EP3908530A1 - Liquid container with storage compartment - Google Patents
Liquid container with storage compartmentInfo
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- EP3908530A1 EP3908530A1 EP19908978.0A EP19908978A EP3908530A1 EP 3908530 A1 EP3908530 A1 EP 3908530A1 EP 19908978 A EP19908978 A EP 19908978A EP 3908530 A1 EP3908530 A1 EP 3908530A1
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- stem
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- base
- storage compartment
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
- B65D23/04—Means for mixing or for promoting flow of contents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G19/00—Table service
- A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
- A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
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- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
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- B01F25/00—Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
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- B01F25/31—Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows
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- B01F25/3124—Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elements; Details thereof characterised by the place of introduction of the main flow
- B01F25/31242—Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elements; Details thereof characterised by the place of introduction of the main flow the main flow being injected in the central area of the venturi, creating an aspiration in the circumferential part of the conduit
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to devices and methods used for storing, carrying, and serving fluids. More particularly, the present invention relates to an insulated chamber for holding potable liquids such as wine, an internal storage chamber for holding cups or accessories, methods to pour, aerate, and serve the contents from the insulated chamber, and methods to access the internal storage chamber containing cups and/or accessories.
- Glass bottles are the de-facto standard for wine storage, but they do have limited durability and protection against impact or from mishandling. If broken, the glass fragments can pose a harm or hazard to humans and animals which results in glass being prohibited from public spaces like pools, beaches, lakes, and parks.
- Alternatives to glass exist like“Box Wine” (a rigid paper box pre-fdled with an internal bladder of wine) or plastic containers. Box wine tends to be a less common, low cost product, and sold in containers with higher volume capacities (3-5 liters). It offers fewer choices of style, origins, and quality, and is often only available in impractical capacity compared to the traditional Bordeaux glass bottles.
- glassware for wine has a recognized set of qualities designed to enhance the overall wine dnnking experience.
- they are made of clear glass and feature a well-defined bowl shape, and often a stem and base.
- glass as a material for glassware poses the same hazard outdoors as did the glass bottle.
- Alternatives like paper or plastic utility cups exist like Dixie® or Solo®, but come with many limitations. They have an obvious social stigma which makes their use embarrassing as a wine cup. Additionally, the shape and non transparent material limits the ability to see the wine color and detect subtle aromas.
- the traditional transparent wine glass is an iconic symbol and tool whose shape and design are used by wine connoisseurs to visually inspect the color, and viscosity of wine, with a stem to provide a means to hold and reduce the warming of the bowl, and base to provide a means for standing the bowl upright.
- Wine is sensitive to temperature. Most wine connoisseurs recommend wine to be served within a specific temperature range of 45-65 degrees F depending on if it is white or red wine. This is the ideal range to reveal the character, aroma, and overall taste experience. When wine is exposed outside this ideal range, it can destroy the subtle flavor characteristics or result in the rapid breakdown of the wine. Wine connoisseurs take great effort to ensure the wine is kept at this ideal range for the entire life-cycle or duration of the drinking experience. Techniques or devices like pre-chilling wine or using ice buckets are common methods to help maintain wine within the ideal temperature range. When outdoors, these simple techniques or devices can be hard to regulate temperature consistently, can require extra equipment, and can be inconvenient in remote locations like pools, beaches, lakes, or parks. In such locations, wine enthusiast simply forgo wine as a beverage option choosing not to risk ruin or spoilage of the wine.
- the unique complexities of wine can be enhanced through the use of aerating elements or exposing the wine to air prior to consuming.
- Wine connoisseurs often use aerating elements to aerate wine as a method to open up wines, soften tannins, or balance the complexity and unique flavor profiles. Aeration can be done by pouring wine into a separate container, which exposes the wine to air. This method is called decanting. Such methods are not immediate and require time and a secondary container before its effects are noted.
- Other aerating elements and methods exist which have an immediate effect. These aerating elements and methods attempt to aerate the wine quickly by either a vortex or venturi effect.
- the apparatus and method should eliminate compromises, facilitate ease of use, avoid prohibited materials, embody the cultural and traditional rituals, and extend time and place of enjoyment in a manner similar to that enjoyed and experienced in a controlled space like the home, restaurant or wine bar.
