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US4078692A
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Container with integral straw
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-14
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1996-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A container with integral straw wherein a plastic or other material straw is packaged within the container either when the container is manufactured or when the container is filled. A portion of the straw is removably secured interiorly of the container to the pull tab opener wherein the upper end of the straw is automatically pulled exteriorly of the container when the pull tab is removed to expose the container contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Elias H. Stein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/0047; B65D2517/0049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
In a liquid container of the type including an enclosing sidewall, a metallic top and an integral opener in the top wherein the opener comprises a pull ring affixed to a pull tab in a junction and wherein the pull tab is defined in the top by a weakened seam, the improvement which comprises a straw packaged within the container below the top, said straw having one end adapted to be pulled above the top through an opening when the pull ring and pull tab are removed to form the opening. said straw having a second end adapted to remain interiorly of the container within the liquid for liquid sipping purposes, said straw comprising a corrugated bendable section, the straw being bent at the bendable section within the container to define a bent portion; pull means releasably interconnecting one of the pull ring or pull tab to the straw to pull the said one end exteriorly of the container when the pull tab is separated from the container top along the said weakened seam, the pull means comprising a flexible cord having an interconnected end and a free end, a pull device affixed to the free end, the pull device being adapted to be inserted into the said one end of the straw and adapted to engage the corrugated bendable section, whereby the one end of the straw is pulled outwardly of the container when the pull tab is removed from the container top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
In a liquid container of the type including an enclosing sidewall, a metallic top and an integral opener in the top wherein the opener comprises a pull ring affixed to a pull tab in a junction and wherein the pull tab is defined in the top by a weakened seam, the improvement which comprises a straw packaged within the container below the top, said straw having one end adapted to be pulled above the top through an opening when the pull ring and pull tab are removed to form the opening. said straw having a second end adapted to remain interiorly of the container within the liquid for liquid sipping purposes, said straw comprising a corrugated bendable section, the straw being bent at the bendable section within the container to define a bent portion; pull means releasably interconnecting one of the pull ring or pull tab to the straw to pull the said one end exteriorly of the container when the pull tab is separated from the container top along the said weakened seam, the pull means comprising a flexible cord having an interconnected end and a free end, a pull device affixed to the free end, the pull device being adapted to be inserted into the said one end of the straw and adapted to engage the corrugated bendable section, whereby the one end of the straw is pulled outwardly of the container when the pull tab is removed from the container top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The liquid container according to claim 1 wherein the pull means affixes to the pull tab and pull ring at the said junction thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The liquid container according to claim 2 wherein the pull means comprises a flexible cord, said cord being free to flex relative to the pull tab.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The liquid container according to claim 2, wherein the pull means comprises a flexible cord, said cord having one end connected to the said junction and having a pull device affixed to its other end, said pull device being inserted into the said one end of the straw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The liquid container according to claim 1 wherein the pull device is non-circular in cross section and portions thereof engage at least one of said corrugations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The liquid container according to claim 5 wherein the bendable section is bent to define a V-shaped angle and wherein at least a portion of the pull device is positioned within the straw at a location below the angle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The liquid container according to claim 5 wherein at least a portion of the cross sectional configuration of the pull device is angular, the said angular portion engaging the corrugation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
211 words
In a liquid container of the type including an enclosing sidewall, a metallic top and an integral opener in the top wherein the opener comprises a pull tab which is defined in the top by a weakened seam, the improvement which comprises a straw packaged within the container below the top, said straw having one end adapted to be pulled above the top through an opening when the pull tab is removed to form the opening, said straw having a second end adapted to remain interiorly of the container for liquid sipping purposes; pull means releasably interconnecting the pull tab to the straw to pull the said one end exteriorly of the container when the pull tab is separated from the container top along the said weakened seam; the sidewall comprising a closure formed by a vertical seam and wherein the vertical seam is fabricated to define an integral metallic conduit, said conduit being hollow and extending from a location near the bottom of the container to below the container top, the said conduit being open at its bottom and at its top, the said second end of the straw being inserted into the open top of the conduit whereby liquid contents of the container can be extracted through the straw.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
211 words
In a liquid container of the type including an enclosing sidewall, a metallic top and an integral opener in the top wherein the opener comprises a pull tab which is defined in the top by a weakened seam, the improvement which comprises a straw packaged within the container below the top, said straw having one end adapted to be pulled above the top through an opening when the pull tab is removed to form the opening, said straw having a second end adapted to remain interiorly of the container for liquid sipping purposes; pull means releasably interconnecting the pull tab to the straw to pull the said one end exteriorly of the container when the pull tab is separated from the container top along the said weakened seam; the sidewall comprising a closure formed by a vertical seam and wherein the vertical seam is fabricated to define an integral metallic conduit, said conduit being hollow and extending from a location near the bottom of the container to below the container top, the said conduit being open at its bottom and at its top, the said second end of the straw being inserted into the open top of the conduit whereby liquid contents of the container can be extracted through the straw.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The liquid container according to claim 8 wherein said conduit is positioned adjacent the container sidewall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liquid container according to claim 8 wherein the the sidewall forms a part of the said conduit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The liquid container according to claim 8 wherein the second end of the straw is frictionally retained in association with the top of the conduit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The liquid container according to claim 11 wherein the straw comprises a bendable section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The liquid container according to claim 12 wherein the pull means engages the straw upwardly of the bendable section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The liquid container according to claim 12 wherein the bendable section comprises corrugations.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The liquid container according to claim 9 wherein the pull means removably engages the straw at the corrugations to pull the one end from the container when the pull tab is removed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The liquid container of claim 15 wherein the pull means are flexible.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The liquid container according to claim 16 wherein the pull means comprise a flexible cord having two ends, one end of which is affixed to the pull tab.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The liquid container according to claim 17 and a pull device affixed to the other end of the flexible cord, said pull device being removably positioned interiorly of the straw.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The liquid container according to claim 18 wherein the pull device is non-circular in cross section and is in frictional engagement with at least a portion of the interior of the corrugations of the straw.
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) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |