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Toy drinking cup

US4596341A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 1985
Grant dateJun 24, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G19/2272
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy drinking cup which simulates the appearance of a drinking container used by astronauts for consuming pre-mix carbonated beverages in outer space. The cup includes a cup body, a cap assembly, a drinking spout extending from the cap assembly, a dip tube, a vent and a lever for opening and closing the vent. When the lever is depressed, the beverage in the cup may be sucked up through the dip tube and drinking spout by the consumer.

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