Receptacles – Container attachment or adjunct – Drinking device
Patent
1996-06-03
1997-11-18
Elkins, Gary E.
Receptacles
Container attachment or adjunct
Drinking device
215389, 220707, 2291031, B65D 572
Patent
active
056878729
ABSTRACT:
A liquid container including at least one integral straw is disclosed. The liquid container includes a hollow container having a top, a bottom, and a side wall with the walls forming an interior space for containing a liquid. The first aperture is formed in one of the walls. A first hollow conduit is positioned within the first aperture and has an upper portion extending outside the container and a lower portion terminating proximate the bottom of the container. The conduit has a first L-shaped configuration in which a portion of the conduit is collapsed and forms a seal. A second aperture is formed in one of the walls as the first aperture. Sealing means are provided for sealing the second aperture. A key operatively connected to the upper portion is provided for causing the first conduit to be shifted from the L-shaped configuration to a second open configuration and for similtaneously breaking the sealing means and opening the second aperture.
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Berenato, III Joseph W.
Elkins Gary E.
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