Straw for drinking cup
US5897013A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D77/283
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A straw assembly has a flexible first segment with at least one longitudinal glide ridge extending inwardly from a drinking end thereof, a retaining shoulder at a fixed distance from the drinking end, and an orienting finger extending from the retaining shoulder.
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