U.S. patent application number 11/890999 was filed with the patent office on 2008-02-14 for wine bottle serving ware and manufacturing process.
Invention is credited to David Edge.
Application Number | 20080035651 11/890999 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39049648 |
Filed Date | 2008-02-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080035651 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Edge; David |
February 14, 2008 |
Wine bottle serving ware and manufacturing process
Abstract
A glass wine bottle serving ware and the method of manufacturing
that uses a standard glass wine bottle. The outside surface of the
bottle is first treated with a cleaning-wetting solution that
cleans and removes oil from the surface, and keeps the outside
surface fog free. Mini egg shell frits and optional gold mica is
then applied to the wet inside surface. A U-shaped copper wire is
bent and attached to the top of the wine bottle that will serve as
a device for hanging. The bottle is then placed inside a glass
kiln. A piece of ceramic is placed under the neck of the bottle to
create a bent handle when heating. The wine bottle is then heated
in a sequential manner to create a flat, serving ware with a bent
handle.
Inventors: |
Edge; David; (Kirkland,
WA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DEAN A. CRAINE
SUITE 140, 400-112TH AVENUE NE
BELLEVUE
WA
98004
US
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Family ID: |
39049648 |
Appl. No.: |
11/890999 |
Filed: |
August 7, 2007 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60836490 |
Aug 8, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
220/574 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B44C 5/00 20130101; B65D
1/0207 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/574 |
International
Class: |
A47G 19/00 20060101
A47G019/00 |
Claims
1. A glass serving ware, comprising: a. a transparent or partially
transparent flat glass wine bottle-shaped body with an L-shaped
bent handle that acts as an elevated handle when said body is
placed on a flat surface, said body including gold mica particles
located on the collapsed inside cavity of said wine bottle; and, b.
a U-shaped wire extending from said neck of said bottle.
2. A wine bottle serving ware manufacturing process, comprising the
following steps: a. selecting an empty glass wine bottle with a
upward neck and wide cylindrical body; b. coating the outside
surface of said wine bottle with a cleaning-wetting solution; c.
applying gold mica particles to the inside surface of said wine
bottle; d. attaching a U-shaped wire to the neck of said wine
bottle; e. positioning said wine bottle horizontally on a kiln oven
compatible support surface; f. placing a ceramic raised element
under said neck of said wine bottle; g. placing said wine bottle
and said support surface on kiln; h. heating said kiln at a rate of
500 degrees per hour up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, soak for 20
minutes; i. heating said kiln at a rate of 500 degrees Fahrenheit
per hour up to 1,275 degrees Fahrenheit, soak for 20 minutes; j.
heating said kiln to 1,475 degrees Fahrenheit; k. reducing the
temperature in said kiln to 968 degrees Fahrenheit, and soaking
said kiln for 45 minutes; and, l. letting said wine bottle to cool
to room temperature.
Description
[0001] This is a utility patent application which claims benefit of
U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/836,490 filed on Aug. 8,
2006.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates to serving ware and the process used
to manufacture glass serving ware.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] The appearance of the serving ware used to serve food plays
an important role in the presentation and overall enjoyment of the
meal. Manufacturers of serving ware are constantly searching for
new, innovative attractive serving ware.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel
piece of flat, glass serving ware and method for manufacturing
glass serving ware.
[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
method of manufacturing serving ware made from a wine bottle.
[0008] Those and other objects are met by a novel piece of glass
serving ware disclosed herein made from a glass wine bottle which
is collapsed into a decorated plate structure with a raised
handle.
[0009] An empty transparent or partially transparent glass wine
bottle is first selected with all labels removed. The outside and
inside surfaces of the wine bottle is treated with a combination
cleaning and wetting solution that cleans and removes oil from the
outside and inside surfaces. The solution is designed to evaporate
with little or no residue. The solution is also designed to carry
frit and mica particles so that they may be evenly dispersed on the
inside surfaces of the wine bottle as the wine bottle is heated in
the kiln. After the cleaning and wetting solution is applied, mini
egg shell frit and gold mica is applied to the bottle's inside
surface. An optional U-shaped copper wire may be inserted into the
opening of the neck which acts as a hanger for hanging the serving
ware vertically on the wall.
[0010] After the bottle as been prepared in the manner described
above, it is then placed inside a glass kiln. In the preferred
embodiment, a piece of ceramic (2.times.3.times.3.75 inches) is
placed under the neck of the bottle creating an elevational handle
that is used when carrying the serving ware or when placing it on a
horizontal surface.
