Patent ID: 8523019

Claim:
A multipurpose combination end stopper for a container comprising: a. a stopper comprising: i. a conical frustum with a small circle and a large circle, ii. wherein said conical frustum is surrounded by a plurality of elastomer ribbing for the purpose of fitting inside an opening of said container to seal said opening, iii. a hinged lid attached to said large circle with an associated seal, iv. wherein said conical frustum is made from a mold injectable material, b. an in-line aerator for liquid flow from said container comprising: i. wherein said conical frustum incorporates a Venturi passage for said liquid flow from said container, ii. wherein a fluid nozzle and a vacuum chamber are upstream of said Venturi passage, iii. wherein at least one aeration line is ported to said vacuum chamber, iv. wherein said at least one aeration line passes through said conical frustum and terminates at an at least one aeration port on said large circle, c. a pourer comprising: i. an elongated lip incorporated into said conical frustum at the exit of said Venturi passage, and, d. a liquid preservation system comprising: i. an inert gas canister port with an associated air passageway through said conical frustum, adapted to receive a preserving gas dispenser canister and serve as an air entry port during pouring, ii. an extensible tube connected to said air passageway at said small circle, iii. said hinged lid useful to seal said container, iv. wherein said inert gas canister port is designed for a preserving gas flow of an inert gas, wherein said multipurpose end stopper is useful for sealing a container, aerating its contents during pouring, and preserving its contents for storage.