Stemware retention device
US12004667B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G23/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stemware retention device for preventing tipping of stemware includes a first plate, which is substantially planar. Each slot of a set of slots extends into the first plate from its perimeter. A spacing element, which is attached to and which extends from a lower face of the first plate, supports the first plate above a substantially horizontal surface, such as a tabletop. A plurality of panels is attached to from the first plate's lower face so that each slot is bracketed by a pair of panels. Each panel extends from the first plate to proximate to the substantially horizontal surface. The panels are resiliently flexible so that each pair of panels can engage a base of an article of stemware as its stem is inserted into a respective slot. Thus, tipping of the article of stemware relative to the substantially horizontal surface is inhibited.
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