Abstract: An ergonomic handle configuration has a larger diameter than known conventional handles. The handle is configured with a predetermined combination of convex and concave curvatures that combine in such a way as to mimic a curvature of a user's palm along an area of contact of the palm with the handle, as well as to mimic a curvature of a user's fingers when curled to grip the handle along an area of contact of the fingers with the handle, when a user grips the handle. In addition, implementations of the handle in combination with a container or implement can include a thumb rest that is specifically configured to engage a thumb of a user in a neutral posture thumb position when gripping the handle.

Abstract: Arthroplasty jigs and related methods are disclosed. Some of the arthroplasty jigs may comprise a jig body that is configured to align with a surface of a bone, and a positioning component. Certain of the methods may comprise providing such an arthroplasty jig, and aligning the jig body with a surface of a bone so that the positioning component provides at least one of a visible, audible, or tactile indication that such alignment has been achieved. Some of the arthroplasty jigs may comprise a jig body that is configured to align with a surface of a bone, and that is marked with identifying information. Certain of the methods may comprise providing an arthroplasty jig comprising a jig body that is configured to align with a surface of a bone, or providing an arthroplasty jig blank, and marking the arthroplasty jig or the arthroplasty jig blank with identifying information.

Abstract: The present invention support devices and shoe assembly are for an article that is adjacent to a sink margin, the present invention provides a storage solution for the article and holds the article in an upright position, thereby helping to prevent seepage and loss of soap fluids from the article and also directs sponge drainage either into a sink or a container. The present invention works on sinks that are either under-mounted or drop-in sinks, or can be positioned adjacent to a sink on the countertop. The present invention is easily movable, can be placed in multiple locations, can be easily cleaned and function without the need for suction cups or other attachments. When the article is being used, the present invention is out of the way resulting in minimal conflict with the use and activity around the sink, thereby allowing maximum unimpeded use of the sink area.

Abstract: A includes a main body portion defining a waste holding chamber, a vent path extending from the waste holding chamber to atmosphere, and a float member. The float member is coupled to the tank for movement between a first position and a second position. The float member is movable from the first position to the second position in response to an increase in fluid level within the storage chamber. The vent passage remains open for venting the storage chamber when the float member is in the first position and is blocks the vent passage in the second position.

Abstract: A cover display for a container in some implementations having a dome shaped cover base with a flat bottom and a top with a radius of curvature with one or more frame catches positioned near the periphery of the cover base. An adorned Tiara shaped cover with an annular wall supporting frame latches positioned to correspond to said frame catches is affixed over said dome shaped cover base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved beverage support and serving system that includes a base with handle, an adjustable strap, and removable spout with cap. The invention is used by inserting a beverage bottle into the base, and securing the bottle to the base via the adjustable strap. Next, the removable spout is screwed onto the bottle.

Abstract: The cupholder apparatus removably receives a cup of liquid, typically beverage. The apparatus separates a user's hand from the cup, thereby providing protection from temperature extremes of the cup's liquid and the cup. The apparatus is especially effective with disposable cups and is provided in more than one embodiment. Both embodiments provide a flattened tapered ring to removably receive a cup, especially a tapered one. The first apparatus embodiment has a handle with a clip which movably extends over the cup. The clip provides spring-loaded downward pressure atop the cup, thereby providing cup retention within the ring. Button depression releases the clip from atop the cup, thereby releasing the cup for removal. The second embodiment provides a handle with orifice and a loop with orifice on the opposite ring side, an elastic band selectively disposed over a cup lid and a cup within the ring.

Abstract: An ice cream cone holder includes a surface plate and fixes to the upper edge of a cup. The surface plate has a center section that holds an ice cream cone, an outer perimeter to secure the holder to the cup and openings within the surface plate to allow melted ice cream to flow to the bottom of the cup.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing various sized drinking containers (cups, mugs, glasses etc.) thus helping to prevent the spilling of liquid drinks from various sized drinking containers onto a desk (or table) top or desk (or table) top protector surface area. The apparatus itself can be placed or even secured anywhere on the desk (or table) top or desk (or table) top protector surface area so that the drinking container can be placed for easy access. More specifically, when the apparatus is employed to secure the drinking container, the stability of the drinking container, with or without its contents, is increased as follows; the apparatus extends the distance from the center of gravity of the secured drinking container and its contents further outward to the outboard edge of the apparatus and even further when the apparatus itself is secured to the desk (or table) top.

Abstract: Handle for beverage can comprises an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion, where the shape of said upper portion and lower portion is matched to that of the top and bottom edge of said beverage can, as to the upper portion and lower portion could grip the beverage can. And said middle portion connects said upper portion and lower portion. Drinker could attach the middle portion to his belt and let the upper and lower portion grip to the edge of the beverage can. It is convenient for user to attach and detach the can handle from the beverage can. While using the handle clipped to the beverage the user's hand is not in contact with the can directly. The means also avoid the direct contact between hand and cool drink.

Abstract: A removable cooking container for use with one of a pot and pan to eliminate time-consuming task of cleaning such pots and/or pans is provided. The cooking container comprises a reusable holder having a first portion capable of fitting within at least one of the pot and/or pan and a second portion capable of extending out from the pot and/or pan. A preformed heavy-duty aluminum disposable insert is provided which is capable of being positioned within and held by the holder. The insert is capable of holding food for cooking within the pot and/or pan. A handle is attached to the second portion of the holder for removing the holder and the insert from the pot and/or pan. Upon completion of cooking, the food is removed from the cooking container and the insert is simply removed from the holder and disposed of, significantly reducing the time needed for cleaning messy pots and/or pans and eliminating the chance of scratching and/or marring the surface of such pots and/or pans due to scrubbing.

