Method and apparatus for providing containers with straws
Patent 4134247 Issued on January 16, 1979. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 16, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 16, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3038281 3325076 3349955 3717476 InventorApplicationNo. 05/550992 filed on 02/19/1975US Classes:53/281, With separate closure426/115, For dispensing or serving426/394, In container having diverse utility, e.g., dispensing, etc.53/239Article and fluent materialExaminersPrimary: Cuchlinski, William A. Jr.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB65B 61/20 (20060101)AbstractThis invention is a method and apparatus for performing said method wherein a drinking straw having a flexible section thereof is inserted into a container for fluids, and which is particularly characterized by the use of means for folding the straw about the flexible portion and inserting the same within a liquid filled container prior to the sealing of said container, in such a manner that the straw is angularly disposed so as to be readily accessable on opening of the container.Field of SearchPACKAGED OR WRAPPED PRODUCTFor dispensing or serving Package containing separate noncoated or laminated interior inedible solid material PRODUCT WITH ADDED INEDIBLE FEATURE OTHER THAN THAT WHICH CONSTITUTES A PACKAGE PRODUCT WITH DRINKING TUBE Packaging or treatment of packaged product In container having diverse utility, e.g., dispensing, etc. | |
