Lifting tool for dutch oven covers
OwnerRoger B. Clementinventor
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Abstract
A tool for lifting hot or unaccessible lids or covers with handles is described. The apparatus consists of a handle with a hook that pivots and a stabilizing member. The hook attached to the pivot also can have a stabilizing member attached thereto. The hook and stabilizing member provide a snug contact with the lid when lifting the lid vertically without deviation from the horizontal plane. A hook proximal or attached to the stabilizing member can engage the handle of the lid while the stabilizing member attached to the pivotal member snugly contacts the lid providing a method of lifting the lid so that it deviates from the horizontal plane without loosing stability.
Claims9
A lifting device for lifting and manipulating covers with handles which comprises:
- a first rod with a proximal end and a distal end;
- said first rod having a handle on the proximal end;
- said first rod having a cover engaging first stabilizing means formed on said distal end;
- a pivot means formed on said first rod adjacent said distal end;
- a second rod means having a proximal end and a distal end;
- said second rod means proximal end being pivotally attached to said first rod by said first rod pivot means;
- said second rod means having a cover engaging means on said second rod means distal end;
- the first rod having at its distal end a hook means for engaging the cover handle;
- said second rod means is formed by parallel sides joined at said second rod means proximal end by a shaft;
- said second rod means shaft being rotatable in said first rod pivot means;
- said second rod means parallel sides are bent outwardly and away from each other at said second rod means distal end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.