초록

A straw assembly has a flexible first segment with at least one longitudinal glide ridge extending inwardly from a drinking end thereof, a retaining shoulder at a fixed distance from the drinking end, and an orienting finger extending from the retaining shoulder.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What we claim is:] [1.] A straw assembly for use with a drinking cup, the drinking cup having an opening and having a cup lid with an aperture therethrough, said straw assembly comprisinga straw having a flexible first segment with an elongated body, said elongated body having a portion that is ad

[ What we claim is:] [1.] A straw assembly for use with a drinking cup, the drinking cup having an opening and having a cup lid with an aperture therethrough, said straw assembly comprisinga straw having a flexible first segment with an elongated body, said elongated body having a portion that is adapted to pass through the aperture of the cup lid, said portion having a drinking end, said first segment including:at least one longitudinal glide ridge extending outward from only part of the circumference of said elongated body;a retaining shoulder extending outward from said first segment to an extent greater than an extent of the aperture through the cup lid but less than that of the opening of the drinking cup, said retaining shoulder being located at a fixed distance from said drinking end for preventing said straw from being pulled outward through the aperture beyond said fixed distance; andan orienting finger extending from said retaining shoulder.