Fluid dispensing spout for beverage containers
Patent 6076729 Issued on June 20, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 22, 2018. 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.
June 22, 2018. 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 ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 102385 filed on 06/22/1998US Classes:229/103.1, Combined with drinking tube (e.g., straw)220/706, Internal straw includes float means220/707, Internal straw attached to movable closure220/708Straw stored within closureExaminersPrimary: Elkins, Gary E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB65D 005/72B65D 077/28 AbstractThe 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 mechanism is movable between a sealed position engaging the fitment to seal the fitment passage and an open position. The conduit is coupled to the closure mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position wherein the conduit is moved from the stored position toward the operative position when the closure mechanism is moved into its open position.Field of SearchCombined with drinking tube (e.g., straw)With straw or sucking tube Internal straw includes float means Internal straw attached to movable closure Straw stored within closure Straw extends through removable closure Attached to or within sidewall of container With straw or drinking tube Integral or nonseparable INTERNALLY EXTENDING OUTLET PIPE Movable Float With flow controller or closure Nonuse securing means NONUSE HOUSING OR SECURING MEANS FOR DISCHARGE GUIDES Reversible to extend into or out of container | |
