Abstract: The present invention provides an aesthetically pleasing portable wine bottle carrier that folds into something with the general size, shape, and appearance of a wallet. The invention comprises a tote bag having a semi-rigid bottom and non-rigid front, rear, and side sections, and an open top, along with creases in the material to facilitate easy folding into what has an outward appearance of a wallet.

Abstract: A collapsible travel container allowing a consumer to safely transport beverage containers acquired abroad as baggage aboard a plane, ship, or other form of mass transit, while reducing the likelihood of breakage or compromise of one or more of the beverage containers.

Abstract: A beverage container having a tilted groove at or near the bottom of the bowl or reservoir of the container. The groove, of substantially uniform depth and shape, encircles the entire circumference of the reservoir, and is inclined at a preselected acute angle with respect to the bottom thereof for enhancing the drinker's grip.

Abstract: A beverage container having a tilted groove at or near the bottom of the bowl or reservoir of the container. The groove, of substantially uniform depth and shape, encircles the entire circumference of the reservoir, and is inclined at a preselected acute angle with respect to the bottom thereof for enhancing the drinker's grip.

Abstract: An improved venturi apparatus for the incorporation of air into a liquid as it is poured from a bottle. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an entry section, a constricted intermediate section, and an outflow section. Lateral tubes extend from the constricted intermediate section so as to form an acute angle relative to both the central and cross-sectional axes of the constricted intermediate section, thereby preventing leakage of liquid out through the lateral tubes during use and subsequent handling. The device includes a ventilation tube with a ventilation cavity for capturing backwash of the liquid as pouring is terminated, and for preventing leakage from the ventilation port.

Abstract: An improved venturi apparatus for the incorporation of air into a liquid as it is poured from a bottle. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an entry section, a constricted intermediate section, and an outflow section. Lateral tubes extend from the constricted intermediate section so as to form an acute angle relative to both the central and cross-sectional axes of the constricted intermediate section, thereby preventing leakage of liquid out through the lateral tubes during use and subsequent handling. The device includes a ventilation tube with a ventilation cavity for capturing backwash of the liquid as pouring is terminated, and for preventing leakage from the ventilation port.