Patent ID: 7637439
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A safety drinking straw, comprising: a) an elongated, hollow body having a central opening formed therethrough along a major axis thereof, said elongated body having an upper, proximal end and a lower, distal end; b) a hollow loop disposed at said proximal end and integral with said elongated, hollow body, said hollow loop having an internal central region adapted for passing a liquid therethrough, said internal central region being contiguous with said central opening of said elongated, hollow body; c) at least one orifice disposed at a point substantially opposite a point of connection of said hollow loop with said proximal end of said elongated body along a circumference of said hollow loop, said at least one orifice being in communication with said internal central region of said hollow loop, said hollow loop having a smooth contour in at least the region of said at least one orifice; and d) at least one lower orifice in communication with said central opening of said elongated, hollow body and disposed proximate said distal end thereof; whereby the liquid exits said safety drinking straw in a direction parallel said major axis of said elongated, hollow body.