US3099565A
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Self-elevating drinking straw
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-06
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1981-02-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy L Neuhauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; A47G21/183; B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A DRINKING STRAW FOR USE IN CONTAINERS FOR EFFERVESCENT AND CARBONATED BEVERAGES COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW STRAW MEMBER, A BELL-SHAPED ELEMENT ATTACHED TO SAID STRAW MEMBER, SAID BELL-SHAPED ELEMENT EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID STRAW MEMBER AND DISPOSED NEAR THE BOTTOM END THEREOF TO BE IMMERSED WITHIN THE BEVERAGE FOR CAPTURING A PORTION OF THE GASES LIBERATED FROM THE BEVERAGE TO THEREBY EFFECTIVELY RAISE SAIS STRAW MEMBER INTO A DRINKING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A DRINKING STRAW FOR USE IN CONTAINERS FOR EFFERVESCENT AND CARBONATED BEVERAGES COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW STRAW MEMBER, A BELL-SHAPED ELEMENT ATTACHED TO SAID STRAW MEMBER, SAID BELL-SHAPED ELEMENT EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID STRAW MEMBER AND DISPOSED NEAR THE BOTTOM END THEREOF TO BE IMMERSED WITHIN THE BEVERAGE FOR CAPTURING A PORTION OF THE GASES LIBERATED FROM THE BEVERAGE TO THEREBY EFFECTIVELY RAISE SAIS STRAW MEMBER INTO A DRINKING POSITION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
THE INVENTION CLAIMED IN CLAIM 1 AND FURTHER A SOLUBLE MATERAL CAST UPON A SURFACE OF SAID ELEMENT.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |