Patent Received for Automated Barrel-to-Glass Portable Wine Dispenser
Oct 10, 2024
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ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VinoBarrel, the first of its kind “barrel-to-glass” wine preservation and automated pouring system, is proud announce the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved United States Design Patent No. D1043219 relating to the VinoBarrel™ portable self-service wine dispenser.
Launched in 2022, VinoBarrel was founded by IBM alumni Seth Lytle, a graduate of Georgia Tech, and grandchild of avid winemakers, in an effort to elevate the consumer wine experience, while increasing revenue and decreasing wine spoilage for the hospitality industry., United States Design Patent No. D1043219 represents a company milestone as the first USPTO patent issued to Lytle and the VinoBarrel, LLC organization. This patent recognizes the unique design characteristics of the wine dispenser.
VinoBarrel’s mission is to deliver an elevated, self-service wine experience that is easier, more affordable, and more profitable for everyone. The barrel-to-glass dispensing system provides guests with wine that is perfectly preserved, instantly aerated, and poured at the most ideal temperature. Using food and beverage industry standard commercial kegs, a fully enabled VinoBarrel can distribute a maximum fluid capacity equivalent to 52 bottles of wine. The system can dispense a glass in less than 10 seconds, supports payment POS integrations, multiple pour size and pricing options, in addition to several branding opportunities within the guest experience.
"We are pleased to have been granted this USPTO design patent, highlighting our commitment as an innovative leader in the wine delivery space," said Seth Lytle, Founder of VinoBarrel. "We are grateful for our partners and customers that have allowed us to gain referenceable proof points of what is possible. We look forward to introducing VinoBarrel to additional wineries, hotels, sports venues and anywhere crowds gather."
Currently available in the Southeast, VinoBarrel is seeking additional go to market partners across the United States.