US5150815A
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Drink container
Assignee: GENIN TRUDEAU
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Filing: 1991-10-25
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Granted: 1992-09-29
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Expires: 2011-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A drink container (10) has spaced apart transparent shells (20,24) with the intervening space (34) containing a liquid and floatable and sinkable objects (36). A cap (14) and cover (16) on the container open top are rotatable between a drinking position where a sipping straw (18) extends upwardly for use and a non-drinking position where the straw is moved within the cover (16) and pinched off to prevent leakage.
Inventors
- 👤 Betty E. Saklad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283; A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/2227; A47G19/2266; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031; B65D47/2037; B65D47/2043; B65D2203/00; B65D2231/00; B65D2231/001; B65D2231/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A handheld drink container, comprising: an open-top, double-walled drink liquid holder including a space sealed between the walls; a quantity of a liquid received within the holder sealed space; at least one object received within the holder sealed space and liquid contained therein, said object being movable within said space and liquid upon movement of the container; a cap removably secured to the holder open top; a tube extending through an opening in the cap having a first portion extending into the drink liquid holder and a second portion extending generally upwardly and outwardly of the holder; a sipping straw secured to the tube second portion and extending generally upwardly; and a cover rotatably secured over the cap and including an upwardly facing opening therein which can be aligned with the sipping straw allowing it to extend upwardly therethrough on rotatable adjustment of the cover to a given angular position, and on the cover being rotated to other positions bending the sipping straw to a condition where liquid cannot leak out.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A handheld drink container, comprising: an open-top, double-walled drink liquid holder including a space sealed between the walls; a quantity of a liquid received within the holder sealed space; at least one object received within the holder sealed space and liquid contained therein, said object being movable within said space and liquid upon movement of the container; a cap removably secured to the holder open top; a tube extending through an opening in the cap having a first portion extending into the drink liquid holder and a second portion extending generally upwardly and outwardly of the holder; a sipping straw secured to the tube second portion and extending generally upwardly; and a cover rotatably secured over the cap and including an upwardly facing opening therein which can be aligned with the sipping straw allowing it to extend upwardly therethrough on rotatable adjustment of the cover to a given angular position, and on the cover being rotated to other positions bending the sipping straw to a condition where liquid cannot leak out.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A handheld drink container as in claim 1, in which there are provided a plurality of objects, at least one of which floats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A handheld drink container as in claim 1, in which the holder includes two walls maintained in separated relation by a spacer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A handheld drink container as in claim 1, in which the cover opening is elongated and curved.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A handheld drink container as in claim 1, in which the outer top surface of the cap includes an upstanding ridge wall with flange and the cover includes an edge flange which snaps onto the cap flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A handheld drink container as in claim 1, the in which cap and cover are constructed of a rigid somewhat flexible synthetic plastic.
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) | 1995-09-29 | 1996-03-30 | 1996-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-29 | 2000-03-30 | 2000-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-29 | 2004-03-30 | 2004-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |