Patents Assigned to Vinocopia, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9499386
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Patent number: 9090443
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing pre-packaged wine comprises a housing configured substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. A shelf positioned within the barrel extends from a front face toward a removable back panel. A shelf support for supporting the shelf includes a semi-circular contour for engaging a lower portion of the circumferential wall. A wine insert, supportable by the shelf, is disposable within the housing with the back panel removed. The wine insert includes a floor having a declined portion allowing wine contained therein to be drawn by gravity towards the rear of the housing. A spigot and conduit fluidly connected to the wine insert are provided for selectively dispensing the wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Publication number: 20140048559
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Patent number: 8596496
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Publication number: 20120018450
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: VINOCOPIA, INC.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Patent number: D655944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Patent number: D656339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski
  • Patent number: D668499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Vinocopia, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon M. Malinski