Single Serve Combination Wine Bottle and Wine Glass

Abstract

A single serving wine bottle is disclosed wherein the bottle can be easily and quickly transformed into a wine glass without adding any parts to the basic design. The device functions as both a wine bottle and a wine glass and five main components: bottle body, base, base band, top band, and tear away seal to keep the wine inside the bottle and fresh. The base is fastened onto the bottle's neck. The film seal is removed and the wine is exposed and ready to drink. The bottle can be easily filled using modern bottling equipment. The device increases efficiency with respect to raw materials, production costs, transportation, and storage space by alleviating the need for a separate wine glass.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit under Title 35 United States Code §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 382,352 filed Sep. 13, 2010, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to a combination wine bottle and wine glass device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a single serving wine bottle wherein the bottle can be easily and quickly transformed into a wine glass without adding any parts to the basic design.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Convenient packaging for beverages is an important marketing consideration for busy consumers. Active outdoor lifestyles have also promoted the use of portable, disposable packaging for all types of drinks The most common packaging is the single serve bottle. For a beverage such as wine, the use of a single serve bottle has a...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]In satisfaction of the above, the present invention provides a single serving wine bottle, which by way of a novel combination of component parts, provides benefits that simply are not possible with known devices. Applicant's invention provides a device that can be easily and quickly transformed into a wine glass without adding any additional components to the basic design. The bottle can be easily filled using modern bottling equipment. The device increases efficiency with respect to raw materials, production costs, transportation, and storage space by alleviating the need for a separate wine glass.

[0011]In its most preferred form, the present invention is comprised of a crystal clear PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic which has been approved by the FDA and has been a proven material in the bottle market for many years. The bottle has five main components: bottle body, base, base band, top band, and tear away seal to keep the wine inside the bottle and fresh. The top of the bottle neck and the underneath side of the base have mating fastening features which allows the base to be assembled onto the bottle neck and flipped over to be used as a glass.

Problems solved by technology

However, the exposure to air that initially improves the taste of wine, will eventually cause it to spoil.

A single serve bottle, however, is not as desirable for enjoying wine as it may be for soda, juice, or beer.

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