Abstract: A harvesting tool configured to independently grasp and twist a target object. The harvesting tool comprising a pneumatic cylinder, a pneumatic coupling communicating with the pneumatic cylinder; bearings supporting the pneumatic cylinder for rotation relative to the pneumatic coupling; and a gear assembly configured to rotate the pneumatic cylinder relative to the pneumatic coupling. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A removable handle assembly for a container having a side wall includes a container handle, a first removable handle and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is coupled to the first removable handle and automatically secures the first removable handle to the container handle. The locking mechanism includes a catch coupled to a rotatable shaft. The catch pivots with rotation of the shaft between a locked position and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the at least one catch is positioned under a part of the container handle to deter wobbling or relative movement between the container handle and the first removable handle when the container handle is fixedly attached to a container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to baby bottles, in particular, to removable attachment handles and toys for baby bottles with an emphasis in the development of finger strength and dexterity though haptic exploration. The backbone of the present invention is a circumferential band made with bonded elastic and rigid plastic material with two equidistant ball joints designed to flexibly sleeve over a baby bottle. Multiple attachment handles and toys have socket joints that can mate to the circumferential band's ball joints, each with a unique focus on developing manual exploration to accelerate the emergence of higher haptic senses (texture, weight, volume, hardness, etc.). The ball and socket joint allows effortless interchangeability to suit a baby's developmental age and also allows customization. Haptic procedures can be habituated as early as newborns and as often as every feeding time, all the while teaching babies how to hold a handle and baby bottle.

Abstract: A method for using a carrying device to hang a can from a ladder and carrying a plurality of cans. The carrying device having a body with a handle connection a first and second member extending from the handle. The first and second members are located at opposing ends of the handle. The first member has a hook on the end opposite the handle. The second member has a first and second hook on the end opposite the handle. The first and second hook are located on opposing sides of the second member. The device can be used to carry multiple gallon cans of paint, five gallon pails as well as sheet material such as plywood and sheetrock.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a handle system comprising in one example: a grasping portion configured to be grasped by a user, the grasping portion also comprising a connecting end removably attached to a connector; the connecting end of the grasping portion comprising a fixed catch configured to mount the grasping portion to the connector so as to substantially maintain position of the grasping portion relative to the connector; the grasping portion comprising an inner surface forming a latch cavity; a pivot fulcrum within the latch cavity; a latch lever having an engagement portion, a catch portion, a fulcrum rest configured to maintain position of the latch lever on the pivot fulcrum; a button external of the grasping portion, the button configured to be actuated by a user; the button removably connected to the latch lever, wherein actuating the button rotates the latch lever, releasing the latch lever from the connector; and a biasing member biasing the latch lever to a latching position.

Abstract: A handle assembly for use with a livestock nursing bottle. The handle assembly may comprise a ring, which fits over the neck of the bottle, and two handles extending along the sides of the bottles. The handle assembly may further comprise arms extending from the handles to the front and back of the bottle, where the arms grip the bottle and help the user maintain control.

Abstract: A tip protector for electrosurgical forceps is provided. The tip protector includes two sleeves connected by a bridge spacer. Each sleeve fits over a respective forceps tine to protect the tips of the forceps. The bridge spacer is sufficiently rigid to maintain the spacing between the tips and prevent the tines from closing or opening. In this manner, the tips can be protected from damage and the tines can be protected against misalignment.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter discloses a handle, a pluggable module, and an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a frame body and a plurality of pluggable modules. Each of the pluggable modules includes a rack and a handle, wherein the rack is adapted to receive an electronic module. The handle includes two elastic arms and a force-bearing arm, wherein each of the two elastic arms includes a hook section, and the two hook sections are adapted to be engaged with positioning structures of the frame body respectively. The force-bearing arm is connected between the two elastic arms, and the two elastic arms shift toward each other to enable the two hook sections to be detached from the positioning structures when a force is applied to the force-bearing arm. With the aforementioned design, the pluggable module could be instinctively inserted into or removed from the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A pair of chopsticks in which each chopstick provides an extenuate body tapering to a tip with an internal weighting moving the center of gravity of the chopstick toward the tip with respect to the midpoint of the chopstick to provide improved operability and to permit the chopstick to rest on small dishes with the tip in a downward orientation when an edge of the dish supports the chopstick toward its tip with respect to the midpoint.

