Patent ID: 6216897
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A combination glass bottle and apparatus for retrofitting the opening of the neck of said bottle with a screw closure comprising:a glass bottle having a neck which terminates in an opening, said neck having an upper portion proximate said opening and a lower portion, said lower portion including internal support walls;an insert configured for introduction into said opening of said glass bottle and for positioning within said neck of said glass bottle, said insert having an internal surface provided with internally disposed treads spaced from said opening for providing a smooth and consistent pour of liquid from said glass bottle, wherein said support walls are provided to regulate the position of said insert which is positioned within said neck portion so that said insert rests upon said support walls when inserted into said opening of said glass bottle; anda screw closure constructed of either molded plastic, metal or hard rubber having an upper end, a lower end and a body portion extending between said upper and lower ends, said lower end provided with external threads for engaging said internally disposed threads of said insert when said screw closure is directed into said insert, wherein said internally disposed threads in said insert are spaced in the range of approximately 1 to 13/4 inches from said opening of said glass bottle such that when said screw closure is threadably engaged with said insert an airtight seal is formed.