Method and apparatus for engaging a beverage extraction device with a container
US9010588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0098
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Devices and methods for clamping a beverage extraction device to a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. One or more clamp arms may be arranged to clamp the extraction device to a wine bottle as well as allow the device to be supported upright on a table top. Clamp arms may include tab and ridge features that operate to properly engage and position a wide variety of different bottle neck shapes relative to the device. The one or more clamp arms may move the bottle neck distally, e.g., toward a resilient pad, so that the neck is suitably positioned relative to the device. Proper positioning and engagement of the neck may allow for desired piercing of a cork or other closure of the bottle by the device.
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