Server for wine bottles and the like
US4393665A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2331/809
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A server for chilled wine and similar beverages or foods includes a generally cylindrically-shaped side wall into which a bottle or other container may be placed. The side wall is constructed of a heat conductive material such as aluminum, copper, alloys thereof, etc., of sufficient thickness to conduct heat as needed in its long direction. The cooler also includes an ice receptacle which holds the ice either in contact with the side wall or an extension or appendage thereof. The side wall acts to present the wine container with a surface which is at or below the temperature of the wine. This substantially eliminates the transfer of heat by radiation to the wine container. The server also minimizes conductive and/or convective heat transfer between the wine bottle and the surroundings. The side wall of the server surrounds at least about one-half of the height of the enlarged part of the bottle being cooled.
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