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US4496124A
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Bottle support
Assignee: CREATIVE CELLARS Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1983-09-15
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A bottle support for engaging the neck of a bottle and supporting it in a slightly inclined position. An oblique prism has a rectangular base and two sets of parallel sides. A hole penetrates the prism through the sides, generally parallel to two of the sides. The center of gravity of the body lies outside the base and the combined center of gravity of the body and bottle lies above the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0241; A47B; A47B73/00; A47B73/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A bottle and support comprising: (a) a body including a base surface, (b) said body extending upwardly from said base surface at an angle to the vertical, (c) the center of gravity of said body being above a point outside said base surface, (d) means on said body for supporting a bottle, (e) said bottle supported by said supporting means and having a center of gravity above a point on the opposite side of that edge of the base surface nearest said first point from said first point, (f) the combined center of gravity of said body and said bottle being above a point within said base surface, (g) said base surface being the sole support for said body and said bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A bottle and support comprising: (a) a body including a base surface, (b) said body extending upwardly from said base surface at an angle to the vertical, (c) the center of gravity of said body being above a point outside said base surface, (d) means on said body for supporting a bottle, (e) said bottle supported by said supporting means and having a center of gravity above a point on the opposite side of that edge of the base surface nearest said first point from said first point, (f) the combined center of gravity of said body and said bottle being above a point within said base surface, (g) said base surface being the sole support for said body and said bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said base surface being a polygon and said body being an oblique prism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bottle and support of claim 2, said base surface being a rectangle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bottle and support of claim 3, said body having two pairs of parallel sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said angle being approximately sixty degrees.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said body being of wood.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said body being of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said means for supporting a bottle comprising an opening through said body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bottle and support of claim 8, said bottle having a neck, said opening comprising means for engaging the neck of said bottle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bottle and support of claim 9, said opening comprising means for supporting said bottle with its axis inclined upwardly from an opening at the end of said neck of said bottle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said base being a rectangle, said body having first and second pairs of parallel sides extending upwardly from said base surface, and said body having a second base surface substantially parallel to said first base surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bottle and support of claim 1, said body having a second base surface substantially parallel to said first base surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bottle and support of claim 12, said supporting means comprising an opening through said body closer to one said base surface than to the other.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |