US4211024A
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Magic drinking straw
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-22
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Granted: 1980-07-08
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Expires: 1998-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A drinking straw with a hollow box connected to the straw such that a fluid can be drawn through the box and one face of the box can be seen by the user. The viewed face has transparent indicia surrounded by solid black or dark colored material corresponding to the material of the rear plate of the box, hence, the indicia is only visible when a colored fluid such as milk is drawn through the straw and the box.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe H. Nickell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:36
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F23/02; A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; A47G21/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A magic drinking straw comprising: two open-ended hollow tubes, each having first and second ends; a hollow enclosed connecting member having a rear wall of black or other dark-color material, and opposed thereto a front wall of transparent material, said connecting member having apertures in opposite ends, the top said aperture receiving the second end of the first said tube, and the bottom said aperture receiving the first end of the second said tube; and a pictorial pattern borne upon said transparent front wall of said connecting member, said pattern being rendered in black or other dark-color for its negative areas, and the positive areas of said pictorial pattern remaining transparent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A magic drinking straw comprising: two open-ended hollow tubes, each having first and second ends; a hollow enclosed connecting member having a rear wall of black or other dark-color material, and opposed thereto a front wall of transparent material, said connecting member having apertures in opposite ends, the top said aperture receiving the second end of the first said tube, and the bottom said aperture receiving the first end of the second said tube; and a pictorial pattern borne upon said transparent front wall of said connecting member, said pattern being rendered in black or other dark-color for its negative areas, and the positive areas of said pictorial pattern remaining transparent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A magic drinking straw as recited in claim 1, having means whereby any one of a plurality of separate transparent pieces may be held in place covering said transparent front wall of said enclosed connecting member, said separate transparent pieces each bearing a pictorial pattern, each said pattern being rendered in black or other dark color for its negative areas, and the positive areas of said pattern remaining transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A magic drinking straw as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, said enclosed connecting member being joined to said two tubes at an angle suitable for being viewed by the person using said magic drinking 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) | 1983-07-08 | 1984-01-07 | 1984-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-08 | 1988-01-07 | 1988-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-08 | 1992-01-07 | 1992-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |