초록 ▼

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 weighted membe

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 weighted member that responds to the manipulation of the container to move the straw. A buoyant member is attached to the straw to elevate the straw through the orifice when the straw is aligned with the orifice. Several alternative embodiments of the invention incorporating the weighted member are disclosed. In another embodiment, the straw is supported by a buoyant member that responds to the manipulation of the container to move the straw. The buoyant member is attached to the straw to elevate the straw through the orifice when the straw is aligned with the orifice as well as to align the straw with the orifice due to the manipulation of the can.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage container having a body with a closed bottom end and a top end having associated therewith a normally closed orifice, said beverage container further comprising:a support member disposed within said container and pivotably disposed within said body;a straw slid

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A beverage container having a body with a closed bottom end and a top end having associated therewith a normally closed orifice, said beverage container further comprising:a support member disposed within said container and pivotably disposed within said body;a straw slidingly engaging said support member; anda weighted member operatively associated with said straw and gravity responsive to manipulation of said container to cause said support member to move within said container and thereby align said straw with said orifice through appropriate manipulation of said container.