Recyclable or reusable straw in container lid assembly
OwnerGary J. Pontecorvoinventor
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Abstract
A recyclable or reusable assembly is described. The assembly includes a lid having a first side disposed opposite a second side that engages an opening of a container and a hole extending through a width of the lid. The assembly also includes at least a straw having a first portion and a second portion. The assembly further includes a first sealing plug affixed to a first side of the first portion of the straw and a second sealing plug affixed to a first side of the second portion of the straw. The assembly also includes at least one mechanism to secure the first sealing plug and the second sealing plug to the lid or the straw.
Claims20
A recyclable assembly comprising:
- a lid comprising:
- a first side disposed opposite a second side;
- and
- a hole located in a middle of the lid such that the hole extends through a width of the lid, wherein the second side of the lid engages an opening of a container to form a closed container;
- a straw fully extendable for use and configured to collapse on itself in a movement, the straw having a first portion disposed opposite a second portion,
- wherein the straw fails to engage the lid;
- wherein the first portion of the straw has a first side disposed opposite a second side,
- wherein the second portion of the straw has a first side disposed opposite a second side,
- wherein the second side of the first portion of the straw is configured to engage the hole on the first side of the lid,
- wherein the second side of the second portion of the straw is configured to engage the hole on the second side of the lid, and
- wherein the second portion of the straw resides inside of the closed container.
A recyclable assembly comprising:
- a lid comprising:
- a first side disposed opposite a second side;
- and
- a hole located in a middle of the lid such that the hole extends through a width of the lid, wherein the second side of the lid engages an opening of a container to form a closed container with a straw for use made of a recyclable material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.