EP0520045B1 - Cork catcher - Google Patents
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- 235000015040 sparkling wine Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 5
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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
- B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
- B65D55/16—Devices preventing loss of removable closure members
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- the invention relates to an object which eliminates the danger when uncorking bottles containing sparkling wine and retains the effect of the explosion which is a sign of appreciated joy.
- the object of this invention is to eliminate the drawbacks mentioned above.
- the invention solves the problem which consists in covering the stopper while retaining the conventional noise when uncorking sparkling wine bottles by means of an object made in the form of a cap constituted by a mesh, preferably of light plastic material and flexible, that you have to put on the neck of the bottle when the metal stop or "small cage” is removed from the cap and you are ready for uncorking.
- the stopper By acting on the plug through the mesh of the fishnet constituting the object in the form of a cap, the stopper, which is violently pushed by the fermentation gas, leaves in the usual way making the desired conventional noise and remains inside the cap where the elasticity of the mesh immediately reduces it the push and hold it between its folds.
- the remaining strength of the plug is insignificant at the time it is retained. This is why the object, which is very light, does not turn into a blunt object. It is therefore safe even if inadvertently it is not retained.
- One way of carrying out the invention is to introduce a cylinder-shaped mesh into another mesh of substantially identical shape. After that, they are tied on one side, so that inside they form flexible folds, and open on the other side.
- the invention is characterized by the ease of its realization and by its low cost; it is simple to carry out and requires neither preparation for use nor fixing means.
- the object of the invention is not bulky because once used, it instantly leaves the bottle free and does not interfere with the user when he pours the sparkling wine into the glasses. It does not break when it falls.
- Figure 1 shows a stopper having the shape of a cap.
- Figure 2 shows the section of the cap along the line AB.
- FIG. 3 shows the cap threaded onto the neck of the bottle, the cap being released from the cage which covers it; it clearly shows the cork through the fishnet.
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L'invention concerne un objet qui élimine le danger au moment du débouchage des bouteilles contenant du vin mousseux et conserve l'effet de l'explosion qui est signe de joie appreciée.The invention relates to an object which eliminates the danger when uncorking bottles containing sparkling wine and retains the effect of the explosion which is a sign of appreciated joy.
Actuellement, on se fie à l'adresse de la main pour éliminer la force violente du bouchon qui sort. On se sert aussi d'une"pince"similaire au casse-noisettes ou bien d'un tire-bouchon special qui est utilisé par le sommelier pour le champagne.Currently, we rely on the hand address to eliminate the violent force of the plug that comes out. We also use a "pliers" similar to the nutcracker or a special corkscrew which is used by the sommelier for champagne.
Dans ce cas, l'usage de la main ou desdits outils présente l'inconvenient de supprimer l'explosion et par conséquent d'éliminer le bruit désiré.In this case, the use of the hand or of the said tools has the drawback of suppressing the explosion and consequently of eliminating the desired noise.
Cependant, la majeure partie des gens se fient dangereusement à l'adresse de la main pour détourner la violence du bouchon afin de conserver le bruit du bouchon initial.However, the majority of people rely dangerously on the address of the hand to divert the violence from the stopper in order to keep the noise of the initial stopper.
Dans tous les cas, l'usage de la main n'est pas fiable car elle n'est pas en mesure de contrôler le bouchon. De cette façon on risque de blesser des personnes accidentellement.In all cases, the use of the hand is not reliable because it is not able to control the cap. This way you risk injuring people accidentally.
Les outils précédemment cités sont très sûrs. Cependant on les utilise très rarement pour permettre l'explosion.The aforementioned tools are very safe. However they are used very rarely to allow the explosion.
Le but de cette invention est d'éliminer les inconvénients cités ci-dessus.The object of this invention is to eliminate the drawbacks mentioned above.
L'invention résout le problème qui consiste à parer le bouchon tout en conservant le bruit classique au moment du débouchage des bouteilles de vin mousseux au moyen d'un objet réalisé en forme de capuchon constitué par une résille, de préference en matière plastique légère et flexible, qu'on doit enfiler sur le col de la bouteille au moment où l'ârret metallique ou "petite cage" est enlevé du bouchon et on est prêt pour le débouchage.The invention solves the problem which consists in covering the stopper while retaining the conventional noise when uncorking sparkling wine bottles by means of an object made in the form of a cap constituted by a mesh, preferably of light plastic material and flexible, that you have to put on the neck of the bottle when the metal stop or "small cage" is removed from the cap and you are ready for uncorking.
En agissant sur le bouchon à travers les mailles de la résille constituant l'objet en forme de capuchon, le bouchon, qui est poussé violemment par le gaz de fermentation sort de la façon habituelle en faisant le bruit classique désiré et reste à l'interieur du capuchon où l'élasticité de la résille en réduit immédiatement la poussée et le retient entre ses replis.By acting on the plug through the mesh of the fishnet constituting the object in the form of a cap, the stopper, which is violently pushed by the fermentation gas, leaves in the usual way making the desired conventional noise and remains inside the cap where the elasticity of the mesh immediately reduces it the push and hold it between its folds.
