US4134494A
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Combination straw and stirrer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-31
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1997-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A combination straw and stirrer having an enlarged central section. The hollow structure is sealed by plugs at both ends to form a drink stirrer. When the plugs are removed the structure functions as a straw and the hollow structure may also be filled with water or other liquid and frozen to form a self-contained ice cooler.
Inventors
- 👤 Woon-Tong Wong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/007; A47G21/18; A47G21/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A combination straw, stirrer and liquid holder comprising; an elongated hollow plastic structure defined only by an annular wall having an enlarged wall section and two elongated straw-like end wall sections extending from and integrally contiguous with the enlarged wall section, said end wall sections having like circular cross-sections with one of said sections being longer than the other section and with the perimeter of the enlarged wall section substantially larger than that of the end wall sections, said enlarged wall section having a volume greater than either end wall section with all hollow sections having fluid-communicating contiguous volumes, said end wall sections extending from the enlarged wall section at diametrically opposite sides thereof so that said end wall sections are in linear alignment having opposite facing end openings, said end wall sections each being at least of a length on the order of the length of the enlarged wall section, said volume of said hollow structure adapted to receive a liquid filling less than the total volume thereof, and plug means releasably sealing the end openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A combination straw, stirrer and liquid holder comprising; an elongated hollow plastic structure defined only by an annular wall having an enlarged wall section and two elongated straw-like end wall sections extending from and integrally contiguous with the enlarged wall section, said end wall sections having like circular cross-sections with one of said sections being longer than the other section and with the perimeter of the enlarged wall section substantially larger than that of the end wall sections, said enlarged wall section having a volume greater than either end wall section with all hollow sections having fluid-communicating contiguous volumes, said end wall sections extending from the enlarged wall section at diametrically opposite sides thereof so that said end wall sections are in linear alignment having opposite facing end openings, said end wall sections each being at least of a length on the order of the length of the enlarged wall section, said volume of said hollow structure adapted to receive a liquid filling less than the total volume thereof, and plug means releasably sealing the end openings.
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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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |