US3774804A
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Straw-forming structure for a beverage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-24
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A straw-forming structure is attached to a beverage container. The structure has outer and inner walls and is originally in a collapsed position. A tab having an enlarged lobe at its lower end is carried between the outer and inner walls and when lifted and pulled out forms a channel which is in communication with the container to serve as a built-in straw.
Inventors
- 👤 S Henning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/2266; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A straw-forming apparatus for use with a beverage container having an opening adjacent its base, said apparatus comprising an outer wall and an inner wall fluid tightly connected together along their longitudinal edges to form a flattened tube structure, said outer and inner walls being attached to the exterior of said beverage container with the interior of said flattened tube structure in communication with said opening, a tab having a stem and an enlarged lobe and carried between said outer and inner walls with said lobe closing said opening, said outer and inner walls and said tab being sufficiently flexible that said tab and lobe may be pulled out from between said walls to open a channel therebetween which is in communication with the beverage container through said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A straw-forming apparatus for use with a beverage container having an opening adjacent its base, said apparatus comprising an outer wall and an inner wall fluid tightly connected together along their longitudinal edges to form a flattened tube structure, said outer and inner walls being attached to the exterior of said beverage container with the interior of said flattened tube structure in communication with said opening, a tab having a stem and an enlarged lobe and carried between said outer and inner walls with said lobe closing said opening, said outer and inner walls and said tab being sufficiently flexible that said tab and lobe may be pulled out from between said walls to open a channel therebetween which is in communication with the beverage container through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention set forth in claim 1 wherein an intermediate wall is provided between the beverage container and said inner wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention set forth in claim 1 wherein said lobe has an opening therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention set forth in claim 1 wherein said outer wall is connected to the beverage container below said opening therein, and said inner wall is connected to the beverage container above said opening therein.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |