Apparatus and Method For Gripping a Container For Lid Opening

An apparatus comprising:

• a base configured to be placed on a surface and support a container;
• a first container securement element located on the base and stationary with respect to the base, the first container securement element configured to grasp a base of the container;
• a second container securement element located on and moveably secured to the base, the second container securement element configured to move in a first direction toward the first container securement element and engage the base of the container and in a second direction away from the first container securement element to disengage the base of the container;
• and
• a locking mechanism configured to lock the second container securement element when in a locked position and unlock the second container securement element when in a unlocked position, the second container securement element able to move when the locking mechanism is unlocked and unable to move when the locking mechanism is locked.