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A combination bottle and screw closure for containing wine therein. The bottle includes internally disposed threads within a lower portion of the neck of the bottle for receiving the external threads of the lower end of a screw closure which is inserted into the opening of the bottle and rotated for

A combination bottle and screw closure for containing wine therein. The bottle includes internally disposed threads within a lower portion of the neck of the bottle for receiving the external threads of the lower end of a screw closure which is inserted into the opening of the bottle and rotated for securement therein. The positioning of the threads in the lower portion of the neck of the bottle affords a smooth and consistent pour of the wine from the bottle. In an alternative embodiment, the opening of the bottle and the screw closure are provided with a tamper resistant features to prevent opening of the bottle by a child. In a third embodiment, an insert and complementary screw closure are provided for retrofitting existing wine bottles not having internally disposed threads.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combination bottle and screw closure for containing wine therein, comprising:a 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 internally disposed peripheral

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combination bottle and screw closure for containing wine therein, comprising:a 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 internally disposed peripheral threads spaced from said opening for providing a smooth and consistent pour of wine from said bottle, said upper portion provided with a plurality of external cavities disposed about said upper portion proximate said opening; anda screw closure having an upper end, a lower end and a body portion extending between said upper and lower ends, said upper end including a flange-rimmed top and having a ring disposed proximate said top, said ring having a plurality of internally disposed ridges for engagement with said cavities of said upper portion of said neck, said lower end of said screw closure provided with external threads for engaging said internally disposed peripheral threads of said lower portion of said neck when said lower end of said screw closure is inserted into said opening of said bottle and directed downward.