Patent ID: 7234254
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A47B,A47F

Abstract:
1. A method of preventing damage to wine bottles during seismic event, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a bottle rack retainer leash which includes a leash with a first end and a second end, the first end terminating in a bottle retention ring and the second end having connection means for connecting the second end to a surface on a bottle holding bin, and a resilient portion of cord interposed between the first and second ends; (b) providing a wine rack with one or more holding bins with a front opening and a bottom surface for placing wine bottles in a substantially horizontal disposition such that the neck of the wine bottle is directed toward the opening of the holding bin; (c) connecting the second end of the bottle rack retainer leash to a surface on or proximate the holding bin; and (d) placing the bottle retention ring over the neck of the wine bottle.