Abstract: Devices include a base, and first and second pairs of arms extending from the base in opposite directions along a longitudinal axis of the device. Each of the first and second pairs of arms is spaced apart in a lateral direction of the device. The device further includes a first recess defined by and between the first pair of arms and a second recess defined by and between the second pair of arms to define first and second receptacles, respectively. Each recess has a perimeter exceeding one-half of a circumference of a circle. Accesses to the recesses are disposed on the longitudinal axis of the device and defined between opposing distal ends of the first and second pairs of arms. The first and second pairs of arms define, respectively, first and second sets of handles of the device.

Abstract: A vehicle has an operator cab with a wall defining an interior of the operator cab. An opening is formed through the wall of the operator cab, and a port is connected to the wall of the operator cab around the opening. The port includes a mounting structure connected to the wall and a tube member extending from the mounting structure and defining a passage therein, where the passage of the tube member is aligned with the opening. One or more conduits can then extend through the opening and the passage of the tube member. One or more additional openings may be formed through other portions of the wall of the cab, and each such opening may have a port and/or one or more conduits extending through.

Abstract: A container may include a neck including an external surface and at least one handle retention feature with axially lower and upper handle retention surfaces. A handle for a container may include a collar including spaced apart container retention features having axially lower and upper container retention surfaces to cooperate with the corresponding handle retention feature of the container to prevent axial movement of the collar with respect to the container.

Abstract: A lifting device for RC cars including a first support wire having an upper section, a first side section, and a second side section. A brace is medially disposed between a first bend and a second bend of each of the first and second side sections. An L-shaped support is disposed on each of the first and second side sections. The lifting device also includes a hinge medially disposed upon the upper section. An elongated hook and a second support wire are disposed on the hinge. A C-shaped loop is medially disposed upon the upper section. The device is configured to engage with and support the weight of one of each of a variety of differently shaped RC cars and RC car remote controls.

Abstract: A lifting device for safely gripping and moving compressed gas cylinders is provided. The lifting device comprises a first and a second gripping element that slide over the top of the compressed gas cylinder and a plurality of gasket elements that engage the cylinder by friction as the lifting device scissors together permitting a user to safely move the cylinder.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool and method usable to remove debris and/or other retentate from a skimmer basket or a filter associated with a swimming pool, and/or to remove the skimmer well lid and the skimmer basket and/or filter from a skimmer well. The tool comprises two elongate members pivotally connected, each elongate member having a protrusion connected thereto at one end and a handle at the other. Each elongate member can have a scooping element connected thereto. The protrusions can point away from each other and can be adapted to move away from each other in response to the handles being moved towards each other.

Abstract: In one aspect, an ankle foot orthosis generally comprises a leg member, a foot member, and a drive assembly. The leg member is configured to be releasably fastened to a leg of the wearer. The foot member is configured to be releasably fastened to a foot of a wearer, the foot member having anterior and posterior ends. The drive assembly includes a link member hingedly secured to the foot member at a hinge location adjacent to the posterior end of the foot member.

Abstract: A detachable grip device has a body, two jaw-forming elements which are mobile in relation to each other between an open position and a closed position, a system for displacing the jaw-forming elements which are designed in such a way as to be able to alternate between a stable closing state and a stable opening state, via an intermediate state of unstable equilibrium, and a system for opening the jaw-forming elements. The opening system is adapted in such a way as to drive the displacement system initially in their closed state past the intermediate state of unstable equilibrium. The opening system comprises at least one button which is arranged on a longitudinal side of the body and is mounted in a sliding manner according to a direction of displacement having a component in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A detachable grip device has a body, two jaw-forming elements which are mobile in relation to each other between an open position and a closed position, a system for displacing the jaw-forming elements which are designed in such a way as to be able to alternate between a stable closing state and a stable opening state, via an intermediate state of unstable equilibrium, and a system for opening the jaw-forming elements. The opening system is adapted in such a way as to drive the displacement system initially in their closed state past the intermediate state of unstable equilibrium. The opening system comprises at least one button which is arranged on a longitudinal side of the body and is mounted in a sliding manner according to a direction of displacement having a component in the transverse direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system for use with an active or passive protection device that minimizes weight. In accordance with the present invention, a single stem connection system for use with an active protection device includes a single bent cable that is attached to the single cable terminal of the active protection device. A stem tube is fitted over a portion of the bent cable giving the appearance and benefits of a single stem. However, a portion of the bent cable is left separated thereby automatically forming a clip-in point for the entire active protection device. Unlike conventional single stem connection systems, the single stem system in accordance with the present invention only requires coupling the cable to the cable terminal thereby reducing manufacturing cost and minimizing overall weight. Alternatively, a similar connection system can be used with a passive protection device to provide many of the same benefits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system for use with an active or passive protection device that minimizes weight. In accordance with the present invention, a single stem connection system for use with an active protection device includes a single bent cable that is attached to the single cable terminal of the active protection device. A stem tube is fitted over a portion of the bent cable giving the appearance and benefits of a single stem. However, a portion of the bent cable is left separated thereby automatically forming a clip-in point for the entire active protection device. Unlike conventional single stem connection systems, the single stem system in accordance with the present invention only requires coupling the cable to the cable terminal thereby reducing manufacturing cost and minimizing overall weight. Alternatively, a similar connection system can be used with a passive protection device to provide many of the same benefits.

