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A lid opening apparatus for opening a lid on a container. The apparatus may be used for both pop-on lids and threaded lids. The apparatus comprises a domed upper portion which can be engaged by the hand of a user without the requirement of gripping by the fingers of that hand. The apparatus further

A lid opening apparatus for opening a lid on a container. The apparatus may be used for both pop-on lids and threaded lids. The apparatus comprises a domed upper portion which can be engaged by the hand of a user without the requirement of gripping by the fingers of that hand. The apparatus further comprises a lower portion defining a laterally opening lid receiving channel therein adapted for receiving at least a portion of the lid laterally. A recess may be formed in the channel to extend outwardly from the sides thereof By engaging a lid of a container on the sides of the channel, the lid may be rotated with respect to the container to remove a threaded lid, and by positioning at least a portion of the lid in the recess, the apparatus may be tilted with respect to the container to remove a pop-off lid.

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1. An apparatus for opening a lid on a container, said apparatus comprising:a substantially domed upper portion whereby a user can obtain a grip thereon with a hand with limited engagement of the user's fingers; and a lower portion defining a laterally opening lid receiving channel therein adapted f

1. An apparatus for opening a lid on a container, said apparatus comprising:a substantially domed upper portion whereby a user can obtain a grip thereon with a hand with limited engagement of the user's fingers; and a lower portion defining a laterally opening lid receiving channel therein adapted for receiving at least a portion of the lid of the container laterally therein, whereby the user may engage the lid and apply opening pressure thereto while holding the container in the other hand.