Abstract: An apparatus with a base and support elements to hold the lid of a cooking vessel. The apparatus has an upright support element attached to the base via a base element, and the upright support element is prevented from rotating in relation to the base element by nature of projections on the upright support element and corresponding indentations on the base element. Further, the apparatus has a horizontal cross member affixed to an upper end of the upright support element, and a holding element extends outwardly at an angle therefrom. The holding element has one or more projections which serve to affix the holding element to the horizontal support element, which itself has apertures and indentations that are complementary in geometry to the projections of the holding element.

Abstract: A mechanism for supporting a treble hook on a tip up. The invention comprises a base member for affixing the mechanism to a tip-up supporting a rod and reel; at least two u-shaped side supports affixed to opposite ends of the base member, said side supports having axially aligned holes to hold and support two rod members; support member and having two apertures for aligning with and sliding on the rods and having recessed walls configured to secure and support a treble hook in a locked position; spring means affixed to the rods for biasing the support member in a first position such that when the reel and line is locked, the treble hook is locked and secured.