Abstract: A removable grip device for container has two members forming a gripper mounted on a gripper body, one of which is mobile in translation along a longitudinal direction between an open position and a closed position, displacement elements adapted to move the mobile member. The device has locking elements adapted to prevent the mobile member from being spaced apart in closed position.

Abstract: A removable gripping device for a container has two clamp-forming elements which are mounted to a gripping body, one of which can move longitudinally between an open position and a closed position; and movement elements which are designed to move the mobile element. According to the invention, the device also has locking devices which can move between an active position and a locking position in which they prevent the lever from rotating and moving from the retracted position to the deployed position thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual stem active camming device including a plurality of compression springs independently coupled to a plurality of cam lobes. The compression springs are positioned between the trigger and the clip-in point of the cam to protect the springs from damage and allow the trigger to compress the springs upon retraction. A flexible stem tube is positioned over the portion of the dual stem between the trigger and the cable terminals. The flexible stem tube shields the trigger wires from debris and abrasion. A rigid yoke is also positioned over the dual stem between the stem tube and cable terminals. The rigid yoke prevents uneven lateral bending on the head of the camming device that may otherwise cause the device to pull out of a placement. The cable terminals are positioned between the outer cam lobes and on either side of the inner cam lobe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active camming device including a plurality of non-flat camming surfaces. In accordance with the present invention, the opposing camming surfaces are shaped to include substantially concave and convex surfaces respectively. In one embodiment, each individual cam lobe is shaped in a substantially concave or convex manner to form a cam surface. In another embodiment, a plurality of cam lobes disposed on a single side of a device, are shaped to provide a combined substantially concave or convex surface. The convex surface or surfaces are always disposed opposite of the concave surface or surfaces to provide an increased stability in uneven recesses. Non-flat camming surfaces increase the stability of a camming device in irregular recesses by increasing the number of connection points between the device and the recess.

Abstract: A bottle manipulation device facilitates one-handed manipulation and pouring from a bottle. The device has a bottle engaging member with a U-shaped fork having first and second branches on opposite sides of a bisecting plane for engaging on first and second opposite sides of a neck of a bottle respectively. A hook is pivotally connected to the bottle engaging portion for movement between a disengaged position with a blocking portion of the hook spaced from the bisecting plane and an engaged position with the blocking portion of the hook passing through the bisecting plane and blocking a front of the neck of the bottle for secure engagement of the bottle with the device. A method of using the device provides for secure manipulation and pouring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel device for carrying a large container such as a water cooler bottle. The device comprises a collar with two pivotly connected jaws configured to engage the neck of a water cooler bottle. A handle is secured to the collar such that when the collar is engaged around the neck of the bottle, the bottle may more easily lifted by a person and carried to another location.

Abstract: A positioning structure for grill tongs. The positioning structure includes a lever plate positioned over the intersection of the tong bodies that are capable of levering. Two tongs bodies are located on opposite sides of the connection portion and are formed with notches each at top and bottom sides. The grill tongs structure can move the lever, thus making two sides of lever plate capable of being fitted in the notches of the tong body ends so that the two tong bodies can operate. The lever plate can be put in a middle position so that two sides of the lever plate will be blocked by the middle portion of the tong body ends, making them unable to be opened.

