Lid opening apparatus
US6415688B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lid opening apparatus for opening a lid on a container. The apparatus may be used for both pop-on lids and threaded lids. The apparatus comprises a domed upper portion which can be engaged by the hand of a user without the requirement of gripping by the fingers of that hand. The apparatus further comprises a lower portion defining a laterally opening lid receiving channel therein adapted for receiving at least a portion of the lid laterally. A recess may be formed in the channel to extend outwardly from the sides thereof By engaging a lid of a container on the sides of the channel, the lid may be rotated with respect to the container to remove a threaded lid, and by positioning at least a portion of the lid in the recess, the apparatus may be tilted with respect to the container to remove a pop-off lid.
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