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US4462503A
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Beverage container with enclosed straw
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-18
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Granted: 1984-07-31
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Expires: 2002-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A container with pull up straw is provided and consists of a beverage can, a pull tab hingably affixed to the top of the beverage can, a straw having two flexible sections in the upper portion of the straw and a clamp affixed to the underside of the pull tab and between the two flexible sections in the upper portion of the straw whereby the upper portion of the straw bends around the top of the beverage can so that when the pull tab is pulled the upper portion of the straw will come out of the beverage can. A retainer is also provided for holding the lower portion of the straw in a fixed position within the beverage can. Alternatively a spring stiffener may be affixed to the end of the clamp so that the upper portion of the straw will come out of the beverage can straight and the pull tab can be resealable to the top of the beverage can.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph Di Raffaele
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-10-31 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A container with pull-up straw which comprises: (a) a beverage can; (b) a pull tab hingably affixed to top of said beverage can; (c) a straw having two flexible sections in upper portion of said straw; and (d) a clamp affixed to underside of said pull tab and between said two flexible sections in said upper portion of said straw whereby said upper portion of said straw bends around said top of said beverage can so that when said pull tab is pulled said upper portion of said straw will come out of said beverage can, further comprising a means for holding a lower portion of said straw in a fixed position within said beverage can wherein said means for holding lower portion of said straw in a fixed position within said beverage can is a retainer having one end affixed perpendicular to a free end of said lower portion of said straw and an other forked end engaging the wall of said beverage can so that said lower portion of said straw will not move, providing a spring stiffener affixed to end of said clamp so that when said pull tab is pulled said upper portion of said straw will come out of said beverage can causing said spring stiffener to press against free end of said upper portion of said straw until said free end of said upper portion of said straw is straight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A container with pull-up straw which comprises: (a) a beverage can; (b) a pull tab hingably affixed to top of said beverage can; (c) a straw having two flexible sections in upper portion of said straw; and (d) a clamp affixed to underside of said pull tab and between said two flexible sections in said upper portion of said straw whereby said upper portion of said straw bends around said top of said beverage can so that when said pull tab is pulled said upper portion of said straw will come out of said beverage can, further comprising a means for holding a lower portion of said straw in a fixed position within said beverage can wherein said means for holding lower portion of said straw in a fixed position within said beverage can is a retainer having one end affixed perpendicular to a free end of said lower portion of said straw and an other forked end engaging the wall of said beverage can so that said lower portion of said straw will not move, providing a spring stiffener affixed to end of said clamp so that when said pull tab is pulled said upper portion of said straw will come out of said beverage can causing said spring stiffener to press against free end of said upper portion of said straw until said free end of said upper portion of said straw is straight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A container with pull-up straw as recited in claim 1 wherein said pull tab is resealable to said top of said beverage can so that beverage within said beverage can, can be stored and used again.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-31 | 1988-01-30 | 1988-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-31 | 1992-01-30 | 1992-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-31 | 1996-01-30 | 1996-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |