Pouring apparatus for carbonated beverages in bottles

Abstract

The present invention comprises an apparatus which, when inserted into the neck of a bottle, facilitates the dispensing of carbonated beverages such as soda, beer and sparkling wines. The invention does so in a manner that prevents spillage of a carbonated beverage, while retaining the gas that gives the beverage its “fizz” within the bottle into which the beverage was originally placed. The cap valve, which creates a water tap inside the bottleneck maintains a secure seal that prevents material from escaping, even if the contents are under pressure. The cap functions like a faucet that opens or closes upon rotation. In the open state it regulates outflow and has structural safeguards to prevent accidental removal from the bottleneck. To put a secure seal on the bottle, the cap presses against the double neck outlet with its valve that has a gasket. Between the end of the moving part that directs the flow in the double neck and the inside of the cap exists a locking space, which enables the valve to securely cover the double neck outlet upon application of pressure by the cap on the bottle, thus impeding outflow. When the cap is unscrewed from the bottle, the valve frees the double neck outlet, creating a passageway that enables outflow of the container's contents. If the bottle contains carbonated liquids, the best method for pouring involves holding the container in such a way that its bottom is higher than the cap and the liquid covers the valve. Because liquid is heavier than gas, only liquid will flow through the cap's open valve. The rest of the gas will remain in the container. This will markedly improve the quality of carbonated soft drinks or similar products. There are added optional features to enable a user to drink directly from the bottle by utilizing: (1) a cone like cup or (2) a tube and nipple configuration.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of earlier files, Provisional Application US60 / 750,513, dated Dec. 15, 2005FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention comprises an apparatus which, when inserted into the neck of a bottle, facilitates the dispensing of carbonated beverages such as soda, beer and sparkling wines. The invention does so in a manner that prevents spillage of a carbonated beverage, while retaining the gas that gives the beverage its “fizz” within the bottle into which the beverage was originally placed. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Carbonated beverages are extremely popular. Soda retains its popularity among the products with the largest sales nationally. Beer and sparkling wines have been consumed for centuries, but the entire bottle must be consumed immediately upon opening, or the special “bubbly” character of the beverage is lost. One feature common to all carbonated beverages is the presence of a gas, typically carbon dioxide, imparted into t...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] It is a still further objective of the invention to allow retrofitting of the apparatus described into an existing beverage bottle, without requiring modification of the bottle. In this embodiment of the invention, which will be described, a consumer will be able to place the invention into the neck of a bottle containing a carbonated beverage immediately after opening the bottle and enjoy the benefits that the invention will deliver. The apparatus may be used until the entire contents of a bottle has been consumed, and th

Problems solved by technology

Beer and sparkling wines have been consumed for centuries, but the entire bottle must be consumed immediately upon opening, or the special “bubbly” character of the beverage is lost.

This gas pressure can also cause the beverage to be rapidly ejected from the bottle in which it had been contained, causing a mess.

This situation can

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