U.S. patent application number 12/390650 was filed with the patent office on 2010-08-26 for wine cork stamp.
Invention is credited to Mark Vella.
Application Number | 20100213160 12/390650 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42630047 |
Filed Date | 2010-08-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100213160 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Vella; Mark |
August 26, 2010 |
WINE CORK STAMP
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cork stamp system and method
for application with a wine bottle where the cork stamp system
includes: a disc like stamp, where the stamp includes a first
surface and second surface; a unique design impression on the first
surface and adhesive on the second surface; and a cork wherein the
cork may be used for closing an open end of a wine bottle. The
adhesive surface of the cork stamp according to the present
invention abuts the cork upon insertion into a wine bottle. The
adhesive on the second surface of cork stamp firmly adheres the
stamp to the cork. The unique design impression acquires stamping
capabilities after insertion into the wine bottle.
Inventors: |
Vella; Mark; (Lafayette,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LAW OFFICE OF JERRY D. HAYNES , P.A
P.O. Box 350392
Fort Lauderdale
FL
33335
US
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Family ID: |
42630047 |
Appl. No.: |
12/390650 |
Filed: |
February 23, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
215/364 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 39/0058 20130101;
B65D 51/245 20130101; B65D 2203/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
215/364 |
International
Class: |
B65D 39/00 20060101
B65D039/00 |
Claims
1. A cork stamp system for application with a wine bottle
comprising: a. a disc like stamp, where the stamp includes a first
surface and second surface; b. a unique design impression on the
first surface and adhesive on the second surface; and c. a cork
wherein the cork may be used for closing an open end of a wine
bottle.
2. The cork stamp system according to claim 1, where the stamp
abuts the cork upon insertion into a wine bottle.
3. The cork stamp system according to claim 1, where the stamp is
adhered to the cork via the adhesive on the second surface.
4. The cork stamp system according to claim 2 where the unique
design impression acquires stamping capabilities after insertion
into the wine bottle.
5. A method of creating a wine stamp comprising the steps of: a.
creating an unique design impression on a first side of a disc like
stamp; b. applying adhesive to a second side of the stamp; c.
adhering the stamp to one end of a cork; and d. inserting the cork
and stamp assembly into a wine bottle opening.
6. The method of creating a wine stamp according to claim 5 further
comprising: a. removing the cork and stamp assembly from the wine
bottle; and b. impressing the unique design impression onto an
object.
Description
BACKGROUND INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a unique cork stamp for a
wine bottle.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] The cork stopper is a well-known device used to seal wine
bottles and has been used throughout history. Corks are made of a
woody material taken directly from a cork oak tree. Corks are
inserted into wine bottles during the bottling process and remain
within the bottle until removed by the consumer to enjoy the
contents thereof.
[0005] Many corks include designs and designations stamped into the
corks to indicate the origin of the wine and the manufacturer
thereof. The design and designation may be impressed upon a cork
after it is cut to size. The cork designs may be placed anywhere on
the cork, top, bottom or on the side. Once the cork seals the wine
bottle and the bottle is placed in a storage position, normally
horizontally. While the cork lies within the wine bottle it
consequently absorbs some of the wine during transit and storage.
The absorption of the wine leaves a color impression upon the cork
which is visible once the cork is removed from the bottle.
Therefore as used in prior art, corks serve the primary purpose of
sealing the wine within the bottle during transit and storage and
also provides a means of marketing and designation of the wine
itself.
[0006] It would be advantageous to use some of the inherent
properties that the cork encounters and develops while being stored
within the wine bottle. Specifically if the absorption encountered
by the cork could be somehow used in a productive manner for the
consumer then it may provide an added feature and novelty that
could be a selling point for a wine manufacturer.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention relates to a cork stamp system for
application with a wine bottle comprising: a disc like stamp, where
the stamp includes a first surface and second surface; a unique
design impression on the first surface and adhesive on the second
surface; and a cork wherein the cork may be used for closing an
open end of a wine bottle. The adhesive surface of the cork stamp
according to the present invention abuts the cork upon insertion
into a wine bottle. The adhesive on the second surface of cork
stamp firmly adheres the stamp to the cork. The unique design
impression acquires stamping capabilities after insertion into the
wine bottle.