Abstract: A disc handling tool includes a housing and first and second arms which are pivotally mounted to the housing in spaced relation to each other. A first gripper is located adjacent a distal end of the first arm. A second gripper is located adjacent a distal end of the second arm. The first and second grippers fit about a peripheral edge of an associated disc with the grippers being tangential to the peripheral edge of the associated disc. A locking member is provided for locking at least one of the first and second arms in one end position in relation to the housing.

Abstract: A reusable, releasable, bottle holder device is disclosed and adapted for use with bottles now commonly used. The device has a pair of rigid semi-annular plates hingedly mounted to each other along one edge. Each of the rigid plates is pre-formed with a curve which is concave from the other to receive a bottle. The device includes a first and second handle half attached to a second edge of each of the semi-annular plate edges and having at least one pin in a second handle half situated to co-operably engage with a ring opening in a first handle half in a closed position, the pin having a flexible and deformable cap. The device can be made out of clear materials allowing easy identification of the contents. When the curved rigid plates are in an open position, they are stackable allowing for space efficient transport and display.

Abstract: A grasping tool for a corner of a box or carton includes a pair of plates joined at a hinge element which is spring loaded to cause the plates to return to a rest position. A lever is fixed to each plate such that the levers may separate the plates about the hinge axis against the load of the spring of the hinge. Each plate includes tangs which will penetrate the outer skin of a carton to which the grasping tool is to be temporarily fixed.

Abstract: A work chucking/inserting apparatus 60 to be used for chucking a work (piston 62) and inserting the work into an insertion hole (cylinder bore) in alignment with the hole, including three or more chuck fingers 65, the chuck fingers 65 being arranged in circumferentially spaced positions and capable of advancing and retreating radially, inner surfaces of the chuck fingers 65 serving as chuck surfaces for chucking the work, and outer surfaces of the chuck fingers 65 being tapered at least at tip end portions thereof so that the closer to the tips, the more inwards the taper, and capable of coming into contact with an inlet of the insertion hole.

Abstract: A device for lifting a water bottle for easy lifting and transportation of a water bottle which is otherwise awkward to carry. The device for lifting a water bottle includes a pair of bars. Each of the bars is elongate and has a first end and a second end. Each of the bars has a generally planar side. The first ends of the bars are hingedly coupled together. The bars are positioned such that the planar side of the first of the bars is abuttable against the planar side of the second of the bars to define a closed position. Each of the planar sides has a depression therein. Each of the depressions is positioned generally midway between the first and second ends of the bars. The depressions each generally have a semi-circular shape. A circular bore is defined between the bars by the depressions when the bars are in the closed position. The circular bore is adapted to receive the neck of a water bottle.

Abstract: A disc gripping tool for gripping the outside edge of a disc to prevent blemishes to the surface of the disc. The disc gripping tool includes a pair of elongate arms. Each of the first elongate arms comprises an elongate rod. The elongate rod has a distal portion, a middle portion and proximal portion. The proximal portion comprises a handle. The distal portion extends out of a plane of the middle portion and is orientated generally perpendicular to the middle portion. A first of the elongate arms is substantially a mirror image of a second of the elongate arms. A pivoting structure pivotally couples the first elongate arm to the second elongate arm.

Abstract: A tongs provides a set of opposing feet with pointed toes so as to securely grip unfired ware such as ceramic or clay pots and the like. Two feet on one side move in opposition to a single foot on the opposing side of the device and are drawn together by the biasing spring. An upwardly directed, hook like handle is used to hold and manipulate the tongs and to hang the tongs and greenware during drying.

Abstract: Locking tongs (10) have an upper arm (12) and a lower arm (14) pivotally mounted to each other for grasping items, such as food. A pivot pin (24) extends through aligned openings (27) in side flange extensions (20, 22) of arms (12 and 14) to connect arms (12 and 14) for pivotal movement. Torsion spring (28) urges arms (12, 14) apart. A channel-shape slidable locking member (32) has side flanges (36) with transversely aligned slots (40) therein receiving pin (24). Hook (39) has a hook portion (42) which may be easily gripped for sliding movement of channel-shaped locking member (32) between a locked position of arms (12, 14) shown in FIG. 1 and an open position of arms (12,14) shown in FIG. 4. Hook (39) is also utilized for hanging tongs (10) in a vertical position from a wall or rack.

