U.S. patent application number 12/930937 was filed with the patent office on 2011-07-21 for two piece wine glass and protective case.
Invention is credited to Timothy J. Kennedy.
Application Number | 20110174763 12/930937 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44276791 |
Filed Date | 2011-07-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110174763 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kennedy; Timothy J. |
July 21, 2011 |
Two piece wine glass and protective case
Abstract
The present application relates to a two-piece wine glass
comprising a glass cup, a separate stem receiver part permanently
adhered to the bottom of the glass cup, and a separate stem part
that has a typical stemware base. The stem receiver part has a hole
in its bottom incorporating fastening details to receive the end of
the separate stem part, which has mating fastening details. The
fastening details in the stem receiver and the stem allow for easy
assembly and disassembly of the wine glass. When disassembled, the
two-piece wine glass can be nested for compact storage inside the
protective case of the present invention. To further improve
storage, the two wine glass parts may be secured using a protective
cushion and stored inside the protective case of the present
invention.
Inventors: |
Kennedy; Timothy J.;
(Leonia, NJ) |
Family ID: |
44276791 |
Appl. No.: |
12/930937 |
Filed: |
January 20, 2011 |
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61336400 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
215/377 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 19/2255
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
215/377 |
International
Class: |
A47G 19/22 20060101
A47G019/22 |
Claims
1. A wine glass, comprising: a receptacle having an open top and a
closed bottom with a glass sidewall of varying diameter between
said open top and said closed bottom; a stem portion for supporting
said receptacle, being removably connected to said receptacle; a
ferrule permanently attached to the bottom of said receptacle, said
ferrule having a male and female type connective means therein; a
threaded pin extending from an end of said stem portion for
engagement with said mail and female connective means of said
ferrule.
2. The wine glass according to claim 1 wherein said male and female
connective means is a bayonet fitting.
3. The wine glass according to claim 1 wherein said male and female
connective means is a threaded bore within said ferrule and a
threaded pin extending from the end of said stem portion.
4. The wine glass according to claim 1 wherein said ferrule is
metal.
5. The wine glass according to claim 1 wherein said ferrule is a
non-metallic unbreakable material.
6. The wine glass according to claim 1 wherein said ferrule is
permanently attached to the bottom of said receptacle with
ultraviolet light cured adhesive.
7. The wine glass according to claim 1 wherein said ferrule is
permanently attached to the bottom of said receptacle using an
adhesive means that can effectively join metal to glass.
6. A protective canister for carrying and storing the wine glass as
recited in claim 1, comprising: an enclosure manufactured of
plastic having an open top and an open bottom; a lid of unbreakable
material fitting removably to said open top of said canister; an
ring of elastomeric cushioning material fitting removably between
the rim of said receptacle and the base of said canister; said base
of cushioning material fitting removably to said open bottom of
said canister.
7. The protective canister according to claim 6 wherein the
cushioning material is an elastomeric material.
8. A protective canister for carrying and storing the wine glass as
recited in claim 1, comprising: a dome-shaped container
manufactured of plastic having an open bottom; a stabilizing member
attached to the inside of said dome-shaped container to removably
engage and stabilize said ferrule; a base of cushioning material
fitting removably to said open bottom of said canister.
10. The protective canister according to claim 9 wherein the
cushioning material is an elastomeric material.
Description
[0001] Applicant claims priority from Provisional Application
61/336,400
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is in the technical field of glass
drinking vessels. More particularly, the present invention is in
the technical field of stemware. More particularly the present
invention is in the technical field of stemware that can be taken
apart and stored in a protective case.
[0003] Commonly available two-piece stemware is typically made of
plastic and in most cases is considered disposable, as seen in
patent U.S. Pat. No. 5,842,590. These two-piece plastic wine
glasses are both inexpensive and not prone to breakage. However,
they are not ideal for full appreciation of wine because, compared
to glass stemware, the tactile qualities are poor and there is a
perception that the flavor of the wine can be tainted by the smell
or taste of the plastic. Many decades ago several types of
two-piece wine glasses incorporating glass cups were designed and
patented, but because of their direct glass to metal attachment
methods appear impractical because of either a lack of a secure
joint or high risk of breakage, as seen in patents U.S. Pat. No.
809,567, No. 600,427, No. 131,141, and No. 2,169,426.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Glass stemware is both traditional and ideal for the
consumption and enjoyment of wine and champagne, but because of its
fragile nature compounded by its tall configuration, it is prone to
breakage. Many people like to bring wine and wine glasses with them
while travelling, and while stemware breakage is a concern even
when simply stored in the home, it is especially likely while
traveling. Normal wine glasses are also large to pack in luggage
for travelling, especially if wrapped in protective material.
