US3986535A
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System and apparatus for the production of sparkling wine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-19
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A system and apparatus for the production of sparkling wine or other similar beverages by applying carbon dioxide to wine already bottled. Specifically a new and improved high pressure cap-type enclosure for the bottle permits the carbon dioxide to be applied through the cap with an applicator in the nature of a hypodermic needle. Upon removal of the applicator the cap self-seals itself at a high pressure and retains and holds for an indefinite time the carbon dioxide. An exact pressure of carbon dioxide is applied to the bottled wine in an amount that closely approximates the pressures of champagne. The sparkling wine may thereafter be aged without deterioration of the cap and hence without loss of pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles V. Meckstroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:36
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12G; C12G1/00; C12G1/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
The combination of apparatus for carbonizing wine bottled in a bottle of the neck-type comprising: a cap having an elongated portion of an outside diameter substantially the same size as the diameter of the bottle neck, an upper portion joining said elongated portion having a greater cross-direction configuration to overlap the top of the neck of said bottle, a side wall for said top portion extending downwardly from said upper portion and overhanging the adjacent outside of said elongated tubular portion, said upper portion of said cap having an aperture formed therein of a size somewhat less than the inside diameter of said tubular elongated part, and, a self-sealing material positioned in the inside tubular elongated portion of said cap and abutting the periphery of said aperture and the inside wall of said elongated portion of said bottle; said elongated portion of said cap when fitted into said bottle neck and said side wall for said top portion overhangs the uppermost portion of said bottle neck, thereby providing a pressure air-tight fit of said cap on said bottle; a cource of carbon dioxide, a needle-type applicator and a hose connecting said applicator to said source of carbon dioxide. said self-sealing material adapted to receive said needle to apply said carbon dioxide through said needle to said wine means for inverting and agitating said bottled wine while applying said carbon dioxide; regulating means connected to said source for controlling the amount of carbon dioxide, applied to said bottled wine, said self-sealing material to again seal said bottled wine when said applicator needle is removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
The combination of apparatus for carbonizing wine bottled in a bottle of the neck-type comprising: a cap having an elongated portion of an outside diameter substantially the same size as the diameter of the bottle neck, an upper portion joining said elongated portion having a greater cross-direction configuration to overlap the top of the neck of said bottle, a side wall for said top portion extending downwardly from said upper portion and overhanging the adjacent outside of said elongated tubular portion, said upper portion of said cap having an aperture formed therein of a size somewhat less than the inside diameter of said tubular elongated part, and, a self-sealing material positioned in the inside tubular elongated portion of said cap and abutting the periphery of said aperture and the inside wall of said elongated portion of said bottle; said elongated portion of said cap when fitted into said bottle neck and said side wall for said top portion overhangs the uppermost portion of said bottle neck, thereby providing a pressure air-tight fit of said cap on said bottle; a cource of carbon dioxide, a needle-type applicator and a hose connecting said applicator to said source of carbon dioxide. said self-sealing material adapted to receive said needle to apply said carbon dioxide through said needle to said wine means for inverting and agitating said bottled wine while applying said carbon dioxide; regulating means connected to said source for controlling the amount of carbon dioxide, applied to said bottled wine, said self-sealing material to again seal said bottled wine when said applicator needle is removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said self-sealing material is in a seal-tight fit with said resilient capping means to provide a pressure-tight cap for said bottled wine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said carbon dioxide applied to said bottled wine is in the order of 90 pounds per square inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said bottled wine comprises a blend of wine and a stabilizer to prevent further fermentation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |