I'm Not Getting Up Until I Smell the Coffee

While on the boat (in the water or Walmart parking lot) I let my wife get up first - I'm not inspired until I smell coffee. She can start the generator with the key fob and get everything ready except the water. Our water for consumption aboard is via easily stored 12oz plastic bottles...that she often can't seem to open. Do I get up or have her bring me the bottle(s) to open?

Well, neither. I made a little gizmo that works for her. Push the button, insert the cap to be removed, release the button and turn the bottle -- she can grip the bottle.

Here we have the unit at rest. The knurled wheel is 'cammed' so as the bottle is rotated clockwise, it grabs harder.



Here, the button unloads the spring holding the knurled wheel and pushing it moves the wheel out of the way.


Insert the cap, release the button and turn the bottle.


And I get to sleep in until I smell the coffee.