Abstract: A drinking container includes a cup including a bottom, a side wall surrounding an interior of the cup and having an upper peripheral edge, and a U-shaped, elongate trough integrally formed with the side wall and extending upwardly therefrom, beyond the upper peripheral edge. A lid includes a generally circular base with a downwardly extending peripheral flanged lip structured for releasable attachment over the upper peripheral edge of the side wall of the cup and a trough cover integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom. The trough cover includes an outer, generally convex surface, an inner generally concave surface, and opposite sides having a flanged lip structured for releasable attachment over the side edges of the trough so that when the lid is attached to the cup, the combined trough and trough cover form a drinking spout extending from the cup and terminating at a spout opening.

Abstract: A beverage container 10 suitable for liquids includes a vessel 12 which defines a filling orifice proximate a first end thereof. A drinking straw 14 is integral with, and external of, the vessel 12 so that the straw 14 and the vessel 12 form a one-piece article, the straw 14 communicating with the interior of the vessel 12 proximate ends thereof remote from the filling orifice. A free end of the straw 14 is sealed by a rupturable membrane. A closure element 40 sealingly closes the filling orifice of the vessel 12. The closure element 40 includes a tamper indicating means. A closure cap 56 is formed integrally, as a one-piece article, with the tamper indicating means of the closure element 40. The closure cap 56 is mountable on said free end of the straw 14, after rupturing of the membrane, to close off said free end of the straw 14.

Abstract: A container is provided with grip enhancing protrusions of various shapes and sizes, which are raised and integrally formed on the container, thereby increasing the volume. The protrusions are arranged such that a person grasping the container will predominantly contact the protrusions rather than the body of the container, thereby reducing transfer or conduction of heat between the user's hands and the container. The ornamentation on the surface provides a layer of lettering on the surface which extends over the protrusions to enhance the ornamentation. A partially collapsible container adapted to contain beverages or other dispensable fluids includes a collapsible portion for the automatic deployment of either a drinking straw or a pour spout mounted within the container. In its non-collapsed state, the straw or spout is hidden within the container and is strutted between the top and bottom of the container to support the container during shipping and handling.

Abstract: An attachment to the top of a softdrink cup typically used in fast food restaurants and snack bars. Conal container attachment (1) and locking device (2) come together to attach to the top of the drinking cup. In effect the cup attachment creates a space to hold a snacking food like popcorn or french fries on top of the cup. Accordingly, one can use one instead of two hands to carry both items at once.

Abstract: A container for housing and dispensing a beverage. The container having a body with a top, a bottom and gussetted sides. The body is defined by flexible walls defining a chamber. The body further has a first tab and a second tab disposed at the top. A fitment is sealed to the body. A drink tube integral to the fitment extends from the fitment into the body.

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 liquid container including at least one integral straw is disclosed. The liquid container includes a hollow container having a top, a bottom, and a side wall with the walls forming an interior space for containing a liquid. The first aperture is formed in one of the walls. A first hollow conduit is positioned within the first aperture and has an upper portion extending outside the container and a lower portion terminating proximate the bottom of the container. The conduit has a first L-shaped configuration in which a portion of the conduit is collapsed and forms a seal. A second aperture is formed in one of the walls as the first aperture. Sealing means are provided for sealing the second aperture. A key operatively connected to the upper portion is provided for causing the first conduit to be shifted from the L-shaped configuration to a second open configuration and for similtaneously breaking the sealing means and opening the second aperture.

Abstract: A novel cap is designed to facilitate the use of a flexible tube to consume fluids and provide a liquid-tight seal when the cap is firmly secured to the container. Further, the cap is designed to form a smooth or regular inner core for decorative shaped animal head structures thereby alleviating the inherent cleaning difficulties which arise from irregular or asymmetrical caps.

Abstract: A holder for a frozen confection, such as an ice cream stick, or the like, which serves to hold the frozen confection in an upright position. The holder includes a trough-like upper dish which is slotted to maintain the stick of the frozen confection in an upright position, and which is shaped to catch any drips from the frozen confection as it melts. The dish fits into the open end of a cylindrical base, and it is apertured so that the collected drips from the frozen confection flow into a reservoir which is formed in the upper end of the base. The drips are accumulated in the reservoir to produce a liquid. An upwardly inclined tubular member is fitted into the side of the base and extends into the reservoir to form a drinking straw. An intermediate circular handle is formed in the tubular member.

Abstract: A beverage cup with a straw attached thereto is provided on the inner wall surface thereof with an elongate straw housing of hollow construction and so dimensioned as to receive therein movably a straw. The straw housing has a bottom end distant from the bottom of the beverage cup to permit the bottom end of the straw to be submerged in the beverage. The straw housing has one longitudinal side that is sealed and is cemented to the inner wall surface of the beverage cup, while the straw housing has another longitudinal side that is so open as to permit the straw to be removed therefrom by force and to prevent the straw from escaping from the straw housing.