[0008] The present invention also relates to a method of creating a
wine stamp comprising the steps of: creating an unique design
impression on a first side of a disc like stamp; applying adhesive
to a second side of the stamp; adhering the stamp to one end of a
cork; and inserting the cork and stamp assembly into a wine bottle
opening. The method further includes removing the cork and stamp
assembly from the wine bottle; and impressing the unique design
impression onto an object.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1A depicts a cork stamp according to the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 1B depicts an exploded view of the cork stamp according
to the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 2A depicts the cork stamp according to the present
invention outside of a bottle.
[0012] FIG. 2B depicts the cork stamp according to the present
invention inside a bottle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] The present invention provides a unique and novel wine cork
stamp that can be utilized in conjunction with a wine cork and
enable the consumer to have a stamping stopper for novelty
purposes.
[0014] The wine cork stamp according to present invention is shown
in the figures attached and specific attention should be directed
to FIG. 1B. FIG. 1B shows the exploded view of the application of a
wine cork stamp 10 to a cork 15. The composition shown in FIG. 1B
is an exploded view and actually shows the cork 15 in an inverted
position. A foil wrapper 5 is may be used to surround the end of
the bottle once the cork is inserted into a wine bottle. FIG. 1A
depicts the wine cork stamp inserted into a bottle 20 with the foil
wrapper 5 surrounding the end cap.
[0015] The wine cork stamp 10 includes a stamp design surface 10a
and an adhesive surface 10b. The wine cork stamp 10 is applied to
one end of the cork 15 where the adhesive surface 10b abuts the
cork 15. Once the seal is made between the wine cork stamp 10 and
the cork, the cork 15 may be inserted into a wine bottle. FIG. 2A
shows the position of the cork 15 prior to insertion into a wine
bottle. As shown, the wine cork stamp 10 is at the lower or bottom
end of cork 15. When the cork 15 is inserted into the wine bottle
the wine cork stamp 10 lies exposed to the wine contained within
the bottle.
[0016] FIG. 2B depicts the wine Stamp 10 as it appears once the
cork 15 has been inserted into a wine bottle. The wine bottle 20 is
shown in FIG. 2B and this representation does not include foil 5 in
order to have a clear view of the cork 15 and the wine cork stamp
10. The wine cork stamp 10 may lie below the surface of the wine
within the wine bottle 20 even when the wine bottle is in its
upright position. However certainly the wine cork stamp 10 will
come into contact with the wine in its normal horizontal storage
position. While the wine cork stamp 10 remains within the bottle it
absorbs a portion of the wine that's within the bottle in order to
enable its stamping and impression capabilities.
[0017] The wine cork stamp 10 provides a means to create a unique
image or pattern that can be applied for marketing or promotional
purposes. A wine collector may also use this wine stamp to transfer
the distinct design onto a paper or notebook for cataloging
purposes. Any design or label may be imprinted upon the design
surface 10a of the wine cork stamp 10. The most likely designs may
be related to marketing or trademark characteristics of the wine
manufacturer. Also freshness labeling and dating information may be
placed upon the wine cork stamp and again this is for cataloging
purposes for the wine collector.
[0018] The adhesive 10b used in adhering the wine cork stamp to the
cork 15 should be of sufficient strength and toxicity in order to
adhere to the cork 15 during storage and shipping of the wine and
yet not interfere with the taste and flavor of the wine within the
bottle. The wine cork stamp 10 may be designed of various colors
and shapes or distinctions that are able to distinguish it in the
marketplace. The cork 15 as used in accord with the present
invention therefore serves two purposes, one for the corking or
stopping of a wine bottle opening and due to the addition of the
wine cork stamp 10 a novel impression stamping device for the
consumer to use as desired.
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