- these shortcomings are overcome through techniques such as the use of a shatter-resistant material; a recognized and traditional wine bottle shape; the ability to hold at least 750 ml of wine; a method to insulate the wine from external heat sources and slow or regulate internal temperature fluctuations ; an aerating element integral to the container providing a method of aeration on-demand without need for forethought, separate coordination or control; and a storage compartment that can hold glassware and other useful accessories.
- These elements are embodied in a single, portable, and convenient container kit. Further, the embodiments provide an all-inclusive device and method for connoisseur or enthusiast to maintain with the upmost ease and elegance befitting the traditions of the wine drinking experience.
- devices and methods are used for transporting, storing, dispensing, carrying, or serving wine or other fluids; and for conveniently storing cups and other accessories.
- portable containers made of resilient materials such as plastics, co-poly polyesters, or metals are used for transporting, storing, dispensing, carrying, and serving potable fluids such as, but not limited to, wine, juice or water.
- the containers have a storage compartment for storing, transporting, and retrieving cups or glasses or accessories.
- the portable container has an aerating element integral to the device providing aeration of the fluids as the fluid flows from an inner chamber outward toward an opening which can be sealed by a cap, lid, or valve.
- the device has both a storage compartment and an aerating element.
- a shatter-resistant bottle apparatus provides a water-tight insulated chamber for holding the contents of a bottle of wine such that the fluid contents are insulated from external heat and maintains or slows the change of the internal fluid temperature and an internal storage compartment in the apparatus stores cups or glasses for drinking the wine.
- the interior of the insulated chamber may be ceramic-lined.
- the cups or“glass” assemblies are provided in a manner allowing two or more shatter-resistant and BPA-Free plastic
- the device is shaped like a large wine bottle - such as a Bordeaux bottle so that wine can be poured from the insulated chamber through an aeration element integral to the device (such as within the neck of the device) in order to provide aeration of the fluid and replicate a pleasant pouring and wine-drinking experience at a poolside, beach, or other location where glass wme bottles and drinking glasses are prohibited or impractical.
- the device is such that the user has the additional benefit of opening, closing, or pouring from the neck assembly independently of the need to access the bottom of the device to access cups or plastic glass assemblies.
- the user can fill, consume, and refill multiple times, the insulated chamber with a wine or other fluid of choice.
- the device may be used, sold, lent, loaned, gifted, borrowed, or rented pre-filled with wine or other fluids (either as a one-time event or such that it may be consumed and returned for future refill), such as provided by a hotel, bar, restaurant, event, or winery.
- the devices include a vacuum-sealed insulated upper chamber for holding a fluid, and a lower storage compartment for cups, drinking glass assemblies, and accessories such as a wine bottle opener, cooling accessory such as a gel pack, or secondary fluid storage.
- the insulated chamber is located below a removable neck, and a large top opening in the insulated chamber permits rapid filling from a wine bottle.
- the neck includes a second, smaller opening with a cap, lid or valve. The smaller neck opening is used to pour the contents from the insulated chamber into a plurality of cups or glasses.
- the top cap, lid, or valve provides a visual indication of open or closed state to facilitate leak-proof transport and use.
- the fluid chamber may use other insulation methods either in combination or independently - such as an air gap, foam material, radiant (such as infra-red or heat source) reflective material like a aluminum Mylar® sheath, or via the intrinsic insulation properties provided by the liquid chamber and outer shell of the device.
- the chamber or separate cooling device may be stored in a refrigerator or freezer prior to filling, so that the contents remain cool for a longer time before use.
- the fluid chamber is positioned below an upper storage compartment.
- no storage compartment is provided.
- a custom carry bag is provided to add seasonal, holiday, activity or fashion-focused utility to hold the device, snacks, and other accessories, such as a wine bottle opener.
- FIG. 1 is a representative profile view of a portable storage device for wine and related wine
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first example embodiment of the portable storage device of
- FIG. 3 is an exploded profile view drawing of the first example embodiment of the portable
- FIG. 4 is an exploded cross profile view of the portable storage device of FIG. 1 taken along line B- B ⁇
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 taken along line A-A’ .
- FIG. 1 is a representative profile view of a removable top assembly in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1 taken along line C-C’ in FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a first alternative example embodiment of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1 which shows an integrated venturi aeration device. This cross-sectional view was taken along line C-C’ in the representative profile view in FIG. 6.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a second alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1 which shows an alternative aeration device with o-ring and pop-up lid. This cross-sectional view was taken along line C-C’ in the representative profile view in FIG. 6.
- FIG.10 is a profile view of an alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 10 is a profile view of an alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly in
- FIG. 10 which shows a venturi aeration device and a spring-loaded pop-up lid assembly that is in the closed position. This cross-sectional view was taken along line D-D’ in the profile view in FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 11 with the spring-loaded lid in the open position.
- FIG.13 is a profile view of an alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 1 shown with a spring-loaded lid in the closed position. This cross-sectional view was taken along line E-E’ in the profile view in FIG. 13.
- FIG. 15 is a similar cross-sectional view of alternative embodiment in FIG. 14 with the spring- loaded lid in the open position.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly 120 in FIG. 1 shown with a hinged lid in the closed position.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of FIG. 16 with the hinged lid in the open position.
- FIG. 18 is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass bowl.
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 18. This cross-sectional view was taken along line F-F’ in the profile view in FIG. 18.
- FIG. 20 is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a wine glass bowl
- FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 20. This cross-sectional view was taken along line G-G’ in the profile view in FIG 20.
- FIG. 22 is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a wine glass bowl
- FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 22. This cross-sectional view was taken along line FI-H’ in the profile view in FIG 22.
- FIG. 24 is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a wine glass bowl
- FIG. 25A is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 24. This cross-sectional view was taken along line I-G in the profile view in FIG. 24.
- FIG. 25B is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a stemless wine glass bowl with a flat bottom.
- FIG. 25C is a cross-sectional view of a stemless wine glass bowl with a flat bottom of FIG. 25B. This cross-sectional view was taken along line J-E in the profile view in FIG. 20.
- FIG 26 is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass stem and base assembly.
- FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass stem and base assembly of FIG. 26. This
- cross-sectional view was taken along line A- A’ in the profile view in FIG. 26.
- FIG. 28 is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass stem and base assembly.
- FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass stem and base assembly of FIG. 28. This
- cross-sectional view was taken along line B-B’ in the profile view in FIG. 28.
- FIG 30A is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass stem and base assembly
- FIG. 30B is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass stem and base assembly of FIG. 30A. This cross-sectional view was taken along line C-C’ in the profile view in FIG. 30.
- FIG. 31 is an exploded profile view drawing of the second example embodiment of the portable storage device of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 32 is an exploded cross-sectional view drawing of the second example embodiment of the
- FIG. 33 is cross-sectional profde view of the second example embodiment of the portable
- FIG. 34A is a side view of an example embodiment of a portable storage device in a pouring
- FIG. 34B is a side detail view of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A with the valve cap closed.
- FIG. 34C is a side cross view of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A showing the valve cap
- FIG. 34D is a detailed side cross view of the top portion of example embodiment of FIG. 34A.
- FIG. 34E is an exploded side view of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A showing the top assembly and base removed from the central housing assembly.
- FIG. 34F is a side view of top assembly of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A showing the
- valve cap in an open position so that wine may be poured through a top opening in the valve cap, and showing threads on the top assembly.
- FIG. 34G is a front perspective view of a first stem and base assembly with a hole in the base to accommodate a stem of a second stem and base assembly.
- FIG. 35A is atop perspective view of an example removable base with a recessed storage area for a cork pull.
- FIG. 35B is atop view of the removable base of FIG. 35A.
- aeration element means features that enhance aeration of wine as it is poured into or out of the container.
- prior art aeration products are incorporated into the wine storage container.
- aeration features such as venturi elements are fabricated with the housing or other components so that the aeration features are integral to the to the upper neck portion of the container.
- the terms“glassware”,“stemware” or“glass” refers to a drinking glass, cup, or tumbler which may be provided in any glass, plastic, paper, metal, or any other material.
- An example style is in the manner of a traditional wine glass comprising a bowl, stem, and base.
- Another style is a modem stemless cup such as a wine glass bowl with a flat bottom or trapezoid or conical shaped tumbler which can stand without spilling its contents.
- the terms“bottle” or“device” refer to various embodiments of a container with at least one fluid chamber with a separable upper neck and a cap, lid, or valve configured to cover the top opening.
- the term“insulated liquid storage compartment” refers to a fluid chamber that resists external heat gain.
- the fluid chamber has a double wall with a vacuum space between the walls.
- the fluid chamber includes a single wall and insulation provided on the outside of the wall.
- the insulation may include methods, alone or in combination, such as thermal reflecting material, foam-based material, or air gap.
