Abstract: Disclosed is a closure opener device having a pad-like member made from a flexible material exhibiting a desired coefficient of friction. The body of the device conforms to the user's hand as well as to the closure top of a container. The device has a hand surface that is configured to favorably interface with the skin of the palm and fingers so as to provide friction and making it comfortable to grip. The device has an opposing gripping surface that is used to engage the closure top. The gripping surface is configured to deliver enough friction while opening closure tops made of various materials, having various surface finishes, and having various foreign contaminants disposed thereon. When engaged with a closure top, the thickness of the device's body wraps around the closure top to effectively increase the diameter of the closure top, making manipulation of the closure top easier.

Abstract: Disclosed is trivet and cookware protector system, generally comprising a multiuse kitchen device, which may serve as both a trivet or cookware protection liner in different modes of use.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and combining a sample, and in particular, a biological sample, with a reagent, and uses thereof. The apparatus comprises a sample collection container and a complementary sealing cap. A sealed reagent reservoir containing a reagent, such as a preservative reagent, is provided in a lower portion of the collection container. A piercing insert is nested within the collection container, above the seal of the reagent reservoir. Following the collection of the sample into the collection container, the action of sealing the collection container with the cap causes the piercing insert to engage with and disrupt the seal on the reagent reservoir, thereby exposing the collected sample to the reagent.

Abstract: An angle valve wrench configured for use in rotating an angle valve, the angle valve wrench having a body with a first end and a second end, defining a length L1. The body also has an outside surface and a central axis that is parallel to the length L1 and that passes through the first and second ends. A notch is formed at the first end that corresponds to an angle valve handle. A gripping element is formed on the outside surface of the wrench near the second end. A user places the notch of the wrench over a conventional angle valve from a standing position and rotates the wrench about the central axis, causing the angle valve handle to rotate.

Abstract: A bottle opener apparatus comprises a bottle rest configured to rest on a portion of a bottle placed within the bottle opener, a lower body collar attached to the bottle rest, an upper body collar slidably connected to the lower body collar, one or more levers attached to the upper body collar and to the lower body collar, the one or more levers configured to remove a bottle cap from the bottle and eject the bottle cap into the air when the upper collar slides relative to the inner collar in an ejection movement, one or more sensors configured to collect data when the bottle is placed within the inner collar, and a transmitter configured to transmit the collected data to an external receiver.

Abstract: The invention is an ergonomic cap remover having an open end and an annular sidewall. The annular sidewall comprising a plurality of teeth extending inward and a. The open end opening to a closed cavity surrounded by the annular sidewall and a top. The closed cavity adapted to receive a cap on a bottle. The plurality of teeth adapted to engage the cap. The ergonomic cap remover comprising a means for providing purchase. The means for providing purchase may comprise knurling or tabs on the outside of the annular sidewall.

Abstract: A multi-tool includes a keyshaped body, the keyshaped body having a key like shape and a standard key size. The keyshaped body includes a rounded end, the rounded end including a aperture for a key chain and a textured surface configured to provide grip to the hand of a user. The keyshaped body further includes a slim extending end, opposite the rounded end, the slim extending end including a tip, the tip having a wedge end, the wedge end shaped such that it functions as a screw driver, the slim end further included a left and right side, the left side having a grooved surface shaped such that it functions as file, the right side including a cutting surface and a lip, the lip providing for a bottle opener in conjunction with an aperture in which the cutting surface is located and using the keyshaped body as a lever arm.

Abstract: A tool includes a resilient relatively soft tool body defining a closed top surface and a surrounding side surface extending downwardly therefrom. The tool further includes a bottom surface which defines an upwardly extending generally cylindrical recess therein. The recess includes interior sidewalls which in their preferred form support a plurality of gripping ridges or edges. The recess is sized and shaped to receive a portion of a bottle cap thereby allowing the user to grip the tool and squeeze the tool body to force its recess surfaces against the bottle cap in a gripping engagement and thereafter applying a torque or twist to the tool allowing the bottle cap to be easily removed. In its preferred fabrication, the tool further includes a plurality of radially extending relief slots formed in the recess wall to facilitate better gripping action and to allow the recess wall to stretch and expand thereby accommodating different bottle cap sizes.

Abstract: There is provided a bottle cap opener comprising: a cylindrical body including an upper cylindrical body and a lower cylindrical body; an elongate screw bar passing through the upper cylindrical body at a center thereof, and passing beyond the upper cylindrical body upwards; a handle coupled to the elongate screw bar at a top end thereof; a screw protrusion coupled to the elongate screw bar at a bottom end thereof; both wings pivotally coupled to the upper cylindrical body at both-side pivotal portions thereof via both-side pivotal shafts respectively; and a silicon-based cap gripper formed on an inner face of the lower cylindrical body so as to grip a bottle cap tightly therein.

Abstract: Beverage container opener and resealer includes a bottle cap remover including a circular bottle cap receiver and guide. Bottle cap receiver is formed of a generally inverted cup including therein teeth formed on the inner surface adapted to interface with a bottle cap to be twisted off of the bottle when the opener housing is maneuvered. Teeth can be provided in the form of ribs, flutes or ridges. The guide and teeth are receivable over the cap of a beverage container. Gripping material can extend into and/or downward onto a substantially complimentary surface formed on beverage container caps. A rubber bottle resealer reseals open bottles, thereby preserving the beverage. Module is configured to be integrated into and associated with a decorative three-dimensional decorative housing provided in the form of miniature headgear.

Abstract: A multifunctional hand-operable beverage service tool includes a casing having a cavity defined therein, the casing having a proximal end region and a distal end region. A plurality of tools are pivotally coupled to said casing, the tools each being independently pivotable relative to the casing along an arcuate path defined between retracted and deployed positions; wherein one of said plurality of tools comprises a wine key lever. A first opening is positioned through the distal end region of the casing, the first opening being constructed and arranged to engage and remove a bottle cap. A second opening comprising a finger hole is positioned through the proximal end region of the casing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cover device for more hygienic handling of a lid for a container. In general, the cover device fits over the lid and releasably grips the outer surface of the lid. The cover device includes a seating member for sealing an opening in the lid. The cover device may also have paper and/or electronic advertisements. Electronic advertisements are displayed on an LED system in the cover device, and the LED system may transmit and receive wireless data.

Abstract: An opener for removing a stopper from a bottle includes a handle, first and second prongs extending from the handle, and at least one barb formed on at least one of the prongs for engaging the bottom of the stopper. In one form, the barb is flexible and flexes to and fro relative to the prong between a first position lying substantially coplanar with the prong and a second position extending therefrom to assist in pulling the stopper from the bottle.

Abstract: A tool for removing shrink wrap from a product may include a first abrasive surface, a second abrasive surface, and a pressing surface, where the first and second abrasive surfaces are movable with respect to one another between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and where in the engaged position, the pressing surface presses the product into engagement with the first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface. The first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface may be located on a first arm and a second arm respectively. The first abrasive surface may be stationary relative to the first arm and the second abrasive surface may be stationary with respect to the second arm. The pressing surface may include a pressing element which is rotatable around an axis.

Abstract: A lid opener is provided. The lid opener includes a solid body piece having a first end, the solid body piece being adapted to flex. The solid body piece can further include an annulus defined in the first end, with the annulus defining a gradually diminishing diameter from the first end. The annulus is configured to be inserted over and functionally engage a lid of a container to facilitate the removal of the lid from the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for removing delivery member shields which are intended to cover and protect delivery members, said device comprising a remover body arranged to accommodate a delivery member in its interior. The invention is characterised in that the remover body comprises at least two sets of gripping members extending into its interior and wherein each set of gripping members is configured for gripping a certain type of delivery member shield.

Abstract: A jar top opener that includes: a first brace, where the first brace includes a plurality of serrated blades along a first side of the first brace; a connecting end of the first brace; a distal end of the first brace; a second brace, where the second brace includes an outside surface and an inside surface; a connecting end of the second brace, where connecting end of the second brace connects to the connecting end of the first brace, where the first brace and the second brace create a v-shape with an opening between the inside of the second brace and the first side of the first brace; and a distal end of the second brace.

Abstract: A seal breaker to break the seal of a container includes the container cap having either one or more slots with an adjacent rigid portion capable of penetrating the seal or one or more pointed projections capable of penetrating the seal or one or more pointed projections.

Abstract: A bottle cap opening tool for removing an externally knurled interiorly threaded cap from a bottle with an externally threaded opening. The various embodiments having at least one end formed in a generally circular configuration with a central aperture, the interior surface of the central aperture having raised sections adapted to engage the knurled external surface of an internally threaded bottle cap. Each of the preferred embodiments described within can be used alone or in combination with one another.

Abstract: A helical, easy-to-utilize reusable grip for a nail polish bottle that wraps around said elongated handle of a nail polish bottle in a winding fashion.

Abstract: It is an objective of the present invention to provide a cap opening tool set that enables the user of a container to reduce surely an inner pressure of the container and loosen smoothly a screw cap even if the user has only a weak arm power. A cap opening tool set according to the present invention includes a ring and a cap opener. The ring includes a guide section for facing a circumferential surface section of a screw cap. The cap opener includes a head to be placed over the screw cap and arms extending from the head. The head includes a contact section, a top-surface facing section, and a needle. The contact section enters a space formed between the screw cap and the guide section and presses the circumferential surface section of the screw cap. The needle penetrates the top surface section of the screw cap.

Abstract: Tools (100) are provided for use in uncapping one or more of a plurality of linearly-oriented, spaced-apart tubes; each cap having a cap upper surface with a depression. The tools comprise a body (30) having first portion (40) for engagement by a user and a second portion (50) for engaging a plurality of caps. The second portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart projections (60). Each projection is configured for releasably engaging a cap. The projection may comprise two or more spaced-apart projection elements (62,64). Optionally, the first portion is configured in a non-coplanar relationship with respect to the second portion. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a bottle cap opener capable of sliding into an adjustable position along the bill of a cap with minimal peripheral vision of the opener. The bottle cap opener may be removed by a user to engage a bottle cap for removal from an associated bottle, then slidably replaced on the cap bill. The bottle cap opener comprises a contoured profile to match the contoured profile of the cap bill to minimize peripheral vision involvement and a curved shaping that is complementary with the curved shaping of the cap bill to maximize closeness of fit between the opener and the surface of the cap bill. The opener further comprises a space for individualized customization.

Abstract: A bottle cap opening tool for removing an externally knurled interiorly threaded cap from a bottle with an externally threaded opening. The various embodiments having at least one end formed in a generally circular configuration with a central aperture, the interior surface of the central aperture having raised sections adapted to engage the knurled external surface of an internally threaded bottle cap. Each of the preferred embodiments described within can be used alone or in combination with one another.

Abstract: A fuel tank closure assembly includes an inner cap and an outer cover. The inner cap has a cylindrical side wall and multiple protrusions extending outward from the cylindrical side wall. The protrusions have a height less than a height of the cylindrical side wall. The outer cover has a cylindrical side wall with an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the inner cap. The cylindrical side wall has multiple openings and multiple hollows. The openings and the hollows in the outer cover each receive one of the protrusions to secure the cover to the cap and rotatably lock the cover and the cap together.

Abstract: A container for food and beverages with a fully opening end panel is provided. An end closure of the container has a generally circular end panel defined by a score line. A rotational opening tool is providing for contacting the end panel and separating the end panel from the score line upon rotation of the tool.

Abstract: A bottle sealing system for resealing an opened beverage bottle features a conical sealing member. The conical sealing member features a lower ridge and an upper ridge located around the sealing member side wall outside surface. The conical sealing member features an upper groove located around the sealing member side wall inside surface. The upper groove is located opposed to the upper ridge. The upper groove is adapted to receive a beverage bottle ridge located around a beverage bottle neck. The system features a compression cap resembling a football helmet. A compression cap groove is located around the compression cap side wall inside surface. The conical sealing member is adapted to slide over an open bottle. The compression cap is adapted to slide over the conical sealing member. The compression cap groove is adapted to snap over the upper ridge of the conical sealing member.

Abstract: A movable outer cylindrical member and a movable inner cylindrical member are arranged vertically movably in a lower half of a cylindrical main body. By placing the movable inner cylindrical member on a bottle mouth and pushing down the cylindrical main body, a lower end of a hooking member is engaged with a lower end of the crown cap to pry the crown cap away. At the same time, the movable outer cylindrical member is moved up and a piston inside a cylinder arranged in an upper half of the cylindrical main body is moved up with the movable outer cylindrical member, so that the air in the cylinder is compressed, and a cover member is brought out in by the compressed air.

Abstract: A seal breaker to break the seal of a container includes the container cap having either one or more slots with an adjacent rigid portion capable of penetrating the seal or one or more pointed projections capable of penetrating the seal or one or more pointed projections.

Abstract: A gripper having a pair of straps for safely opening a narrow cylindrical article, by wrapping a closure on a narrow cylindrical article with a first strap and wrapping the narrow cylindrical article with a second strap, grasping each and rotating each in opposing directions, releasing the friction holding the closure. The pair of straps shields a pair of glass edges created when snapping off an ampule top. The gripper is made from a sterilizable elastomeric material for use in a medical setting such as a hospital. The pair of identical straps are connected by a band attached to a portion on each strap. The gripper opens a connector on a central venous catheter (CVC) lumen, a pair of clasps on CVC stabilization device, a connector on a urine collection bag to a Foley catheter, a cap on a laboratory sample vial and a glass ampule as non-limiting examples.

Abstract: A twist-off cap bottle opener having a varying cap engaging radii.

Abstract: A tool for removal of a portable fuel container cap includes a scalloped interior opening in a circular head attached to at least one handle. The application of torque by this tool to the cap of a portable fuel container for easy removal and tightening of said cap from the container.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for individuals who have diminished use of their hands or reduced gripping strength due to infirmity or medical condition that provides a number of shaped spaces for seating and manipulation of various items that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to manipulate. Among the multiple shaped spaces is a space for a writing instrument and a space for an eating utensil enabling a user to write and eat without for example, directly gripping a pencil or a fork.

Abstract: It is described an apparatus for removing a flexible film seal (12) from a tubular specimen container (3), comprising a vertical mounting shaft (5) upon which is mounted a holding member (6) for a head assembly (9) having a cavity (13) and pinch means (14, 15). There is provided driving means for causing coupling motion of said head assembly (9) and said specimen container (3) towards each other to receive the seal (12) into said cavity (13), then operating said pinch means for pinching the flexible film seal (12), and finally causing removing motions of said head assembly (9) and said specimen container (3) away from each other to remove the flexible film seal (12) from the head of the specimen container (3).

Abstract: A contact lens case assembly includes a base and at least a first lid. At least a first removeable and replaceable gripping ring having a band is against and circumscribing the surrounding wall of the first lid.

Abstract: A pill bottle opener including a base, a utility ring, and a cap. The utility ring includes two tabs positioned in its inner portion. The cap has a hollow, cylindrical body open on one end and has a dome-shaped top on its other end. The utility ring and cap may be interlocked by a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A twist-off cap bottle opener having a varying cap engaging radii.

Abstract: A hand held Pittsburgh lock opening device is designed to open a longitudinal seam that is used in the fabrication of sheet metal ductwork. The tool has a unitary, longitudinal base having a major plane, an upper surface, and a lower surface. The base tapers from a proximal end to a distal end thereof. A plurality of parallel, longitudinal channels is oriented along the major plane on both upper and lower surfaces of the base. A protrusion is provided at the distal end of the base from its upper surface and extends from the upper surface of the base perpendicularly to the major plane thereof. The protrusion is tapered upwardly to an uppermost end and away from the base. An inverted U-shaped terminus is disposed at the uppermost end of the protrusion and forms a sharp taper for penetrating between coacting duct components.

Abstract: A gripper having a pair of straps for safely opening a narrow cylindrical article, by wrapping a closure on a narrow cylindrical article with a first strap and wrapping the narrow cylindrical article with a second strap, grasping each and rotating each in opposing directions, releasing the friction holding the closure on the article. The gripper is made from a sterilizable elastomeric material for use in a medical setting such as a hospital or a laboratory. The pair of identical straps are connected by a band attached to a middle portion on each strap. The gripper opens a connector on a central venous catheter (CVC) lumen, a pair of clasps on CVC stabilization device, a connector on a urine collection bag to a Foley catheter, and a cap on a laboratory sample vial as non-limiting examples.

Abstract: A device for gripping a cylindrical object comprises two gripping springs and an actuator, wherein: each gripping spring comprises a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an arcuate section disposed therebetween; the gripping springs are disposed on the device such that the first ends are pivotally coupled to the device, and the arcuate sections oppose each other so as to define an opening through which the cylindrical object is inserted; and the actuator is mechanically coupled to at least one of the second ends of the gripping springs such that movement of the actuator causes the arcuate sections of the gripping springs to grip the cylindrical object when inserted into the opening.

