Method of preserving wine in a wine bottle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wine preservation methods, such as cork stoppers and screw caps, are often expensive and ineffective in preventing oxygen from reaching the wine, leading to a need for a more reliable solution to extend the life of opened wine bottles.
Innovation Solution
A wine tool constructed from elastomeric materials, such as neoprene or rubber, that creates airtight seals by inverting the cork or fitting over the bottle opening, preventing oxygen from entering and allowing the wine to maintain its quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cork stoppers or screw caps are used to preserve wine, then the bottle can be sealed, but oxygen still penetrates through varying bottle sizes and seal configurations leading to wine degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The wine preservation tool is designed with a universal fitting mechanism that adapts to different bottle sizes and shapes. The tool includes an adjustable clamp structure with movable arms that can accommodate various bottle diameters, making it compatible with multiple bottle types while maintaining a consistent seal quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool employs adjustable parameters including the positioning of sealing elements and the tension applied by the clamp mechanism. By changing these parameters, the tool optimizes the seal for each specific bottle size and shape, ensuring reliable oxygen barrier performance across different bottle configurations.
2Reliability
If expensive preservation devices are used, then wine preservation may be improved, but cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The tool utilizes flexible sealing elements made from elastomeric materials that form airtight barriers. These thin film-based sealing components provide effective oxygen protection at low cost, replacing expensive rigid preservation systems while maintaining preservation effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool employs simple, inexpensive components such as disposable sealing membranes or single-use cork replacements that provide effective preservation for the typical wine consumption period. These low-cost components eliminate the need for expensive reusable mechanisms while achieving the same preservation goal.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple sealing methods are used, then cost is reduced, but oxygen penetration occurs due to varying bottle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The tool introduces an intermediary sealing mechanism between the bottle opening and the external environment. This intermediate sealing layer, combined with the adjustable clamp structure, creates a reliable oxygen barrier that adapts to different bottle sizes without requiring complex expensive components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The wine tool effectively extends the life of the remaining wine by creating a reliable airtight seal, preventing oxygen exposure and allowing for easy recorking and use as a coaster for the bottle.
Implementation Method 1
A wine tool constructed from elastomeric materials, such as neoprene or rubber, that creates airtight seals
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a wine tool for preserving wine in a wine bottle. The wine tool include a body and a grippable portion. The body has an open end, a closed end, and a sidewall extending between the open end and the closed end. The sidewall has an elevated outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface. The grippable portion is positioned about a portion of the body for assisting a user with removal and placement of a cork into a wine bottle.