Patents by Inventor Si Y. Ahn

Si Y. Ahn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Beverage bottle with floating straw
    Patent number: 5160058
    Abstract: A drinking straw contained in a bottle having a flexible portion (3), a floating ball (2), a ring (4), and a washer (5). When the cap is opened, the straw comes up immediately to an ideal drinking position and the user does not have to use his/her fingers to hold it. This convenient and safe way of drinking beverages will make any drinking experience a pleasurable one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Si Y. Ahn
    Inventor: Si Y. Ahn
  • Floating straw for beverage cans
    Patent number: 5054639
    Abstract: A drinking straw contained in a beverage can having a flexible portion (3), a floating ball (4) and a ring (5). The can has a straw holder (7) and a straw guide (22) spot welded on the inside of it. When the pull tab is opened, the straw guide detaches the straw from the holder and guides it to the opening slot. The straw comes up to an ideal drinking position immediately after the tab is opened and the user does not have to use his/her fingers to hold the straw. This convenient and safe invention will make any drinking experience a healthy and pleasurable one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Si Y. Ahn
    Inventor: Si Y. Ahn