Method and apparatus for removing a lid from a container
AssigneeInnovating Solutions, Inc.
InventorsThomas E. Draur, Jeffrey S. Dworek, Tracy S. Lemar
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Abstract
An opener is provided for removing a lid from a paint can or any other similar type container. The opener has a plurality of tapered bits coupled to a first means for moving the bits toward the lid. The opener is also provided with a second means for moving the bits relative to the container to lift the lid from the container.
Claims19
An opener for removing a lid from a container, said opener comprising:
- (a) a first bit, having a face
- (b) first means coupled to said first bit for moving said face of said first bit into contact with the lid and for moving said first bit relative to the container;
- (c) a second bit, having a face;
- (d) second means coupled to said second bit for moving said face of said second bit into contact with the lid and for moving said second bit relative to the container;
- (e) means for contacting said face of said first bit with the lid;
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- (f) means for opening the container by moving said first bit relative to the container.
An opener for removing a lid from a container, said opener comprising:
- (a) a first bit, have a face;
- (b) first means coupled to said first bit for moving said face of said first bit into contact with the lid and for moving said first bit relative to the container;
- (c) a second bit, having a face;
- (d) second means coupled to said second bit for moving said face of said second bit into contact with the lid and for moving said second bit relative to the container;
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- (e) wherein said first bit comprises a shank coupled to said face of said first bit.
An opener for removing a lid from a container, said opener comprising:
- (a) a first bit, having a face;
- (b) first means coupled to said first bit for moving said face of said first bit into contact with the lid and for moving said first bit relative to the container wherein said first means comprises:
- (i) a linear actuator coupled to said first bit;
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- (ii) a support bracket pivotally coupled to said linear actuator;
- (c) a second bit, having a face;
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- (d) second means coupled to said second bit for moving said face of said second bit into contact with the lid and for moving said second bit relative to the container.
An opener for removing a lid from a container, the opener comprising:
- a. a first bit;
- b. first means for moving said first bit toward the lid;
- c. a second bit;
- d. second means for moving said second bit toward the lid;
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- e. third means for moving said first bit and said second bit relative to the container after said first bit and said second bit have moved into contact with the lid.
An opener for removing a lid from a container, the opener comprising:
- a. a first bit;
- b. a second bit;
- c. a third bit;
- d. first means for moving said first bit, said second bit and said third bit toward the lid;
- e. second means for moving said first bit, said second bit, and said third bit relative to the container after said first bit, said second bit and said third bit have moved into contact with the lid;
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- f. third means for transferring force generated by said second means to the container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.