Tubular article clip apparatus

Claim 1

A clip apparatus for use in combination with a tubular straw and a drinking receptacle wherein the clip apparatus comprises: a first receptacle grasping member comprising a generally elongated open rectangular element having an enlarged central opening; a second receptacle grasping member operatively associated with said first receptacle grasping member; wherein the second receptacle grasping member comprises a generally flat leg element having an upper portion connected to said first receptacle grasping member and a lower portion generally parallel to but space from said first receptacle grasping member; and, wherein said leg element is further provided with a plurality of gripping teeth elements which project outwardly from said generally flat leg element and which are disposed intermediate said first and said second receptacle grasping members; and, a tubular article receiving member operatively associated with said first and second receptacle grasping members wherein said tubular article receiving member comprises a first generally D-shaped primary article retention element which projects outwardly from the top portion of said first receptacle grasping member.