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The Biggest Innovation in A Waiter's Corkscrew in 30 Years!
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Barbara's Story
CorkBoss® was conceptualized by inventor Barbara Maroney of Livermore, California after 25+ years of working within the hospitality industry.
With years of banquet party and event observation, Barbara saw the need for a corkscrew which mitigated strain associated with repetitive use day in and day out by Sommeliers, bartenders and waiters.
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It’s estimated that women represent a mere 10% of all inventors who hold a US patent.
The CorkBoss® has come to fruition and Barbara proudly holds the patent: U.S. 10,913,644 B2.
Through her innovative journey, Barbara has gone from having an idea, to production of a product which serves an industry. She’s invented the CorkBoss®. The Sommelier’s new best friend!
Barb's Innovation Journey
November 16, 2016
Barbara Maroney creates an idea for a faster, easier, and more efficient corkscrew using leverage. A decision is made to take a risk and move forward on development.
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December 3, 2016
Phil Huerta, Master of Science (MS) Mechanical Engineering Design, Stanford University and current President of Arizona Engineering Technology is selected as design collaborator.
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January 3, 2017
The first hand-designed sketch of Barbara’s new corkscrew concept!
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January 31, 2017
First cad designs created by Arizona Engineering Technology.
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March 6th, 2017
CorkBoss® patent filed with the United States Patent Office application 15/451,386.
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November 28, 2017
The first finished manufactured protoype arrives!
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July 2018 - January 2019
Prototype refinement is underway.
December 30, 2020
CorkBoss® attorney Jerry Prettyman, Patent and Intellectual Property Counsel of JGPC Business Law of Pleasanton, CA received notice of intent to issue patent by United States Patent Office.
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February 9, 2021
Barbara Maroney is awarded patent # US 10,913,644 B2.
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June 5th, 2021
The CorkBoss® initial kickoff is celebrated at The First Street Wine Store in Livermore, CA!
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