Abstract: A hand held opener for opening a frangible closer comprising a handle adapted to be gripped by an operator, a motion actuator operatively connected to the handle, a first shaft connected to the motion actuator, a second shaft connected to the motion actuator, a first gripper portion on the first shaft adapted to grip the frangible closer in a first location, and a second gripper portion on the second shaft adapted to grip the frangible closer in a second location wherein the motion actuator provides reciprocal movement to the shafts to rotate the frangible closer in one direction and to rotate the frangible closer in a direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: An anti-slip wrench includes a handle having two opposite grip surfaces, and at least one slant slot formed on at least one of the grip surfaces of the handle. The slant slot is through the grip surface from one lateral surface of the handle to the other. The slant slot is a concave surface with two side edges, which meet the grip surface respectively. The slant slot is positioned at an included angle located between a slot axis of the slant slot and a longitudinal axis of the handle. The concave surface of the slant slot accommodates a thumb of a user when gripping the handle. The slant slot on the handle is provided to prevent the thumb from sliding longitudinally and transversely when gripping the handle.

Abstract: A tool element has a body and an anti-skid collar. The body has an external surface, a connecting end, an operating end, a mounting recess and multiple notches. The mounting recess is annularly formed round the external surface of the body between the ends and has a bottom face. The notches are formed on the bottom face of the mounting recess at intervals. The anti-skid collar is an annular collar, is detachably mounted around the body and has an inner surface, an outer surface, a holding face and an anti-skid face. The holding face is formed on the inner surface and is rubbed against the notches of the body to hold the anti-skid collar securely on the body. The anti-skid face is formed on the outer surface of the anti-skid collar.

Abstract: A tool for removing shrink wrap from a product may include a first abrasive surface, a second abrasive surface, and a pressing surface, where the first and second abrasive surfaces are movable with respect to one another between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and where in the engaged position, the pressing surface presses the product into engagement with the first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface. The first abrasive surface and the second abrasive surface may be located on a first arm and a second arm respectively. The first abrasive surface may be stationary relative to the first arm and the second abrasive surface may be stationary with respect to the second arm. The pressing surface may include a pressing element which is rotatable around an axis.

Abstract: To solve problems in a conventional electric can opening apparatus wherein it is impractical to drain the unwanted liquid from the inside of the can after opening the container and disposing of the top lid or top without touching it. The composite can opener includes a body with a gripping member gripping a can while an opening member cuts the top of the can open and a piston that selectively pushes the top into and out of the can after it has been cut.

Abstract: Bottle opener for opening a bottle closed with a screw cap, in particular a wine bottle, wherein the bottle opener includes an annular contact element (1) having an inside surface (2) for resting against the screw cap, wthe inside surface (2) delimits a receiving cavity (3) for receiving the screw cap, and the inside surface (2) is delimited by two, preferably circular, edges (4, 4?) of the contact element (1) and the diameter (5) of the receiving cavity (3) delimited by the inside surface (2) decreases at least sectionally, starting from at least one of the edges (4) in the direction toward the other edge (4?), and a counter-clockwise internal thread (6) is formed on the inside surface.

Abstract: A tube capper and decapper and method of using the same. The tube capper includes a handheld housing that supports a one-dimensional array of spindles. Each spindle is shaped to receive a cap. A drive mechanism rotates each spindle of the one-dimensional array in unison for capping or decapping a corresponding one-dimensional array of tubes.

Abstract: Tools, such as nail clippers, include at least one lever pivotally movable towards and away from another portion of the tools. Yieldable gripping pads of elastomeric material such as rubber, yieldable plastic or the like are disposed on facing surfaces of the lever. The facing pads are usable for clamping about the screw on top of a bottle of nail polish inserted between the pads allowing twisting off of the top by counter-clockwise rotation of the tool relative to the nail polish bottle.

Abstract: A combination of a lid knob and tool having interlocking capability provides an easily removed tool with a handle for applying an added prying, lifting or twisting force to a lid. The vertical cross-section of a sliding interlocking engagement is a dovetail shape. The knob is elongate and the slidable engagement between the tool assembly and the elongate knob positioned horizontally across the top of the lid allows for the selective positioning of the tool at different points on the knob.

Abstract: A bottle opener for opening polyethylene terephthalate bottles is disclosed to include a base, an adapter pivotally mounted in the base and defining therein an open chamber, retainers coupled between the base and the adapter and adapted for moving the cap of a polyethylene terephthalate bottle, each retainer having a toothed portion at one lateral side and a bearing portion adjacent to the toothed portion for stopping against the ribbed rim of the cap of the polyethylene terephthalate bottle to be opened to move the cap away from the polyethylene terephthalate bottle when the user biases the base relative to the polyethylene terephthalate bottle after attachment of the adapter to the cap.