Patent ID: 10494242

Abstract:
The subject matter of the present disclosure relates, in various embodiments, to a wine key comprising a head assembly and a handle assembly. The head assembly may comprise a unique configuration suited for affixing and using a twin neckstand assembly, a foil cutter disk, a spring, and a helical extractor. The twin neckstand assembly may comprise fulcrum notches for providing leverage against a bottle rim to enhance the effectiveness of extracting a cork stopper from the bottle. As well, the twin neckstand assembly may comprise cap reliefs and cap hooks for providing leverage against a bottle cap edge, so as to enhance the effectiveness of its removal. The handle assembly may comprise a multi-part structure, comprising a handle, an offset tube, a central rod, and an end cap. In some embodiments, the handle may be provided in cylindrical-shaped form that can be turned on a lathe by a Do-It-Yourself woodworker.