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USRE25448E
USRE25448E US25448DE USRE25448E US RE25448 E USRE25448 E US RE25448E US 25448D E US25448D E US 25448DE US RE25448 E USRE25448 E US RE25448E
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • This invention relates to beverage containers of the type having a built-in straw, but with certain structural improvements therein which provides for added convenience of the said built-in straw in ⁇ the conventional container having the usual pouring spout, without adding materially to the production cost or in any way intererring with stacking or handling of such containers.
  • a primary object of this invention is the unitary construction of the pouring spout seal and the extension therefrom which covers the end of the straw which projects outside of the container.
  • a further object of this invention resides in the fact that the straw covering tab protects the straw from contamination and seals the air vent, and, after use of the straw may be partially resealed for continued use.
  • Another object of this invention allows entirely independent use of either the pouring spout or the straw.
  • FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of the combined container and straw as it appears in closed position.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, with parts of the container broken away and showing the straw in position for use.
  • FIG. 3 is a fragmentary vertical section on the line 3 3 of PIG. ⁇ 1 and shown to a somewhat enlarged scale.
  • FIG. 4 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view similar to FIG. 3 but showing a modified form of the closure means for the vent opening.
  • the container is designated generally by the reference character 1 and is the shape and form of a rather conventional carton or container, not unlike the type used for dispensing milk or like beverages.
  • the essential feature of novelty of the invention resides in the sipping straw 4 which, prior to use is tightly sealed by the tab 3 as shown in FIG. 1.
  • This tab is hingedly secured to the top center portion of the container and is integral with the main pouring spout seal 2 which is provided with a usual type of depressed well formation.
  • indentations 6 are provided to prevent a buckling or deforming of the said straw prior to use.
  • vent 5 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 which is sealed when tab 3 is closed.
  • the venting opening is sealed by a complementary element projecting from the tab 3.
  • the straw extends only to the venting opening, instead of across the same as indicated in FIG. 2.
  • a straw extending from the [bottom] interior of said container through a [tight-fitting] hole [in the top center thereof,] therein and extending [to a corner of the recessed top] across a portion of the container and being held in a bent position by a sealing tab which [tightly] encloses the outer end of the straw and seals a vent opening thereunder, the said sealing tab being held in closed position by crimping at an outer corner and being integrally formed with a conventional pouring spout seal, and being hingedly fastened to the container [top] to provide access to the straw.
  • a straw extending from the [bottom] interior of said container through a [tight-lining] hole [in the top center thereof] therein, said straw being indented at the point of Contact with the edge of the hole and extending [to a corner of the recessed topl across n pornon of the container and being held in a bent position by a sealing tab which tightly encloses the outer end of the straw and seals a vent opening thereunder, the said sealing tab being held in closed position by crimping at an outer corner and being integrally formed with a conventional pouring spout seal, and being hingedly fastened to the container top to provide access to the straw.
  • a straw extending from the bottom of said container through a tighttitting hole [in the top center thereof] therein, said straw being indented at the point of contact with the edge of the hole, and extending to the venting hole in the recessed top and being held in a bent position by a sealing tab which encloses the outer end of the straw and seals a vent opening thereunder by means of a projcction from the straw sealing tab, the said sealing tab being held in closed position by crimping at an outer corner and being integrally formed with a conventional pouring spout seal, and being hingedly fastened to the container top to provide access to the straw.

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Sept. 17, 1963 M. COHEN ETAI. Re. 25,448
COMBINED CONTAINER AND STRAW Original` Filed June 13, 1961 INI/EN T ORS. MAX COHEN EDWARD R. ELS TON United States Patent O 25,448 COMBINED CONTAINER AND STRAW Max Cohen and Edward R. Eiston, Gntario, Calif., assignors of one-third to Martin J. Siegel, Los Angeles, Calif.
Original No. 3,021,991, elated Fell. Ztl, 1962, Ser-. No. 116,843, June 13, 1961. Application for reissue Jan. 8, 1963, Ser. No. 259,469
3 Claims. (Cl. 229m?) Matter enclosed in heavy brackets 51E appears in tire original paient but forvns no partoithis reissue speculcation; matter printed in itaiics indicates tue additions made by reissue.
This invention relates to beverage containers of the type having a built-in straw, but with certain structural improvements therein which provides for added convenience of the said built-in straw in `the conventional container having the usual pouring spout, without adding materially to the production cost or in any way intererring with stacking or handling of such containers.
A primary obiect of this invention is the unitary construction of the pouring spout seal and the extension therefrom which covers the end of the straw which projects outside of the container.
A further object of this invention resides in the fact that the straw covering tab protects the straw from contamination and seals the air vent, and, after use of the straw may be partially resealed for continued use.
Another object of this invention allows entirely independent use of either the pouring spout or the straw.
Although the foregoing objects are regarded as primary in this invention, other features will become apparent as the specication proceeds and from the iilustration in the drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of the combined container and straw as it appears in closed position.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, with parts of the container broken away and showing the straw in position for use.
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary vertical section on the line 3 3 of PIG. `1 and shown to a somewhat enlarged scale.
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view similar to FIG. 3 but showing a modified form of the closure means for the vent opening.
Referring now to the accompanying drawings in detail, and more particularly to FIGURES l, 2 and 3 the container is designated generally by the reference character 1 and is the shape and form of a rather conventional carton or container, not unlike the type used for dispensing milk or like beverages.
The essential feature of novelty of the invention resides in the sipping straw 4 which, prior to use is tightly sealed by the tab 3 as shown in FIG. 1. This tab is hingedly secured to the top center portion of the container and is integral with the main pouring spout seal 2 which is provided with a usual type of depressed well formation.
It will be observed that the irmly seated pouring spout seal 2t together with the securing clip provides a good support for the straw cover 3, and facilitates the sealing process when the containers are being filled, then pressed and crimped into the position ready for use.
Reissued Sept. 17, 1963 ICC By reference to the straw 4 it will be noted that indentations 6 are provided to prevent a buckling or deforming of the said straw prior to use. There is a vent 5 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 which is sealed when tab 3 is closed.
In a modified form, shown in FIG. 4, the venting opening is sealed by a complementary element projecting from the tab 3. In this form the straw extends only to the venting opening, instead of across the same as indicated in FIG. 2.
While we have shown and described certain specific forms of our invention, in a preferred form, it is understood that various changes and modifications may be made, as deemed desirable within the scope of the appended claims.
We claim:
1. In a liquid container having an enclosed volume and a ported top, the combination comprising a straw extending from the [bottom] interior of said container through a [tight-fitting] hole [in the top center thereof,] therein and extending [to a corner of the recessed top] across a portion of the container and being held in a bent position by a sealing tab which [tightly] encloses the outer end of the straw and seals a vent opening thereunder, the said sealing tab being held in closed position by crimping at an outer corner and being integrally formed with a conventional pouring spout seal, and being hingedly fastened to the container [top] to provide access to the straw.
2. In a liquid container having an enclosed volume and a ported top, the combination comprising a straw extending from the [bottom] interior of said container through a [tight-lining] hole [in the top center thereof] therein, said straw being indented at the point of Contact with the edge of the hole and extending [to a corner of the recessed topl across n pornon of the container and being held in a bent position by a sealing tab which tightly encloses the outer end of the straw and seals a vent opening thereunder, the said sealing tab being held in closed position by crimping at an outer corner and being integrally formed with a conventional pouring spout seal, and being hingedly fastened to the container top to provide access to the straw.
3. In a liquid container having an enclosed volume and a ported top, the combination comprising a straw extending from the bottom of said container through a tighttitting hole [in the top center thereof] therein, said straw being indented at the point of contact with the edge of the hole, and extending to the venting hole in the recessed top and being held in a bent position by a sealing tab which encloses the outer end of the straw and seals a vent opening thereunder by means of a projcction from the straw sealing tab, the said sealing tab being held in closed position by crimping at an outer corner and being integrally formed with a conventional pouring spout seal, and being hingedly fastened to the container top to provide access to the straw.
References Cited in the tile of this patent or the original patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,800,265 Pugh July 23, 1957 2,844,267 Petriccione July 22, 1958
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Cited By (9)

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US3182881A (en) * 1963-05-15 1965-05-11 Oscar L Morphis Liquid containers
US3325076A (en) * 1965-08-03 1967-06-13 Floyd E Soucy Beverage container and straw
US3349987A (en) * 1966-05-06 1967-10-31 Dorothea M Weitzner Suction tube dispensing means for beverage containers
US3362607A (en) * 1966-05-25 1968-01-09 Dorothea M. Weitzner Container with drinking tube
US3661288A (en) * 1970-08-03 1972-05-09 Evelyn Noll Insulated nursing bottle
US5109995A (en) * 1990-10-18 1992-05-05 Lou Kwong L Beverage drinking set with straw holder
US5482202A (en) * 1995-06-02 1996-01-09 Wen; Chung-Hsin Drink box with built-in straw
US20090285941A1 (en) * 2008-05-13 2009-11-19 Percival Po Reyes Combination package of liquid and solid foodstuff
US20150076102A1 (en) * 2013-09-13 2015-03-19 Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Liquid crystal jar for one drop filling process

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3182881A (en) * 1963-05-15 1965-05-11 Oscar L Morphis Liquid containers
US3325076A (en) * 1965-08-03 1967-06-13 Floyd E Soucy Beverage container and straw
US3349987A (en) * 1966-05-06 1967-10-31 Dorothea M Weitzner Suction tube dispensing means for beverage containers
US3362607A (en) * 1966-05-25 1968-01-09 Dorothea M. Weitzner Container with drinking tube
US3661288A (en) * 1970-08-03 1972-05-09 Evelyn Noll Insulated nursing bottle
US5109995A (en) * 1990-10-18 1992-05-05 Lou Kwong L Beverage drinking set with straw holder
US5482202A (en) * 1995-06-02 1996-01-09 Wen; Chung-Hsin Drink box with built-in straw
US20090285941A1 (en) * 2008-05-13 2009-11-19 Percival Po Reyes Combination package of liquid and solid foodstuff
US20150076102A1 (en) * 2013-09-13 2015-03-19 Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Liquid crystal jar for one drop filling process

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