Abstract: The present invention includes a conduit assembly having a fitment adapted to be sealingly coupled to a container, a closure mechanism, and a conduit operably coupled to the closure mechanism. The fitment includes a fitment passage and the closure mechanism is movable between a sealed position engaging the fitment to seal the fitment passage and an open position. The conduit is coupled to the closure mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position wherein the conduit is moved from the stored position toward the operative position when the closure mechanism is moved into its open position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 27, 2001
Assignee:
The PopStraw Company, LLC
Inventors:
Stephen W. Cornell, Peter F. Murphy, Jeff T. Debord, Gregg M. Davis, Jay F. Perkins
Abstract: A drinking device comprising a cup and a straw selectively attached to the said cup at an upper end along the rim thereof, thus allowing a plurality of the cups, with attached straws, to be stackable. The straw can be selectively removed for use.