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Self-illuminated drinking straw

US5931383A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1998
Grant dateAug 3, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 3, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G21/182
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The instant invention provides for illuminated drinking straws which employ chemiluminescent mixtures as lighting sources. The illuminated drinking straw may be used with either hot or cold beverage such as water, fruit juices, soft drinks, coffees and teas, milk products or alcoholic beverages. A new and exciting drinking straw for amusement purposes is intended.

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