- FIG. 1 is a profile view of a first example embodiment of a Bourdeaux-shaped portable storage container 100 for wine and related wine accessories.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first example embodiment of the portable storage device of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded profile view drawing of the first example embodiment of the portable storage device of FIG. 1.
- wine is stored in an insulated liquid storage compartment 130 in a central housing assembly 120.
- Atop assembly 160 may be opened or removed to fill the insulated liquid storage compartment.
- the top assembly includes a removable or flip-top cap 166 which may be opened to pour wine from the insulated liquid storage compartment.
- the top may be a quarter-turn closure element.
- a bottom portion 150 may be removed or opened in order to access a storage compartment 154
- the central housing assembly includes a cylindrical body section having a first diameter.
- the top assembly includes an upper neck section comprising a cylindrical bottom with a second diameter smaller that the first diameter, and a top opening having internal diameter.
- An internal channel is provided between between the lower portion of the upper neck section and the top opening of the upper neck section.
- a cap, lid or valve is configured to cover the top opening of the upper neck section.
- a housing transition section between the cylindrical body section and the upper neck section has a convex portion integral to the cylindrical body section, and a concave portion integral to the upper neck section.
- the upper neck section is separable from the cylindrical body section at the intersection of the convex portion of the cylindrical body section and the concave portion of the the upper neck section. Separation of the neck section from the body section exposes a wide mouth of the liquid storage compartment that permits the contents of wine bottle to be quickly poured into the liquid storage compartment.
- a flat bottom insulated liquid storage compartment 130, and an accessory storage compartment 140 are provided in the central housing assembly 120.
- the insulated liquid storage compartment 130 the insulated chamber is a vacuum-sealed insulated chamber positioned within an upper portion of the cylindrical body section.
- the insulated chamber has a capacity of at least 750 ml, and is positioned within the cylindrical body section of the housing.
- the insulated chamber has an upper opening aligned with the internal channel of the upper neck section.
- the liquid storage compartment 130 has a concave bottom in order to increase the usable central height of storage compartment, to accommodate stacked inverted glass bowls.
- the portable storage device of FIG. 1 a storage compartment is provided within a lower portion the cylindrical body section of the housing.
- the storage compartment is accessed through a removable base.
- a pair of disassembled wine glasses 200 and 210 are stored in the accessory storage compartment with the bowls 202 and 212 inverted and stacked, and their stem and base assemblies (214 and 216) and (204 and 206) stored inside the lower bowl.
- the stems remain attached to the bases, and the stem and base assemblies are formed by partially inserting a stem of a first assembly into the hollow stem of a second assembly.
- the stem of a first assembly is partially inserted through a hole in the base of a second assembly.
- other stacking schemes may be used, or the stems may be detached from the bases.
- stemless wine glasses may be stored in the storage compartment.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded profile view drawing of the first example embodiment of the portable storage device of FIG. 1.
- a flat bottom insulated liquid storage compartment 130, and an accessory storage compartment 140 are provided in the central housing assembly 120.
- a pair of disassembled wine glasses 200 and 210 are stored in the accessory storage compartment with the bowls 202 and 212 inverted and stacked, and their stem and base assemblies (214 and 216) and (204 and 206) stored inside the lower bowl.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded cross profile view of the portable storage device of FIG. 1 taken along line B-B ⁇
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 taken along line A-A ⁇
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 taken along line A-A’ .
- FIG. 5 shows the nesting of the inverted wine glass bowl 212 in the curved bottom 132 of insulated liquid storage compartment 130. top assembly
- FIG. 6 is a representative profile view of a removable and water-tight top assembly 120 in
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the removable top assembly 120 in FIG. 1 taken along line C- C’ in FIG. 6.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a first alternative example embodiment 161 of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1 which shows an integrated venturi aeration device 170. This cross- sectional view was taken along line C-C’ in the representative profile view in FIG. 6.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a second alternative embodiment 162 of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1 which shows an alternative aeration device 171 with o-ring 173 and pop-up lid 168. This cross-sectional view was taken along line C-C’ in the representative profile view in FIG. 6.
- the pop-up lid 168 has an extension, such as a threaded or guided top 169 which operates between the top assembly housing and the aeration device 171.
- a water-tight seal is formed between pop-up lid 168 and aeration device 171.