Abstract: A beverage package having a blow molded plastic container of a single resin that is filled with a beverage product and sealed. The sealed container is wrapped in an oxygen barrier film to prevent oxygen from contacting the container and permeating through the container wall and thereby spoiling the beverage. The wrap is separable from the container before the beverage is consumed resulting in two separate, single material components for easy recycling. The molded container includes an upright side wall having a recessed groove sized to receive and store a telescoping straw for use in drinking the contents of the container.

Abstract: A unitary beverage container includes a main body defining a container volume. A flexible straw is fluidly connected at a proximal end with the volume adjacent the bottom of the main body. The flexible straw also includes a distal end in the form of a hollow mouthpiece having a central aperture therein with the mouthpiece is located adjacent the top of the main body. In many configurations of the mouthpiece, the mouthpiece includes a cylindrical base portion from which levers extend. An attaching mechanism removably attaches the mouthpiece of the flexible straw to the top of main body and closes the aperture of the mouthpiece. The attaching mechanism includes a short hollow bridge extending from the aperture at the distal end of the flexible straw which is broken during removal of the flexible straw to uncover the aperture prior to use. The hollow bridge is connected to a hollow chamber which is attached to the top. A concavity in which the mouthpiece is received is provided at the top.

Abstract: A pop-up straw device for containers such as cans and bottles having necks narrower than the body of the bottle. When the device is employed in a can, a vertical guide assembly aligns a telescoping straw assembly with a beverage container's mouth. The telescoping straw assembly includes interior and exterior straws. The interior straw extends out of the mouth of the beverage container once the container is opened. A floater, having a density less than that of the liquid in the container, urges the telescoping straw assembly to protrude out of the container's mouth. In an alternative embodiment, a bracket assembly is mounted to the interior top of the can and aligns the telescoping straw assembly with the mouth of the can. When the device is utilized in a bottle only the floater and the telescoping straw assemblies are required.

Abstract: A unitary beverage container includes a main body defining a container volume in which a beverage is contained. A top of the main body includes a channel disposed horizontally therealong as well as an uppermost bisecting ridge extending from one side of the main body to the other and a respective remainder portion on each side of the ridge sloping downwardly away from the ridge. A bottom of the main body has a lowermost continuous base surface and a central concavity extending inwardly therefrom. The central concavity is particularly formed by a horizontal recess surface and a peripheral recess band sloped radially inward. A flexible straw has a proximal end fluidly connected with the container volume and a distal end having an aperture therein which is located in the channel of the top. A holding mechanism removably holds the distal end of the flexible straw in the channel. In order to fill the beverage container, the bottom includes a filling conduit extending from the central concavity.

Abstract: A unitary beverage container includes a main body defining a container volume. A flexible straw is fluidly connected at a proximal end with the volume adjacent the bottom of the main body. The flexible straw includes a series of segments which provide bending diaphragms. The straw also includes a distal end which is preferably in the form of a planar hollow mouthpiece having vertical wings and a central aperture therein with the mouthpiece is located adjacent the top of the main body. The segments of the straw near the bottom are strengthened and a curved portion of the straw has wedge shaped segments. An attaching mechanism removably attaches the distal end of the flexible straw to the top of main body and closes the aperture of the distal end. The attaching mechanism includes a short hollow bridge extending from the aperture at the distal end of the flexible straw which is broken during removal of the flexible straw to uncover the aperture prior to use.

Abstract: A drinking tube extends through a receptacle having a top, a bottom, and at least one side. The upper portion of the tube is located outside the receptacle, within a recessed portion of the receptacle, and the end of the tube is sealed by a seal, such as break-away tab. A connector connects the seal and the upper end the tube to the receptacle. A secondary connector located along the upper portion of the tube also connects the upper end of the tube to the receptacle. In one embodiment, the connector is broken to allow the seal and the upper portion of the drinking tube to be moved away from the receptacle. The seal is then removed from the tube, to open the tube and the receptacle. In a second embodiment, the upper end of the tube is broken away from the seal to open the tube and to allow the upper end of the tube to be moved away from the receptacle.

Abstract: Unitary beverage containers include a main body defining a container volume. A flexible conduit or straw is fluidly connected at a proximal end with the volume adjacent the bottom or top of the main body. The conduit or straw also includes a distal end which is preferably in the form of some shape of hollow mouthpiece having a central aperture therein with the mouthpiece is located adjacent the top of the main body. A connection or closing mechanism removably attaches a hollow member to the distal end of the flexible straw or conduit and closes the aperture of the distal end. The mechanism includes a short hollow bridge extending from the aperture at the distal end of the flexible straw or conduit which is broken during removal of the hollow member to uncover the aperture prior to use. The hollow member is otherwise isolated fluidly from the container volume. A indentation in which the mouthpiece and hollow member are received is provided at the top.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling of a dispensing container with a product to be dispensed, particularly useful for highly viscous products, in which the container has a vented dip tube structure which is inserted into the container before it is filled. Filling is accomplished by inserting a filling nozzle into the container so that it cooperates with the top of the dip tube. Filling of the container therefore occurs through the dip tube. The vent in the dip tube structure allows the air in the container to be vented as the container is filled. Because the container is filled through the dip tube, the product completely fills the dip tube at the time when the pump structure is inserted into the container. The vent structure can be used as a vent for the container during a dispensing operation as well.

