| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6354460 |
Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw |
March 12, 2002 |
| 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 accessible to the user. The straw engag |
| 6315148 |
Method for packaging a liquid filled container and a capsule therefore |
November 13, 2001 |
| A method for packaging a liquid filled container including the steps of providing a container, placing a capsule defining the cavity in the container, filling the container with a liquid, and allowing a gaseous exchange between the liquid and the cavity to provide a benefit to one of |
| 6234342 |
Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container |
May 22, 2001 |
| 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. Additionally, a positioning |
| 6230913 |
Straw in a bottle |
May 15, 2001 |
| 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 the container and a second portion |
| 6206278 |
Fluid dispensing spout for beverage containers |
March 27, 2001 |
| 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 mechanism is movable between a sealed po |
| 6193101 |
Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw |
February 27, 2001 |
| 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 embodiment, the straw is supported by a |
| 6158611 |
Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container |
December 12, 2000 |
| 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. Additionally, a positioning |
| 6123219 |
Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container |
September 26, 2000 |
| 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. Additionally, a positioning |
| 6095368 |
Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw |
August 1, 2000 |
| 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 accessible to the user. In one embodime |
| 6076729 |
Fluid dispensing spout for beverage containers |
June 20, 2000 |
| 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 mechanism is movable between a sealed po |
| 6056149 |
Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw |
May 2, 2000 |
| 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 embodiment, the straw is supported by a |
| 5975340 |
Straw and dispensing device for use in a beverage container |
November 2, 1999 |
| 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. Additionally, a positioning |
| 5899351 |
Device for containing and delivering a payload from a container |
May 4, 1999 |
| A device for containing and delivering a payload from a container which has a closed end and an open end and at least one side wall extending between the closed end and open end, a lid secured to the open end having an orifice, a closure tab pivotally connected to the lid and closing the |
| 5848721 |
Dual straw/prize dispensing device for beverage container |
December 15, 1998 |
| 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 device elevates through the orifice |
| 5819979 |
Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw |
October 13, 1998 |
| 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 accessible to the user. In one embodime |
| 5547103 |
Beverage container with self-contained drinking straw |
August 20, 1996 |
| 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 supported by a weighted member th |
