The present invention relates to a reusable drinking straw system, more specifically, a reusable drinking straw with a casing.
A large number of plastic straws are being used each day in the United States. Those single use plastic straws create many environmental problems that results in permanent damages to the ecosystem and wildlife. One solution to deal with the problems created by those plastic straws is to create a reusable straws system for people to bring with them everywhere. So, they can use the reusable straws rather than a single-use straw whenever there is a need for a straw. Therefore, there is a need for a convenient reusable drinking straw system that is both easy to be carried and keeps the straw clean.
The present invention is directed to a reusable drinking straw system, comprises an upper cover (1), a lower cover (2), a flexible straw (3), wherein the lower cover (2) is internally provided with a baffle wall (21) and a central pole (25), wherein the lower cover (2) further comprising a positioning wall (23), wherein a straw groove (24) is formed between the upper cover (1), wherein the flexible is capable of being disposed in the straw groove (24).
In a preferred embodiment, the lower cover is circular-shaped, and the baffle wall (21) is circumferentially arranged inside the lower cover
In another preferred embodiment, the flexible baffle wall further comprises an opening (22). The flexible straw has a first distal end (31) and a second distal end (32). The first distal end and second distal end of the flexible straw protrudes pass the opening (22) and wedges between the baffle wall and the central pole.
In another preferred embodiment, the inner ring of the retaining wall (21) is provided with a plurality of slots for clamping a straw brush.
In another preferred embodiment, at least one of the two adjacent edges of the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2) is provided with a groove (A).
In another preferred embodiment, the baffle wall (21) is enclosed to form an oval shape, and the clamping groove (26) is arranged along a cavity formed inside the baffle wall.
In another preferred embodiment, the periphery of the outer edge of the baffle wall is provided with at least one limit buckle for keeping the flexible straw in place.
In another preferred embodiment, the positioning wall (23) is obliquely arranged to the upper cover (1).
In another preferred embodiment, the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2) are respectively provided with a first coupling part (11) and a second coupling part, (12) wherein the first coupling part and the second coupling part can be connected.
In another preferred embodiment, the first coupling part (11) further comprising a magnet, and the second coupling part (12 further comprising a metal.
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide further understanding of the present invention disclosed in the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate aspects of the present invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
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The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of various configurations of the present invention and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the present invention may be practiced. It will be apparent, however, to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention is not limited to the specific details set forth herein and may be practiced without these specific details.
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In this embodiment, a plurality of slots for clamping a straw brush is provided inside the space encircled by the baffle wall. Sometimes, it is necessary to provide a straw brush for cleaning the flexible straw. The cleaning brush can be a flexible and foldable brush. The brush is clamped to the casing of the straw system by those slots.
In this embodiment, at least one of the two adjacent edges of the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2) is provided with a grip groove (A). Those edges can protrude from the upper cover and the lower cover. They can also be a groove on the upper cover or lower cover. Those edges provide user a grip to open the case by splitting the upper cover and lower cover.
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In another preferred embodiment, the periphery of the outer edge of the baffle wall is provided with at least one limiting buckle (27) for keeping the flexible straw in place. The flexible straw might move when it is placed inside the casing. Those limiting buckles (27) can help keeping the straw tightly fixed to the straw groove (24).
In another preferred embodiment, the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2) are respectively provided with a first coupling part (11) and a second coupling part (12), wherein the first coupling part and the second coupling part can be connected. In some embodiments, the second coupling part can be part of the central pole. The first coupling part (11) can further comprise a magnet, and the second coupling part (12) can further comprise a metal. The first and second coupling parts are connected when the metal is attracted to the magnet and thereby couples the upper cover and lower cover together. In some embodiments, the second coupling part comprises the magnet and the first coupling part comprises the metal.
It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention, which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination.
Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the broad scope of the following claims.
Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.
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