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Self-straightening straw with assurance that the straw will bend in a desired direction

a straw and self-straightening technology, applied in the field of drinking straws, can solve the problems of inconvenient straw buying, inconvenient handling, and inability to bend in a desired direction, and achieve the effects of reducing the number of straws

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-09-05
KOZLOV ANATOLY N
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Problems solved by technology

When a straw is not provided with a plastic or glass bottle or other container, it can be frustrating and may discourage the consumer from purchasing certain beverages.
Getting a straw, separately, is inconvenient.
It requires taking the straw out of the wrapper; or if it was never in the wrapper to begin with, it is not sanitary.
None of these prior art patents will guaranty that the straw will bend in a certain desired direction (or directions) or shape (or shapes) within the container, and that the straw will automatically (and always) strengthen out when the container is opened.

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[0047] With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the straw 10 of the present invention is normally folded or collapsed in a desired shape or direction within a container 11. When the container 11 is opened, the alternate (straightened) portion of the straw is indicated by the numeral 10A. The container 11 may be made of plastic, glass or any suitable material, and the container 11 has a soft drink milk, water, juice or other consumable liquid therein.

[0048] In FIG. 1, the end portion of the straw 10 is formed integrally with the container 11. The straw 10 is made as one piece with the container.

[0049] In FIG. 2, a sleeve 12 is integrally molded within (or otherwise suitably disposed within) the container 11. The sleeve 12 is disposed at an acute angle with respect to the container 11, and an end 13 of the straw 10 is press-fitted or otherwise anchored within the sleeve 12.

[0050] In its folded or collapsed position within the container 11, the straw 10 has a substantially "S", (or "Z") sh...

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Abstract

A capped container (such as a glass or plastic bottle) is provided with a specially designed straw which is hidden inside. As the container is uncapped or otherwise opened, the straw automatically straightens out and extends itself through the neck of the container to a length convenient for drinking. When the container is closed, the cap automatically pushes the straw back into the container.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention.[0002] This invention relates to drinking straws within a container or part thereof, as well as to straws inserted after the container is opened.[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art.[0004] Most people like to drink through a straw because of its convenience and for sanitary reasons. Drinking through a straw helps prevent spilling and allows one to drink while walking bicycling or driving in a car. When a straw is not provided with a plastic or glass bottle or other container, it can be frustrating and may discourage the consumer from purchasing certain beverages. Getting a straw, separately, is inconvenient. It requires taking the straw out of the wrapper; or if it was never in the wrapper to begin with, it is not sanitary. Often times, it also requires having to ask for a straw. When closing the bottle, one has to get rid of the straw; otherwise, you can't close the bottle. When you want to finish the drink later; the straw is no longer in the bottle;...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G21/18B65D77/28
CPCA47G21/186B65D77/283
Inventor KOZLOV, ANATOLY N.
Owner KOZLOV ANATOLY N