Drinking straw kits and methods

a technology of drinking straws and kits, applied in the field of drinking straw kits and methods, to achieve the effect of stimulating play and creative expression

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-13
MAGICCOM
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[0006] In various aspects, the present invention may preferably provide entertainment by allowing a user to construct animals, robots, creatures, vehicles, geometric design, toys, magical playthings and countless other shapes and free form icons to stimulate play and creative expression.

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Still others use straws to facilitate drinking because of medical conditions do not allow them to utilize the motor skills necessary to hold a cup or glass.

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[0031] In the following detailed description of some exemplary embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying figures which form a part hereof, and in which are shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0032] The set of FIGS. 1A-1C depict one drinking straw according to the present invention. The drinking straw 10 includes a corrugated section 20 that extends along substantially the entire length of the straw 10. It will be understood, with reference to the different exemplary embodiments of the invention described herein, that although the corrugated section 20 is substantially coextensive with the straw 10 in the embodiment of FIGS. 1A-1C, the corrugated section 20 is not required to be coextensive with the length of the straw 10 (unless explicitly so reci...

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Abstract

Drinking straw kits and methods are disclosed that allow consumers to construct a variety of changeable toys, sculpture, icons, novelties, and designs that can be manipulated in a variety of ways while still maintaining the functionality of the drinking straw to transport liquid via suction. The drinking straws in kits may include one or more corrugated sections that may be elongated into an extended state from a shorter compressed state. The corrugated sections also allow manipulation of the drinking straws into curvilinear shapes that may be substantially retained after manipulation.

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[0001] Drinking straws have long facilitated the transfer of liquid from a container to a persons mouth since the ancient Egyptians used hollow reeds to extract juices from fruits and vessels. Today, billions of straws each day facilitate the transfer of liquids in a convenient and inexpensive manner. [0002] Some people use straws to drink because they can regulate the flow of liquid. Others use straws for sanitary purposes. Still others use straws because they do no like the taste of cardboard from milk cartons or paper cups or the taste of aluminum from cans. Still others use straws to facilitate drinking because of medical conditions do not allow them to utilize the motor skills necessary to hold a cup or glass. While a simple utensil, straws are a part of our everyday life and can be found anywhere from fast food eating establishments, to school lunch programs, to evening cocktails at a bar. [0003] Most straws simply exist to provide the most basic function, i.e., to easily tran...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D71/00
CPCA47G21/182A47G2200/08A47G2200/163
Inventor WITKOWSKI, DANIEL D.
Owner MAGICCOM
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