Michael John Flanagan
Architects at Barkwood Ave, Irvine, CA
License number
Colorado 401395
Issued Date
Apr 7, 2008
Renew Date
Aug 1, 2009
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2011
Type
Architect
Address
Address
4872 Barkwood Ave, Irvine, CA 92604
Professional information
Jar Opener
US Patent:
7185560, Mar 6, 2007
Filed:
Feb 9, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/055302
Inventors:
Michael P. Flanagan - Irvine CA, US
International Classification:
B67B 7/46, B67B 7/00
US Classification:
81 332, 81 32, 81 325
Abstract:
The invention provides a novel, easy to use, hand-operated apparatus for effortlessly loosening the threaded lid of ajar or bottle having a screw-on lid and readily accommodates jars or bottles of different sizes. One form of the invention includes a base having a jar supporting surface, a generally vertically extending guide column connected to the base and a carriage assembly connected to the guide for movement relative to the guide between a first raised position and a second lowered position. Novel features of the invention include the provision of a helical drive screw which drives a jar lid engaging assembly and a novel safety clutch mechanism which prevents the exertion of excessive force on the jar being opened.
Jar Opener
US Patent:
7172489, Feb 6, 2007
Filed:
Jul 26, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/190341
Inventors:
Michael P. Flanagan - Irvine CA, US
International Classification:
B67B 7/62, B67B 7/00, B67B 7/46
US Classification:
451 337, 81 345, 81 325, 81 331, 81 332, 81 339
Abstract:
A jar opening apparatus for opening a jar having a screw-on lid which comprises a base having a jar supporting surface, a generally vertically extending guide column connected to the base and a carriage assembly connected to the guide for movement relative to the guide between a first raised position and a second lowered position. The carriage assembly comprises a carriage; a lid engaging member connected to the carriage for engaging the screw-on lid when the carriage is in the second position, and rotating means for imparting rotation to the lid engaging member. The rotating means uniquely comprises a drive screw connected to the carriage and a cooperating driven tube connected to the lid engaging member. A novel operating mechanism is operably associated with the carriage for moving the carriage between the first and second positions.