Bottle closure assembly

Abstract

A closure assembly that connects to a bottle, the closure assembly comprising a cap with a top and a bottom, said cap having an opening that communicates with the top and the bottom; a straw that fits within the cap opening; a cover that removably attaches to one side of the cap top whereby the cover surrounds one end of the straw.

Description

[0001]This application claims priority from the U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 026,899, filed Feb. 7, 2008.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to bottle closure assemblies, and more particularly to bottle closure assemblies with an integrated straw or drinking apparatus that provide for enhanced user experience when drinking liquids from a bottle or container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Bottle closure assemblies of various types are well known in the art. Such devices are typically used in connection with bottles or other containers to seal the liquid within the bottle to prevent contamination of the liquid and to prevent the liquid from spilling out of the bottle when not in use.[0004]However, previous bottle closure assemblies have some inherent disadvantages. One of the disadvantages with existing closure assemblies is that they do not provide the user with a means to hold the bottle in an upright position when drinking the liquid. The present...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]In one embodiment, a bottle may have a closure assembly that in one form includes a straw, a cover and a cap. In one form, a cap may have a female valve or opening (which can be constructed of rubber, plastic, or some other substantially flexible material), which allows the straw to move freely (or be snuggly fit) within the opening and whereby the opening acts substantially to prevent the water (or other liquid) from escaping the bottle and spilling on a person's clothing, while still allowing the person to easily drink from the bottle using the straw. In one form, a cap may screw onto the top of the bottle and be easily removable, and yet in another form, the cap may snap or otherwise permanently be affixed to the top of the bottle and not be removable. In one embodiment, the cover may fit and connect to the cap attached to the bottle whereby the straw is completely enclosed within the cover and the bottle to maintain a substantially germ free environment when the bottle is in storage. In yet other embodiments the straw may have a safety cover. This cover or other sealing device further provides to prevent liquid from leaving the straw before use. In other forms, the closure assembly may be provided without a bottle.

Problems solved by technology

In one form, a cap may screw onto the top of the bottle and be easily removable, and yet in another form, the cap may snap or otherwise permanently be affixed to the top of the bottle and not be removable.

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