US1038311A - Non-refillable-bottle stopper. - Google Patents

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E M DE VALDES NON-RBFILLABLE BOTTLE STOPPER. APPLIOATION FILED P11124, 1912.`

Patented Sept. 10, 1912.

W/NESSES ELENA MAYOLINI DE VALDES, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

NON-REFILLABLE-BOTTLE STOPPER. i

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed February 24, 1912.

Patented Sept. 10, 1912:

Serial No. 679,579.

T 0 all whom 15m/ay concern.'

Be it known that I, ELENA MAYOLINI DE VALDES, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, in the county and State of New York, have invented a new and Improved Non-Refillable-Bottle Stopper, of which the following is a full, clear, and eX- act description.

This invention relates to improvements in Stoppers, particularly to what are known as non-reflllable bottle Stoppers, and has for an object the pro-vision of improved means arranged in a removable tube which will act as a stopper for normally closing the bo-ttle, but permitting the free flowing of liquid therefrom, and resisting any refilling of the bottle.

A further object of the invention is to provide a tubular stopper construction designed to fit into the neck of a bottle, the same being associated with a plurality of stops and bafiiing members, whereby when the tubular member is fitted into the neck of the bottle fluid in the bottle may be freely removed therefrom but cannot be readily replaced.

In carrying out the objects of the invention, a tubular member is provided formed preferably of glass, having an enlargement at the upper end ground so as to be substantially cylindrical for fitting the cylindrical portion of the neck of a. bottle, the neck of the bottle being also preferably ground for making a tight joint. In the tubular member is arranged a baffling member comprised of a semi-globular stop having apertures extending through the periphery and a frusto-conical member formed with a plurality of radiating apertures. Arranged below these stops is a valve normally held to its seat by a swinging weight, and by a ball which will release the valve when the bottle is inverted, and which will permit the valve to float to its seat in case it is attempted to force liquid into the bottle through the tubular member.

A practical embodiment of the invention is represented in the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, in which similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the views.

Figure 1 is a longitudinal vertical section through the upper part of a bottle and a stopper embodying the invention; Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1, except that the bott-le is shown in an inverted position; Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional view through the upper part of the stop or obstacle; and Fig. 4 is a section through Fig. 1 approximately on the line 4-4.

Referring to the accompanying drawings by numerals, 1 indicates a bottle of any desired kind, and 2 the neck, having preferably a ground upper inner portion 3 for fitting the ground upper end 4 of the tubular member 5. The upper end of the tubular member 5 which carries the ground portion 4 is slightly larger than the remaining part of the tubular member so `that theV tubular member may be freely inserted inthe neck 2 and tightly fit against the ground portion 3. If desiredythe ground portions 3 and, 4 may be slightly beveled though thesame is not necessary. Also `if desired, `a small quantity of cement could be placed on the ground portion 4 just previous to its insertion. However, after the tubular member 4 has been inserted until the upper end is flush with the top of theneck 2, or slightly below the top of the neck, the same cannot be removed without being broken or mutilated so that the same together with the various stops and valves arranged therein will act as a stopper for the bottle 1.

Arranged in the tubular member 5 is a stop or obstacle 6 which has a semi-globular upper portion 7 and a frusto-conical shaped portion 8. The portion 7 is provided with a plurality of slots or ways 9, while the portion 8 is provided wit-h a plurality of radiating apertures 10, the apertures 10 eX- tending toward the neck 3 so that in case a wire or any other instrumentis attempted to be forced downward through the hollow valve 11, the same cannot pass through the apertures 10. Near the lower end of the tubular member 5 is formed a seat 12 on which normally rests the valve 11. A ball 13 normally rests on top of the valve 11 for holding the same properly in place, the ball 13 being assisted by a swinging weight 14 pivotally connected with the lower end of the valve. The weight 14 is formed in the shape of a bar so as to limit the opening movement of the valve 11 when the bottle is inverted, as shown in Fig. 2.

In constructing the tubular member 5 and the associated devices arranged therein, the same are preferably all constructed of glass though some other material could be used. After the tubular member 5 has been placed in position, an ordinary cork stopper l5 is placed in the upper end of the tubular mem-` ber 5 to seal the same. This stopper is adapted to be removed in the usual manner preparatory to emptying the bottle l.

In constructing the frusto-conical shaped member 8 the same is preferably formed with a cross or spider 16 for limiting the outward movement of the ball 13 when the bottle is inverted. It will be noted as various parts of the device are made out of glass and comparatively small, any excessive jarring or shaking of the same will cause the same to break. This is of advantage in preventing the attempting of the unauthorized refilling of the bottle.

Having thus described my invention I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent:

l. In a bottle of the class described, a glass encircling portion formed with a shoulder near the bottom and with a stop near the top, said stop having a substan. tially semi-globular upper portion provided with apertures and a depending substantially frusto-conical shaped portion merging into said semi-globular portion, said frustoconical shaped portion being formed with an apertured Wall merging into a tubular member and with a plurality of bracing `cross bars, a valve resting on the shoulder of said tubular member, and means for normally holding said valve 0n its seat.

2. In a stopper of the class described, a tubular member, a semi-globular stop arranged between the ends of said tubular member formed with a plurality of passageways around the periphery and a hollow substantially frusto-conical member projecting from the inner surface thereof with the small end of said member in contact with the semi-globular member, said frusto-conical shaped member being formed with apertured sides and a braced bottom, and valve means arranged between the inner end of said tubular member and said stop.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ELENA MAYOLINI DE VALDES.

lVitnesses:

GEORGE W. Covnnr, RODOLFO TovANY.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, addressingV the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. C.

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