Telescoping or collapsing elephant trunk shaped spout for both toxic and non-toxic fluids

Abstract

A pour spout that is shaped like an elephant's trunk that can be used for both toxic and non-toxic fluids. To be used in toxic fluids, for example, the spout can be used to transfer engine fluids from their containers into an engine wherein the spout is telescoping in order to manipulate the direction of the spout. To be used for non-toxic, potable fluids, for example, the spout can be used on a child's cup as a novelty toy or animal wherein the spout can telescope as it attaches to a straw inside of the cup or it can collapse into the profile of the container portion of the cup. When used a child's cup, the spout can also the take the shape of other animals, such as an anteater, a duckbill, an aardvark or even a dog with a large snout and maintain its functionality in telescoping or collapsing. In the child's cup embodiment, other features representing animal features, such as elephant ears can be added to the cup for play and function and a valve is included in the container portion of the cup to remove excess air from the container.

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