[0011] On the preferred embodiment, the prepared bottle is placed
inside a cool kiln which is then heated at a slow rate of 500
degree Fahrenheit per hour until a final temperature of 1,000
degrees Fahrenheit is reached. The temperature is then maintained
at or near 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes.
Next, the temperature in the kiln is then increased slowly at a
rate of 500 degrees Fahrenheit per hour until the kiln reaches
approximately 1,275 degrees Fahrenheit. The kiln is then maintained
at 1,275 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes. Next, the
kiln is then quickly heated to 1,475 degrees Fahrenheit and then
immediately lowered to 968 degrees Fahrenheit which is maintained
for 45 minutes. After the 45 minutes, the serving ware is allowed
to slowly cool to room temperature. Decorative ribbons or bows may
be attached to the neck to make it more festive or attractive.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the serving ware produced by
the process disclosed herein.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the serving ware shown
in FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the individual steps in
the manufacturing process.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)
[0015] Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a wine bottle
shape serving ware made from a standard glass wine bottle made from
transparent or partially transparent 86-94 COE bottle glass. As
shown in the accompanying Figs. the serving ware 10 is a relatively
flat structure that has the general outline shape of the wine
bottle 12 with a lower flattened cylindrical body 15 and an upper
narrow flat neck 20. The neck 20 curves diagonally upward from the
body 15 and then bends horizontally thereby elevating the neck 20
above the body 15 when the body 15 is placed on a flat surface as
shown in FIG. 2. During use, the neck 20 can then be used as a
handle.
[0016] The wine bottle used to make the serving ware 10 can be any
size and can be made of clear or colored glass. In the preferred
embodiment, a wine bottle is made of 86-94 rated bottle glass which
has been found to be less susceptible to cracking. To date, the
inventor has identified five different colors of wine bottle's that
can be used--clear, dead leaf yellow, champagne green, antique
green and amber.
[0017] A U-shaped copper wire 25 is inserted to the neck opening
that later may be used as a hanger for hanging from a vertical
surface.
[0018] FIG. 3 depicts the steps used to manufacture the serving
ware 10. The first step 40 is to select a desirable wine bottle
made of 86-94 rated bottle glass. Next, the outside and inside
surfaces of the wine bottle are treated with a cleaning-wetting
solution that cleans and removes oil from the surfaces. The
cleaning-wetting solution is designed to evaporate without forming
a residue and is fog free. After the cleaning-wetting solution is
applied, the third step 46 requires the application of mini
eggshell frit to the bottle's wet inside surface. The frit includes
Optul 82 coefficient of expansion float glass and glass powders to
achieve the desired color inside the bottle. Optional gold mica can
be applied to the inside surface of the bottle to give the bottle a
gold sparkling tone. The amount of eggshell frit and gold mica
applied depends on the color of the wine bottle and the desired
decorative features.
[0019] In the preferred embodiment, the cleaning-wetting solution
is made of 80% denatured alcohol, 10% (w/v) sodium borate (also
known as Borax) and 10% (w/v) tri-sodium phosphate (also know as
TSP).
[0020] The fourth step 46 requires the attachment of a copper wire
to the neck opening of the wine bottle.
[0021] After the wine bottle has been prepared, it is then
positioned horizontally in a glass kiln (step 48). The sixth step
50 requires the placement of a piece of ceramic 90 that measures
approximately 2.times.3.times.3.75 inches under the neck of the
wine bottle to create a bent bent elevated handle shown in FIG. 2.
The wine bottle and the support surface are then placed into kiln
(step 54).
[0022] It is important that the following heating process be
followed closely to prevent cracking. The wine bottle is first
heated at a slow rate of 500 degree Fahrenheit per hour to 1,000
degrees Fahrenheit (step 56). Next, the temperature is maintained
inside the kiln at or near 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit for
approximately 20 minutes (step 57). The temperature in the kiln is
then increased slowly at a rate of 500 degrees Fahrenheit to
approximately 1,275 degrees Fahrenheit. The kiln is then maintained
at 1,275 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes (step
58).
[0023] Next, the kiln is quickly heated to 1,475 degrees Fahrenheit
(step 60) and then immediately lowered to 968 degrees Fahrenheit
and maintained for 45 minutes (step 62). After the 45 minutes, the
serving ware 10 is then slowly cooled to room temperature (step
64).
[0024] In compliance with the statute, the invention described
herein has been described in language more or less specific as to
structural features. It should be understood, however, that the
invention is not limited to the specific features shown, since the
means and construction shown is comprised only of the preferred
embodiments for putting the invention into effect. The invention is
therefore claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the
legitimate and valid scope of the amended claims, appropriately
interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
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