Abstract: The invention provides tongs for manually grasping items having two elongate tong members pivotally joined together with a hinge pin. The tong members pivot between an open position and a closed position, each member having a forward grasping end, a hinged portion adjacent and projecting rearward of the hinge pin, and an inner channel extending forwardly and rearwardly from the hinge pin. A novel bow spring has two arms each sliding in the channels between a forward position engaging the channels forward of the hinge pin, and a rearward position engaging the channels in the hinged portion adjacent the hinge pin. The spring resiliently biases the tong members to the open position when the bow spring is in the forward position, and retains the tong members in the closed position when the bow spring is in the rearward position.

Abstract: A container lifter (2) is designed for use with a container (6) of the type having a body and a neck (4) extending from the body. The neck has an enlarged-diameter portion (24) and a reduced-diameter portion (28). The container lifter has a collar (8) which defines a collar opening (22) sized to permit the enlarged-diameter portion to pass therethrough. A keeper (14) is mounted to the collar for movement between a first position, spaced apart from the collar opening, and second position, partially covering the collar opening to define a reduced collar opening (26). The reduced collar opening is sized to permit the reduced-diameter portion to pass therethrough but prevent the enlarged-diameter portion from passing therethrough. The container lifter also includes a handle (32), extending from the collar, having a handgrip (34) which is generally centered on the reduced collar opening.

Abstract: An extraction tool for extracting a module that is detachably connected to a mounting substrate includes a fixed plate that is vertically supported over the module to be extracted. A movable plate is arranged below the fixed plate and a screw is inserted in central openings in each of the fixed and movable plates. A pair of vertically extending side panels are connected at one edge by a hinge to opposite sides of the movable plate. The opposite edge of the respective side panels are used to grip the module to be extracted. A spring biases the side panels inwardly. A rotatable handle is arranged above the fixed plate and is connected to the screw. Lateral rotation of the handle causes a corresponding axial rotation of the screw for moving the movable plate in a vertical direction.

Abstract: The present invention defines a tool for lifting bulk materials, boxes and cartons. The tool has a pair of grips actuating a set of jaws which are pivotally linked together. The jaws contain arrays of projections that squeeze against the corner of an object when actuated. The projections are of a design allowing the carton to be secured without damage. The carton, in the secured state, may be lifted and easily manipulated with only one hand.

Abstract: A set of carrying tongs is intended for one hand operations. It includes a main member with a handle at one end arranged at an acute angle to a center part of the main member. A gripping part at the opposite end is arranged at an obtuse angle to the main arm. A tip projects from the end of the gripping part. The second arm of the tongs is pivotally connected to the main arm between its ends. It has a gripping part arranged at an obtuse angle and a tip projecting from the end of the gripping parts. The tongs may be used single handed to grip and carry a number of different objects of various sizes and shapes. An eye at the juncture between the handle and the main arm can be connected to a rope or cable for hauling on the tongs.

Abstract: A box carrier for carrying a plurality of formed and stacked boxes, the boxes having side walls and covers, including a handle assembly having a handle member, a pair of pivotally mounted horizontal members, a pair of pivot members and a cross bar for lifting and carrying, and for opening and closing the box carrier on a plurality of formed and stacked boxes. Each of the horizontal members is connected at one end to the handle member and at the other end is connected to one of the pivot members, and the pivot members are connected to the cross bar. The box carrier further includes a pair of vertical arm members connected at their upper ends to the pivot members for moving the vertical arms to an outward position or an inward position. In addition, the box carrier also includes a pair of horizontal carry arm members, such that the vertical arms members at their lower ends are connected to the pair of horizontal carry arm members for holding the side walls of a box.

