Patent ID: 6374705
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: B67B

Abstract:
A jar opening assisting device for holding a jar such that a cover of said jar may be removed, said device being securable to a counter wall, said device comprising:a generally vertical wall having a front surface and a back surface, said vertical wall having a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge and a bottom edge, each of a plurality of securing members extending through said vertical wall and into the counter wall for securing the vertical wall to said counter wall; a plate being integrally coupled to and extending outwardly from said front surface of said vertical wall, said plate being orientated generally horizontal, said plate being positioned nearer said bottom edge than said top edge of said vertical wall; a first arm being elongated and having first end and second end, said first end of said first arm being pivotally coupled to said first side edge of said vertical wall and being movable in a horizontal plane, said first arm being positioned generally between said top edge and said plate; a first strap having a first end securely coupled to said second side edge and positioned generally between said top edge and said plate; and a fastener removably fastens said first strap to said first arm.