Corked bottle opener

• US 5,040,437 A
• Filed: 09/11/1990
• Issued: 08/20/1991
• Est. Priority Date: 09/11/1990
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John H. Mueller
• Original Assignee: John H. Mueller
• Inventors: Mueller, John H.
• Primary Examiner(s): PARKER JR, ROSCOE
• Application Number:
  US07/580,960
• Time in Patent Office: 343 Days
• Field of Search: 81/3.2, 81/3.25, 81/3.31, 81/3.32, 81/3.36, 81/3.29, 81/3.37, 81/3.39
• US Class Current: 81/3.2
• CPC Class Codes: B67B 7/066 specially adapted for opening pressurised bottles, e.g. champagne or sparkling wine bottles

Abstract

A corked bottle opener comprising a stationary shaft and a rotatable stem extending longitudinally from the shaft and mounted for axial movement relative thereto. An adjustably mounted retainer extends from the shaft and engages the neck of the bottle. A jaw member extends from the stem, but is held against rotation, engages the stopper. An actuator rotates the stem to move it axially and thereby raise the jaw member so as to remove the cork.

Claims

1. A mechanism for extracting a stopper from a bottle, said stopper having a head and a downwardly facing annular shoulder, comprising:

a. a base,

b. a stationary shaft fixedly mounted substantially normal to said base,

c. retaining means adjustably mounted on said shaft for vertical and horizontal pivotal movement and extending laterally therefrom for engaging at least a portion of the neck of said bottle, including means for securing said retaining means in adjustably mounted position,

d. a rotatable stem extending longitudinally from said shaft and mounted for axial movement relative thereto,

e. a bracket connected to and extending laterally from said stem for vertical movement upon axial movement of said stem, said bracket terminating at the opposed end from said connection with a jaw member having a stationary arm and a radially adjustable arm for engaging at least a portion of said shoulder of said stopper,

f. means for securing said bracket against rotation upon rotation of said stem, and

g. actuating-means for applying a rotating movement to said stem to move said stem axially relative to said shaft and thereby move said bracket and jaw member relative to said bottle to remove said stopper.

2. A mechanism according to claim 1 wherein said base includes an integrally formed retainer means for accommodating the bottom of said bottle and for retaining said bottle against lateral movement on said base.

3. A mechanism according to claim 1 wherein said base is provided with a recessed portion for accommodating the base of the bottle for retaining said bottle against lateral movement on said base.

5. A mechanism according to any of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said jaw member is provided with an upwardly and inwardly flange member for engaging the head portion of said stopper.

6. A mechanism according to any of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 including means for radially adjusting said jaw to an open and closed position to urge said jaw into engagement with said stopper.

7. A mechanism according to any of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said actuating means includes a handle for rotating said stem to effect said axial movement.

8. A mechanism according to any of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said actuating means comprises a motor for rotating said stem to effect said axial movement.

4. A mechanism according to claim wherein said shaft includes an axial bore having an internally threaded section, and said stem having an externally threaded section for engagement with said internally threaded section of said shaft and moves axially upon rotation effected by said actuating means.

9. A mechanism for extracting a stopper from a bottle, said stopper having a head and a downwardly facing annular shoulder, comprising:

a. a base having a recessed portion for accommodating the bottom of the bottle for retaining said bottle against lateral movement on said base

b. a stationary shaft fixedly mounted substantially normal to said base, said shaft including an axial bore having an internally threaded section,

c. retaining means adjustably mounted on said shaft for vertical and horizontal pivotal movement and extending laterally therefrom for engaging at least a portion of the neck of said bottle, including means for securing said retaining means in adjustably mounted position,

d. a rotatable stem having an externally threaded section for longitudinal engagement with said internally threaded section of said shaft, and moves axially upon rotation thereof,

e. a bracket means connected to and extending laterally from said stem for vertical movement upon rotation of said stem, said bracket means terminating at the opposed end from said connection with a jaw member having a stationary arm and a radially adjustable arm, said jaw member further having upwardly and inwardly flange members for engagement with said stopper including said shoulder when urged into a closing position,

f. means for securing said bracket against rotation upon rotation of said stem, and

g. actuating means for applying a rotating movement to said stem to move said stem axially relative to said shaft and thereby move said bracket and jaw member relative to said bottle to remove said stopper.