Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw

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1994-09-06

1996-08-20

Castellano, Stephen J.

Receptacles

Container attachment or adjunct

Drinking device

220706, 220710, 215388, B65D 4706

Patent

active

055471030

ABSTRACT:
A beverage container having a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container and is responsive to appropriate manipulation of the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top end of the container. The straw is supported by a weighted member that responds to the manipulation of the container to move the straw. A float is attached to the straw to elevate the straw through the orifice when the straw is aligned with the orifice. Several alternative embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

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