Abstract: A device for holding a semiconductor wafer cassette to enable manipulation of the cassette during semiconductor manufacturing processes is disclosed. The device includes a shielding plate for enclosing an open face of a semiconductor wafer cassette. A pair of gripping arms are pivotally connected to edges of the shielding plate for grasping the edges of a semiconductor wafer cassette in response to actuation by a trigger and linkage contained within a handle of the device. The trigger actuates the gripping plates between an opened and closed position. When the cassette is gripped, it may be manipulated in the horizontal and vertical directions by an operator using the handle of the device.

Abstract: A gripping tool of the pliers type for removing an inking plug from an ink container including a pair of pivotally connected handle members being connected by a pivot pin; and a pair of opposed semi-circular shaped jaws rigidly attached to the pair of handle members, respectively; such that each of the jaws forms an arc of between 90.degree. and 180.degree..

Abstract: A locking pliers pulling system for tensioning or hanging a workpiece comprises a set locking pliers to be secured to the workpiece linked to a pulling device via an adapter. The adapter is threaded into the hollow adjustment barrel of a set of locking pliers of the type commonly referred to as Vise Grips.RTM.. The puller adapter is an integral component comprising a threaded, elongated shank portion, coaxial follower portion and a coaxial eye portion. The shank is adapted to screw into the adjustment barrel of the locking pliers. The follower portion extends from a first end of the shank portion to engage the locking link of the pliers, within the adjustment barrel. The eye portion extends from an opposite end of the shank portion to mate with a puller. The puller may be a winch, cable puller of the type commonly referred to as a "come-along", a slide hammer or the like. The eye promotes self centering of the link between the puller to the pliers. The eye may be oval or may define a narrowing slot.

Abstract: First and second legs are pivotally mounted in a scissor-like relationship about an adjustable pivot axle, wherein an outermost end of the legs have cooperative first and second jaws having facing mirror image surfaces arranged to secure aluminum cans.

Abstract: A pair of locking tongs for grasping items which includes two arms, each with a hinge end and a grasping end. A hinge pin is provided for pivotally connecting the two arms together at their hinge ends so that the arms can pivot between an open and closed position. A locking plate is provided for locking the arms in the closed position slidably disposed at the hinge ends of the arms. The locking plate is movable from a first unlocked position to a second locked position whereby the locking plate engages the hinged ends of the arms and prevents the arms from opening.

Abstract: A device for handling discs such as compact and other discs, method of use and packaging, the device comprising a handle for holding and actuating the device, a first and second arm connected to the handle at a juncture, each arm comprising a distal end having a gripper and a proximal end where the arms are movably attached to each other. The device also comprises a pivot for pivoting the arms in response to actuation of the handle which is located between the juncture of the handle means and the arms. Pressure is applied to the handles so that their inner surfaces move closer together causing the grippers on the arms to pivot away from each other about a pivot so that the grippers may be located about the disc edge. The applied pressure is released so that the grippers engage the edge of the disc which is then removed from its container or other surface.

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 portable hand tool, for holding an elongate needle cap so that a syringe needle can safely be inserted into the cap, has a lever structure comprising a pair of juxtaposed, mating, pivotally connected levers. The levers at their front ends have marginal edges defining a cap receiving opening parallel to the axis of pivot. The structure provides a wall functioning as a base for the opening and a spring normally biases the front ends of the levers to a closed cap gripping position. The levers are operated by squeezing their rear ends to achieve a cap receiving and releasing position.

Abstract: A complete integrated circuit processing module, wherein multiple processing stations, each with its own vacuum isolation, are located inside a single module which is held at hard vacuum. A wafer transport arm mechanism permits interchange of wafers among the processing stations and a load lock. The load lock is equipped to remove and replace wafers from a vacuum-sealed wafer carrier. The wafers remain face-down and under hard vacuum during all the wafers handling steps.

Abstract: A latch hook rug holder for use in the construction and completion of latch-hook rugs whereby the work-piece can be releasedly attached to a table for ease of completion.

Abstract: A detachable holder for containers such as vacuum bottles, ordinary bottles, and cans being composed of:a first pair of bent arms having respective ends connected to each other via a hinge;a second pair of bent arms having respective ends connected to each other via a hinge;two handle-levers for connecting free ends of the first pair of arms with those of the second pair of arms; and,a fixing member engageable with the above handle-levers; wherein fixing handle-levers for clamping the container by the holder and detachment of the holder from the container may be easily achieved by sliding the above fixing member on the above handle-levers.

