US3717476A
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Can-straw construction
Assignee: Mirlin Corp
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Filing: 1970-09-09
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1990-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A container construction comprising a container having a straw sealed at both ends and means for breaking the seals without removing the straw from the container. The construction is particularly useful in conjunction with a straw coated on the interior surface with a flavoring or taste-modifying material, such as miraculin, the taste-modifying protein obtained from the berry of Synsepalum dulcificum.
Inventors
- 👤 R Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283; A; A23; A23P; A23P10/00; A23P10/10; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; A47G21/183; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4012; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/001; B65D2517/0013; B65D2517/0047; B65D2517/0049; B65D2517/0058; B65D2517/0059; B65D2517/0061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A container construction comprising a. a hollow container having a bottom, side walls and a top, b. a straw in said container sealed at both ends, c. said top having a manually removable or foldable closure to expose said straw for use d. means for breaking said seals without removing the straw from the container comprising a thread in the straw and attached to each seal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A container construction comprising a. a hollow container having a bottom, side walls and a top, b. a straw in said container sealed at both ends, c. said top having a manually removable or foldable closure to expose said straw for use d. means for breaking said seals without removing the straw from the container comprising a thread in the straw and attached to each seal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein the interior of the straw is coated with stable miraculin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein the closure comprises a tab defined by scores in the container top and having means attached thereto for manually tearing the closure from the top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The construction of claim 2 wherein the interior of the straw is coated with stable miraculin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
A container construction comprising a. a hollow container having a bottom, side walls and a top, b. a straw in said container sealed at both ends, c. said top having a manually removable tab to expose the straw for use, said tab defined by scores in the container top, d. means for connecting the seal at the top of the straw to the inside surface of the removable tab, and e. a thread in the straw attached to both seals for breaking the seal at the bottom of the straw without removing the straw from the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A container construction comprising a. a hollow container having a bottom, side walls and a top, b. a straw in said container sealed at both ends, c. said top having a manually removable tab to expose the straw for use, said tab defined by scores in the container top, d. means for connecting the seal at the top of the straw to the inside surface of the removable tab, and e. a thread in the straw attached to both seals for breaking the seal at the bottom of the straw without removing the straw from the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The construction of claim 5 wherein the inside surface of the straw is coated with stable miraculin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The construction of claim 5 having means for maintaining said straw stationary relative to the container prior to use.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A straw having one end adapted for insertion into the mouth coated on the outside surface at said end with a taste-modifying material for direct application to the tongue, saId coating being sealed at said one end with a removable liquid impermeable membrane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A straw having one end adapted for insertion into the mouth coated on the outside surface at said end with a taste-modifying material for direct application to the tongue, saId coating being sealed at said one end with a removable liquid impermeable membrane.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |