EP1668330A4 - Corkscrew with integral intelligent thermometer - Google Patents
Corkscrew with integral intelligent thermometerInfo
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- EP1668330A4 EP1668330A4 EP04793992A EP04793992A EP1668330A4 EP 1668330 A4 EP1668330 A4 EP 1668330A4 EP 04793992 A EP04793992 A EP 04793992A EP 04793992 A EP04793992 A EP 04793992A EP 1668330 A4 EP1668330 A4 EP 1668330A4
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Definitions
- Tins application is related to, and claims the benefit of, the design patent application entitled “Cork Screw with Integral Intelligent Thermometer”, filed October 2, 2003, bearing U.S. Ser. No. 29/191,195 and naming Debra Fogel Harris, the named inventor herein, as sole inventor, the contents of which is specifically incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, and further claims the benefit of, the provisional patent application entitled “Cork Screw with Integral Intelligent Thermometer”, filed October 6, 2003, bearing U.S. Ser. No.
- the present invention relates to wine equipment.
- an intelligent cork screw which has an integral temperature sensing device which is used in combination with audio or video output devices to tell the user what the current temperature of the wine is, and what wines are appropriate for that particular temperature.
- the intelligent cork screw has several optional output methods which include audio notification and/or visual notification. Further, it relates to methods of detecting bottle temperature using direct contact the reserve devices, or infrared measurement which can be made at a distance from a wine bottle.
- thermal strip thermometer One attempt to improve upon the mere listing of the correct temperature has been to adhere a thermal strip thermometer to the side of the wine bottle. This allows a direct readout of the temperature of the wine. While this approach is convenient when preparing to drink the wine, it also has several disadvantages. One such disadvantage is the cost associated with attaching the thermal strip thermometer to the side of the wine bottle which is then discarded with the bottle. An additional disadvantage to this approach is that either the manufacturer, the merchant, or the consumer must bear the time, effort and expense involved with purchasing, stocking, and applying the thermal strip thermometers. It would be desirable to have a convenient and reusable method of determining the temperature of the wine prior to consumption. It would also be desirable to provide a convenient and entertaining method of informing the consumer that the wine is at the correct temperature.
- the present invention solves the foregoing problems by providing an intelligent cork screw device which determines the temperature of the bottle.
- the intelligent cork screw then provides information to the consumer related to the wine.
- the cork screw provides a temperature readout.
- Alternative embodiments include temperature gauges which are marked to indicate the wines which are appropriate for that temperature.
- Other alternative embodiment's provide entertainment features such as voice or other audio indications related to the temperature.
- Still other embodiments include visual indication such as lamps which indicate what type of wine would be proper for the temperature of the bottle being measured.
- the cork screw can use thermal measurement of the exterior of the wine bottle, or alternatively, the actual screw which penetrates the wine cork can be used as a temperature probe.
- This invention provides a cork screw that is structured in the form of a waiter's corkscrew, which has a temperature sensor built into the lever arm that is used to press against the bottle when the cork is extracted.
- the corkscrew can determine temperature using a thermistor device which is placed in contact with the surface of the wine bottle, or with an infrared temperature sensor which can measure the wine temperature inside of the bottle without breaking the seal of the bottle.
- Figure 1 is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer in the closed position.
- Figure 2 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with integral Intelligent Thermometer in the closed position.
- Figure 3 is a right side view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral intelligent Thermometer in the closed position.
- Figure 4 is a left side view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer in the closed position.
- Figure 5 is a front side view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer with the corkscrew, and the lever arm with integral thermometer, in the open position.
- Figure 6 is a right side view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer with the corkscrew, and the lever arm with integral thermometer, in the open position.
- the lever arm with integral thermometer is shown touching a bottle to measure the temperature. The bottle is not part of the design.
- Figure 7 is a left side view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer with the corkscrew, and the lever arm with integral thermometer, in the closed position, and the cutting blade in the open position.
- Figure 8 is a distal end view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer.
- Figure 9 is a proximal end view of a preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer.
- Figure 10 is a front side view of an alternative preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer. This embodiment does not have a recording option.
- Figure 11 is a front side view of another alternative preferred embodiment of the Corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer. This embodiment does not have a recording option of a speaker option.
- Figure 12 is a front side view of another alternative embodiment which eliminates the optional audio components, and the optional bottle cap remover.
- the temperature sensor is located on the body of the corkscrew rather than the lever arm.
- Figure 13 is a rear side view of the alternative embodiment of figure 12 which eliminates the optional magnet, and the optional bottle cap remover.
- the temperature sensor is located on the body of the corkscrew rather than the lever arm.
- Champagne bottles are the thickest at approximately 0.25 in.
- a bottle at ambient temperature (70 F) is chilled in cold water (55 F)
- the glass will cool. Since heat flows toward cold, the glass draws the heat out of the liquid in the bottle, and the liquid will equalize with the bottle temperature. Due to the thermal conductivity of glass, it will typically take approximately 15 minutes for the temperature equalization to occur.
- Temperature can also be measured by using time. Every material has radiation temperature, heat or lack of heat. Heat transfers are an effective way to measure temperature. Heat transfer between ice and the bottle are faster than air to bottle due to the higher density of the ice. By using the heat transfer times, an IR radiometer can be used to computer the temperature of a sealed bottle of wine.
- IR is normally used to read surface temperature. This will result in the surface temperature of the outside the bottle being measured. However, IR can also be used to read either bottle surface temperature and/or internal liquid temperature based on the IR frequency selected. When reading temperatures inside the bottle, short wavelengths will pass through the glass wall of the bottle at specific frequency wavelengths. In particular, IR frequency wavelengths at 0.7 to 0.4 microns can be used to read internal liquid temperature.
- Test measurements were obtained using several sealed bottles of wine that were chilled with varying methods and to specific predetermined temperatures. The test used the outside of the wine bottles at indicated points over a period of charted time. When the bottle reached optimal drinking temperature the bottle was then opened and wine was poured into a glass. Using a liquid thermometer to measure wine would determine if the IR readings taken outside of the bottle were consistent with the true temperature of the wine inside. Testing the wine inside the glass with liquid thermometer, using IR outside the glass as well as IR pointed at the wine inside the glass was successful in displaying consistent and accurate temperature. The liquid was the same temperature as in the bottle within a few degrees or less. The central portion of the bottle was found to be the most accurate measurement location.
- IR IR will allow the temperature sensor to detect an accurate reading of the temperature inside a sealed bottle of wine, by measuring the temperature outside the bottle. This is a significant improvement over the prior art in that the temperature can be determined without disturbing the contents of the wine bottle or breaking the seal.
- the temperature can be notified in any convenient manner, such as with a recorded message or indicator lamp.
- the temperature sensor can also be used after the bottle is opened and wine is poured by pointing at the wine left inside the bottle to see if it needs to be placed back into the ice bucket.
- the IR thermometer can indicate the detected temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.
- the average temperature for a wine cellar should be 55 degrees plus or minus a few degrees (e.g., 53-57 degrees Fahrenheit) all wines, reds, whites, ports, etc., can be stored at this temperature.
- the average temperature setting for a refrigerator is typically set to 36-42 degrees Fahrenheit.
- an individual will typically not drink wine immediately after taking the wine bottle out of the refrigerator. Rather, it is allowed to warm up to the proper drinking temperature.
- the ability to measure the wine temperature inside the bottle allows the user to delay opening the bottle and the wine is actually ready to drink. When comparing wine at various temperatures, the following observations can be made: At 34 degrees - straight from the ice bucket.
- the wine loses complexity and is too cold. In fact, it will usually taste like a cold fruit concentrate.
- Wine is most enjoyable when served at a temperature between 54 to 60 degrees.
- this figure shows a front side view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew 1 is shown which has a temperature sensor 2 attached to the end of the lift lever extension 4 on the lift lever 3.
- the lift lever 3 is attached via pivot pin 5 to handle 8.
- a bottle opener 8 is located on the proximal end of the corkscrew 1, and a cutting blade 7 is located on the side edge of corkscrew 1.
- the cork removal screw 9 is shown in the folded position.
- a start button 10 is used to activate the battery operated device.
- Select button 11 is used in conjunction with play and record buttons 12 and 13 to control recording and playback of messages. Messages are recorded with microphone 14 and played back via speaker 16.
- LED indicators 15 are activated, based on the bottle temperature sensed by temperature sensor 2 to indicate the appropriate wine for that temperature.
- the corkscrew 1 can also play an audio message describing the correct temperature for a given wine.
- the temperature sensor 2 uses infrared technology to sense the temperature of the wine in the bottle.
- thermistors can be substituted for the infrared temperature sensors 2 used in the preferred embodiment.
- FIG 2 the rear side of the preferred embodiment of figure 1 is shown.
- This figure illustrates a magnet 17 which allows the device to be held by a metal surface, such as a refrigerator door.
- Figure 3 is a right side view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew 1 with Integral Intelligent Thermometer in the closed position.
- Figure 4 is a left side view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew 1 with Integral Intelligent Thermometer in the closed position.
- Figure 5 is a front side view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew 1 with Integral Intelligent Thermometer with the corkscrew, and the lever arm 4 with integral thermometer 2, in the open position.
- Figure 6 is a right side view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew 1 with Integral Intelligent Thermometer with the corkscrew 1, and the lever arm 4 with integral temperature sensor 2, in the open position.
- the lever arm 4 with integral temperature sensor 2 is shown touching a bottle 18 to measure the temperature.
- the bottle 18 is not part of the design.
- Figure 7 is a left side view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew 1 with Integral intelligent Thermometer with the corkscrew 1, and the lever arm with integral temperature sensor 2, in the closed position, and the cutting blade in the open position.
- Figure 8 is a distal end view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew with integral Intelligent Thermometer.
- Figure 9 is a proximal end view of a preferred embodiment of the corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer.
- Figure 10 is a front side view of an alternative preferred embodiment of the corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer. This embodiment does not have a recording option. In addition, this embodiment also shows an infrared temperature sensor 2 that is mounted on the end of the corkscrew 1.
- An advantage of this embodiment is that it allows wine temperature to be measured without having the corkscrew 1 come in contact with a bottle. Further, it allows the wine temperature to be measured without breaking the seal of the wine bottle, thereby avoiding any potential degradation to the wine.
- infrared technology to measure wine temperature without physical contact with the wine bottle works as follows in regard to the measurement of wine temperature.
- the temperature sensor 2 is activated.
- the temperature of the wine inside the bottle can be measured providing that the IR frequency is properly set.
- the user can wait until just the right moment to uncork the wine bottle 18.
- temperature sensor 2 is illustrated as an integral component of corkscrew 1, it can also be implemented as a standalone device separate and apart from a corkscrew 1.
- Figure 11 is a front side view of another alternative preferred embodiment of the corkscrew with Integral Intelligent Thermometer. This embodiment does not have a recording option of a speaker option.
- FIG 12 is a front side view of another alternative embodiment which eliminates the optional audio components, and the optional bottle cap remover 6.
- the temperature sensor 2 is located on the body of the corkscrew rather than the lever arm 4. Those skilled in the art will recognize that location of the temperature century to as the critical and can be placed in any convenient spot. Likewise, as discussed above regard to the previous embodiments, the temperature sensor 2 can be any suitable technology such as an infrared sensor, a thermistor, etc. and.
- Figure 13 is a rear side view of the alternative embodiment of figure 12 which eliminates the optional magnet 17, and the optional bottle cap remover 6.
- the temperature sensor 2 is located on the body of the corkscrew rather than the lever arm.
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WO1988003512A1 (en) * | 1986-11-05 | 1988-05-19 | Edoardo Turati | Wine bottle opener and accessory |
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US20010040911A1 (en) * | 1999-12-13 | 2001-11-15 | Brookstone Company, Inc. | Wine thermometer |
US6536306B1 (en) * | 2000-08-28 | 2003-03-25 | Debra Fogel Harris | Cork screw with integral intelligent thermometer |
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