US3220587A
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Bottle with self-contained drinking straw
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-30
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1984-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony L Griffin
- 👤 Earl G Chetwynd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
IN COMBINATION, A SOFT DRINK BOTTLE HAVING A POURING NECK TERMINATING IN A BEADED MOUTH PORTION ADAPTED TO POSITION AND PROPERTY RETAIN A REMOVABLE CROWN CAP, A STRAW MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST STRAW OF A LENGTH COMMENSURATE WITH THE DEPTH OF THE RECEPTACLE PORTION OF SAID BOTTLE, SAID STRAW HAVING A CURVED LOWER END TERMINATING ADJACENT A JUNCTIONAL PORTION OF THE BOTTOM AND VERTICAL WALL OF BOTTLE SAID FIRST STRAW BEING PROVIDED AT AN UPPER END WITH A DISK-LIKE ADAPTER CONSTITUTING A MOUNTING AND RETAINING MEMBER, SAID ADAPTER HAVING INSERTABLE MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID ADAPTER PARTLY IN PLACE IN THE MOUTH OF THE BOTLE, A SECOND STRAW FITTING TELESCOPICALLY INTO THE UPPER END OF THE FIRST-NAMED STRAW AND NORMALLY CONFINED THEREIN, SAID SECOND STRAW BEING ADAPTED TO BE BODILY WITHDRAWN AND EXTENDED BEYOUND THE COOPERATING UPPER END OF THE STRAW, AND A CROWN CAP REMOVABLY FITTED ON SAID BEADED BOTTLE MOUTH AND CLOSING THE BOTTLE AND COOPERATIVELY POSITIONING AND RETAINING BOTH STRAWS IN PLACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
IN COMBINATION, A SOFT DRINK BOTTLE HAVING A POURING NECK TERMINATING IN A BEADED MOUTH PORTION ADAPTED TO POSITION AND PROPERTY RETAIN A REMOVABLE CROWN CAP, A STRAW MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST STRAW OF A LENGTH COMMENSURATE WITH THE DEPTH OF THE RECEPTACLE PORTION OF SAID BOTTLE, SAID STRAW HAVING A CURVED LOWER END TERMINATING ADJACENT A JUNCTIONAL PORTION OF THE BOTTOM AND VERTICAL WALL OF BOTTLE SAID FIRST STRAW BEING PROVIDED AT AN UPPER END WITH A DISK-LIKE ADAPTER CONSTITUTING A MOUNTING AND RETAINING MEMBER, SAID ADAPTER HAVING INSERTABLE MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID ADAPTER PARTLY IN PLACE IN THE MOUTH OF THE BOTLE, A SECOND STRAW FITTING TELESCOPICALLY INTO THE UPPER END OF THE FIRST-NAMED STRAW AND NORMALLY CONFINED THEREIN, SAID SECOND STRAW BEING ADAPTED TO BE BODILY WITHDRAWN AND EXTENDED BEYOUND THE COOPERATING UPPER END OF THE STRAW, AND A CROWN CAP REMOVABLY FITTED ON SAID BEADED BOTTLE MOUTH AND CLOSING THE BOTTLE AND COOPERATIVELY POSITIONING AND RETAINING BOTH STRAWS IN PLACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |