Container opener

Details Container opener Container opener

2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Meislin, Debra S (Department: 3723)

Tools

Receptacle closure remover

Gripping type

C081S097000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06971282

ABSTRACT:
A torquing device for assisting in the removal of a lid from a container. The device comprises a housing having a first engagement surface. Moveably mounted to the housing is an engagement member having a second engagement surface. The first and second engagement surfaces collectively define a slot which is sized and configured to accommodate at least a portion of the lid. Cooperatively engaged to the housing and to the engagement member is a biasing member for normally maintaining the engagement member in a release position. The engagement member is selectively moveable from the release position to a gripping position as a result of the rotation of the lid subsequent to the advancement thereof into the slot. The movement of the engagement member to the gripping position facilitates the rigid capture of the lid between the first and second engagement surfaces, thus allowing locking or unlocking torque to be applied thereto.

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patent: 6679138 (2004-01-01), Battles et al.
patent: 0246023 (1987-11-01), None
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