Flange screw closure and bottle having internal threads

Abstract

An apparatus for retrofitting the opening of the neck of a bottle with a screw closure. An insert is provided that is configured to be positioned within the neck of the bottle for receiving the external threads of the lower end of a screw closure which is inserted into the opening of the bottle and rotated for securement therein. In one embodiment the insert may be secured in the neck by an adhesive. The positioning of the threads in the lower portion of the neck of the bottle affords a smooth and consistent pour of the wine from the bottle.

Description

CONTINUATION DATA[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08 / 846,483, filed Apr. 30, 1997.[0002] This invention relates to bottles for liquids and beverages, and in particular, to a wine bottle and complementary flange screw top for improved closure, containment and pouring of wine contained therewithin.[0003] Since biblical times, wine has been produced, consumed and enjoyed by people all over the world. Wine is produced from one or more varieties of grapes which grow in well-known regions all over the world. During wine production, the grapes are crushed and the juice is usually stored for a period of time, sometimes many years, during which the wine ferments and the flavor, color, texture and aroma develop. After a period of time, the wine may be ready for bottling, sale and consumption.[0004] For many centuries, wine has been stored and contained in glass bottles of various sizes and sealed with a variety of closure means such as rubb...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] It is thus a general object of the present invention to provide a bottle for containing wines which provides a reliable closure.

Problems solved by technology

Corks, however, often allow oxidation to take place, as they are easily broken or crumbled.

As a result of a defective cork, oxidation results in "corkiness" which is characterized by a pungent smell, much like that which emanates from rotting newspapers, and which damages the wine rendering it unfit for sale or consumption.

Additionally, oxidation resulting from defective corks affect 5% of all cork-finished wines, amounting to millions of defective bottles a year which costs the industry and consumers million of dollars a year in unsaleable and inconsumable goods.

Furthermore, if a wine which was sealed with a cork is not consumed within a relatively short period of time after the cork has been removed, it tends to become flat and loses its taste.

In fact, many lower quality, inexpensive wines currently use screw caps.

It provides for an attractive bottle, but does not eliminate the problem of defective corks.

These prior art container with internal threads positioned proximate the opening of the bottle discourage their use for containing wine since the internal threads positioned proximate the bottle's opening detracts from the bottle's ability to provide a smooth and consistent pour of wine.

If used for containing wine, these prior art bottles lead to a waste of the wine as the internally disposed threads proximate the opening causes the wine to haphazardly splash out of the bottle as it is being poured therefrom.

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