SCREW TOP CORK - SCORK

Abstract

A screw top cap with a tube attached through the center of the cap. The tube is plugged with stopper material. The arrangement combines a screw top cap with a plug stopper.

Claims

1. A bottle cap comprising of a screw top cap and a tube through the center of the cap with a tube and attachment ring, with the attachment ring being affixed to the tube and sealing ring beneath the attachment ring, with the sealing ring contacting the bottle, with the tube containing a plug stopper.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the attachment ring it affixed to the top of the tube.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the sealing ring is beneath the attachment ring.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the top of the tube is level with the hole in the center of the screw top cap.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the plug stopper is inserted into the tube.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007] The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0008] FIG. 1 Illustrates the Side View of the Screw Stopper

[0009] FIG. 2 Illustrates the Top View of the Screw Stopper

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] In the wine industry there are two common methods for bottle capping wine. A plug stopper or a screw top cap. Each cap type has it benefits and disadvantages.

[0011] The benefit of the plug stopper is that it allows the wine to exchange air which is important, especially for red wine, as it helps soften the tannins and acidity in the wine as it ages. This allows for a smoother and a balanced taste of the full characteristics of the wine. The disadvantage of the plug stopper is that one needs a cork screw or other type opening device to open the bottle.

[0012] The benefit of the screw top cap is that it is convenient. A person does not need an opening device to open the wine bottle, the person twists off the screw top cop. The disadvantage is that the cap does not allow air in or out of the bottle.

[0013] The Screw Stopper combines the convenience of a screw top with a plug stopper. Wine producers of full bodied, complex, red wine would be able to bottle their wine and allow it to exchange air whilst at the same time provide the convenience of opening without the need for a cork screw or other type of opening tool.

[0014] Reference to FIG. 1, the construction of the arrangement is shown which incorporates a plug stopper located in a tube within a screw top cap. FIG. 1D illustrates the screw top cap structure. FIG. 1C illustrates the tube which extends to the top of the screw top cap D and is level with the top of the screw top cap. FIG. 1A illustrates the attachment ring. The attachment ring is connected around the top of the tube C to prevent air exchange between the outside of the tube and the center opening in the screw top cap. FIG. 1B illustrates the sealing ring which creates a seal between the bottom of the attachment ring A and the top of the bottle F. FIG. 1E illustrates the plug stopper. The plug stopper material is contained inside tube C. FIG. 1F illustrates the bottle.

[0015] Referring to FIG. 2, this is the top view of the arrangement. FIG. 2A illustrates the plug stopper which is contained inside tube C. FIG. 2B illustrates the screw top cap. FIG. 2C illustrates the tube which contains the plug stopper A.

[0016] Those skilled in the art having read this disclosure will recognize that changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.