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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2008
Applicants:
James J. Britto, Westport, MA (US);
John J. Krammes, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Mary O'brien, Hull, MA (US);
Jen Gomes, Norton, MA (US);
Inventors:
James J. Britto, Westport, MA (US);
John J. Krammes, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Mary O'Brien, Hull, MA (US);
Jen Gomes, Norton, MA (US);
Assignee:
Learning Curve Brands, Inc., Dyersville, IA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 51/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A drinking container including a main body and a removable lid. The lid includes an opening configured to receive a straw. The lid includes a removable cover having an opening configured to receive an upper portion of the straw. The cover includes a slide mechanism adapted to move and bend the straw to close the opening. The straw is bent at an angle to prevent closing or kinking of the straw.