US3760711A
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Apparatus in the form of a kit for home wine making
Assignee: PLASTIMADE Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract An assembly or kit apparatus particulary adapted for home wine making by simplified wine making processes. The kit comprises a rigid container in the form of a barrel provided with upper and lower halves. A pair of flexible plastic bags are provided, each with a plastic fitting with cap, the fitting being adapted for accommodation to a bung hole in one-half of the barrel and also for connection to a tube which connects to a spigot forming part of the lower half of the barrel. The parts of the kit accommodate the processing of the wine and dispensing of it when ready through the barrel spigot from one of the plastic bags contained in the barrel.
Inventors
- 👤 R Webster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:08
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12G; C12G1/00; C12G1/02; C12G1/0206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: a rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from the bag means, the said bag means being constructed to be disconnectable and readily removable from the container by separating the said parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: a rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from the bag means, the said bag means being constructed to be disconnectable and readily removable from the container by separating the said parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus aS in claim 1, wherein the bag means includes a flexible bag having a fitting attachable to an aperture in a part of the rigid container and tube means attachable to the bag means and attachable to a dispensing spigot carried by a part of the rigid container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 2, including a valve member attachable to the aperture in said rigid container adapted to receive bubbling liquid resulting from fermentation within the flexible bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as in claim 3, wherein said tube means and valve means are alternatively attachable to the fitting of the flexible bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said flexible bag means includes a flexible bag having a fitting attachable to an opening in part of said rigid container and a device attachable to said fitting and adapted to receive bubbling liquid resulting from fermentation within said bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said rigid container comprises two rigid parts, each having the shape of half a barrel and adapted to be placed one over the other to provide the configuration of a barrel and said rigid container being adapted to contain said flexible bag means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the container parts have mutually engageable portions adapted to interfit and interengage to hold the separable parts together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: A rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from the bag means, said bag means including a first and second flexible bag means each adapted to be placed in a part of the rigid container and tube means adapted to be connected for draining liquid from one of the flexible bag means to the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
102 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: A rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from the bag means, said bag means including a first and second flexible bag means each adapted to be placed in a part of the rigid container and tube means adapted to be connected for draining liquid from one of the flexible bag means to the other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: a rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from the bag means, the said bag means including a flexible bag having a fitting attachable to an aperture in a part of the rigid container, a dispensing spigot carried by a part of the rigid container and tube means attachable to the bag means and to the dispensing spigot, the spigot having a spout, a flexible tube in the spigot connected between the inlet to the spigot and to the spout and a means for pinching the tube to close off the flow.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
139 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: a rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from the bag means, the said bag means including a flexible bag having a fitting attachable to an aperture in a part of the rigid container, a dispensing spigot carried by a part of the rigid container and tube means attachable to the bag means and to the dispensing spigot, the spigot having a spout, a flexible tube in the spigot connected between the inlet to the spigot and to the spout and a means for pinching the tube to close off the flow.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 9, where the spigot has a handle and means rotatable by the handle for pinching the tube in the spigot to close off the flow.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 9, wherein the spigot has a nipple attachable to the rigid container and to the first mentioned tube and to the tube within the spigot.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
90 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: a rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from bag means, support feet for the rigid container and removably attachable to both the top and bottom of the container whereby the support feet are adaptable for stacking containers on top of each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
Wine making apparatus comprising: a rigid container formed in separable parts; flexible bag means adapted to be placed within the rigid container and having fittings adapted for communication with openings in the rigid container whereby liquid may be transferred into a bag means while it is within the rigid container and liquid may be dispensed from bag means, support feet for the rigid container and removably attachable to both the top and bottom of the container whereby the support feet are adaptable for stacking containers on top of each other.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |