Abstract: A cap body of beverage container wherein a lid plate of lid body forming a connection mouth at a drinking straw member is mounted with an air hole between a hinge axle for rotatively supporting a cap and the connection mouth, and a straw unit for being connected to the connection mouth of the drinking straw member is formed thereunder with a closing unit for covering the air hole, while the cap is disposed with a bend member for bending the drinking straw member and a blocking protruder for blocking the air hole via the closing unit, whereby the drinking straw member can be bent to enable to close the cap with one touch operation and to surely block the air hole.

Abstract: A portable and securable liquid holder and dispenser having an outer shell formed from a stiff material, the liner having a top defining an opening surrounded by a top edge, a liner sized to insertably fit within the outer shell, the liner further having a top lip and sides, the top lip extending outward from the sides, the lip further sized to abut the top of the outer shell when inserted therein to locate the liner, a cup sized to insertably fit within the liner, the cup having a flange formed around the top periphery thereof, the flange sized to abut the top surface of the liner when the cup is inserted therein, the cup further having a top seal extending upwardly from the flange, a cover sized to removably sealably attach to the cup, the cover having a mating seal formed thereon to mate with the top seal of the cup and an aperture formed therein, means for withdrawing liquid from the cup, the means for withdrawing liquid insertable through the aperture defined in the cover, and means for selectively attac

Abstract: Domed lids for beverage cups include an arcuately convex lower side wall section, and an arcuately convex upper side wall section protruding upwardly from the lower side wall section. Most preferably, each of these upper and lower side wall section is in the form of a respective spherical surface, with the upper side wall section having a lesser radius of curvature as compared to the radius of curvature of the lower side wall section. In particularly preferred forms, cup lids are provided having an arcuately convex lower side wall section establishing a circular base skirt adapted to being attached to an upper lip of a cup; and an arcuately convex upper side wall section. The upper side wall section is joined at a lower edge region thereof to the lower side wall section by means of an annular concavity, and protrudes coaxially upwardly from the lower side wall section to an annular apical edge region.

Abstract: Opposite sides of a closable passage body formed from a soft sheet are interposed between a support body bent at a predetermined curvature and an elastic material capable of closely contacting with the support body. The passage body is closed in a normal state but the elastic material deforms to open the passage body when a rod-shaped body is inserted into the passage body between the support body and the elastic material. The elastic material is caused by its restoring force to come into close contact with the support body to close the passage body when the rod-shaped body is pulled out. With a closing mechanism of the invention for an opening of a container, it is possible to subject the closing mechanism to waste disposal such as incineration together with the container after use, and to store the container for several separate eatings and drinkings, because the opening is automatically closed after use so that there is no possibility of spilling while grasping and carrying the container.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a drinking container having a hollow body attached to a top. The top can include a pair of apertures for receiving opposite ends of a straw. The straw is removable from at least one of the apertures when one desires to drink from the container. The drinking container further includes a securing device that attaches the container to an adjacent structure, such as to one's clothing. When the drinking container is secured to a user's waist, in one embodiment, the straw can have a length sufficient to extend from the container to a user's mouth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of beverage can cap and straw, comprising: a beverage can cap including a top plate portion and a peripheral rim portion which is to be fitted into a can edge of a beverage can, the beverage can cap being formed with a straw-inserting aperture at a position corresponding to a drinking aperture which is to be opened in a top cover of the beverage can, the beverage can cap being formed with a straw retaining portion on the outer surface of the peripheral rim portion as rising outward in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the top plate portion, the straw retaining portion having a fitting slot capable of retaining straw fitted thereinto; and a straw having a diameter capable of being fitted into the fitting slot formed in the straw-retaining portion, the straw being formed with a bendable accordion-like portion. The present invention also provides a beverage can cap using in such the combination of beverage can cap and straw.

Abstract: A food container is superimposed onto the upper end of a beverage receptacle. The container has a side wall and bottom wall in which there is formed at least one channel to allow the passage out through the container of a drinking straw which penetrates into the receptacle. The bottom wall is provided with a plurality of connectors for allowing connection of the food container to receptacles of different sizes at their upper end.

Abstract: A variety of closures are provided for use with a drink cup or other container wherein the closures provide a compartment for receiving a digital media disk or other merchandise. Examples include various closures formed of inner and outer members connected by a hinge with the inner and outer members forming a compartment for closely receiving a digital media disk. Other examples include a closure having a single lid portion with a retaining mechanism for retaining a digital media disk to a top surface of the lid. The retaining mechanism includes, for example, elastic retaining bands or resilient tabs. In another example, the closure provides a curved compartment for receiving a booklet wherein a closure for the compartment includes snap-fit members for attaching the compartment closure to other portions of the container lid. Still other embodiments are provided for enclosing toys or the like including one embodiment wherein the closure is configured to retain both a compressible ball and a backboard.

Abstract: A container having an interior, a device for opening the container, the device for opening having an orifice, a straw arranged in the interior of the container, the straw having a first end, and a device for automatically extracting the straw from the interior of the container. The device for automatically extracting includes a straw supporting element movable between a free position in which the first end of the straw is located in the orifice of the device for opening the container and a locked position in which the first end is arranged in the interior of the container. A biasing device for stressing the straw supporting element is adapted to bias the straw supporting element from its locked position toward its free position. A locking device is adapted to lock the straw supporting element in its locked position. A releasing device is adapted to release the supporting element from its locked position.

Abstract: This invention relates to drinks receptacles and novelty attachments for drinks receptacles, particularly suitable for containing drinks for children .

Abstract: To provide the lid body of a beverage container, wherein a mouthpiece tube communicated to the beverage container is stored within a storing portion in the blocked condition by one-touch operation of an openable lid and taken out of the storing portion by one-touch operation, and the lid body of a beverage container with a cap, wherein a cap which can store the mouthpiece tube is connectably provided therein. The lid body of a beverage container is composed of a main body portion and an openable lid mounted on the main body portion. The main body portion comprises a bowl-like storing portion for storing a mouthpiece tube. On the other hand, the openable lid are projected a pair of connecting portions for connecting each of the switching mechanisms.

Abstract: An improved automatically sealing cup (100) (“cup device”) includes a compression member (152), a one-way air valve (144), and releasable handle (104). A lid (106) is releasably mated to a cup (118) in order to cover a cup opening (120) of the cup (118). The lid (106) has a pair of tapered slots (110), a lid port (122), and an aperture (142) integrally formed therein. The tapered slots (110) are subject to selectively receive and release a handle (104). The handle (104) is pivotally attached to the lid (106) and moveable between a sealed configuration and an unsealed configuration. The handle (104) comprises a compression member (152) and a handle hole (154). The handle hole (154) is offset from an exterior tubular portion (146) of the lid port (122) such that a flexible tube (114) engaged to the exterior tubular portion (146) and passing though the handle hole (154) is compressed by the compression member (152) in the sealed configuration.

Abstract: A liquid container with a pump system and a heat-sealing system is provided; the container comprises a heat-retaining vessel, an upper drinking chamber, a pump device and a liquid dispensing tube for transferring the liquid from the vessel to the upper drinking chamber, and a heat-sealing device for keeping the liquid hot in the vessel.

Abstract: A sanitary insert comprising a base panel, multiple apertures formed in the base panel, a sanitary band extending around the periphery of each aperture and downwardly therefrom, and a locking band integrally joined to the base panel.

Abstract: A drink instrument in the form of a beverage container has a prepackaged internal straw inserted into the interior thereof during a package process. The internal straw is automatically drawn from the interior of the container when the top is opened to access the drinking fluid therein.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid through a dispensing tube is disclosed. A valve is dimensioned to contain and dispense a predetermined about of liquid and dispense the liquid through a dispensing tube in contact with the valve. The liquid is in fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a first position and out of fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a second position. Thus, the valve fills with liquid when the container is in a substantially horizontal position while angling the container removes the liquid from contact with the valve and stops the fluid flow. Preferably the container has a sealable, watertight lid that receives the dispensing tube and incorporates vent holes to enable airflow into the container. The fluid inlet port can be placed in the side or top of the valve. The valve can alternatively be a tube with fluid and tube inlets in fluid communication.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid through a dispensing tube is disclosed. A valve is dimensioned to contain and dispense a predetermined about of liquid and dispense the liquid through a dispensing tube in contact with the valve. The liquid is in fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a first position and out of fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a second position. Thus, the valve fills with liquid when the container is in a substantially horizontal position while angling the container removes the liquid from contact with the valve and stops the fluid flow. Preferably the container has a sealable, watertight lid that receives the dispensing tube and incorporates vent holes to enable airflow into the container. The fluid inlet port can be placed in the side or top of the valve. The valve can alternatively be a tube with fluid and tube inlets in fluid communication.

Abstract: A beverage container is disclosed. The disclosed beverage container comprises a container provided with a receiving space for containing a beverage; a submerged straw submerged within the container, and provided with a blocking member of a thin foil; a flexible tube capable of being deformed elastically and installed at the container so as to communicate with the submerged straw; a sucking straw installed at one end of the flexible tube and provided with a perforating portion capable of penetrating the blocking member, when necessary, with the flexible tube compressed so as to communicate with the submerged straw; and a sealing means detachably coupled to a sucking portion of the sucking straw so as to protect the sucking portion of the sucking straw from external contaminants.

Abstract: A variety of closures are provided for use with a drink cup or other container wherein the closures provide a compartment for receiving a digital media disk or other merchandise. Examples include various closures formed of inner and outer members connected by a hinge with the inner and outer members forming a compartment for closely receiving a digital media disk. Other examples include a closure having a single lid portion with a retaining mechanism for retaining a digital media disk to a top surface of the lid. The retaining mechanism includes, for example, elastic retaining bands or resilient tabs. In another example, the closure provides a curved compartment for receiving a booklet wherein a closure for the compartment includes snap-fit members for attaching the compartment closure to other portions of the container lid. Still other embodiments are provided for enclosing toys or the like including one embodiment wherein the closure is configured to retain both a compressible ball and a backboard.

Abstract: A water bottle-straw assembly comprising a screw-threaded cap base including a lift-lower cap attached at one side thereof and a through hole in which a suction base is inserted. The suction base has a protruding suction end having a valve and a flange providing an air guiding groove. A straw is inserted into the suction base and a flexible tube is telescopically connected to the lower end of the straw to allow use with containers of varying sizes.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a container having first and second hollow chambers attached to a top. The first chamber has a helical surface that can be placed adjacent to a corresponding helical surface of the second chamber. The top can include a pair of apertures for receiving a straw such that one aperture resides above each chamber. A straw can be placed into one of the apertures when one desires to drink from the container. The drinking container can further include an attachment device for better attaching the helical chambers.

Abstract: A container lid (10) including a base (11) having a rim (13) adapted to fit onto a container, a raised section projecting above the rim, the raised section including an inverted recess (15), a domed cover (12) attached to the raised section (14) above the recess to create a compartment (24) within and of substantially the same depth as the container lid, and releasable sealing means between the cover and the raised section to provide access to the compartment.

Abstract: A lid for a drinking cup having a bottom and a sidewall extending generally upwardly from the bottom, the sidewall including an upper edge and an inner surface, the lid comprising a base, a rim which depends from the periphery of the base and which includes a constriction for removably connecting the base to the cup over the upper edge, a mouthpiece which extends generally upwardly from the base and which has a longitudinal hole formed therethrough, an elongated stem which depends generally downwardly from the base generally opposite the mouthpiece, the stem comprising two longitudinal side surfaces which are adapted to conform to the inner surface and a longitudinal channel formed between the side surfaces, wherein the channel communicates with the hole in the mouthpiece and, when the lid is secured to the cup, the side surfaces engage the inner surface to form a fluid passageway through which fluid in the cup may be extracted.

Abstract: A beverage can has a tab member rotatably and pivotally mounted thereon. The tab member can be used to form two separate openings in the can top. Under one of the openings is a drinking straw which will be presented to the user after the opening with which it is associated is formed in the can top.

Abstract: An easy-to-operate vented leak-proof drinking cup cap for a bottle is formed by a pivotable drinking spout (3) and diaphragm arrangement (4) in the cap base (7). The drinking spout that forms the mouthpiece on the upper side of the diaphragm through which the user sucks liquid, contains a portion (3b) on the underside the diaphragm. That lower spout portion carries an elastic hose or tube (8) for immersion in the bottle's liquid when the drinking spout is in the open position, whereby the series of passages through the elastic tube and drinking spout serves as a straw. When the spout is pivoted to its closed position and latched, in one movement, the lower portion of the spout swings a portion of the elastic tube against the vent (6), closing the vent, and forces another portion of that hose into an interference surface (12), creating a bend or kink in the hose that prevents liquid passage.

