Vessel opener apparatus and method

Abstract

An apparatus that presents an “easy-fill” mechanism for plastic bags (e.g., zip-lock bags) and the like is provided. The apparatus employs two levers equipped with handles on one end and attachment mechanisms or clips on the other. The levers are configured to open a bag when the handle portions of the levers are closed. Similarly, the apparatus is configured to close the bag when the handle portions are separated.

1 . A system that facilitates one-handed opening of a container, comprising:
 a first lever of a first pre-determined length having a first handle portion on one end of the first pre-determined length and a first attachment mechanism fixed to the other end of the first pre-determined length, wherein the first attachment mechanism facilitates attachment to a first side of an opening of the container; and   a second lever of a second pre-determined length having a second handle portion on one end of the second pre-determined length and a second attachment mechanism fixed to the other end of the second pre-determined length, wherein the second attachment mechanism facilitates attachment to a second side of the opening of the container, and wherein the first lever and the second lever are pivotably housed within a common mechanism, and wherein separation of the first handle and the second handle facilitate closure of the first attachment mechanism and the second attachment mechanism.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , the container is a zip-lock bag. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2 , the container is a plastic bag. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , each of the first attachment mechanism and the second attachment mechanism is a clip. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , the common mechanism is an adjustable bushing. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1 , the first lever and the second lever are plastic. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1 , the first lever and the second lever are steel. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , at least one of the first handle portion and the second handle portion is sized to accommodate a plurality of fingers. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , at least one of the first handle portion and the second handle portion is sized to accommodate a single finger. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism that secures the first attachment means and the second attachment means in a desired position. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a spring mechanism that establishes force to position the first handle portion and the second handle portion in a desired position.