Abstract: A record handling tool employs a retractable spindle for engaging and gripping the spindle hole of a recording disc. The retractable spindle is positioned coincident with the spindle hold by contact of two spaced-apart grooves on guide arms on a record handling tool with the circular rim of the recording disc. The retractable spindle is left in its retracted position while a support arm of the tool is inserted into a dust jacket between the dust jacket and the recording disc. When contact is made between the guide arms and the edge of the recording disc, thus positioning the retractable spindle coincident with the spindle hole of the recording disc, the retractable spindle is extended from the support arm thus passing through and gripping the recording disc by its spindle hole. The recording disc remains clamped in a three point grip including two spaced-apart points of contact on the circular edge of the recording disc as well as the single point of contact at the spindle hole.

Abstract: A clam-shape handle for carrying bottles by their necks. The handle is pivotable outward to a narrow angular range which exceeds the maximum neck diameter of the bottle type to be carried. When opened to that angular range and slipped over the neck of a bottle it may be closed on the bottle with broad area contact. A "J" shaped locking member holds the two handle parts together by thumb pressure.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lifting device for removing valve-boxes and sections thereof wherein a pair of pivoted, opposed side frames are pivoted about a pair of linking bars to securely grip the valve-box. The lifting device further includes a pair of adjustable locking hinges to provide more tension for a more secure grip about the valve-box, whereby the valve-box can subsequently be removed from the ground in which it was previously implanted.

Abstract: A device for holding a pot on a gas range burner in a moving recreational vehicle. The device is attachable to a burner grate of the type having radial bars with sloping lower edges, and it has a deck with lateral edges that interfit with a neighboring pair of the radial bars so as to support the deck on the bars and permit it to span the space between them. A pair of locking levers are pivotally supported at a common point under the deck. From their common pivot point, the locking levers extend forwardly and terminate in outturned, downwardly offset feet designed to swing outwardly into frictional contact with the lower edges of the neighboring radial bars from points intermediate the bars. To the rear, the locking levers are formed into a pair of handles. Mounted above the deck on a pair of pivoted brackets are two clamping members with forward portions formed into curved arms for embracing the pot, and rear portions serving as handles.

Abstract: A multiple use canner which includes a pair of elongated handle members pivotally interconnected at one of their ends and provided with hand grips at the other. Arcuate toothed gripping jaws are provided in the handle members adjacent the pivotal interconnection with the jaws for gripping and rotating a can lid onto or from a canning jar. A spring clip is disposed adjacent the hand grips to retain the jaws in secured position around the neck of a canning jar. The pivotal connection between the handle members comprises a vertically disposed pin having a socket receiving a depending stem on a funnel which is used for filling a canning jar positioned below the lower discharge end of the funnel when the handle members are secured to the neck of the jar.

Abstract: The improved tongs of the invention are adapted to separate, releasably grip and retrieve articles such as packages and the like from relatively unaccessible places. The tongs include a pair of elongated pivotably interconnected pincer members with handles and with specifically configured, depending article-gripping arms. The arms converge towards their free opposed ends which terminate in wedge-shaped, projecting package-separating portions. The arms include intermediate diverging portions to accommodate various sizes and shapes of packages and the adjacent surfaces of the arms have grip-increasing means, such as roughened areas. Preferably, a separate flexible sleeve is releasably disposed over each arm and bears the roughened area and also the wedge-shaped projecting package-separating portion. Special alignment-retaining means may be provided at the pincer pivot point.

Abstract: A canning jar lifter with pivoted cross rails having loops at each end which are capable of fitting regular or wide mouth conventional canning jars externally around the neck below the seating rim and by manual operation capable of gripping the jars for lifting and self-adjusting for releasing them.The embodiment of this invention which is illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail hereinafter is shown as comprising a continuous strip of resilient material welded or otherwise firmly affixed end to end. Said material is of a size and so formed as to have a small loop at one end and a large loop at the other end adjoined by rails which are crossed over and pivoted. The rails are flattened in the pivot area and pinned so as to be movable. The loops extend in opposite directions at right angles to the rails. One loop is made so it will fit easily over the neck of a large mouth canning jar. The other loop fits easily over a regular sized canning jar neck.