Leak-proof straw

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D550496
  • Patent Number
    D550,496
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, April 6, 2006
    19 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 11, 2007
    17 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 illustrates an elevational view of the leak-proof straw with attached adapter, valve, and snap-fit ring, showing my new design.



FIG. 2 illustrates an environmental elevational view of the straw of FIG. 1 during use with a drink container.



FIG. 3 illustrates a top end view of FIG. 1.



FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom end view of FIG. 1.



FIG. 5 illustrates an environmental elevational view of a second embodiment of the straw of FIG. 1 as packaged with a juice box.



FIG. 6 illustrates an elevational view thereof.



FIG. 7 illustrates a top end view of FIG. 6.



FIG. 8 illustrates a bottom end view of FIG. 6.



FIG. 9 illustrates an environmental elevational view of a third embodiment of the straw of FIG. 1 as packaged with a juice box.



FIG. 10 illustrates an elevational view thereof.



FIG. 11 illustrates a top end view of FIG. 10; and,



FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom end view of FIG. 10.


The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a leak-proof straw, as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 11164700 Dec 2005 US
Child 29246391 US