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The present invention is directed to a cover device for more hygienic handling of a lid for a container. In general, the cover device fits over the lid and releasably grips the outer surface of the lid. The cover device includes a seating member for sealing an opening in the lid. The cover device ma

The present invention is directed to a cover device for more hygienic handling of a lid for a container. In general, the cover device fits over the lid and releasably grips the outer surface of the lid. The cover device includes a seating member for sealing an opening in the lid. The cover device may also have paper and/or electronic advertisements. Electronic advertisements are displayed on an LED system in the cover device, and the LED system may transmit and receive wireless data.

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1. A gripping device for hygienically placing a lid on a container, the gripping device comprising: an outer surface; andan inner wall comprising: a continuous first engagement surface extending substantially around a first inner circumference of the inner wall and being sized to fit the lid of the

1. A gripping device for hygienically placing a lid on a container, the gripping device comprising: an outer surface; andan inner wall comprising: a continuous first engagement surface extending substantially around a first inner circumference of the inner wall and being sized to fit the lid of the container; anda continuous second engagement surface extending substantially around a second inner circumference of the inner wall and being sized to fit a second lid of a second container, the second inner circumference being longitudinally offset from the first inner circumference, and the second inner circumference being smaller than the first circumference,wherein only a portion of the continuous first engagement surface comprises a first sealing segment made from a material selected from the group consisting of a textured surface, a layer of adhesive, a rubber, a rubberized layer and combinations thereof. 2. The gripping device according to claim 1, wherein the inner wall further comprises a continuous third engagement surface being sized to fit a third lid of a third container. 3. The gripping device according to claim 1, wherein the first engagement surface and the inner wall are configured to contact at least two lids of differing types. 4. The gripping device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one advertisement space on a top surface of the gripping device or on the outer surface of the gripping device. 5. The gripping device according to claim 4, wherein the at least one advertisement space is configured to accommodate a print advertisement and/or an electronic advertisement. 6. The gripping device according to claim 4, wherein the advertisement space comprises a light emitting diode (LED) system. 7. The gripping device according to claim 6, wherein the LED system includes a display, a processor, a transmitter/receiver, a memory, and a power source. 8. The gripping device of claim 7, wherein the display is configured to display at least one electronic advertisement. 9. The gripping device of claim 7, wherein the transmitter/receiver of the LED system is a wireless transmitter/receiver that is configured to wirelessly transmit and receive data. 10. A method of hygienically placing a lid on a container using a gripping device, the gripping device comprising: an outer surface, andan inner wall defining an inner cavity and comprising a continuous first engagement surface extending substantially around a first inner circumference of the inner wall and being sized to engage the lid of the container;the method comprising: gripping the lid by engaging the first engagement surface with the lid such that the lid is housed in the inner cavity of the gripping device;placing the gripping device and lid housed in the gripping device on the container, andpressing the gripping device on the container until the lid engages the container; andafter the lid engages the container, disengaging the lid from the first engagement surface by removing the gripping device from the container. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the first engagement surface is made from a material selected from the group consisting of a textured surface, a layer of adhesive, a rubber, a rubberized layer and combinations thereof. 12. The method according to claim 10, wherein the inner wall further comprises a second continuous engagement surface being sized to fit a second lid of a second container. 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the inner wall further comprises a third continuous engagement surface being sized to fit a third lid of a third container. 14. The method according to claim 10, wherein the first engagement surface and the inner wall are configured to grip at least two lids of differing types.