Tool
OwnerWilliam J. Boberinventor
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Abstract
A tool is described for removing a lid from a container. The tool comprises a rigid elongated body member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the first end of the body member having an irregular perimeter. A flange has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the flange being attached to the second end of the body member at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body member. A curved tip is formed at the distal end of the flange, the curved tip terminating in a free distal edge. The tip of the tool is adapted to engage the lid of the container for repeatedly applying leverage force to the lid for prying the lid from the container.
Claims11
A tool for removing a lid from a container, the tool comprising:
- a rigid elongated body member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the first end of the body member having an irregular perimeter;
- a flange having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the flange being attached to the second end of the body member at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body member;
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- a curved tip formed at the distal end of the flange, the curved tip terminating in a free distal edge, wherein the tip of the tool is adapted to engage the lid of the container for repeatedly applying leverage force to the lid for prying the lid from the container.
In combination:
- a tool comprising
- a rigid elongated body member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the first end of the body member having an irregular perimeter,
- a flange having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the flange being attached to the second end of the body member at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body member, and
- a curved tip formed at the second end of the flange and having a distal edge oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the longitudinal axis of the member;
- and
- a handle member having an opening dimensioned to non-rotatably receive a portion of the first end of the body member;
- wherein the tool is secured in the opening of the handle and the tip of the tool is adapted to engage the lid of the container such that the combined handle and tool repeatedly apply leverage force to the lid for prying the lid from the container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.