receptacle closure remover
Gripping type
C081S003080
Reexamination Certificate
active
10326128
ABSTRACT:
A symmetrical, one-piece, aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing bottle opener and re-capping device is made up of a main body having a substantially annular shape, the central opening of the annulus having a substantially cylindrical shape with inwardly extending flanges at each end, the first inwardly extending flange having a planar, axially-inward facing first surface for engaging a lower surface of a bottle cap, and a curved or inclined second surface opposite the first surface for enabling the opener to be snapped over the bottle cap into a position at which the first surfaces can be caused to engage the lower edge of the bottle cap, and the second inwardly extending flange having a substantially planar axially-inward facing surface that engages the top of the bottle cap to retain the cap following removal and to apply pressure to the top of the bottle cap during re-capping.
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Thomas David B
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