US2867536A
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Flavor-containing drinking straw
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1954-06-10
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Granted: 1959-01-06
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Expires: 1974-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mead Bruce Ronald
- 👤 Mead Charles Robert
- 👤 Harding Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; A47G21/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A DRINKING STRAW COMPRISING AN OUTER TUBE OF NONCONSUMABLE MATERIAL, AN INNER TUBE SPACED FROM AND EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG THE OUTER TUBE AND HAVING AN UNINTERRUPTED THROUGH BORE, MEANS INTEGRAL WITH ONE OF SAID TUBES ENGAGING LOCATING AND RETAINING IN RELATION TO ITSELF THE OTHER TUBE IN POSITION TO MAINTAIN AN ANNULAR CHAMBER BETWEEN THE TWO TUBES EXTENDING FOR A MAJOR PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF THE STRAW, AND A FILLING OF SOLUBLE FLAVOURING MATERIAL IN SAID ANNULAR CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A DRINKING STRAW COMPRISING AN OUTER TUBE OF NONCONSUMABLE MATERIAL, AN INNER TUBE SPACED FROM AND EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG THE OUTER TUBE AND HAVING AN UNINTERRUPTED THROUGH BORE, MEANS INTEGRAL WITH ONE OF SAID TUBES ENGAGING LOCATING AND RETAINING IN RELATION TO ITSELF THE OTHER TUBE IN POSITION TO MAINTAIN AN ANNULAR CHAMBER BETWEEN THE TWO TUBES EXTENDING FOR A MAJOR PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF THE STRAW, AND A FILLING OF SOLUBLE FLAVOURING MATERIAL IN SAID ANNULAR CHAMBER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1962-01-05 | 1962-07-07 | 1963-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-05 | 1966-07-07 | 1967-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-05 | 1970-07-07 | 1971-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |