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Opening and suction assembly for a drinking container

a drinking container and suction assembly technology, which is applied in the direction of container/bottle construction, packaging, interior coatings, etc., can solve the problems of unsanitary drinking from the exposed parts of the container, straws that are separate from the container often become misplaced, and parts of the container often become dirty, etc., to achieve simple and easy use, and economical in cost to manufacture

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-20
KUIGHADUSH DANIEL H
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an improved retractable straw for use with a beverage container. The straw is integrated into a cap that is recloseable, and has multiple sealing points for its recloseable cap. The cap system is simple and easy to use, and is economical in cost to manufacture. The technical effects of the invention include improved hygiene, convenience, and cost-effectiveness."

Problems solved by technology

To begin, it is often unsanitary to drink from the exposed parts of a container.
These parts of the container often become dirty when the container is shipped or awaits purchase.
Straws that are separate from containers often become misplaced.
Moreover, this is a relatively complicated design.

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[0035] With initial reference to FIGS. 1a, 1b, and 1c, a variety of drinking containers are shown that incorporate a cap system 10. Specifically, FIG. 1a shows cap system 10 used with a cardboard carton 70 which typically holds unpressurized beverages such as milk and juice. In FIG. 1b, cap system 10 is shown to be integrated into the top of a bottle 72. And, in FIG. 1c, cap system 10 is shown to be integrated into the top of a can 74. Cap system 10 includes a straw 42 which is shown in its retracted position in FIGS. 1a and 1c and in its extended position in FIG. 1b. Cap system 10 is designed to serve the dual purpose of sealing a container and providing the user with a conveniently included straw.

[0036] With reference to FIGS. 2a, 2b, and 2c, more detailed views of cap 10 are shown. Cap 10 includes a closeable top portion 22 that is connected to a base 13 by a bendable bridge 20. Base 13 has a neck 16 which causes there to be a lip portion 18 at the bottom of base 13. As describe...

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Abstract

A cap assembly having a container with four walls and a scored finger portion disposed on a top portion of the container. The finger portion is positionable in an opened and closed position. A pouch attached to an inner side of the finger and an inner side of one of the four walls. The pouch has a first bottom opening and a second top opening so that when the finger portion is in an opened position, the second top opening is exposed for use.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 669,245, filed on Sep. 25, 2000, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention is generally related to an improved retractable straw for drinking containers, and more specifically, to a recloseable cap system that allows a user to conveniently drink liquids out of a container. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] It is well known to straws to drink liquid out of cans, bottles, and wide variety of other containers. A straw allows a user to create a partial vacuum to draw liquid out of a container and into their mouth so that it can be swallowed. There are many reasons why using a straw may be preferable to drinking directly from the container. To begin, it is often unsanitary to drink from the exposed parts of a container. These parts of the container often become dirty when the container is shipped or awaits purchase. By ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D25/14
CPCB65D2517/0049B65D77/283
Inventor KUIGHADUSH, DANIEL H.
Owner KUIGHADUSH DANIEL H