Abstract: A disc retriever comprising a disc capture frame, a handle, and means for attaching the two to one another provides improvements over prior disc retrievers. A disc capture frame for a disc retriever has a disc capture space bounded on top, bottom, and lateral sides with a gap on the top side that is off center and a hook for hooking, flipping, or repositioning a disc or frisbee. A kit for making a disc retriever comprises a disc capture frame, a handle, and means for connecting the two.

Abstract: A pan lifting device configured to grip a pan of a balance with a positive fit has a pincer-shaped end (12) and a handle (14). A blade-shaped supporting projection (16) of the pan lifting device is configured to accommodate the bottom (28) of the pan and a bent-over beak (18) of the pan lifting device is configured to clamp the rim (30) of the pan.

Abstract: The present invention refers to replaceable upper or handle (2) and lower or support/base ring (4) elements for a pressurized container having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein said upper and lower rings elements are manufactured from a thermostable material, a thermosetting material or a combination thereof, e.g. polyurethane, and comprise fastening means to releasably engage the ring elements with projections (3, 5) provided on the upper and lower portions of said pressurized container. The invention also refers to a pressurized container having said replaceable ring elements.

Abstract: A subsea riser support buoy is disclosed having a riser support member and a jumper support member that extend generally parallel to each other and that define a lengthwise direction extending between them across the buoy. Pontoons extend lengthwise beyond the riser support member and the jumper support member to provide attachment points for connecting tethers to the buoy. In this way, the attachment points are spaced more widely than lengthwise extremities of the riser support member and the jumper support member, beneficially altering the dynamic behavior of the buoy and especially its pitch characteristics.

Abstract: A display shield assembly adapted to hold a beverage. The display shield assembly construction includes a display shield and a collapsible beverage container frame. The collapsible beverage container frame comprises a substantially circular container stabilizer and a strap. The strap is integrally connected to the substantially circular container stabilizer. The strap includes at least one surface portion that is attached to the display shield. The collapsible beverage container frame supports a beverage container in wedged suspension under the force of gravity.

Abstract: The invention described herein is a removable lifting and transporting pan handle that is used to lift and transport individual food pans, sometimes called chafing dishes or steam pans, as commonly used in restaurants. In performing these functions it does four things: it provides a sharp edge on the front of two lifting claws to wedge and slide between the food pan lip and the warming well to facilitate the food pan's removal from the well, it provides a mechanism to secure the food pan lid to the food pan to minimize food leakage and heat dissipation during transport, it provides a lifting/transporting handle that is clamped to the food pan for lifting and/or transporting the food pan and lid combination and it provides a mechanism for releasing the food pan and lid combination once transport is complete. It can be used on food pans that are full of food, partially full of food or empty.

Abstract: A detachable handle for a child's sippy cup. The sippy cup includes a cup portion and a lid portion coupled to the cup portion. The lid portion includes a drinking spout having apertures. The detachable handle includes a ring portion that engages the lid and/or the cup portion, and a pair of grasping portions that extend axially and radially away from the ring portion. Hook portions are radially aligned with, and extend axially opposite the grasping portions, and are engageable with an upper surface of the lid portion. Moving the grasping portions radially inwardly causes the hook portions to move radially outwardly for disengagement from the upper surface and removal of the handle from the sippy cup.

Abstract: A detachable handle for holding or carrying a paint can or other similar container having a bail provides multiple handgrip positions to allow full access to the opening of the container, while allowing for distortion of the bail. The design may accept containers of varying sizes and shapes and requires a minimum number of steps and effort to secure the device to the container. A detachable handle according to the invention may remain secured to the container when not actively in use by the user.

Abstract: A load bearing hook assembly (e.g., an ROV hook or hoist hook) with (A) a main body operationally configured to attach to a support line, (B) a load bearing member attached to the main body and pivotal from a fully closed position to a fully open position, the load bearing member defining a gape of the hook assembly; and (C) a non-load bearing member pivotally attached to the main body operationally configured to obstruct the gape of the hook assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for attaching a lid to a beverage container is provided. In one embodiment a lid is positioned over the container opening and fastened to a first bead located around the opening. The lid also fastens to a second bead that is either located on the container, or located on a partial ring that is positioned adjacent to the first bead. The partial collar may only extend partway around the container. The partial collar may be removable and may also include a handle. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medical safety device for holding a container. The medical safety device is used to hold the container while extracting liquid by a syringe from the container. The medical safety device is a unitary flexible main body having two opposing ends. On each end is a hand hold for grasping by the user's hands. A longitudinal slit is positioned within a center portion of the main body. When opposing force is applied to both ends toward the center of the main body, the slit widens, allowing positioning of the container within the slit. Release of the force upon the ends narrows the slit and the container is retained within the slit of the medical safety device. The user may then extract the liquid from the container without holding the container.

Abstract: A case holding mechanism includes a holding member and a member to be held thereby, one being mounted to the case and another to a body to which the case is to be held. The member to be held includes a first pair of parallel guide portions and another pair of parallel guide portions perpendicular to the one paired guide portions. The holding member disposed to be movable with respect to the guide portions therealong in a state restricted in thickness direction of the guide portions and adapted to hold the member to be held. The holding member includes a pair of slide portions slidable along outer surfaces of one paired guide portions, a lock portion extending between the paired slide portions in parallel with the one paired guide portions and engaged with the other paired guide portions, and a base portion connecting the slide portions and the lock portion.

Abstract: A beverage bottle holder is adapted to hold a plastic beverage bottle and comprises a bottom collar adapted to accept the bottom surface of the beverage bottle; a top grasping member adapted to exert compressive forces against the outside surface of the beverage bottle to firmly holding the bottle in a stable configuration within the bottle holder; a handle and at least one sinusoidal cusp within the inner surface of the bottom collar. The cusp is adapted to mesh with concavities within the bottom of the plastic bottle. The bottle holder is specifically designed for use in combination with plastic beverage bottles by persons with reduced hand strength and motor skills due to age, infirmities and disease.

Abstract: A container includes a hollow body having a finish extending from the body. The finish has an open end, at least one external thread for securement of a closure, and a pair of spaced external circumferential flanges on a side of the thread remote from the open end of the finish. A bale handle includes a ring having resilient internal tabs captured beneath the lower of the flanges remote from the open end of the finish, and a handle extending from the ring for carrying the container. The upper flange, which preferably has a greater outside diameter than the lower flange, has an undersurface that is free of obstruction from the bale handle and therefore is adapted to perform support functions for the container after attachment of the bale handle to the container finish.

Abstract: A disposable holder for use with urine specimen collection cups has a cup grasping extension incorporated and molded into it. The elongated extension is formed within a recess defined within the overall holder. The holder may be held firmly with one hand and the grasping extension actuated with the other hand. The holder is configured to be held and operated by right and left handed persons. In use, the cup grasping portion of the holder is urged downwardly onto a portion of the perimeter of a cup edge. The specimen is firmly grasped thereby. Upon collection of the specimen, the extension is urged toward the handle so as to open cooperating and opposing cup holding members. In this fashion, the specimen cup and collected specimen are released and the holder is disposed of.

Abstract: A portable device for holding a liquid container, comprising a substantially rigid vertical handle manually graspable by a user, a substantially rigid top container gripping member extending horizontally from the upper end of the vertical handle, a substantially rigid bottom container gripping member or base member extending horizontally from the lower end of the vertical handle, and an attachable container gripping member to provide additional support, if desired, wherein the top container gripping member, the bottom container gripping member or base container holding member and the attachable container gripping member are identically oriented.

Abstract: A water bottle strap provides a manual engagement means for bottles or the like. A handle is defined from a substrate defining holes through which fingers or other digits may pass. The handle is held in tension along the side of the bottle by a top loop engaging the neck of the bottle and a base loop engaging the base of the bottle. The top loop and base loop are connected to the handle by means of upper and lower connecting segments, respectively. Each strap is generally made of flexible and resiliently stretchable material so as to snugly engage the water bottle in tension. A variety of materials can be used to provide an attractive or noticeable appearance as a bottle decoration as well as providing advantageous manual engagement means. Indicia or the like may be etched, written or engraved on the strap which may provide alternative grasping means by finger depressions separated by ridges defined along the outside of the handle.

Abstract: A portable device for holding a liquid container, comprising a substantially rigid vertical handle manually graspable by a user, a substantially rigid top container gripping member extending horizontally from the upper end of the vertical handle, a substantially rigid bottom container gripping member or base member extending horizontally from the lower end of the vertical handle, and an attachable container gripping member to provide additional support, if desired, wherein the top container gripping member, the bottom container gripping member or base container holding member and the attachable container gripping member are identically oriented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an device for holding a dish, especially a microwave dish, including a spatula portion and a handle portion wherein the spatula portion includes a horizontal spatula member and a upright spatula member and the handle portion includes flexible moveable upper handle member relative to a lower handle member, so that a grasping member moves to a confronting position relative to the upright member. The microwave dish can be emptied on a plate and thrown away without touching the hot dish.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for attaching a container to a support, such as a tether or lanyard, includes a flexible body releasably attachable to the neck of the container and a flexible clip disposed on the body for releasable attachment to the support. A plate also depends from the body of the assembly for engagement with the body of the container.

Abstract: Bottle retaining device to aid pouring with a bottle retaining frame made of resilient, injection molded plastic such as polypropylene or the like, an inverted T shaped handle attached to the bottle retaining frame, the handle capable of being held in a vertical or horizontal position, the bottle retaining frame including an integral resilient strip connected to a C shaped bottle neck holding portion, and the bottle retaining frame including a flat base portion and a plurality of horizontally disposed ring portions and a plurality of vertical ribs that connect to said ring portions that enable the user to removably retain a standard two liter beverage bottle from said retaining frame.

Abstract: A detachable cup handle is provided and is constructed to be conveniently and detachably fastened to a cup. The detachably cup handle is also advantageously reusable. The detachable cup handle includes a curved hand grip section for holding by the user's hand, a vertical support section to support the hand grip section, and a retainer section for clamping on a rim of the cup. The retainer section includes a clamping wall portion for engaging a rim of the cup so as to interlockingly couple the detachable cup handle to the cup's rim. The clamping wall portion has a tapered construction for providing additional cup gripping/clamping means. In addition, the support section includes opposing arcuate support members to cradle the cup's body.

Abstract: The bottle holder is designed for a PET bottle that is awkward to incline in order to pour its content (non-alcoholic beverages or mineral water) because the bottle lies awkwardly in one's hand(s). The top part of the holder is fastened to the bottleneck, and the lower part clasps the bottle at approximately two thirds to one half of the bottle's height. The fastening part features a device that prevents the bottle's axial movement prior to a radial movement of the holder in relation to the bottle.

Abstract: A rotatable handle for use with an associated cookware item including an attachment member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being rotatably secured to a first portion of the cookware item and the distal end having a gripping member disposed thereon. The first portion also includes a handle locking member. A locking mechanism is slidably disposed on the attachment member between the gripping member and the proximal end, the locking mechanism being arranged and configured to engage the handle locking member and being slidable between a first position and a second position. When the locking mechanism is in the first position, the handle is rotatable relative to the first portion. When the locking mechanism is in the second position, the locking mechanism engages the handle locking member, thereby securing the handle relative to the cookware item.

Abstract: A eating implement for holding the bone portion of ribs, chicken and other foods. The eating implement includes a tong-shaped member having a pair of arms each having a first end attached to a resiliently flexible connector. The arms extend outwardly in a generally parallel direction with respect to each other. The arms each have an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surfaces face each other. Each of the arms has a first edge and a second edge. Each of the arms has a middle portion, a distal portion and proximal portion with respect to the connector A holding member extends around the tong-shaped member and is positioned between the distal and proximal portions of the arms for holding the arms in a static relationship to each other.

Abstract: A grip is provided for grasping beverage cans for use in loading vending machines or the like. The can grip preferably grasps four cans at a time and a spring-loaded plunger ejects the cans therefrom when released. The method of employing the can grip provides for efficient stocking of vending machines and can reduce a serviceman's time by approximately sixty-five to seventy-five percent (65-75%) over usual hand loading.

Abstract: A carrying assembly for bottles or the like includes a generally C-shaped clamping element and a carrying strap. The clamping element is provided with an opening portion that is less than one half of a circle with lugs extending outwardly from both sides thereof. The lugs are each provided with an elongated slot. The two ends of the carrying strap may pass through the elongated slots and be secured in position to facilitate carrying of a bottle. The carrying strap and the lugs may also be fastened together by adhering the ends of the carrying strap to the lugs using ultrasonic waves. The distal ends or sides of the lugs may be provided with a cover plate that has a bottom portion at least partly connected to the lugs and a notch at an upper side for receiving the ends of the carrying strap. Ultrasonic waves are then used to secure the cover plates, the carrying strap and the lugs as a whole.

Abstract: A type of multi-purpose tongs for gripping food and small articles which is made of a resilient metal strap, comprises a U-shape handle and two opposing pairs of arms and holding members. The arms have an elongated shape and are crossed to assume a ready-to-work state. The holding members are configured to grip articles and to prevent the arms from slipping out of the crossed state. When in use, the tongs are pinched inwards with fingers to increase the deformation of the U-shaped handle and then to open the holding members to grip articles. After gripping, it is not necessary to exert forces since an article can be held continuously by the resilience provided by the deformation of the handle.

Abstract: A chopstick holder comprising a housing having first and second opposed side walls and first and second opposed end walls, the housing having a substantially rectangular cross sectional configuration with an open up end and an open lower end, at least one wall retaining segment extending between the first and second side walls, the wall segments being designed to define a channel for a first chopstick and being designed to retain a leaf spring which biases a second chopstick against a second end wall. One of the end walls extends downwardly a distance substantially longer than the other side wall to provide support and thereby permit use of only the index finger for operation of the chopsticks.

Abstract: A device that spaces fingers away from lids of the type having sharp metallic edges when such lids are removed from cans of the pull-top lid type. The device further prevents movement of the can during the lid-removing process. The device includes a flat base having at least one opening configured and sized to receive the rim of a can. The opening is lined with a liner having a vertical surface that is gripped by the fingers during the can-opening process. Thus, the fingers are spaced apart from the edges of the lid when the lid is removed from the can. The palm of one hand rests atop the base and prevents it and hence the can from lifting during the opening process. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of openings of differing sizes are formed in the base, with the openings overlapping to reduce the length of the device. The shape of the opening can be any shape to accommodate differing shapes of cans.

Abstract: A removable handle for use with large soft drink bottles compressibly engages the circumference of the body of the bottle. The handle has a resilient, expandable bottle surrounding sleeve to engage the bottle with a hand grip extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A detachable cup handle injection molded from plastic and adapted for securing a disposable cup for conveniently carrying the cup by hand. The detachable cup handle has a curved hand grip section for the holding of the hand, a vertical support section extended from a bottom end of the hand grip section and adapted for attaching to the periphery of the disposable cup to support the cup handle, and a retainer section extended from a top end of the hand grip section and defining with a top end of the support section a clamping space for clamping on the rim of the disposable cup.

Abstract: A handle assembly is provided for use with cartons having vertical tabs extending above the carton. At least one elongated receiver structure has a longitudinal slot defined therethrough for receipt of the vertical tab. The longitudinal slot defines a plurality of side teeth extending into the slot transversely to the longitudinal axis thereof such that the side teeth lockingly engage the tab when the carton is suspended from the elongated receiver structure. A handle is attached to at least one elongated receiver structure. The handle is configured to be gripped by hand and to convey an upward force to at least one elongated receiver structure to in turn lift a carton or cartons engaged by the plural teeth.

