Abstract: A basket for carrying an item, the basket comprising: a proximal panel having a top portion and a bottom portion, a distal panel having a top portion and a bottom portion, two side panels extending between the proximal panel and the distal panel and each side panel having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a bottom panel connecting the proximal panel, distal panel and side panels together at their bottom portions; wherein the side panels are longer than the distal panel and the proximal panel; wherein each of the two side panels comprise a handle; and wherein the proximal panel comprises a concave surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for opening a can comprising a first handle and a second handle, the first and second handles being pivotally connected to one another at their distal ends; a first partial can enclosure element attached to the first handle and a second partial can enclosure element attached to the second handle, wherein when the first and second handles are brought together, the first and second partial can enclosure elements create a cavity sized to fully enclose a can; a can cutting mechanism having a first portion mounted to the first handle and a second portion mounted to the second handle, wherein the first portion of the cutting mechanism and the second portion of the cutting mechanism are configured so that when the first and second handles are brought together so as to enclose a can disposed in the cavity, the can cutting mechanism engages the can for cutting the can.