US20240138604A1

US20240138604A1 - Hydration Bite Actuated Drinking Straw

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Publication number: US20240138604A1
Application number: US17/976,752
Authority: US
Inventors: Heather Marie Bronkema
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-10-29
Filing date: 2022-10-29
Publication date: 2024-05-02

Abstract

The disclosed utility model provides a bite actuated straw for allowing a user to drink liquid. The drinking straw comprises of a stainless steel and silicone attachments that can elongate or collapse by sliding into itself. The straw consists of 3 sections that slide into itself to allow it to collapse into a small size that is convenient for the user to carry along them.

Description

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BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to in general to a drinking straw, and more particularly, to an improved fixed or not fixed silicone top drinking straw capable of increasing a flowing speed of a fluid to enhance an insulation effect, enhanced convenience in drinking of liquid and a collapsible structure for enhanced storage and portability.

Description of the Related Art

BPA is a harmful chemical found in plastics that mimics the activity of hormones, most commonly estrogen, which can lead to a number of reproductive disorders and other conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Plus, considering it an environmental hazard, if a single person were to use a plastic straw every day for the next ten years, there would be 3,650 straws worth of landfill! It is thus imperative to switch to reusable items and recycle plastic items as much as possible. In the market today, there are dozens of alternatives to plastic straws, including Glass Straws, Bamboo Straws and Stainless-Steel Straws are available.
While glass straws may add elegance to any dining table, it is not safe to use for the kids or for travel. Likewise, bamboo straws may only seem a good option if you are throwing a tropical themed straw party. Stainless steel straws are ideal for just about any occasion. Not only do they add elegance to the dining room but are considerably more durable as compared to plastic straws. There are multiple inventions that are registered in prior art focusing on metallic straws. For instance, a Drinking straw issued to Desmond Margetson bearing U.S. Pat. No. 2,004,018,2461A1 depicts an elongated metal straw provided with a plurality of perforations at one end which act as a filter against any particles in a liquid to be consumed when the inserted end is pressed vertically on the base of the drinking vessel.
Another invention a telescopic drinking straw bearing U.S. Pat. No. 3,776,458A issued to CREATIVE PROD LINES Inc depicts a first elongated tubular cylinder has a second tubular cylinder slidably disposed therein. The first cylinder and the second cylinder are provided with annular flanges which retain the ends of a coil spring disposed over the cylinders. The spring forces the second cylinder vertically upward out of the first cylinder when the cap of a container in which the straw is packaged is removed, thereby making the straw available to the user for drinking of the liquid in the container. The outer cylinder of the drinking straw may also be provided with a plurality of slots at a particular point along its length. One end of the telescopic outer portion is affixed to the inner section of the straw, so that when the outer section is compressed downwardly to be packaged into a bottle, the portion containing the slots will extend outwardly and act as a spring forcing the outer telescopic section against the inner surface of the container cap. When the cap is removed, the extended portions contract inwardly, forcing the telescopic section out of the container.
A Cooling drinking straw issued to Rebotier; Thomas bearing U.S. Pat. No. 5,947,378A depicts the invention consists of inserting one or several cores (71) in the central straw (51) of a drinking unit, through which the beverage (21) flows to be cooled or heated, flows the fluid to be heated or cooled. By altering the flow, the core plus tube system is equivalent to a narrower and longer tube. This allows to manufacture an efficient non-coiled central straw. The straw and core characteristic of the invention can have different shapes. The core needs not have the full length of the straw. In most embodiments the core has no thermal role, but in particular cases it can contribute to the heat or cold storage. Several cores, not necessarily joined, can be used in the same straw. Core and straw or straw only can be bent and shaped in various shapes. The drinking unit can be made of an enclosure (61) containing an active or passive (11) medium delivering cold or heat. The end-pieces of the unit (81, 91) can be made to accommodate detachable extensions such as a mouthpiece or a straw extension.
A beverage can end with a straw opening end bearing US Patent No US2,003,021,380,3A1 issued to Ball Corp depicts an invention related to a metallic beverage end closure which is adapted to receive a drinking straw through a puncturable membrane in one embodiment, and which utilizes a hinged closure mechanism in another embodiment to provide access to a beverage stored in a container interconnected thereto.
A Lid-drinking straw assembly having U.S. Pat. No. 5,071,019A issued to Sizemore David W is a lid-straw assembly installable on an opened beverage can to facilitate the process of drinking the liquid beverage from the can. The lid includes a peripheral rim wall that snaps down around the upper edge of the can to mount the lid on the can; the rim wall seals against leakage across the can-lid interface. A hollow drinking straw extends through the lid so that a portion of the straw is exposed for drinking purposes; a second portion of the straw extends downwardly into the can for extraction of liquid from the can.
An improved metal drinking straw bearing U.S. Pat. No. 9,820,597B1 issued to Fu-nan CHANGJui-Ling Lee is provided. The improved metal drinking straw includes an outer wall provided with a rough surface, an inner wall formed as a smooth mirror surface, and one end formed as a guiding structure. The guiding structure includes at least one first recess and at least one first protrusion. The first recess and the first protrusion are alternately connected.
A U.S. Pat. No. 2,011,012,1094A1 issued to Rhett Burney depicts the present invention 10 discloses a drinking straw for water, coffee, tea, soups, similar liquids, and the like 20 comprising a straw or other similar Cylindrical/tubular wall made of plastic, paper, wood, metal, composite or alloy having thermochromic material imbedded 14 therein for sensing the temperature of a liquid or beverage 20 so that the user is informed whether or not the liquid or substance in question is suitable to consume without causing injury to the user's skin or body. The thermochromic material is not readily visible when at room temperature because it is inactive. However, it reacts to and is activated by the temperature of the beverage 20 when inserted therein. Multiple embodiments of the present invention 10 are disclosed.
All of the inventions listed above and many other enlisted in prior art have multiple straw assemblies. But most of these assemblies present a straw with limited features. The current invention proposes a combination of metallic, silicone and plastic straw assembly which is a drinking straw made of stainless steel and plastic and where multiple parts can slide to connect the parts. This provides ease of use and a great deal of portability. None of the previous inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed. Hence, the inventor of the present invention proposes to resolve and surmount existent technical difficulties to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings of prior art.

SUMMARY

In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
The primary object of the invention is related to an advancement in offering drinking straw.
It is also the objective of invention to provide fixed or not fixed silicone top and Hydration system valve features.
It is further the objective of the invention to provide a drinking straw made of silicone top, stainless steel that can extend or collapse by sliding into itself.
It is also the objective of invention to provide silicone top was specially designed to open and close when activated by biting and sucking.
It is also the objective of invention to provide a telescopic metallic straw which provides continuous flow of liquid.
It is further the objective of the invention to provide an aesthetically pleasing metallic straw assembly.
It is also the objective of invention to provide custom made to fit with a slide in feature to the plastic or stainless-steel attachment feature that screws on to a stainless-steel straight straw or screw on plastic straw.
It is the further objective of the present invention to provide a simplicity of its design.
It is further the objective of invention to provide a high-quality material which is also FDA approved to maintain its hygienic level.
It is also the objective of the invention to provide portability. Being sleek design, light-in-weight and consisting of multiple sections that slide into itself to allow it to collapse into a small size that is convenient to along the user on business trips, vacations.
This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 discloses hydration bite actuation straw assembly in fixed form as per preferred embodiments of invention.

FIG. 2 discloses another view of hydration bite actuation straw assembly in fixed form as per preferred embodiments of invention.

FIG. 3 discloses multiple attachments of hydration bite actuation straw assembly in fixed form as per preferred embodiments of invention.

FIG. 4 discloses another view of multiple attachments of hydration bite actuation straw assembly in fixed form as per preferred embodiments of invention.

FIG. 5 discloses center-separate straw, bottom-separate straw and 10 mm-bite-separate straw as per preferred embodiments of invention.

FIG. 6 discloses another view of center-separate straw, bottom-separate straw and 10 mm-bite-separate straw as per preferred embodiments of invention.

FIG. 7 discloses another 2d view of various configurations of hydration bite actuation straw as per preferred embodiments of invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
The current invention in its preferred embodiment aims to provide an advancement in drinking straw assembly. The metallic straws are now considered as an advancement from the conventional straw assemblies. The current invention in its preferred embodiment discloses a straw assembly which is a telescopic metal drinking straw made of multiple materials and that can extend or collapse by sliding into itself. It has 3 sections that slide into itself to allow it to collapse into a small size that is convenient in carrying along the user and is easy to clean.
The assembly as per its preferred embodiments provide Bite-Actuated slit Mouthpiece drinking Straw with fixed or not fixed silicone top and hydration system valve. The silicone top is designed to open and close when activated by biting and sucking. The feature of the opening is unique as well. This is custom made to fit with a slide in feature to the plastic or stainless-steel attachment feature (Middle) that screws on to a stainless-steel straight straw or screw on plastic straw. This provides ease of cleaning and changing of material and design due to personal preference.
The assembly as per its further embodiments has each part created together to function and work as a whole. The fixed unit with the blue tip does not come apart. The straw has a silicone top. User can suck water through by activating the bite. Bite and sucking to that will offer fast, smooth water flow. This hydration device can be for adults and children who like the preference of sucking and biting to get a drink. This is also helpful for those who have sensitive teeth.
While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.
Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

Claims

I: The current invention Hydration Bite Actuated Drinking Straw aims to provide a much easier and convenient advancement in the field of metallic straw.
the drinking straw according to claim I, where the metallic straw assembly is disclosed;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where a bite-Actuated slit Mouthpiece drinking Straw with fixed or not fixed silicone top;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where a Hydration system valve;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where the silicone top is specially designed to open and close when activated by biting and sucking;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where a custom made to fit with a slide in feature to the plastic or stainless-steel attachment feature that screws on to a stainless-steel straight straw or screw on plastic straw;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where the straw assembly consist of three sections;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where the sections can extend or collapse by sliding into itself;

the drinking straw according to claim I, where the sections are changeable and bite and sucking will offer fast, smooth water flow; and,

the drinking straw according to claim I, where easy cleaning and changing of material and design can be done as per personal preference.