MULTI-PURPOSE BOTTLE OPENER

Abstract

A multi-purpose bottle opener is disclosed. The multi-purpose bottle opener having a bottle opening body having a bottle cap opening end and a wine bottle opening end. The bottle cap opening end having a fulcrum arm and a handle access opening. The fulcrum arm having a cap relief and a cap hook configured to provide leverage against a pry-off-type bottle cap edge, so as to enhance the effectiveness of removal of the bottle cap. The wine bottle opening end being opposite of the bottle cap opening end. The wine bottle opening end having a fixedly mounted corkscrew. A detachable bottle opening handle having a cavity is attachable to the wine bottle opening end such that the fixedly mounted corkscrew is insertable within the cavity. The detachable bottle opening handle configured to be insertable into the handle access opening.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose bottle opener comprising: a bottle opening body having a bottle cap opening end and a wine bottle opening end; the bottle cap opening end having a fulcrum arm and a handle access opening, the fulcrum arm having a cap relief and a cap hook configured to provide leverage against a pry-off-type bottle cap edge, so as to enhance the effectiveness of removal of the bottle cap, the wine bottle opening end being opposite of the bottle cap opening end, the wine bottle opening end having a fixedly mounted corkscrew; and a detachable bottle opening handle having a cavity, the detachable bottle opening handle attachable to the wine bottle opening end such that the fixedly mounted corkscrew is insertable within the cavity, the detachable bottle opening handle configured to be insertable into the handle access opening.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention wherein similar characters of reference denote corresponding parts in each view,

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 2 is an additional perspective side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a corkscrew configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, an embodiment of a multi-purpose bottle opener 10 is disclosed. Opener 10 may include a bottle opening body 12 having a bottle cap opening end 14 and a wine bottle opening end 16.

[0015] The bottle cap opening end 14 may have a fulcrum arm 20 and a handle access opening 22. The fulcrum arm 20 has a cap relief 24 and a cap hook 26 creating a notch 25. The fulcrum arm 20 is configured to provide leverage against a pry-off-type bottle cap edge. so as to enhance the effectiveness of removal of the bottle cap.

[0016] The wine bottle opening end 16 is opposite from the bottle cap opening end 14. Wine bottle opening end 16 having a fixedly mounted corkscrew 28. The corkscrew 28 is designed for penetration into a cork for removal from a wine bottle.

[0017] A detachable bottle opening handle 30 is attachable to the wine bottle opening end 16. In some embodiments, handle 30 is detactably secured to wine bottle opening end 16 by a threaded securing fastener 34.

[0018] In some embodiments, handle 30 has a cavity 32 such that the fixedly mounted corkscrew 28 is insertable within cavity 32 when handle 30 is secured to wine bottle opening end 16.

[0019] Handle 30 is configured to be insertable through handle access opening 22 to provide rotational capability for the engagement of a cork by corkscrew 28 and its removal from of within a wine bottle.

[0020] In operation to remove a beer bottle cap, the cap is inserted into the notch 25 with the cap hook 26 being disposed slightly underneath the cap to clamp it. The user can easily remove the cap providing leverage against the cap.

[0021] In operation to remove a wine bottle cork, the handle 30 is removed from the wine bottle opening end 16 and inserted through the handle access opening 22 to allow for the rotation of the corkscrew 28 into a cork and for the removal of the cork following the engagement of the cork by the corkscrew 28.

[0022] While preferred embodiments of the present inventive concept have been shown and disclosed herein, it will be obvious to those persons skilled in the art that such embodiments are presented by way of example only, and not as a limitation to the scope of the inventive concept. Variations, changes, and substitutions may occur or be suggested to those skilled in the art without departing from the intent, scope, and totality of this inventive concept. Such variations, changes, and substitutions may involve other features which are already known per se and which may be used instead of, in combination with, or in addition to features already disclosed herein. Accordingly, it is intended that this inventive concept be inclusive of such variations, changes, and substitutions, and by no means limited by the scope of the claims presented herein.