Abstract: A clamping device is provided that forms a preset opening for engagement with a bottle neck. A removable neck ring having a U-shape is adapted to engage a portion of the bottle neck. The ring is hingedly attached to the corner of an L-shaped lever. The lever comprises a bail with a fixed outwardly extending abutment leg which has a concave structure corresponding to a portion of the bottle neck. The leg includes flared corner portions which overlap a part of the neck ring. Rotation of the bail just past an intermediate position will cause the abutment leg to snap down against the neck ring. This results from the corner hinge orbiting from a position spaced-apart and below the area of neck/leg contact to an area above the neck/leg contact simultaneous with rotation of the lever about the neck ring hinge connection.

Abstract: A valve assembly is attached to the spout of a water bottle which is used in liquid dispensing devices common in households and offices. The assembly combines a sleeve-like housing and a valve for preventing water spillage particularly when the bottle is being hoisted and inverted onto the dispensing device. An elongated actuator stem unseats a valve head section from sealing engagement with the housing as the bottle is lowered into the device. The valve assembly is releasably attached to the bottle spout and can be reused repetitively.

Abstract: A bottle cap having sidewalls that extend over the recessed neck area of a five gallon water bottle in combination with a handle having a bottleneck engagement cradle. The cradle encompasses portions of the cap sidewalls when positioned about the neck recess. When the water bottle is lifted by the handle, the cap sidewalls will be pressed against the neck recessed area. The cap includes an inner ring that abuts against the inner surfaces of the bottle opening and prevents distortion of the neck during lifting of the bottle.

Abstract: A portable clamp/hanger device that provides a rigid connection that is releasable between a support beam and a hoist or other load-carrying means. The device includes a movable platform pivoted to a stationary U-shaped member with an opening therebetween. The flange of a support beam is located within the opening and the platform moves against the flange by tightening an underlying screw threaded through a hollow anchor shaft which is secured to the lower arm of the stationary member. A collar swivels universally about a portion of the anchor shaft and includes posts from which swings a hanger for attaching hooks, shackles, rope ties and the like. The platform is provided with an adjustable cleat for adapting to various sized beams. A locking mechanism is included to prevent loosening of the screw. Alternatively, auxiliary pressure can be applied to the movable jaw with a cam and ratchet mechanism or other force transfer device.