US3792798A
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Combination liquid container and drinking straw
Assignee: FIRST DYNAMICS Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-02
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1990-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A liquid container has a recess formed by a depression in the top wall thereof of sufficient depth to have a drinking straw nest therein while being insulated from the container contents. The said wall also has an accessible opening or hole therein for insertion of the straw into the container. A single tear strip adhered to the outer surface of said wall covers both the recess and said opening.
Inventors
- 👤 H Chang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/246; B65D51/247; B65D2231/00; B65D2231/02; B65D2231/022; B65D2577/00; B65D2577/10; B65D2577/20; B65D2577/2041; B65D2577/2058; B65D2577/2075; B65D2577/2091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In combination, a liquid container and a drinking straw, said container having at least one flat wall, said flat wall having a depression extending inward into the container providing a recess bound by side walls and a base wall which lies in a plane parallel with said flat wall, said recess being dimensioned to receive said straw and having a depth at least equal to the external diameter of said straw, said flat wall having an accessible opening thereinto dimensioned to permit insertion of the straw into the container, said straw normally nesting in its entirety in said recess, a unitary tear strip adhered to the outer surface of said flat wall dimensioned to cover both said recess and said opening, said recess being non-linear and said side walls consisting of two side walls positioned at an angle to each other, said nesting straw being bent to form two arms, said arms engaging said two side walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In combination, a liquid container and a drinking straw, said container having at least one flat wall, said flat wall having a depression extending inward into the container providing a recess bound by side walls and a base wall which lies in a plane parallel with said flat wall, said recess being dimensioned to receive said straw and having a depth at least equal to the external diameter of said straw, said flat wall having an accessible opening thereinto dimensioned to permit insertion of the straw into the container, said straw normally nesting in its entirety in said recess, a unitary tear strip adhered to the outer surface of said flat wall dimensioned to cover both said recess and said opening, said recess being non-linear and said side walls consisting of two side walls positioned at an angle to each other, said nesting straw being bent to form two arms, said arms engaging said two side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination according to claim 1, said opening being spaced from said two side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 1, wherein said recess is triangular in outline and said base wall extends between said side walls thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination according to claim 3, said opening being positioned in said base wall.
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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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |