Receptacles – Container attachment or adjunct – Drinking device
Patent
1998-09-23
2000-10-24
Pollard, Steven
Receptacles
Container attachment or adjunct
Drinking device
22240221, 22240222, A47G 1900
Patent
active
061353116
ABSTRACT:
A drink valve for use with a drink container is disclosed. The valve includes a straw structure with a gate structure or plug at one end. The gate structure opens and closes to regulate the flow of liquid. The gate structure is opened upon movement of the straw structure. The gate structure may include members which spread apart upon movement of the straw structure, and which come together when the straw structure is released.
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Panec Donald J.
Stillinger Scott H.
Acorn Bay, LLC
Pollard Steven
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