Abstract: A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become accessible to the user. In one embodiment, the straw is attached to a buoyant member which urges the straw into contact with a contoured surface on the can lid. In another embodiment, the straw engages a floating member which is urged against the lid of the container. The floating member includes a contoured or cam surface which is engaged by the opening tab of the container to rotate the floating member until the straw aligns with the opening. Various design configurations for the floating member are disclosed.

Abstract: A closure is provided for use with a drink container wherein the closure includes an inner member, having an opening formed therein for receiving a straw and having a peripheral portion for mounting to the drink container, and an outer member configured to be fitted to the inner member forming a compartment therebetween. The outer member also has an opening, with the opening of the outer member aligned with the opening of the inner member while the outer member is fitted to the inner member. The aligned openings permit penetration of a straw therethrough. The inner member is shaped to prevent any beverage from within the drink container from entering the compartment even while a straw penetrates the aligned openings of the inner and outer members.

Abstract: A mouthpiece filter for a container that includes an outer thread on the neck of the container. The filter includes an elongated filter member removably and coaxially mounted within the container and press fit to a cap housing that in turn is mounted to the container. The filter member includes an inlet end and an outlet end. The outlet end includes a mouth piece termination that is press fit through a centrally disposed tubular member on top of a cylindrical housing with a internal thread. A shoulder at the outlet end is cooperatively received by a counterbore adjacent to the centrally disposed opening on the internal surface of the upper wall.

Abstract: A beverage container lid is disclosed and taught whereby the brim of the lid is provided a multiplicity of small inwardly directed, radial protuberances projecting inward from the lid's outer peripheral brim which snap-in place under the cup's beaded rim thereby securing the lid to the cup's rim. In addition the circumferential array of small protuberances is interrupted by one or more, preferably three, inwardly projecting, circumferentially elongated oblong protuberances which engage the under surface of the cup's circumferential beaded rim. A second embodiment the beaded rim of the beverage cup is also taught wherein circumferentially spaced depressions, or recesses, corresponding to the oblong protuberances of the lid are provided. When the lid is applied to the cup, the oblong protuberances are indexed so as to pass over the rim depressions.

Abstract: A container closure includes an access, which can receive a drinking straw, which is able to be folded down into a groove by the pivotal movement of member, which closes off the drinking straw by engaging it across an upstanding flange or projection.

Abstract: A new Beverage Container With Self-Contained Straw for providing a more convenient and sanitary way to consume a canned beverage. The inventive device includes a container body including a bottom and a top with a drink opening therein, a tubular guide member extending upward from the bottom of the container body in vertical alignment with the drink opening, and a buoyant drinking straw positioned within and extending upward from the tubular guide member wherein the buoyant drinking straw is self-extendable through the drink opening when the drink opening is opened.

Abstract: A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become accessible to the user. In one embodiment, the straw is attached to a buoyant member which urges the straw into contact with a contoured surface on the can lid. In a second embodiment, the straw engages a floating member which is urged against the lid of the container. In a third embodiment, a buoyant member is integrally formed with the straw and is disposed orthogonally within the body of the can. In a fourth embodiment, the floating member includes a surface treated for facilitating the nucleation of CO.sub.2 thereon. In a fifth embodiment, the floating member is provided with a skirt for entrapping a head space gas bubble under the floating member. In a sixth embodiment, the floating member reacts to a change in pressure to disengage from the container wall.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a drinking container having a hollow body attached to a top. The top can include a pair of apertures for receiving opposite ends of a straw. The straw is removable from at least one of the apertures when one desires to drink from the container. The drinking container further includes a securing device that attaches the container to an adjacent structure, such as to one's clothing. When the drinking container is secured to a user's waist, in one embodiment, the straw can have a length sufficient to extend from the container to a user's mouth.

