Drinking cup with a spiral straw
FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention;
FIG. 2 is rear elevation view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention as shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3;
FIG. 5 is a top view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4;
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; and,
FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a drinking cup with a spiral straw embodying my invention as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
The straw has been shaded to show color contrast.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 26, 1992
Date of Patent: Jul 25, 1995
Inventor: James D. Appleman (Philadelphia, PA)
Primary Examiner: Martie Thompson
Assistant Examiner: M. N. Pandozzi
Application Number: 0/768
