Janet M Barberio

US Patent:

20100011967, Jan 21, 2010

Filed:

Jul 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/181659

Inventors:

Janet Barberio - Rochester NY, US
Paul J. Brennan - Rochester NY, US

International Classification:

B01F 3/04

US Classification:

993231

Abstract:

A bottle top regulator/aerator for controlling the flow from a bottle having a narrow cylindrical opening through which wine or similar liquid may be poured. The dispensing apparatus includes, in combination, an air inductor, a regulating cartridge having a percolation labyrinth, and an anti-drip trough integrated within a housing. The application of this apparatus provides for both the rapid aeration of the wine, as well as a uniform flow rate absent the hazard of post-pouring droplets.

US Patent:

20120272831, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

May 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/479675

Inventors:

Janet Barberio - Rochester NY, US
Paul J. Brennan - Rochester NY, US

International Classification:

B01F 3/04

US Classification:

993231

Abstract:

A bottle top regulator/aerator for controlling the flow from a bottle having a narrow cylindrical opening through which wine or similar liquid may be poured. The dispensing apparatus includes, in combination, an air inductor, a regulating cartridge having a percolation labyrinth, and an anti-drip trough integrated within a housing. The application of this apparatus provides for both the rapid aeration of the wine, as well as a uniform flow rate absent the hazard of post-pouring droplets.