Ahhh.... Glad it worked, not sure what they are thinking not having a way to open bators with one hand...Geesh, SMH.
Yes, mine is an Incuview.
Right? There are indentations on the top of this one, but my hands aren't big enough to grasp across the top like that. And I'd drop it for sure. I was sticking a fingernail in the joint where the lid meets the base. Your idea has saved a few chipped fingernails.

Is the wire at the plug damaged in some way? The damage can be hidden inside insulation, and not easily visible, unless you know what to look for.