VinoProTM-the Oxygen Absorbing Wine Cap
(Patent: CN 203173078 U 29-36; US patent pending:#14/228,788)
(A) Background
Oxygen is the enemy of wine, which oxidizes wine quickly and spoils its taste and nutritional value. Air contains about 21% oxygen. VinoProTM-the oxygen absorbing wine cap is an innovative and patented wine protector that completely removes oxygen in the wine bottle to protect wine from being attacked by oxygen. Deterioration by oxygen (and bacteria) in the wine bottle is a well-known problem for storing left-over wine and results in an expensive waste of unconsumed wine. The two major categories of wine protection methods are vacuuming and inert gas pumping. A vacuuming device creates a partial vacuum by sucking out about 70% of air (including the wine aroma) in the wine bottle. However it is not able to completely remove oxygen (remaining oxygen level ~ 30% of the initial amount) nor can it maintain the initial vacuum long due to outside air continuously entering the bottle. These drawbacks limit its long term use. Inert gas pumping devices fill the wine bottle with inert gas, such as argon or nitrogen while flushing out the air (and the valuable wine aroma) in the headspace of a wine bottle. However, an inert gas pumping device requires a pressurized gas tank and may neither be convenient nor economical. In addition, both devices entirely kill the ambience of a wine pour. You can feel free to repour your wine as much as you want!
VinoProTM will continuously protect your wine and the ambience of a wine pour without making the whole situation feel like a clinical experiment.
(B) How it works
VinoProTM is a device that utilizes an oxygen absorber (deoxidizer) to eliminate the presence of the oxygen in the wine bottle continuously. Compared to vacuum pumps which usually leave about 5% oxygen, the oxygen absorber can efficiently remove nearly all the oxygen (down to 0.01% or less-almost zero oxygen). This near zero level of oxygen in the bottle keeps wine as fresh as its original taste for months. The anaerobic environment created by VinoProTM in the wine bottle also prevents aerobic bacteria from growing. As shown in Figure 1 below, VinoProTM has a hollow chamber for containing oxygen absorber (deoxidizer packet) with a removable clear top lid for viewing the color of the oxygen indicator, two O-rings for sealing the wine bottle, and a stopper for preventing oxygen from getting into the device when not in use.
Figure 1. Composite parts of VinoProTM
(C) How to use
1) Similar to how you would use a regular bottle cap: Remove small, white stopper located at the bottom of the VinoProTM Cap. Insert VinoproTM into bottle. That’s it! When using VinoProTM, remove the stopper (keep it for future use) and immediately insert the cap into the wine bottle until tight as shown in Figure 2. Although most wine bottle openings are nearly the same size, there are slight differences in the opening size in some wine bottles. To ensure an air-tight sealing, users are advised to move the two O-rings into the grooves up or down. The upper groves are for larger bottle openings.
2) Each VinoProTM is pre-filled with two deoxidizer packets with an oxygen indicator (seen from the top or side of the clear top lid). Reddish pink indicates the cap is oxygen free and no leak.
3) VinoProTM can be used repeatedly without changing the deoxidizer. Generally, each new VinoProTM can be used for about four to eight bottles, depending on the frequency of opening the bottle. After four to eight bottles, the deoxidizer usually needs replacing (Order separately). To replace the deoxidizer, open the hollow chamber by removing the clear top lid. Open the aluminum foil bag that seals a deoxidizer packet. Fold the deoxidizer and insert it into the hollow chamber immediately (within minutes, the sooner, the better) followed by re-capping the chamber with the clear top lid. The O-ring on the clear top lid keeps the chamber air-tight. Exposing the deoxidizer to the air shortens its life time.
4) When VinoProTM is not in use, it should be immediately capped air-tight by putting back the original white stopper (or the supplied silicon rubber stopper) as shown in Fig. 3. Do NOT expose VinoProTM to the air for long without the stopper. When exposed to the air, its oxygen indicator will turn purple then dark blue. Once it is capped air-tight, the oxygen indicator should turn back to reddish pink shortly.
(D) Precautions
1) Do not remove the stopper until you are immediately ready to use VinoProTM.
2) Once the wine bottle is open, leave the bottle upright. Avoid getting VinoProTM soaked by liquid for a long time.
3) The deoxidizer in VinoProTM is food-safe but not edible.
Figure 2. Using a VinoProTM
Figure 3. Removing and storing a VinoProTM for future usage
- J&H Tek LLC (USA)
- Tel: (302)-990-8928 (USA)
- Email:jandhtek@outlook.com
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The inventors and owners of VinoProTM have over 30 years food preservation experience using modern technologies and a very long family history in wine preservation that dates back hundreds of years in Italy. We strive for perfect wine preservation, longevity and perfection without ruining the wine pour.