IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0247116
(2008-10-07)
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등록번호 |
US-8231067
(2012-07-31)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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Disclosed is a straw that consists of a fluid tube including a upstanding continuous sidewall having a proximal end forming an outlet, and an opposing distal end forming an inlet. The outlet and the inlet allow liquids to be drawn through the fluid tube from the distal end to the proximal end under
Disclosed is a straw that consists of a fluid tube including a upstanding continuous sidewall having a proximal end forming an outlet, and an opposing distal end forming an inlet. The outlet and the inlet allow liquids to be drawn through the fluid tube from the distal end to the proximal end under suction pressure. A port extends through the continuous sidewall adjacent the proximal end thereof. The outlet defines a first size, the inlet defines a second size, and the port defines a third size. The second size is at least one of equal to and greater than the first size, and the third size is at least one of equal to and greater than the first size.
대표청구항
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1. A straw, comprising: a fluid tube including a upstanding continuous sidewall having an inner surface defining a fluid transfer path, an outer surface, a proximal end forming an outlet, and an opposing distal end forming an inlet;the outlet and the inlet allowing liquids to be drawn through the fl
1. A straw, comprising: a fluid tube including a upstanding continuous sidewall having an inner surface defining a fluid transfer path, an outer surface, a proximal end forming an outlet, and an opposing distal end forming an inlet;the outlet and the inlet allowing liquids to be drawn through the fluid transfer path from the distal end to the proximal end under suction pressure;an insert positioned in the fluid transfer path between the proximal and distal ends, comprising: a first annular fixture having a first upper end directed toward the outlet, an opposing first lower end directed toward the inlet, a first annular outer surface attached to the inner surface of the upstanding continuous sidewall, a first annular inner surface defining a first bore therethrough being concurrent with the fluid transfer path;a second annular fixture having a second upper end directed toward the outlet, an opposing second lower end directed toward the inlet, a second annular outer surface attached to the inner surface of the upstanding continuous sidewall, a second annular inner surface defining a second bore therethrough being concurrent with the fluid transfer path and with the first bore;a pill-receiving shelf in the fluid transfer path between the first bore and the second bore, the pill-receiving shelf captured by and between the first lower end of the first annular fixture and the second upper end of the second annular fixture and having ports formed therethrough which are sufficiently large enough to allow liquids to pass therethrough from the second bore of the second annular fixture to the first bore of the first annular fixture. 2. The straw according to claim 1, wherein the outlet and the inlet are substantially equal in size. 3. The straw according to claim 1, wherein the inlet is notched. 4. The straw according to claim 1, wherein the pill-receiving shelf comprises: an annular rim bounding an opening therethrough that is concurrent with the first and second bores and the fluid flow path;the annular rim captured by and between the first lower end of the first annular fixture and the second upper end of the second annular fixture;a plurality of intersecting vanes disposed at the opening and attached to the annular rim; andthe plurality of ports of the pill-receiving shelf defined by the intersecting vanes and the annular rim. 5. The straw according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of ports further comprise four equally-sized ports. 6. The straw according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of intersecting vanes includes: a first vane having opposing ends affixed to the annular rim; anda second vane perpendicular to the first vane and having opposing ends affixed to the annular rim. 7. The straw according to claim 6, wherein the first vane is joined to the second vane. 8. The straw according to claim 1, wherein pill-receiving shelf is positioned closer to the inlet than the outlet. 9. A straw, comprising: a fluid tube including a upstanding continuous sidewall having an inner surface defining a fluid transfer path, an outer surface, a proximal end forming an outlet, and an opposing distal end forming an inlet;the outlet and the inlet allowing liquids to be drawn through the fluid transfer path from the distal end to the proximal end under suction pressure;an insert positioned in the fluid transfer path between the proximal and distal ends, comprising: an annular fixture having an upper end directed toward the outlet, an opposing lower end directed toward the inlet, an annular outer surface attached to the inner surface of the upstanding continuous sidewall, an annular inner surface defining a bore therethrough being concurrent with the fluid transfer path; anda pill-receiving shelf in the bore attached to the annular inner surface of the annular fixture between the upper and lower ends thereof, the pill-receiving shelf having ports formed therethrough which are sufficiently large enough to allow liquids to pass therethrough, and the pill-receiving shelf comprises:an annular rim bounding an opening therethrough that is concurrent with the bore and the fluid flow path;the annular rim attached to the annular inner surface of the fixture between the upper and lower ends thereof;a plurality of intersecting vanes disposed at the opening and attached to the annular rim; andthe plurality of ports of the pill-receiving shelf defined by the intersecting vanes and the annular rim. 10. The straw according to claim 9, wherein the outlet and the inlet are substantially equal in size. 11. The straw according to claim 9, wherein the inlet is notched. 12. The straw according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of ports further comprise four equally-sized ports. 13. The straw according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of intersecting vanes includes: a first vane having opposing ends affixed to the annular rim; anda second vane perpendicular to the first vane and having opposing ends affixed to the annular rim. 14. The straw according to claim 13, wherein the first vane is joined to the second vane. 15. The straw according to claim 9, wherein pill-receiving shelf is positioned closer to the inlet than the outlet. 16. The straw according to claim 9, wherein the fixture and the vanes are integrally-formed.
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