1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a hand portable compact cocktail preparation station.
2. Prior Art
The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant:
Existing bars that claim to be portable are very complex and cumbersome and require assembly/disassembly, collapsing, folding, carting, all of which make them difficult to be taken to everyday activities and events where individuals come together to celebrate or relax.
The present invention relates to the provision of a portable compact cocktail station in the form of a lightweight tabletop unit which can be carried like a crate, but which provides the major functions of a full restaurant bar including but not limited to: speed rail, mixing tray and spillover bin, cutting board, garnish bin, ice bin, cup holder, and storage area.
The portable compact cocktail station is comprised of a top surface, base, two sidewalls, front panel, back panel, and 101 Speed Rail. It is portable by means of 303 and 403 Hand Holds in the sidewalls such that the unit can be moved or stored in either its loaded or unloaded condition.
The 101 Speed Rail trough holds up to seven 750 ml bottles. The 102 Mixing Tray is where drinks are prepared and consists of a perforated surface through which spilled liquid flows into a spill bin. The entire spill bin latches into place and can be removed for cleaning. The 103 Garnish Bin consists of segregated compartments for holding cocktail garnishes such as olives, cherries, and lime or lemon slices. This 103 Garnish Bin is removable and washable and has a lid to keep the garnishes fresh and protected from insects. The 104 Cutting Board serves multiple purposes. As a cutting board, it is used to prepare garnishes such as sliced lime or lemon. The 104 Cutting Board is hinged and serves as a lid to the storage area beneath. The storage area is intended to hold bartender accessories such as towel, shaker, mixing rod, strainer, and other bar tools. The 105 Ice Bin Lid is a hinged lid providing access to an insulated ice storage bin beneath. The 401 Ice Bin is double-lined and condensation-free and continues under the 103 Garnish Bin thus providing indirect chilling to the garnishes. The 402 Ice Bin Drain Plug enables melted ice to easily be drained from the cocktail station. The 302 Cup Holder is a spring loaded cup dispenser.
I presently contemplate the use of injection molded plastic for the manufacture of the first embodiment allowing for customized manufacture in certain colors and bearing certain logos. I contemplate a second embodiment constructed of wood. The second embodiment would differ from the first embodiment in that the cup tunnel may be replaced with a side drawer providing storage of standard size soda cans or mixing juices for use as “mixers” (non-alcoholic constituents) in cocktails.
The Portable Compact Cocktail Station is a lightweight, convenient, portable unit that can be carried by one person and combines the essential functions of a full restaurant bar in a convenient tabletop unit which requires no disassembly, collapsing, or folding before transportation or storage. In use, this cocktail station provides a compact working area for an individual drink preparer, as well as storage for the most commonly used alcohol varieties and accessories.
The simplicity of the subject cocktail station allows manufacturing in many materials, including injection molded plastic, wood, and stainless steel. This makes the invention compatible with many applications and locations or environments where the consumption of mixed drinks would bring joviality and mirth to the individuals in attendance. The essential cocktail station unit can be integrated into more complex cabinets and bar units for the home, office, or catering facility, greatly exceeding the functionality currently available to individual cocktail enthusiasts.
This application claims the benefit of PPA Ser. No. 61/904,567, filed Nov. 15, 2013 by the present inventor, which is incorporated by reference.
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61904567 | Nov 2013 | US |