Receptacles – Container attachment or adjunct – Drinking device
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-01
2008-07-01
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Receptacles
Container attachment or adjunct
Drinking device
Reexamination Certificate
active
07392916
ABSTRACT:
A cap assembly for use in conjunction with a container having a base portion and a top portion. The base portion has a neck and a lip. The neck and lip are dimensioned to be attached to the container. The base portion has a straw hole and an air hole. The top portion is attached to the base portion by a flexible bridge. The top portion has a gripping flange for sealing the straw hole and an air hole stopper for sealing said air hole. Also integral to the top portion is a clip for holding the top portion to said base portion. A straw is adapted to be positioned within the straw hole of the base.
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Cronin Stephen K.
Sofer & Haroun LLP
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