[0005] The present invention is a wine glass consisting of a glass
cup removably attached to a stem part that has a standard shaped
base. The glass cup can be assembled and disassembled from the stem
part for compact storage or travel. This invention incorporates a
high quality glass cup to allow for full enjoyment of wine and to
preserve the traditional tactile and sensory qualities of good
glass stemware. The key to this two-piece configuration is a third
separate stem receiver part that is permanently attached to the
bottom of the glass cup with modern UV curing or similar adhesive
that can effectively join metal to glass. Previous two-piece wine
glasses have not used an adhesive to attach a glass cup part to a
stem receiver part. This method of construction provides for an
assembling of the wine glass that minimizes the risk of breakage,
is secure when joined and then easily disassembled.
[0006] The stem receiver part can be made of the same metal or
unbreakable material as the stem. When disassembled, the stem part
can be stored either inside or near the glass cup part to save
space and reduce the overall fragility of the wine glass.
[0007] A protective case combined with shock absorbing cushion
parts can be used to secure the glass cup and stem and base parts
to avoid breakage of the glass cup when not in use or when
travelling.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the assembled wine
glass.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a cross section view of the assembled wine
glass.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the disassembled wine
glass.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a cross section view of the dissembled wine glass,
nested for storage.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the disassembled wine glass,
nested for storage.
[0014] FIG. 7 is a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass, nested for storage incorporating a protective cushion
part
[0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the disassembled wine glass,
nested for storage incorporating a protective cushion part,
[0016] FIG. 9 is a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass, nested for storage incorporating a protective cushion part,
and stored in a protective case.
[0017] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the disassembled wine
glass, nested for storage incorporating a protective cushion part,
and shown with the upper and lower protective case parts.
[0018] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the disassembled wine
glass, nested for storage incorporating a protective cushion part,
and shown with the upper and lower protective case parts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the assembled wine glass
10 with the glass cup 12 fixed to the stem receiver part 14
removably attached to the stem part 16.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows a cross section view of the assembled wine
glass 10 with the glass cup 12 permanently fixed to the stem
receiver part 14 with high-strength UV curing or similar adhesive
30 making the glass cup 12 and stem receiver part 14 removably
attached to the stem part 16.
[0021] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the wine glass 10 with
the glass cup 12 fixed to the stem receiver part 14 disassembled
from the stem part 16.
[0022] FIG. 4 shows a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass 10 with the glass cup 12 fixed to the stem receiver part 14
disassembled from the stem part 16.
[0023] In more detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 4,
the wine glass as shown includes the glass cup 12 fixed to the stem
receiver part 14 with transparent high-strength UV curing or
similar adhesive 30. The stem receiver part 14 may be made of metal
or a different unbreakable material and has a threaded hole 26 to
receive a threaded post 28 on the stem base part 16, or another
convenient fastening method. The stem part 16 may be made of metal
or a different unbreakable material.
[0024] FIG. 5 shows a cross section view of the dissembled and
nested for storage wine glass 10 with the glass cup 12 fixed to the
stem receiver part 14 inverted and nested over the stem part
16.
[0025] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the disassembled and
nested for storage wine glass 10 with the glass cup 12 fixed to the
stem receiver part 14 inverted and nested over the stem part
16.
[0026] FIG. 7 shows a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass 10, nested and incorporating the protective cushion part
18.
[0027] In more detail, still referring to the invention of FIG. 7,
the wine glass as shown is nested for storage incorporating a
protective cushion part 18 made of rubber or a flexible material
for shock absorption. That cushion part 18 may have features to
allow the glass cup 12 and the stem and base part 16 to securely
snap into the protective cushion part 18 for compact and integrated
storage.
[0028] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the disassembled wine
glass 10, nested and incorporating the protective cushion part
18.
[0029] FIG. 9 shows a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass 10, nested and incorporating the protective cushion part 18,
and stored in the protective case 20, consisting of the canister 22
and the lid 24.
[0030] In more detail, still referring to the invention in FIG. 9,
the wine glass as shown is nested for storage incorporating the
protective cushion part 18, with the protective case 20 consisting
of the canister 22 and the lid 24 made of metal or a different
unbreakable material for protection of the contents.
[0031] FIG. 10 shows a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass 10, nested and incorporating the protective cushion part 18,
and stored in the protective case 20, consisting of the canister 22
and the lid 24.
[0032] FIG. 11 shows a cross section view of the disassembled wine
glass 10, nested, and stored in a second embodiment of the
protective case 32, consisting of the lower case part 34, glass rim
cushion 36 and the stem receiver cushion 38.
[0033] The advantages of the present invention include, that by
virtue of the glass cup part, it supports the full enjoyment of
wine while reducing the fragility of a wine glass by allowing it to
take a more compact configuration for storage or travel. And that
breakage risk can be further reduced by protecting the disassembled
and nested two-piece wine glass with other parts including shock
absorbing cushions and a rigid storage case.
[0034] In broad embodiment, the present invention is a two piece
wine glass, incorporating a glass cup, permanently attached with
modern adhesive to a stem receiver part which allows the stem part
to be attached for use drinking and then removed for compact and
protected storage. Storage and transport of the disassembled wine
glass are further improved by providing protective cushions and a
protective case.
[0035] While the foregoing written description of the invention
enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered
presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will
understand and appreciate the existence of variations,
combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method,
and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited
by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all
embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the
invention.
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