US4247016A
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Lid-straw combination for soft drink cups
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-06
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1999-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A lid-straw combination with the straw being of pleated form and with most of its length wrapped around the innerperiphery of a drink-container lid, one end of the straw passing through the lid, with removable cover sheets provided over both the protruding portion and the entire upper surface of the lid to maintain a sanitary condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack B. Shaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A sanitary lid-straw combination comprising: a substantially circular lid having a raised peripheral lip formed of an inner wall, a top surface and outer side wall, said lip being positionable over the upper edge of a drink cup; a straw having pleats along a substantial portion of its length, said straw being positioned for a major proportion of its length around said inner wall of said lid, one end of said straw being maintained at said inner wall of said lid, the other end of said straw slidably passing through a central aperture in said lid and terminating adjacent thereto; a first protective cover disposed over the entire top of said lid and attached to said peripheral lip, and a second protective cover disposed over the central portion of the lid bottom, said second cover forming a seal between the straw end and the contents of a drink cup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A sanitary lid-straw combination comprising: a substantially circular lid having a raised peripheral lip formed of an inner wall, a top surface and outer side wall, said lip being positionable over the upper edge of a drink cup; a straw having pleats along a substantial portion of its length, said straw being positioned for a major proportion of its length around said inner wall of said lid, one end of said straw being maintained at said inner wall of said lid, the other end of said straw slidably passing through a central aperture in said lid and terminating adjacent thereto; a first protective cover disposed over the entire top of said lid and attached to said peripheral lip, and a second protective cover disposed over the central portion of the lid bottom, said second cover forming a seal between the straw end and the contents of a drink cup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lid-straw combination of claim 1 wherein said straw is provided with said pleats substantially continuously between said ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lid-straw combination of claim 1 wherein said straw has a pattern of pleated and plain areas throughout its length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The lid-straw combination of claim 1 wherein said second cover sheet is provided with a weakened portion which will allow penetration of said straw when said combination is placed on a beverage container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lid-straw combination of claim 1 wherein at least one of said cover sheets is provided with a pull tab to facilitate removal from said lid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lid-straw combination of claim 1 wherein a removable strip holds said one end of said straw against said inner side wall of said lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lid-straw combination of claim 1 wherein the height of the inner wall of said lid lip is the same as the diameter of the straw.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |