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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7314183 | Squirt resistant and spill resistant straw/fluid delivery passage A spill or squirt resistant fluid management system is described. The system primarily includes: (1) a first fluid passage portion having a first open end; (2) a second fluid passage portion having a second open end; (3) a fluid accumulator portion disposed between,... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7124917 | Spout assembly having a plurality of fluid passages The present invention relates to a spout assembly having a plurality of fluid passages so as to enable easy and convenient drinking of liquid beverages contained in the container through an associated straw and easily dispense the liquid beverages into another conta... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7100838 | Novelty straw and associated method of operation A novelty drinking straw assembly and its method of construction. The drinking straw assembly has a straw tube through which fluid is drawn. A first magnet is disposed within the straw tube. The first magnet is part of a rotor mechanism that rotates when fluid is dr... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093735 | Drinking vessel with retractable straw A drinking vessel with retractable straw is provided having a container sealed by an upper lid. A straw linearly actuated within said upper lid such as to extend in a vertical, linearly actuated manner between an extended position and a retracted position. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7011255 | Squirt resistant and spill resistant straw/fluid delivery passage A spill or squirt resistant fluid management system is described. The system primarily includes: (1) a first fluid passage portion having a first open end; (2) a second fluid passage portion having a second open end; (3) a fluid accumulator portion disposed between,... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6945425 | Internal to external self-bouyant straw system An internal to external self-buoyant straw system for the safe and sanitary removal of contents from aluminum can lift tab containers. The system includes a top straw component (14) cylindrical and hollow in fabrication which vertically slides within close to... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6588622 | Beverage container with baffle system A beverage container having a baffle system which may be inserted into the container for reducing the splashing sound caused by sloshing within the container. The baffle system of the present invention includes an elongate tubular core having a longitudin... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6354460 | Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become access... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6264057 | Drink instrument with internal straw A drink instrument in the form of a beverage container has a prepackaged internal straw inserted into the interior thereof during a package process. The internal straw is automatically drawn from the interior of the container when the top is opened to acc... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6234342 | Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism.... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6230913 | Straw in a bottle A container includes a body defining a chamber and a neck region. A straw is disposed within the chamber. The straw is inserted through the neck region and into the chamber prior to filling the chamber and is trapped or wedged between a first portion of t... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6206278 | Fluid dispensing spout for beverage containers The present invention includes a conduit assembly having a fitment adapted to be sealingly coupled to a container, a closure mechanism, and a conduit operably coupled to the closure mechanism. The fitment includes a fitment passage and the closure mechani... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6193101 | Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container and is responsive to appropriate manipulation of the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top end of the container. In one embodimen... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6158611 | Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism.... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6142326 | Straw in a bottle A container includes a body defining a chamber having a neck region and a straw disposed within the chamber. The straw is inserted through the neck region and into the chamber prior to filling the chamber and is trapped or wedged between the bottom of the... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6131763 | Beverage container and dispenser apparatus A beverage can has a tab member rotatably and pivotally mounted thereon. The tab member can be used to form two separate openings in the can top. Under one of the openings is a drinking straw which will be presented to the user after the opening with whic... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6076729 | Fluid dispensing spout for beverage containers The present invention includes a conduit assembly having a fitment adapted to be sealingly coupled to a container, a closure mechanism, and a conduit operably coupled to the closure mechanism. The fitment includes a fitment passage and the closure mechani... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6036048 | Beverage container with self-contained straw A new Beverage Container With Self-Contained Straw for providing a more convenient and sanitary way to consume a canned beverage. The inventive device includes a container body including a bottom and a top with a drink opening therein, a tubular guide mem... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6000573 | Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become access... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5975340 | Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism.... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5848721 | Dual straw/prize dispensing device for beverage container A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring a straw or prize delivery device into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw or prize delivery devi... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5819979 | Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become access... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5547103 | Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw A beverage container having a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container and is responsive to appropriate manipulation of the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top end of the container. The straw is ... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5431297 | Pop-up straw for beverage containers A pop-up straw device for containers such as cans and bottles having necks narrower than the body of the bottle. When the device is employed in a can, a vertical guide assembly aligns a telescoping straw assembly with a beverage container's mouth. The tel... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5253779 | Beverage container having a self-contained pop-up straw assembly A beverage container having a sloping upper wall and enclosing a self-contained pop-up straw assembly. The straw assembly has telescopic inner and outer tubes and resilient means urging the tubes against the sloping container wall, causing the straw assem... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5244112 | Drinking/dispensing device for beverage containers The present invention is a device for a container. The container includes a tubular body having a closed end, an open end and a longitudinal axis. A lid is secured to the open end and having an orifice. A closure tab is pivotally connected to the lid and ... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5160058 | Beverage bottle with floating straw A drinking straw contained in a bottle having a flexible portion (3), a floating ball (2), a ring (4), and a washer (5). When the cap is opened, the straw comes up immediately to an ideal drinking position and the user does not have to use his/her fingers... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5080247 | Drinking/dispensing device for beverage containers The present invention is a device for a container. The container includes a tubular body having a closed end, an open end and a longitudinal axis. A lid is secured to the open end and having an orifice. A closure tab is pivotally connected to the lid and ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5054639 | Floating straw for beverage cans A drinking straw contained in a beverage can having a flexible portion (3), a floating ball (4) and a ring (5). The can has a straw holder (7) and a straw guide (22) spot welded on the inside of it. When the pull tab is opened, the straw guide detaches th... | 10/08/1991 |
| 4930652 | Drinking/dispensing device for beverage containers The present invention is a device for a container. The container includes a tubular body having a closed end, an open end and a longitudinal axis. A lid is secured to the open end and having an orifice. A closure tab is pivotally connected to the lid and ... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4892187 | Drinking apparatus A pop-up straw having an upper buoyant section and a lower flexible section is mounted within a container. When the container is opened, the upper end of the pop-up straw rises through the opening. The straw is particularly useful with a push in tab easy ... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4877148 | Dispensing straw for liquid container A straw assembly is provided for a liquid container having a push tab or pull tab closure in a metallic container or a screw type closure on a plastic container. The straw is retained within the container in a retracted position even following opening of ... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4712702 | Containers for beverages Disclosed is a container for beverages such as soft drinks, beer, etc. which houses therein a straw of which the upper end is mounted on the rear side of an opening of a container body. A stopper is provided at the lower portion of the straw to prevent th... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4709829 | SAN-I-CAN (a beverage container incorporating its own straw) An orifice which is an integral part of or attached to the underside of a beverage container top surface allows a corrugated straw with an air chamber near its bottom to emerge when the beverage container is opened with a specially-constructed pull tab as... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4537324 | Automatic straw-emerging device for easy-to-open beverage can of press-down type sealing tap This invention relates to a device which enables a straw to be incorporated in a beverage can provided with a non-detaching top sealing tap. When the can is in sealed state, the top end of the straw incorporated in the can is located in the vicinity of th... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4305521 | Beverage container with a straw A beverage container is disclosed which includes an upper end closure formed with a pour opening, a cover panel removably attached to the end closure to close the pour opening, a straw provided in the container for popping movement through the pour openin... | 12/15/1981 |
| 4109817 | Straw assembly for a liquid container A straw assembly for a liquid container having a pull-tab closure over an opening in its top. Removal of the closure allows the straw which is collapsed within the container and has a float mounted on its bottom end, to rise through the opening where it i... | 08/29/1978 |
