Receptacles – Container attachment or adjunct – Drinking device
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-09
2010-10-26
Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Container attachment or adjunct
Drinking device
C220S717000, C220S203230, C137S510000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819276
ABSTRACT:
A method and device for controlling the flow of liquid from drinking containers, wherein a membrane is movably connected to a valve to form a valve, controlled by negative pressure, for liquid from a drinking container, the force resulting from the pressure difference (P1−P2) across the membrane, opening the valve, even by positive pressure (P3) within the drinking container, caused by a carbonated refreshing drink, for example.
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Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Smalley James N
Stashick Anthony
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