- FIG.10 is a profile view of an alternative embodiment 163 of the removable top assembly in
- FIG. 1 A first figure.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly 163 in FIG. 10 which shows a similar venturi aeration device 170 as shown in FIG. 8 and also a spring- loaded pop-up lid assembly 180 that is in the closed position. This cross-sectional view was taken along line D-D’ in the profile view in FIG. 10.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 11 with the spring-loaded lid 180 in the open position.
- FIG.13 is a profile view of an alternative embodiment of the removable top assembly 120 in FIG.1.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment 164 of the removable top assembly 120 in FIG. 1 shown with the spring-loaded lid 180 in the closed position. This cross- sectional view was taken along line E in the profile view in FIG. 13.
- FIG. 15 is a similar cross- sectional view of the alternative embodiment in FIG. 14 with the spring-loaded lid 180 in the open position.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment 165 of the removable top assembly in FIG. 1 shown with a hinged lid 167 in the closed position.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment 165 of FIG. 16 with the hinged lid 167 in the open position.
- FIG. 18 is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass bowl 202.
- FIG. 19 is a cross- sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 18. This cross-sectional view was taken along line F-F’ in the profile view in FIG. 18.
- FIG. 20 is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a wine glass bowl 222.
- FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the wme glass bowl of FIG. 20. This cross-sectional view was taken along line G-G’ in the profile view in FIG. 20.
- FIG. 22 is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a wine glass bowl 232.
- FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 22. This cross-sectional view was taken along line H-FF in the profile view in FIG. 22.
- FIG. 24 is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a wine glass bowl 242.
- FIG. 25 A is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass bowl of FIG. 24. This cross-sectional view was taken along line I-F in the profile view in FIG. 24.
- FIG. 25B is a profile view of an alternate embodiment of a stemless wine glass bowl 245.
- FIG. 25 A is a cross-sectional view of a stemless wine glass bowl of FIG. 25B. This cross- sectional view was taken along line J-J’ in the profile view in FIG. 25B.
- FIG. 26 is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass stem 204 and base 206 assembly.
- FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass stem and base assembly of FIG. 26. This cross-sectional view was taken along line A- A’ in the profile view in FIG. 26.
- FIG. 28 is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass stem 224 and base 206 assembly.
- the stem and base are provided as separate parts.
- FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass stem and base assembly of FIG. 28 This cross-sectional view was taken along line B- B’ in the profile view in FIG. 28
- FIG. 30A is a profile view of an embodiment of a wine glass stem 234 and base 236 assembly.
- FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of the wine glass stem and base assembly of FIG. 30. This cross-sectional view was taken along line B- B’ in the profile view in FIG. 30.
- FIG. 34G is a front perspective view of a first stem 264A and base 266A assembly with a hole 267A in the base 266A.
- FIG. 34C shows a second stem 264B inserted through hole 267A to permit stacking of the stem and base assemblies.
- the bowl 262B of a second stemmed glass bowl is inverted and stacked on the bowl of a first stemmed glass bowl 262A.
- the base of the first wine glass has a hole offset from the stem so that the top of the stem on the second wine glass can be inserted through the hole in order to permit the stem and base assemblies of the first and second wine glasses to be stacked and stored under the inverted stacked bowls of the first and second wine glasses.
- the hole is clear.
- the periphery area around the hole can be colored to make the hole more visible, and to distinctly identify a glass.
- the stems need not be disassembled from the bases.
- the stems and bases may be disassembled for storage in the storage compartment.
- stemless glasses may be provided.
- a first magnet is attached to the distal end of the stem 265A, and a second magnet or metal is provided in the bowl to enhance mating.
- the bowls may be attached to the stems with compression fit, threads, quarter-turn locking elements, or other mechanical or magnetic mating features.
- FIG. 35A is a top perspective view of an example removable base 190 with a recessed storage area for a cork pull.
- FIG. 35B is a top view of the removable base 190 of FIG. 35A showing a cork pull 193 stored in the base.
- FIGs 34A-34F show another example embodiment with a valve cap and a venturi aerator.
- FIG. 34A is a side view of an example embodiment of a portable storage device 102 in a pouring orientation with a valve cap 173 opened to permit wine to be poured from the device.
- FIG. 34B is a side detail view of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A with the valve cap 173 closed.
- FIG. 34C is a side cross view of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A showing the valve cap 173 and a venturi aerator 170 .
- FIG. 34D is a detailed side cross view of the top portion of example embodiment of FIG.