Abstract: Unitary beverage containers and methods of filling thereof are disclosed where the beverage container includes a main body and a filling conduit extending from the top thereof which is closed off after filling. In embodiments with a separate straw, an attaching mechanism removably attaches the distal end of the flexible straw to the top of main body and closes the aperture in the distal end. The attaching mechanism includes a short hollow bridge extending from the aperture which is broken during removal of the flexible straw to uncover the aperture prior to use. The hollow bridge is connected to a hollow chamber member which is otherwise isolated fluidly from the container volume. A concavity is provided at the top in which a mouthpiece at the distal end of the straw is received. In some preferred embodiments, the filling conduit extends from the top of the main body, and from adjacent the mouthpiece or from the mouthpiece itself.

Abstract: A partitioned container includes a container cavity partitioned into a plurality of container cavities by means of intersecting partition walls within the container. A container first lid is rotatably mounted relative to a container underlying second lid, with the first lid having a first lid aperture selectively aligned with one of a plurality of second lid apertures, with one of the second lid apertures aligned and positioned above each of the partition cavities within the container. A tubular drinking tube member is arranged for selective mounting to a side wall of the container.

Abstract: A device for facilitating administration of medicine to a patient comprises a straw having a lower end and an upper end, a cup-shaped member defining a receptacle space, and graduation markings or other indicators on the cup-shaped member for providing a volumetric indication of an amount of liquid deposited into the receptacle space. The cup-shaped member is connected to the straw at the lower end so that a lower tip of the straw communicates with a lower region of the receptacle space.

Abstract: A cylindrical container, having an open top, closed bottom, and an annular wall, has an aperture formed through the wall in immediate adjacency to the closed bottom. An articulated tube is removably set into the aperture, to enable gravity-fed flow of container-held fluid, in order that persons with poor or deteriorated motor skills can drink with more facility.

Abstract: A partially collapsible container adapted to contain beverages or other dispensable fluids is disclosed in which the collapsible portion of the container provides for the automatic deployment of either a drinking straw or a pour spout mounted within the container. In its non-collapsed state, the straw or spout is hidden within the container; however, upon manual manipulation of the collapsible portion of the container, that portion comes into contact with the upper segment of the straw or spout, thereby causing the straw or spout to penetrate a weakened opening of the exterior surface of the container, thereby exposing the straw or spout for use. Also disclosed is a stopping mechanism to prevent the collapsed portion of the container from elastically springing back toward its original position.

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.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a squeeze resistant juice-type carton holder which is capable of resealing the contents thereof, and which will withstand normal finger pressures of a user which might squeeze fluid from the carton. An internally ribbed housing structure provides the stiffness required, and a straw holder permits storing of the carton straw for repeated use where desired. A housing comprises two halves which are hinged by means of a living hinge at one seam, and which may be locked by means of locking tabs.

Abstract: Paper container device consists of a cuboid container body with a round hole made of aluminium foil paper and a sucking pipette having an extending portion with a sharp end. The round hole is disposed at the uppermost middle portion of the right side of the container body. The upper right folded triangle portion on the upper side is folded down and glued to the surface of the right side. the pipette is partly glued between the right folded triangle portion and the surface of the right side. The pipette together with the triangle portion can be torn apart and its sharp end can pierce through the aluminium foil into the container body for sucking out the drink in it.

Abstract: A fluid container made of thin, soft synthetic resin includes a substantially cube-shaped body with at least one longitudinal cutout portion in a corner portion of the body, a straw member coextensively disposed in the cutout portion and which has one end thereof in communication with the interior of the container body, and a fluid infusion nozzle protruding from the container, the fluid infusion nozzle being retractably connected to the container body for being retracted after fluid infusion through the nozzle. The straw member also includes a bellows formed in an intermediate portion thereof and a reinforcement wall which interconnects the straw with the container.

Abstract: A drink cap comprising sliding/rotating straw/spout with or without the coolant and/or ice cube houses. There is a conduit inside the sliding/rotating straw/spout to guide the beverage to flow out. The drinker sips the beverage out of the can or bottle through the sliding/rotating straw/spout. The coolant/ice cube houses keep the drink at low temperature for hours.A drink can comprising sliding/rotating straw/spout and can. The drinker sips the beverage out of the can or bottle through the sliding/rotating straw/spout. The can is vacumn sealed with knotched panel. As the sliding spout is pushed or the rotating straw is pulled, the knotched panel is pushed to open an orifice and the drink may flow out. The drinker sips the drink directly through the sliding/rotating straw/spout. As the sliding spout or rotating straw is pushed to close, the beverage is sealed to preserve the aeration and fragrance.