Press and sip device

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2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Alexander, Reginald L. (Department: 3742)

Foods and beverages: apparatus

Beverage

Infusors

C099S279000, C099S287000, C099S30200C, C239S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11760290

ABSTRACT:
A press and sip device including a straw and sieve coupled together to permit pressing solid particles to infuse flavor into a freshly brewed beverage consumable from the container in which it was prepared. The straw and sieve unit can be used in containers of various sizes through the use of gasket attachments. The sieve is provided with openings that allow the beverage to receive flavor from the solid particles while maintaining the particles separate from the beverage when the beverage is consumed. The straw is provided with apertures in the side wall of the straw that limit intake of beverage to the liquid above the sieve separated from the solid particles. The device is contemplated as having detachable elements to facilitate cleaning and storage.

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