CONTOURED DRINKING VESSEL

Abstract

A contoured drinking vessel includes a spout of a partial isosceles pyramidical shape.

Description

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates to drinking vessels and more specifically to wine glasses.

Wine has been produced for thousands of years with origins dating back to ancient civilizations. Consumed with clay bowls by Egyptians, improved later with Medieval glassmaking techniques, to the addition of the stem during the Renaissance period, the evolution of the wine glass has made slow but steady improvements to an age-old ritual that has stood the test of time.

Drinking vessels have existed since antiquity. Most vessels have a uniform edge or rim that is smooth and uniform in shape. Commonly, a drinker tilts the vessel or uses a straw to drink.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various features will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the disclosed non-limiting embodiment. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly described as follows:

FIG. 1 is a side view of a drinking vessel according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 2A is a bottom view of the drinking vessel according to another disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 2B is a top view of the drinking vessel according to another disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a spout of the drinking vessel according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a spout of the drinking vessel according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a spout of the drinking vessel according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a female's lips.

FIG. 6A is an illustration of the female's lips on the spout of the drinking vessel.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a spout of the drinking vessel according to another disclosed non-limiting embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a top view of the spout of the drinking vessel of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the spout of the drinking vessel of FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 is a side sectional view of the spout of the drinking vessel of FIG. 7.

SUMMARY

A contoured drinking vessel according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure includes a spout that extends from a rim, the spout comprising a partial isosceles pyramidical shape.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.3-0.5.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.46.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.44.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 1.0-1.17 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 1.03-1.13 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 1.08 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.3-0.5 and a ratio of 1.0-1.17 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.44-0.46 and a ratio of 1.0-1.17 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein the contoured drinking vessel is a wine glass.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes a spout drop is 3 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes a spout height is 22 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein a spout depth of 17.5 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein a spout angle of 38.85 degrees.

A contoured drinking vessel according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure includes a stem; a bowl that extends from the stem; and a spout that extends from the bowl, wherein the spout comprising a spout base width that intersects the rim diameter of the bowl to define a ratio of 1.08 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein a spout drop is 3 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein a spout height is 22 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein a spout depth of 17.5 mm.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure includes, wherein, a spout angle of 38.85 degrees.

The foregoing features and elements may be combined in various combinations without exclusivity, unless expressly indicated otherwise. These features and elements as well as the operation thereof will become more apparent in light of the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be appreciated that however the following description and drawings are intended to be exemplary in nature and non-limiting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a drinking vessel 20 that is illustrated herein as a wine glass. Although a particular type and size of drinking vessel is illustrated, various other vessel types and sizes will benefit herefrom. The drinking vessel 20 generally includes a base 22, a stem 24 and a bowl 26. The stem 24 extends between a top of the base 22 and a bottom of the bowl 26.

With reference to FIG. 2, the bowl 26 may be of various sizes to contain various quantities of fluids. The bowl defines a rim 30. A spout 40 extends from the bowl 26. That is, the spout 40 is a protrusion that extends from the bowl 26 and breaks the otherwise circular configuration of the rim 30. In some embodiments, the base 22 may be of a larger or smaller diameter than that of the rim 30 depending upon, for example, if the glass is a red wine glass, a white wine glass, a martini glass, etc. In one particular embodiment, the base 22 may be 90 mm in diameter, the rim 30 may be 75 mm in diameter, and the stem 24 may be 10 mm in diameter. In this particular embodiment, the bowl 26 may be 300 mm in circumference at its largest and 270 mm in circumference at the base of the spout 40.

In this particular embodiment, the spout 40 is a partial isosceles pyramidical shape which defines a spout base width 42 that intersects the rim 30 and a spout lateral edge length 44 that extends from the rim 30 of the bowl 26 in the plane of the rim 30 to the apex 60 of the spout 40. The apex 60 of the spout 40 may be out of the plane of the rim 30. The spout 40 is further defined by a spout angle 46 relative to the rim 30, a spout base width angle 48 perpendicular to the plane of the rim 30, and a spout pitch 50 relative to the bowl 26.

In one particular embodiment, in which the rim 30 is 75 mm in diameter;

• • the spout base width 42 is 35 mm (FIG. 2);
  • the spout lateral edge length 44 is 30 mm (FIG. 2);
  • the spout angle 46 is 78° 22′ 33″ (FIG. 3);
  • the spout base width angle 48 is 101° 19′ 11″ (FIG. 4);
  • the spout pitch 50 is 68° 09′ 47″ (FIG. 5).

In this particular embodiment, the spout base width 42 that intersects the rim 30 of the bowl 26 defines a ratio of 0.3-0.5 and more specifically 0.46.

In this particular embodiment, the spout base width 42 that intersects the rim 30 of the bowl 26 to that of a lip width LW (FIG. 6A) of 30-35 mm, defines a lip spout to lip interface geometry ratio of 1.0-1.17 and more specifically 1.08 to that of a lip width LW (FIG. 6A) of 30-35 mm. The lip width LW as disclosed herein is representative of a typical female's lips (FIG. 6A).

With reference to FIG. 7—, in another embodiment, in which the rim 30 is 2.77″ (70 mm) in diameter;

• • the spout base width A is 1.23″ (31 mm; (FIG. 8));
  • the spout height B 0.87″ (22 mm (FIG. 9));
  • the spout depth C 0.69″ (17.5 mm (FIG. 10));
  • the spout drop D 0.12″ (3 mm (FIG. 10));
  • the spout angle E 38.85° (FIG. 10).

In this particular embodiment, the spout base width A that intersects the rim 30 of the bowl 26 defines a ratio of 0.3-0.5, and more specifically 0.44.

In this particular embodiment, the spout base width A that intersects the rim 30 of the bowl 26 to that of a lip width LW (FIG. 6A) of 30-35 mm, defines a lip spout to lip interface geometry ratio of 1.03-1.13 and more specifically 1.08 to that of a lip width LW (FIG. 6A) of 30-35 mm. The lip width LW as disclosed herein is representative of a typical female's lips (FIG. 6A).

The lip spout interface geometry is defined herein with respect to a ratio of lip sizes and/or the wine glass sizes to disclose the contoured profile of the spout 40 that has been found to be uniquely advantageous with regard to savoring the wine and avoiding ruining the application of lipstick (FIG. 6B). The spout 40 has also been found to be uniquely advantageous with regard to controlling fluid flow. That is, for example, a wine is directed from the bowl 26 into a drinker's mouth and away from other areas of a drinker's face when the drinking vessel 20 is tilted to drink. For further example, the wine is directed into another drinking vessel and prevents spills and drips when the drinking vessel 20 is tilted to pour the wine into the other drinking vessel.

The lip spout interface geometry enhances the wine drinking experience for a clean, delicate delivery which minimizes spillage, and lip and beard stains. The ergonomic design on the rim of the glass provides a smooth transfer without compromising the distinct shape of the bowl for intended wines, thus preserving its cultural heritage and craftsmanship. The glass may be comprised of sustainable materials with fair trade manufacturing processes to maintain an eco-friendly, transparent brand that will appeal to present day consumers.

Although the different non-limiting embodiments have specific illustrated components, the embodiments of this invention are not limited to those particular combinations. It is possible to use some of the components or features from any of the non-limiting embodiments in combination with features or components from any of the other non-limiting embodiments.

The foregoing description is exemplary rather than defined by the limitations within. Various non-limiting embodiments are disclosed herein, however, one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that various modifications and variations in light of the above teachings will fall within the scope of the appended claims. It is therefore to be appreciated that within the scope of the appended claims, the disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described. For that reason, the appended claims should be studied to determine true scope and content.

Claims

1. A contoured drinking vessel, comprising: a rim; anda spout that extends from the rim, wherein the spout comprises a partial isosceles pyramidical shape.

2. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter of the bowl to define a ratio of 0.3-0.5.

3. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects the rim diameter of the bowl to define a ratio of 0.46.

4. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects the rim diameter of the bowl to define a ratio of 0.44.

5. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 1.0-1.17 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

6. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 1.03-1.13 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

7. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 1.08 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

8. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.3-0.5 and a ratio of 1.0-1.17 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

9. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects a rim diameter to define a ratio of 0.44-0.46 and a ratio of 1.0-1.17 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

10. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, wherein the contoured drinking vessel is a wine glass.

11. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, further comprising a spout drop is 3 mm.

12. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, further comprising a spout height is 22 mm.

13. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, further comprising a spout depth of 17.5 mm.

14. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 1, further comprising a spout angle of 38.85 degrees.

15. A contoured drinking vessel, comprising: a stem;a bowl that extends from the stem; anda spout that extends from the bowl, wherein the spout comprises a spout base width that intersects the rim diameter of the bowl to define a ratio of 1.08 to that of a lip width of 30-35 mm.

16. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 15, further comprising a spout drop is 3 mm.

17. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 15, further comprising a spout height is 22 mm.

18. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 15, further comprising a spout depth of 17.5 mm.

19. The contoured drinking vessel as recited in claim 15, further comprising a spout angle of 38.85 degrees.