Abstract: A closure for a bottle opening comprising a cap for the bottle opening, the cap adapted to be securely but removably fastened to the bottle opening, a seal underlying the cap and being sealed to the rim of the bottle opening and sealing the bottle opening to the cap, the seal having a rupturable portion for receiving a straw, and further wherein the bottle cap is removable with contents of the bottle being sealed to the environment by the seal which remains on the bottle rim when the bottle cap is removed, the seal being selectively releasable from the bottle rim, the user having the option of removing the seal from the bottle rim or inserting a straw through the rupturable portion to dispense the contents of the bottle.

Abstract: A beverage container cover for preventing the introduction of any contaminants into a beverage container. The beverage container cover includes a sealing layer including a top side and a bottom side, a straw extending on either side of the sealing layer and able to prevent a contaminant from passing therethrough and an adhesive substance extending about a periphery of the bottom side of the sealing layer for forming a seal with a rim of the container. A lip extends about a periphery of the top side for engaging the rim of the container and strengthening the seal therebetween. The cover further includes a first protective layer removably connected to the top side and covering a top portion of the straw and a second protective layer removably connected to the bottom side and covering the bottom side, a bottom portion of the straw and the adhesive substance. The straw may be extended whereby it extends to a base of the container.

Abstract: A drink-thru lid for a drinking cup including an annular mounting portion for sealingly engaging the drinking cup, wherein the annular mounting portion includes a downwardly extending annular skirt. The lid further includes a tear-back section extending from the annular skirt to a hinge portion located in a medial portion of the lid. The tear-back section includes a raised protrusion extending outwardly from an upper surface of the lid. A recess is further formed in a medial portion of the lid on the opposite side of the hinge portion from the raised protrusion, wherein the tear-back section may be torn away from the lid on its sides and pivoted about the hinge portion until the raised protrusion is received within the recess for holding said pivotal flap open. The raised protrusion and the recess are shaped such that the raised protrusion is frictionally engaged by the end walls of the recess.

Abstract: A straw assembly has a flexible first segment with at least one longitudinal glide ridge extending inwardly from a drinking end thereof, a retaining shoulder at a fixed distance from the drinking end, and an orienting finger extending from the retaining shoulder.

Abstract: An anti-spill liquid container is disclosed and taught wherein the center of gravity of the container/liquid combination causes the container to inherently roll to a predetermined, non-spill, position if the container is inadvertently "knocked over." The invention disclosed and taught is applicable to any generally cylindrical container and is particularly suitable for drinking cups as commonly used in the fast food industry.

Abstract: A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring a straw or prize delivery device into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw or prize delivery device elevates through the orifice to become accessible to the user. In one embodiment, two straws engage a floating member which is urged against the lid of the container. When the container is opened by deflecting a closure tab into the container, the closure tab engages a cam surface on the floating member and imparts rotational motion to the floating member. The floating member rotates until one of the straws is aligned with the open orifice and a buoyant member associated with the straw elevates the straw through the orifice. In a second embodiment, one of the straws is replaced with the prize delivery device.

Abstract: A beverage container with an integral pop-up straw comprised of a cylindrical container. A channel guide is secured within a bottom end of the cylindrical container. A straw is received within the channel guide. Once the cylindrical container is opened, the straw will pop out of the opening from the channel guide.

Abstract: An automatic pop-up straw assembly comprises an outer tube, an inner tube, a resilient tube and a base. An air-tight connection between the inner tube and the resilient tube is achieved by inserting a reduced diameter of the second head of the resilient tube into the inner tube. Because the inner tube and the resilient tube are slidably received in the outer tube after the base is secured to the outer tube, the straw assembly is ready to be retained within a container with the compression of a helical tube of the resilient tube and the assembly will automatically pop-up when a cap of the container is opened.

Abstract: A container lid, adapted for use with a cold or hot drink, is provided with a condiment reservoir built into the lid. An orifice for drinking a liquid in the container is provided on one side of a planar surface forming the lid and an open top recess, forming the condiment reservoir, is provided on the other side. Closed side walls and a bottom extending down toward the container serve to form the reservoir. The condiment can be carried directly in the reservoir or in a condiment holder, such as a packet or cup, placed in the reservoir. The side walls extend at an acute angle from the planar surface to allow multiple lids to nest together prior to use. A mating groove and annular projection in the recess and on a cup, respectively, serves as a snap fit interlock system to hold the cup in place. The side walls of the recess include a semicircular wall and a diagonal wall connecting the ends to form the reservoir.

Abstract: A drinking device for divers includes a bag and a housing for receiving and for protecting the bag. A cylindrical member is engaged through the bag and the housing and includes an outer thread. A nut is engaged with the cylindrical member for securing the bag to the housing. A cap is engaged on the cylindrical member and a sealing ring is engaged between the cap and the cylindrical member for making a water tight seal. A ferrule is engaged with the cylindrical member and includes an annular flange for engaging with the cap and for retaining the cap in place. A sleeve may be secured to a snorkel assembly. The housing includes a pair of curved panels for engaging with the sleeve and for securing the housing to the sleeve.

Abstract: A drinking mug for small children, handicapped and hospital patients, comprising a cup, a lid and a suction tube, is configured in an airtight manner so that only access to the inside of the mug is through the suction tube. Tightness is achieved by disposing the suction tube on the inside of the lid on a drinking spout and by providing a sealing ring in the joint between the lid and the cup. Due to the airtight construction, when liquid is sucked up an under pressure is created inside the mug which subsequently empties the suction tube of liquid. Correspondingly, an attempt by the liquid to run out through the suction tube when the mug is tipped over is counteracted by the siphon effect which results from the airtight construction.

Abstract: A thin, long tube (1) made of transparent semi-rigid plastic having a closed end (2) and an open, enlarged and threaded end (3) for feeding attachments: baby nipple (6) or feeding straw (7). Semi-rigid plastic signify that the tube can be squeezed (compressed) between the fingers of the operator in order to force the liquid of the tube. The tube has volume measuring marks (8) starting at the closed end and a self locking accordion-like portion (4) close to the open end. The tube contains a wave breaking insert (5) made of coiled (helicoidal) or brush-like plastic.

Abstract: A spill-proof lid for use with a container for liquids includes a liquid chamber that has an outlet opening above and inlet opening below the plane of the lid. The chamber is constructed so that, as it extends from inlet to outlet, it travels from the outlet opening closely to the side of the cup to the bottom where it then crosses the bottom, up the other side and back to the inlet opening. The periphery of the lid is constructed to sealingly engage the upper edge of the container. Preferably, the outlet end of the liquid chamber has a mouthpiece formed thereon for ease of drinking. In the preferred embodiment of the lid, the liquid chamber is substantially a single-loop helix.

Abstract: A beverage container includes a rotatable cover and an automatically extendable drinking straw. The container includes an open ended body closed by a removable cap. A cover is fit onto the cap and is rotatable to a drinking position where a first straw section extends in an inclined manner upwardly through a yoke on the cap and a slot on the cover. The cover also may be rotated to a non-drinking position where the first straw section is moved within the cover and is pinched off to prevent leakage. The slot on the cover is closed by a curved member projecting from the top surface of the cap. A second straw section extends downwardly from the cap into the beverage container body.

Abstract: A spill-proof drink container is provided with an interior fluid tank having a resilient, diaphragm-like bottom closure and an interior recovery tube co-operating with the bottom closure in sealing relation, with an outer container housing the interior fluid tank and providing a completely surrounding negative pressure passageway, and with a dual-passageway withdrawal tube that cooperates with the negative pressure passageway and with the recovery tube. Negative pressures introduced into the withdrawal tube by the container user cause the diaphragm bottom closure to move downward whereby hydrostatic forces in the contained liquid flow the contained liquid into and through the recovery tube and through the dual-passageway withdrawal tube to the container user creating the negative pressures.

Abstract: A beverage container having 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. The straw is supported by a weighted member that responds to the manipulation of the container to move the straw. A float 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 are disclosed.

Abstract: A beverage container is equipped with a rotatable cover and an automatically extendable drinking straw. The container includes an open ended body closed by a removable cap, a straw unit inserted through a conduit on the cap, a cover member rotatably fitted on the cap for rotational movement relative to the cap between a first position allowing the straw to extend through a slot of the cover member and a second position folding the straw unit and closing the slot. A groove formed on the cap engages a raised spot formed on the inner edge of the cover member for indicating when the cover member is rotated to either the first or second position. The straw unit includes a first straw made of elastomeric material and a second straw made of rigid material and sized so that the first straw is held between the conduit and the second straw in a coaxial relation without the use of fastening elements.