Wine glass and bottle holder support system

• US 8,567,617 B1
• Filed: 06/17/2011
• Issued: 10/29/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: John T. Tapager
• Original Assignee: John T. Tapager
• Inventors: Tapager, John T.
• Primary Examiner(s): NOVOSAD, JENNIFER ELEANORE
• Application Number:
  US13/162,862
• Time in Patent Office: 865 Days
• Field of Search: 211/85.18, 211/74, 211/181.1, 211/85.21, 211/85.23, 211/71.01, 211/85.29, 211/41.11, 211/85.4, 211/60.1, 211/196, 211/205, 211/133.4, 211/75, 211/113, 211/119, 220/743, 220/737, 220/487, 220/495, 220/494, D77/01, D76/37, D7704-708, D76/001, 248/175, 248/311.3, 248/157, 248/156, 248/163.1, 248/558, 248/176.1, 248/177.1
• US Class Current: 211/74
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 73/00 Bottle cupboards; Bottle racks
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 23/02 Glass or bottle holders serving trays with openings for carrying glasses or bottles A47G23/0641; bottle racks A47B73/00; for feeding-bottles A61J9/06; in vehicles B60N3/10

Abstract

A wine glass and bottle holder support system for displaying, holding and transporting a wine bottle and accompanying glasses in a variety of configurations through the use of different types of attachments. The wine glass and bottle holder support system generally includes a lower opening, wherein the lower opening and the upper opening are substantially concentric and including at least one support member connecting the upper support structure to the lower support structure, wherein the support member includes an upper end and a lower end. An attachment member extends from the lower support structure to which various attachments may be secured for allowing support of the wine bottle and glasses in various locations which may not include a steady surface such as a table. Exemplary types of attachments which may be utilized include a pedestal, a pronged ground extension, a stake or a disc attachment.

Claims

1. A wine glass and bottle holder system, comprising:

a wine bottle;

a plurality of wine glasses;

a lower support structure having a lower ring and a lower support member extending inwardly from said lower ring;

a lower opening centrally extending within said lower support member;

a lower bracket attached to said lower support member and positioned beneath said lower opening;

an attachment member extending downwardly from said lower bracket;

a stand attachment, wherein said stand attachment is adapted to be connected to said attachment member;

a plurality of support members attached to said lower ring and extending upwardly, wherein said plurality of wine glasses are removably supported upon upper portions of said plurality of support members; and

an upper support structure attached to said upper portions of said plurality of support members, wherein said upper support structure is comprised of an upper ring defining an upper opening.

2. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 1, further comprising a stake attachment, wherein said stake attachment is comprised of an elongated member which is adapted to be connected to said attachment member.

3. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 2, wherein said attachment member includes at least one attachment aperture and wherein said stake attachment includes at least one stake aperture.

4. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 3, further comprising a locking member which is adapted to be extended through said at least one attachment aperture and said at least one stake aperture to secure said stake attachment to said attachment member.

5. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 1, further comprising a pedestal attachment, wherein said pedestal attachment is adapted to be connected to said attachment member.

6. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 5, wherein said pedestal attachment is comprised of a central member and a plurality of legs extending outwardly from a lower portion of said central member, wherein said central member is comprised of an elongated member.

7. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 6, wherein said central member includes a receiver member positioned adjacent its upper end and wherein said receiver member includes an upper opening.

8. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 7, wherein said attachment member is adapted to be positioned within said receiver member.

9. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 8, wherein said receiver member includes at least one receiver aperture and wherein said attachment member includes at least one attachment aperture.

10. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 9, further comprising a locking member which is adapted to be extended through said at least one attachment aperture and said at least one receiver aperture to secure said pedestal attachment to said attachment member.

11. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 1, further comprising a disc attachment, wherein said disc attachment is adapted to be connected to said attachment member.

12. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 11, wherein said disc attachment is comprised of a circular base and a connecting member.

13. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 12, wherein said attachment member is hollow and wherein said connecting member is adapted to be positioned within said attachment member to secure said disc attachment to said attachment member.

14. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 1, wherein said stand attachment is comprised of a first vertical portion, a second vertical portion and a cross member.

15. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 14, wherein said lower ring includes a first receiver member and a second receiver member, wherein an upper end of said first vertical portion is adapted to be positioned within said first receiver member and an upper end of said second vertical portion is adapted to be positioned within said second receiver member.

16. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 15, wherein said stand attachment includes a mount assembly, wherein said mount assembly includes a receiver member, wherein said attachment member is adapted to be positioned within said receiver member.

17. The wine glass and bottle holder system of claim 16, wherein a lower end of said first vertical portion and a lower end of said second vertical portion are adapted to be driven into a surface.

18. A wine glass and bottle holder system, comprising:

a wine bottle;

a plurality of wine glasses;

a lower support structure having a lower ring and a lower support member extending inwardly from said lower ring;

a lower opening centrally extending within said lower support member, wherein said lower opening has a size slightly larger than a neck of said wine bottle and receives said neck of said wine bottle;

a lower bracket attached to said lower support member and positioned beneath said lower opening to support a distal end of said neck of said wine bottle;

an attachment member extending downwardly from said lower bracket, wherein said attachment member is hollow;

a plurality of support members attached to said lower ring and extending upwardly, wherein said plurality of wine glasses are removably supported upon upper portions of said plurality of support members;

an upper support structure attached to an upper portion of said plurality of support members, wherein said upper support structure is comprised of an upper ring defining an upper opening, wherein said upper opening has a size slightly larger than a base of said wine bottle; and

a stake attachment, wherein said stake attachment is comprised of an elongated member which is adapted to be connected to said attachment member, wherein an upper end of said stake attachment is positioned within said attachment member and a lower end of said stake attachment is adapted to be driven into a surface.

19. A wine glass and bottle holder system, comprising:

a wine bottle;

a plurality of wine glasses;

a lower support structure having a lower ring and a lower support member extending inwardly from said lower ring;

a lower opening centrally extending within said lower support member, wherein said lower opening has a size slightly larger than a neck of said wine bottle and receives said neck of said wine bottle;

a lower bracket attached to said lower support member and positioned beneath said lower opening to support a distal end of said neck of said wine bottle;

an attachment member extending downwardly from said lower bracket, wherein said attachment member is hollow;

a plurality of support members attached to said lower ring and extending upwardly, wherein said plurality of wine glasses are removably supported upon upper portions of said plurality of support members;

an upper support structure attached to an upper portion of said plurality of support members, wherein said upper support structure is comprised of an upper ring defining an upper opening, wherein said upper opening has a size slightly larger than a base of said wine bottle;

a pedestal attachment, wherein said pedestal attachment is adapted to be connected to said attachment member, wherein said pedestal attachment is comprised of a central member and a plurality of legs extending outwardly from a lower portion of said central member, wherein said central member is comprised of an elongated member;

wherein said central member includes a receiver member positioned adjacent its upper end and wherein said receiver member includes an upper opening, wherein said attachment member is adapted to be positioned within said receiver member, wherein said receiver member includes at least one receiver aperture and wherein said attachment member includes at least one attachment aperture; and

a locking member which is adapted to be extended through said at least one attachment aperture and said at least one receiver aperture to secure said pedestal attachment to said attachment member.