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Reusable straw

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-03-12
LIFETIME BRANDS
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a reusable straw that can be easily assembled and disassembled. It consists of multiple straw pieces that can be connected together using a connecting member. The connecting member has protrusions on its inner surface that prevent the straw pieces from being inserted too far into the connecting member. This design makes it easy to assemble and disassemble the straw, and ensures that it stays in the proper position when used.

Problems solved by technology

Disposable straws that are thrown away after use are transported to landfills, and some amount of disposable straws may end up in the ocean and other waterways causing negative environmental effects.

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[0044 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 1, wherein a diameter of the first channel and a diameter of the second channel are uniform along the length of the first member and the second member, respectively.

[0045]Example 3 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 1, wherein a diameter of the third channel varies along the length of the connecting member.

[0046]Example 4 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 1, wherein the connecting member comprises at least one insertion limiting feature extending partially into the third channel.

example 5

[0047 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 4, wherein a connecting member inner diameter through a middle portion of the connecting member is less than the connecting member inner diameter at the connecting member distal end and the connecting member proximal end.

[0048]Example 6 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 4, wherein the at least one insertion limiting feature comprises a first ledge located proximate the connecting member proximal end and a second ledge located proximate the connecting member distal end, at least one of the first ledge or the second ledge extending into the third channel at an approximately 90 degree angle from the connecting member inner surface.

example 7

[0049 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 4, wherein the at least one insertion limiting feature comprises a first ledge located proximate the connecting member proximal end and a second ledge located proximate the connecting member distal end, at least one of the first ledge or the second ledge extending into the third channel at an angle greater than approximately 90 degrees from the connecting member inner surface.

[0050]Example 8 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 4, wherein the at least one insertion limiting feature comprises a first tab located proximate the connecting member proximal end and a second tab located proximate the connecting member distal end.

[0051]Example 9 is the reusable straw assembly of example(s) 4, wherein the at least one insertion limiting feature is configured to prevent the first member and the second member from being inserted into the third channel beyond the at least one insertion limiting feature.

[0052]Example 10 is a drinkware sy...

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Abstract

A reusable straw assembly may include multiple elements that may be removably coupled together. The reusable straw assembly may include a first member comprising an inner and outer surface, the inner surface defining a first channel extending the length of the first member; a second member comprising an inner and outer surface, the inner surface defining a second channel extending the length of the second member; and a connecting member comprising an inner and outer surface, the inner surface defining a third channel extending the length of the connecting member. The connecting member may be sized to removably receive and retain the first member within the third channel at a connecting member distal end. The connecting member may also be sized to removably receive and retain the second member within the third channel at a connecting member proximal end.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 728,250 (“the '250 application”), filed on Sep. 7, 2018, entitled REUSABLE STRAW. The '250 application is hereby incorporated in its entirety by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Embodiments of the present invention relate to a reusable straw, and more specifically but not exclusively, to a reusable straw that may be assembled for use and dismantled for storage, transport, and / or cleaning.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Plastic or disposable straws are increasingly becoming an environmental concern. Disposable straws that are thrown away after use are transported to landfills, and some amount of disposable straws may end up in the ocean and other waterways causing negative environmental effects. Reducing the number of disposable straws that are used can have positive effects on the environment by reducing waste, including waste that ends up in the oceans. ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G21/18
CPCA47G21/18Y02W30/80
Inventor BURNS, CLAY ALLENSERRAHIMA, MARIO QUINTANAPARMELE, JAMES
Owner LIFETIME BRANDS