Abstract: A container for semiconductor wafers is disclosed which has a multiplicity of C-shaped wafer holders for individually securing each wafer. Each wafer holder has an open side for receiving and releasing wafers, a closed side with a support portion for supporting the wafer holder in the container. A pair of resilient arcuate arms, each with seating portions and manipulation arms, extend more than 180.degree. around the wafer for retaining the wafers in any orientation.

Abstract: An eating utensil in the nature of an improved chop stick system includes a first elongate member having a ratio of length to average cross-section in the range of about 20:1 to about 60:1. The utensil also includes a second elongate member of substantially like geometry to the first member. The eating utensil further includes a spring like element for providing an outward angular bias, the element including two opposing arms, one of each of the arms secured to opposing lateral surfaces of the first and second members, the lateral surfaces being near respective opposing ends of each of the elongate members. The eating utensil yet further includes a guide element for limiting the angular extent in plane of travel of one of the members relative to the other member.

Abstract: A beverage can holder having a figurine handle and comprising a first attachment portion for attachment to the upper rim of a beverage can and a second attachment portion for attachment to the bottom surface or rim of the beverage can. An outwardly projecting stabilizing member is connected to the second attachment portion to provide stability to the can and attached handle.

Abstract: A rim to be placed upon a baby bottle to permit positioning and manipulation of the bottle by the baby feeding from such bottle. The outer surface of the rim has a number of flats to prevent the rim rolling along a surface. A number of flexible fingers project towards the center to receive and hold a baby bottle inserted therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating chopsticks is described which can be easily manufactured out of a polymer plastic tube, such as a drinking straw. The tube or straw is divided into a central portion and two wing portions by two transverse cuts. The size of the central portion is selected in accordance with a desired spacing between two chopsticks. Each of the wing portions has an axially extending bore of a size sufficient to accommodate a chopstick in friction fit relation. The transverse cuts extend only partially through the thickness of the tubular body leaving connective strips between the central portion and each of the two wing portions that serve as living hinges.

Abstract: A removable steam table pan puller is presented for use in removing pans from a steam table. The pan puller has an inverted U-shaped handle. The bottom of each leg of the handle has a flange attached. These horizontal flanges are perpendicular to the vertical handle and are approximately the same width as the width of the upper lip of a steam table pan. The flanges are approximately 6 to 8 inches long so that they provide a stable base for carrying the pan once it is removed. The flanges also taper downwardly on each end to enable the user of the pan puller to easily slip the puller flanges underneath the lip of a pan on a steam table. The removable handles come in varying sizes depending upon the size of the pans on the steam table. The pan puller may be used to either pull pans from the steam table or to transport pans from the kitchen to the steam table.

Abstract: A bottle carrier unit which attaches to the necks of one or more bottles for lifting and carrying the bottles. The two-bottle carrier unit is a support device with first and second collars attachable to respective necks of a pair of bottles, the collars being supported on opposite sides of a central handle section, with a longitudinal slit or gap bisecting the central handle section and a radial portion of each collar adjacent thereto. The slit allows the bisected handle sections to be pulled apart, thereby enlarging the size of the collars to facilitate insertion and removal of the bottles. The slit also allows for the torques applied by carrying the unit or the forces applied by grasping the handles to provide additional connection strength to the collars onto the bottle necks. The handle sections may include side stiffening members for providing structural stiffness thereto.

Abstract: The invention is a grip for holding a seasoning shaker. The grip is made from a strong and rigid material, such as steel or plastic. The grip includes a finger loop; a support ring surrounding the shaker; a rigid arm extending from the finger loop to the support ring; a retaining finger, whereby the shaker is retained within the support ring when dispensing seasoning; and a holding brace, which supports the shaker in a upright position and prevents the shaker from sliding out of the ring. Although the grip is made from a rigid material, the retaining finger is sufficiently flexible that it may be pushed aside to remove the shaker for cleaning or repair.