Par conséquent, la force restante du bouchon est insignifiante au moment où il est retenu. C'est pour cela que l'objet, qui est très léger, ne se transforme pas en un objet contondant. Il est donc sans danger même si par mégarde il n'est pas retenu.Therefore, the remaining strength of the plug is insignificant at the time it is retained. This is why the object, which is very light, does not turn into a blunt object. It is therefore safe even if inadvertently it is not retained.
Une manière de réaliser l'invention consiste à introduire une résille en forme de cylindre dans une autre résille de forme sensiblement identique. Après cela, elles sont liées d'un côté, de sorte que à l'intérieur se forment de pliages flexibles, et ouvertes de l'autre côté.One way of carrying out the invention is to introduce a cylinder-shaped mesh into another mesh of substantially identical shape. After that, they are tied on one side, so that inside they form flexible folds, and open on the other side.
L'invention est caracterisée par la facilité de sa réalisation et par son coût peu élevé; elle est simple à réaliser et ne nécessite ni préparation à l'usage ni moyens de fixation.The invention is characterized by the ease of its realization and by its low cost; it is simple to carry out and requires neither preparation for use nor fixing means.
En plus l'objet de l'invention n'est pas encombrant parce qu'une fois utilisé, il laisse instantanement la bouteille libre et ne gêne pas l'utilisateur quand il verse le vin mousseux dans les verres. Il ne se casse pas quand il tombe.In addition the object of the invention is not bulky because once used, it instantly leaves the bottle free and does not interfere with the user when he pours the sparkling wine into the glasses. It does not break when it falls.
Les dessins illustrent à titre indicatif, mais pas en sens limitatif, un mode d'exécution préferé de l'invention.The drawings illustrate by way of indication, but not in a limiting sense, a preferred embodiment of the invention.
La figure 1 représente un pare-bouchon ayant la forme d'un capuchon.Figure 1 shows a stopper having the shape of a cap.
La figure 2 représente la section du capuchon selon la ligne AB.Figure 2 shows the section of the cap along the line AB.
La figure 3 montre le capuchon enfilé sur le goulot de la bouteille, le bouchon étant libéré de la cage qui en recouvre; elle montre clairement le bouchon à travers le résilles.FIG. 3 shows the cap threaded onto the neck of the bottle, the cap being released from the cage which covers it; it clearly shows the cork through the fishnet.
Le matériel de l'invention décrite ci-dessus, est remplaçable par des autres techniquement équivalents; la forme et les dimensions de l'objet de l'invention peuvent changer à la suite de particulaires nécessités estétiques, sans pour autant sortir du domaine de protection de l'invention.The equipment of the invention described above is replaceable by other technically equivalent ones; the shape and dimensions of the object of the invention may change as a result of specific aesthetic requirements, without however departing from the scope of protection of the invention.
Claims (4)
- Cork catcher, to be used when uncorking a bottle of sparkling wine, characterized by the fact that it is shaped as a hood and consists of two nearly indentical tubular nets which go the one inside the other, preferably made of light plastic material, that the hood is closed on one end, so as to form a plurality of flexible folds inside, and open at the opposite end in order to envelop the neck of the bottle, and that the said hood cannot be fixed to the bottle.
- Cork catcher according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it is long enough to let a cork out of the bottle freely at the moment of expulsion and to let the alcoholic fermentation gas pass so as to hear the desired pop.
- Cork catcher according to claims 1, 2, characterized by the fact that the flexible folds inside the hood help to soften the impact of the cork.
- Cork catcher according to one of the claims 1, 2, 3, characterized by the fact that, through the meshes of the nets, the neck and the cork of the bottle can be clearly seen, and the cork can be gripped via the meshes by holding the meshes whilst opening the bottle.
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| IT06530890U IT226094Y1 (en) | 1990-12-07 | 1990-12-07 | PARATURACCIOLO |
| IT6530890U | 1990-12-07 | ||
| PCT/IT1991/000090 WO1992010409A1 (en) | 1990-12-07 | 1991-10-30 | Cork catcher |
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| EP0520045A1 EP0520045A1 (en) | 1992-12-30 |
| EP0520045B1 true EP0520045B1 (en) | 1995-02-15 |
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| EP91919767A Expired - Lifetime EP0520045B1 (en) | 1990-12-07 | 1991-10-30 | Cork catcher |
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| EP (1) | EP0520045B1 (en) |
| IT (1) | IT226094Y1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1992010409A1 (en) |
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| NL2004433C2 (en) * | 2010-03-19 | 2011-09-20 | Martin Marinus Adrianus Domburg | COMPOSITION FOR CLOSING A BOTTLE LIQUID. |
| US10370232B2 (en) * | 2016-03-02 | 2019-08-06 | Coup Brands IP, LLC | Bottle striking |
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| DE3260407D1 (en) * | 1981-01-09 | 1984-08-30 | Monarch Wine Co | Method and apparatus for stoppering modified bottles with a one-piece corking means |
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- 1990-12-07 IT IT06530890U patent/IT226094Y1/en active IP Right Grant
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- 1991-10-30 EP EP91919767A patent/EP0520045B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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| IT226094Y1 (en) | 1997-04-18 |
| WO1992010409A1 (en) | 1992-06-25 |
| EP0520045A1 (en) | 1992-12-30 |
| IT9065308U1 (en) | 1992-06-08 |
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