- FIG. 34E is an exploded side view of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A showing the top assembly 174 and base 150 removed from the central housing assembly 120.
- FIG. 34F is a side view of top assembly 174 of the example embodiment of FIG. 34A showing the valve cap 173 in an open position so that wine may be poured through a top opening 175 in the valve cap.
- threads 192 are provided on the top assembly to secure the top assembly to the insulated chamber (not shown). The large threaded opening in the insulated chamber permits a full bottle of wine to be poured quickly into the insulated chamber.
- FIG. 31 is an exploded cross profile view of the portable storage device of FIG. 1 taken along line B-B’. is an exploded profile view drawing of the second example embodiment 101 of the portable storage device of FIG. 1.
- a corkscrew assembly 250 is stored in the storage compartment.
- FIG. 32 is an exploded cross profile view of the portable storage device of FIG. 1 taken along line B-B’.
- FIG. 33 is a cross profile view of the portable storage device of FIG. 32A taken along line B-B’.
- a carry bag is provided to hold the device and snacks or accessories.
- the carry bag will have both a functional and fashion oriented design.
- the functional design will include a method to secure the bottle; compartments to store accessories such as a cell phone, keys, or other items; and a handle or straps to facilitate ease and convenience of carrying.
- the fashion design may provide material, patterns, and colors that reflect destination based themes such as bold colors for the beach, luxurious textures for the park, and waterproof linings for the pool.
- the carry bag may be monogrammed for a user, or for a sponsor such as a resort or winery.
- the carry bag may be sold separately or as part of a kit including the storage device and accessories.
- the insulated liquid storage compartment 130 holds a typical 750 ml bottle of wine. In other examples, the liquid storage compartment may be larger or smaller than 750 ml.
- the user selects a wine , and removes the top assembly 160 to expose a large fill opening in the top of the liquid storage compartment.
- the top assembly may be provided with threads, a quarter- turn closure, compression fit, or other closure element to provide a water-tight seal. The user; pours their selected wine choice through the large opening into the liquid storage compartment; and replaces the top assembly. The device is then transported by grasping the device, or its carry bag.
- the lower storage compartment is opened by loosening the bottom 150 and lifting the device to expose the cups or glass assemblies.
- the cups or glass assemblies are removed and assembled if necessary.
- Wine is poured into each cup or assembled wine glass by opening the top cap 166 or lid 167.
- the cups or glasses may be returned to the storage compartment by reversing the procedures used to access the cups or glasses. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT- Pre-filled method of use
- a vendor such as a poolside bar, hotel, restaurant, winery, special event, or beach vendor sells, lends, gifts, rents, or any arrangement made between the person consuming the wine and the vendor providing the wine (either as a one-time use or multiple-use scenario) whereby the contents may be pre-filled in advance or on demand as requested by the person consuming the wine.
- the vendor may, as part of their wine offerings or other fluid sale, offer the container to be used by their customer as a means of temporary loan where the container is returned empty to the vendor such that the vendor may provide for the reuse to the same or other customer in a future similar capacity.
- wineries or other merchants may sell the device empty or with contents filled on demand or at an earlier date and the liquid storage compartment is provided with an air-tight seal.
- a vendor such as a large volume winery, pre-fills at a source bottling facility, seals, and transports a shatter-resistant disposable bottle with a lower storage compartment comprising of disposable wine glasses to a retailer such that the contents may be made available in a refrigerated section or shelf for quick and easy access.
- the disposable bottle pre-fills at a source bottling facility, seals, and transports a shatter-resistant disposable bottle with a lower storage compartment comprising of disposable wine glasses to a retailer such that the contents may be made available in a refrigerated section or shelf for quick and easy access.
- the disposable bottle with a lower storage compartment comprising of disposable wine glasses
- one-time bottle with a lower storage compartment containing disposable wine glassed may include an aerating element integral to the bottle.
- customers can have an enhanced wine experience by being served wine kept conveniently at a table or location convenient to them in the insulated chamber of a container, and to have the wine aerated by an integral aeration element as the wine is poured.
- the customer is able to self-serve wine without the need of a server or waiter, ensured the remaining unopened contents are insulated from external heat, and is aerated as the contents are poured.
- the restaurant, bar, or outside venue is able to offer their customers a personal wine bottle experience, and the restaurant, bar, or outside venue is able to fill the bottle from an secondary external, larger delivery system.
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