Wine bottle aerator

US10654007B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Robert A. Stevenson · US
• Wendy L. Stevenson · US

Inventors

• Robert A. Stevenson · Humphreys, US
• Wendy L. Stevenson · Santa Clarita, US
• Jennifer L. Stevenson · Newbury Park, US
• Ryan A. Stevenson · Southaven, US
• Douglas Frederick Widney · Corte Madera, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 8, 2016
• Grant date: May 19, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 23, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01F2101/17
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An aeration assembly for aerating liquids including wine and other alcoholic beverages includes an expansion chamber and an aerating device. The expansion chamber is configured to be in fluid communication with an inside of the uncorked and/or opened bottle when engaged by a bottom portion of the expansion chamber. The aerating device comprises a gas conduit having a proximal end in fluid communication with a distal end. The distal end is disposable below the bottom portion of the expansion chamber. A gas source is in fluid communication with the proximal end of the gas conduit. The expansion chamber is configured to temporarily contain an expansion of bubbles during an aeration process. The expansion chamber and aerating device are not permanently connected, wherein the aerating device can be fully removed from the expansion chamber before, during or after the aeration process.