Abstract: A holder is provided having a receptacle which is suitably sized and arranged for slidably receiving a cylindrical beverage can therein. A handle is coupled to the receptacle to extend generally in a longitudinal direction of the receptacle spaced radially outwardly from the receptacle. A lock mechanism on the receptacle is arranged to restrict both rotation and sliding movement in a longitudinal direction of the receptacle of the cylindrical beverage can in relation to the receptacle.

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 holder is provided having a receptacle which is suitably sized and arranged for slidably receiving a cylindrical beverage can therein. A handle is coupled to the receptacle to extend generally in a longitudinal direction of the receptacle spaced radially outwardly from the receptacle. A lock mechanism on the receptacle is arranged to restrict both rotation and sliding movement in a longitudinal direction of the receptacle of the cylindrical beverage can in relation to the receptacle.

Abstract: A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combination of these parts creates a liquid carrying assembly that allows a user to transfer the liquid in its container from place to place and also allows the user to be able to quickly apply the liquid where ever desired without run-offs of the liquid and, after the user has finished with the use of the liquid, allows for an air-tight seal of the liquid in its container by a frictional force between the dauber assemblies and their funnels to prevent evaporation of the liquid.

Abstract: This structure is an integrated cup-handle and shaft structure, whose principal components are a cup-stand and handle. The said cup-stand has a circular base. From the said base, extending up, is a semi circular safety-wrap and on its outer wall, at its central point, protrudes a handle. Additionally, from the safety-wrap's central point and from its top, extends a stem. The said stem's top is folded down at an angle, then lips up forming a clip, which all holds the cup when it is placed in the cup-stand. This clip securely holds the cup's mouth so the handle may be grasped and the cup lifted up.

Abstract: A canister type holder for plastic pop-bottle includes internal ribs that coact with crenellations that are commonly present in the bottom of blow-molded bottle to inhibit the rotation of the bottle when the screw cap is removed. The holder also includes a handle to facilitate pouring of liquid from the bottle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for use in securing a canister to a planar carrying surface. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a planar carrying surface. Upon an upper surface of the support a securing ring is positioned. In a preferred embodiment, this ring includes an inner surface which is coated with a rubber material to securely grip a canister. The ring further includes a latching device for using in bringing the two ends of the ring together, and thus secure a canister within the ring.

Abstract: A protective bottle jacket for transporting a container, bottle or the like is provided. The protective jacket has a bottom portion having a base and walls projecting upwardly from the base for receiving and protecting the bottom portion of the container and a top portion having walls for covering the top portion of the container. The protective jacket has means for selectively and releasably interlocking the bottom and top portions together. The interlocking means comprises a male member disposed on one of the bottom and top portions and a passage disposed on the other of the bottom and top portions for slidably receiving the male member between an unlocked and locked position in response to rotation of the top and bottom jacket portions, wherein the passage lockably receives the male member and attaches the top and bottom portions together in the locked position and wherein the male member does not lockably engage the passage in the unlocked position.

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 beverage can holding device includes a foam-insulated containment portion dimensioned for receipt of a beverage can therein. The device includes a handle having a generally C-shaped configuration. The handle has an upper end portion having a recess formed therein. The recess is adapted for receiving a lip of a beverage can therein. The handle has a lower end portion extending within the containment portion. The lower end portion has a clip extending outwardly therefrom for coupling with a lower end of a beverage can.

Abstract: A beverage can holder having a flat top member with a protrusion having groove for engaging the top rim of a beverage can, a central elongated body having a bulbous upper section and a flat lower section to provide a grip conformable to the user's hand, and a base member with a flat bottom and first and second curving backs for engagement with the bottom and side of the beverage can. The beverage can holder is releasably attached to the beverage can such that the beverage can is held at an angle to a flat surface. The novel method of attachment to a beverage can, and the novel shape of the beverage can holder allows the user to enjoy a beverage from a can as if the user was drinking from a stein or mug.

Abstract: A carrier handle unit mountable on a top folded carton packing, the unit comprising a handle portion (4) connected to a vertical base plate portion (2) having at its top end a rigid upper portion (6) for engaging the top folding of the packing and at its lower end forwardly projecting, resiliently outwardly bendable plate arm members (8), which at their outer ends, are shaped with short inwardly and towards each other projecting end portions (10) that are able to grip over the outside of the packing opposite packings side engaged by the base plate portion. The carrier handle unit can be made in one piece, it provides for a stable connection between the handle portion and the packing, and it is easy to mount and dismount by a crosswise displacement or pivoting because the plate arm members need be spread only slightly for movement thereof into or away from their engagement with the said outside of the packing.

Abstract: A reusable handle for use with bottles is disclosed. The handle has an upwardly diverging bonnet shaped jacket which encircles and holds a portion of the bottle body. An arm, with a gripping portion, extends from the jacket and terminates in a bottle neck ring which holds the bottle neck. The bottle neck ring has a neck locking tab and an opposing straight edge which firmly hold the bottle neck. The neck locking tab and shape of the jacket also serve to bias the gripping portion of the handle away from the bottle body. Because of the tapered jacket, the handle can be used with a bottles having varying diameters. The handle can also be made, sold and stored in a flat configuration. In the flat configuration, the handle has a planar body with an arcuate bottom edge and side edges which can be attached together for use to form the upwardly diverging bonnet shape of the jacket.