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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 to become acc

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 to become accessible to the user. In one embodiment, two straws engage a floating member which is urged against the lid of the container. When the container is opened by deflecting a closure tab into the container, the closure tab engages a cam surface on the floating member and imparts rotational motion to the floating member. The floating member rotates until one of the straws is aligned with the open orifice and a buoyant member associated with the straw elevates the straw through the orifice. In a second embodiment, one of the straws is replaced with the prize delivery device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage container comprising:a body with a closed bottom end and a top end;a lid closing said top end of said body, said lid defining an orifice;a closure tab disposed within said orifice;a floating member disposed within said body, said floating member being urged aga

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage container comprising:a body with a closed bottom end and a top end;a lid closing said top end of said body, said lid defining an orifice;a closure tab disposed within said orifice;a floating member disposed within said body, said floating member being urged against said lid when a liquid is disposed within said container;two devices supported by said floating member; andmeans for deflecting said closure tab into said container to open said orifice, said closure tab engaging said floating member to move said floating member and thereby align one of said devices with said orifice.