US5025947A
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Single-dose beverage cup and rectangular cross-section straw assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-10-27
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Granted: 1991-06-25
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Expires: 2009-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A beverage cup has a cover or a wall therethrough a substantially rectangular cross-section straw can be threaded in a tight manner, the cover or wall being formed with breakage-facilitating weakened lines and the straw including a plurality of longitudinal suction ducts.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcello Leone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/36; B65D2231/00; B65D2231/02; B65D2231/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A single-dose cup of frustoconical shape for beverages, comprising a cup body and a ribbed circular cover, to be perforated by a rectangular cross-section multiple suction duct suction straw, said cover being formed with a breakage-facilitating surface weakened line arrangement including a diametrical weakened rectilinear line having first and second ends and end weakened line pairs substantially converging to said first and second ends of said diametrical weakened rectilinear line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A single-dose cup of frustoconical shape for beverages, comprising a cup body and a ribbed circular cover, to be perforated by a rectangular cross-section multiple suction duct suction straw, said cover being formed with a breakage-facilitating surface weakened line arrangement including a diametrical weakened rectilinear line having first and second ends and end weakened line pairs substantially converging to said first and second ends of said diametrical weakened rectilinear line.
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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) | 1994-06-24 | 1994-12-24 | 1995-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-24 | 1998-12-24 | 1999-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-24 | 2002-12-24 | 2003-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |