US3868047A
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Wine decanter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A device for decanting wine so that practically all of the wine in a bottle may be emptied therefrom without agitating the dregs and other solid matter that normally rests on the bottom in the bottle. In this device the wine bottle is supported substantially in a predetermined position by a cradle that is pivotally supported by a frame. Means is provided for gradually tilting the bottle as wine is decanted therefrom while the operator observes a light positioned below the neck of the bottle to observe if any dregs or other solid matter is being carried by the wine.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Bersano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0241; B; B67; B67C; B67C9/00; C; C12; C12L; C12L11/00; A47G2200/00; A47G2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In apparatus for decanting wine and the like the combination comprising a main frame, means comprising a cradle-shaped frame for supporting a bottle with wine therein, stub shafts attached to opposite sides of said cradle-shaped frame journaled on said main frame for pivotally supporting said cradle-shaped frame on said main frame, means for gradually tilting said supporting means to bring said bottle into its wine pouring position, a light source, means attached to one of said frames for supporting said light source under the neck of said bottle, said light source projecting rays of light through the neck of said bottle to illuminate the wine as said wine is poured from said bottle to render any solid matter flowing out of said bottle with said wine visible.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In apparatus for decanting wine and the like the combination comprising a main frame, means comprising a cradle-shaped frame for supporting a bottle with wine therein, stub shafts attached to opposite sides of said cradle-shaped frame journaled on said main frame for pivotally supporting said cradle-shaped frame on said main frame, means for gradually tilting said supporting means to bring said bottle into its wine pouring position, a light source, means attached to one of said frames for supporting said light source under the neck of said bottle, said light source projecting rays of light through the neck of said bottle to illuminate the wine as said wine is poured from said bottle to render any solid matter flowing out of said bottle with said wine visible.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |