Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
  • A47G21/00—Table-ware
  • A47G21/18—Drinking straws or the like
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
  • A47G21/00—Table-ware
  • A47G21/18—Drinking straws or the like
  • A47G21/181—Drinking straws or the like combined with cutlery or other eating utensils

Definitions

• the invention relates to a device that is intended to allow sipping drinks by means of a tubular body with open ends, so that its lower end is introduced into a beverage contained in a container, and on whose upper end a user's mouth is located. so that when applying suction the drink contained in the container is absorbed.
• the object of the invention is to provide the device with at least one lower longitudinal lateral extension that provides new functionalities, apart from that of sipping the beverage contained in a container, such as allowing the device to be used as a remover, undercoat, whisk and as a spoon to collect and / or eat, for which the lower end of the tubular body comprises at least one lateral extension that allows performing the aforementioned functionalities.
• the new configuration allows manufacturing by extrusion, reducing costs and injection.
• the invention is applicable to sip any beverage and more specifically to drink by aspirating, remove, split, separate, flock, scrape, mix, whisk and as a spoon to collect and / or eat those parts of the drink with different densities such as foam (milkshakes - ice cream with milk-, smoothies -fruits with ice and crushed-, coffees with frothed milk - cappuccino-, etc.), cream, creams, syrups, toppings, etc.
• foam milkshakes - ice cream with milk-, smoothies -fruits with ice and crushed-
• coffees with frothed milk - cappuccino- etc.
• a device known as straw which is constituted by a tubular body with open ends to allow the suction of beverages.
• a type of sorbent device is known in which the tubular body has a series of folds that allow articulating an upper section at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body, allowing the angle of the upper section to vary from the axis of the straw, facilitating the use of straw by users.
• drinks must be removed to homogenize them, such as milkshakes, coffees, etc., for which the user shakes the tubular body in different directions, to try to homogenize the drink, which is not achieved to the extent that it is required, because the device does not comprise a sufficient surface that allows the drink to be removed.
• the traditional tubular body has a good hydrodynamic profile which reduces its effectiveness when used to stir, mix or homogenize a drink.
• the invention has developed a new device for sipping drinks, which, like those provided in the prior art, comprises an open-ended body, the lower end of which is inserted into a located beverage inside a container, so that on its upper end it is possible to place the mouth of a user to sip the beverage contained in the container.
• the main novelty of the invention resides in the fact that the outer surface of a section of the lower end of the tubular body comprises at least one longitudinal lateral extension to allow new functions, such as removing, splitting, separating, flocking, scraping, mixing. , beat and spoon.
• the at least longitudinal lateral extension extends along the entire outer surface of the longitudinal tubular body to perform functions, such as removing, splitting, separating, shedding, scraping, mixing, whisking and as a spoon. Therefore, in this case, the lateral extension, in Instead of occupying a section of the lower end of the tubular body, it occupies its entire length.
• This configuration has the advantage that the device can be manufactured continuously with a previously fixed length and subsequently cut into sections to obtain a plurality of devices of a certain length, which is adapted to the height of the container containing the drink you want to consume, or the tastes of the users.
• This configuration simplifies and reduces the manufacturing of the device.
• the described configuration offers a large area to place messages or advertisements about the qualities and / or benefits of the beverage that is enjoyed or can constitute a beautiful advertising support for any brand.
• this profile can be manufactured by extrusion of plastics, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs and therefore its final sale price. It also allows manufacturing by injection.
• the at least longitudinal lateral extension may be solid or hollow. In the case where it is hollow, the amount of raw material necessary for the manufacture of the device is reduced, and therefore its cost.
• the at least longitudinal lateral extension comprises a substantially rectangular contour whose lower edge is curved-convex, so that in the preferred embodiment of the invention the lower edge is flush with the lower end of the tubular body.
• the upper edge of the longitudinal lateral extension has a curved-concave contour that could also be curved-convex.
• the upper and lower edge are joined by a longitudinal cutting and flocking edge. This configuration brings new features, such as allow cutting, such as ice cream included in the drink, and flock by means of said longitudinal edge. This setting provides a pleasant touch when the device is inserted into the mouth.
• the longitudinal lateral extension of substantially rectangular contour has a circular section. This configuration also allows the device to be used to cut substances that could include the beverage, such as ice cream.
• the longitudinal lateral extension In the case where the longitudinal lateral extension is of a hollow configuration, it comprises an upper wall and a lower wall of curved-convex surfaces that join forming the longitudinal cutting edge, for example of an ice cream contained in the beverage, and the flock of the drink, both walls defining a blind duct of triangular section with curved-concave sides and closed by the upper edge.
• the upper edge could also be open to prevent buoyancy in the drink.
• the longitudinal edge of the hollow and solid configuration is expected to be of curved-convex section of small radius to allow cutting and flocking.
• this configuration adapts ergonomically to the shape of the mouth and / or lips when closed and provides a pleasant touch.
• the longitudinal lateral extension is solid and in the case where it is hollow, its upper and lower surfaces comprise longitudinal retention striates of components of lower density of the beverage, such as foam, for example. It facilitates your intake.
• the at least lateral extension is of circular section, it is foreseen that in the area of union with the Tubular body defines a longitudinal striatum that forms a small recess in the form of a valley that prevents the slipping of the densest substances (foamed milk, cream, etc.) facilitating its consumption.
• the striates are arranged as undulations, where those of the upper and lower surface are preferably facing each other. This configuration facilitates the collection of the densest substances, while also allowing the cutting of substances that could include the beverage.
• a lower section of the tubular body comprises the at least longitudinal lateral extension
• said tubular body has a different section from the rest of the tubular body.
• the tubular body has a circular section which, in the area corresponding to the longitudinal lateral extension, becomes a rectangular section with curved minor sides. The invention provides that this approximately rectangular section of the tubular body can be extended above the at least longitudinal lateral extension.
• the invention also includes the feature that, both in the realization of the at least hollow longitudinal lateral extension, as well as solid, the upper area of the tubular body may include an annular prominence, to facilitate the application of a rotational movement of the tubular body around its axis, whisking the drink.
• the upper annular prominence of the tubular body comprises a cross section that defines a circular sector, the surface of which comprises striations.
• the described configuration has the advantage of facilitating the beating of the beverage by means of the device.
• This embodiment is preferably applicable in the case in which the at least longitudinal lateral extension occupies a section of the lower end of the tubular body, in which case the approximately rectangular section of the tubular body extends to the beginning of said annular prominence.
• the section of the lower end of the tubular body comprising the at least longitudinal lateral extension can be separable from the rest of the tubular body, for which said section separable from the lower end of the tubular body comprising the less longitudinal lateral extension, includes in its upper end a cylindrical extension, that after a continuous narrowing according to a cylindrical section of a diameter complementary to the inner diameter of the tubular body, to fit them under pressure.
• This configuration has the advantage that the section of the lower end of the tubular body comprising the at least longitudinal lateral extension can be manufactured by injection and the rest of the tubular body by extrusion, which lowers its cost.
• the inner diameter of the tubular body of the separable section becomes an elliptical section configuration that provides a widening of the lower end, from the beginning of said cylindrical extension towards said lower end, to facilitate sipping the drink.
• the lateral extensions are also expected to be born from the cylindrical extension sides and include the striates described above.
• the curved-convex lower edge of the diametral longitudinal lateral extensions together with the lower end of the tubular body form a semicircular configuration of the lower edge of the device that provides a pleasant touch when introducing the device in the mouth and also adapts better to the bottom of the container in order to suck up the entire beverage.
• the outer surface of the Tubular body has an elliptical section, which determines that the section of the device is wider than high, as a spindle.
• This configuration facilitates its adaptation to the user's lips and therefore provides greater ergonomics.
• the at least lateral extension is arranged in correspondence with one of the ends of the ellipse.
• the invention also provides that the outer surface of the tubular body may have a circular section, but it could also be any other section that is required.
• the inner surface of the tubular body may have an elliptical or circular section, and also any other configuration that is required.
• the at least longitudinal lateral extension extends along the entire outer surface of the longitudinal tubular body or comprises two opposite longitudinal lateral extensions that extend along the entire outer surface of the longitudinal tubular body
• the regular cut can be straight or curved concave or convex.
• the cut can present any other configuration that is required. According to the functionality and final use of the device, both ends can be cut according to the same or different shapes, which would result in a symmetric or asymmetric end device in each case.
• the cutting is carried out so that the lower edge of the opposite longitudinal lateral extensions, together with the lower end of the tubular body form a semicircular configuration of the ends of the device, which provides a pleasant touch when introducing the device in the mouth and also adapts better to the bottom of the container in order to suck up the entire beverage.
• Figure 1 Shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the device of the invention, in which it comprises longitudinal lateral extensions are solid and are provided in a section of the lower end. of the tubular body. A detail of the configuration of the longitudinal lateral extensions is also shown.
• Figure 2. Shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention in which the longitudinal lateral extensions are hollow and are provided in a section of the lower end of the tubular body. A detail of the configuration of the longitudinal lateral extensions is also shown.
• Figure 3. Shows a perspective view of another possible embodiment of the device of the invention, in which the longitudinal lateral extensions extend along the entire outer surface of the longitudinal tubular body and have a circular section.
• Figure 4.- Shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention, in which the longitudinal extensions extend along the entire outer surface of the longitudinal tubular body and have a rectangular contour with affected upper and lower surface of undulations that define a striatum.
• Figure 5. Shows an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the invention, in which the section of the lower end of the tubular body comprising the at least longitudinal lateral extension, is independent from the rest of the tubular body, which is He has partially represented.
• Figure 6. A front view shows the section of the lower end of the tubular body comprising the at least longitudinal lateral extension, in which a widening of the inner diameter of the tubular body towards the lower end is seen.
• Figure 7. Shows a perspective view of the embodiment of the previous figure, in which the section of the lower end of the tubular body comprising the at least longitudinal lateral extension has been mounted on the rest of the tubular body.
• the device of the invention is constituted by a tubular body 1 of open ends 2 and 3 such that by introducing the lower end 2 into a beverage contained in a container, for example a glass (not shown), and after placing the mouth on the upper end 3, it is allowed to sip the drink.
• a container for example a glass (not shown)
• a lower section of the tubular body 1 comprises at least one longitudinal lateral extension 4, as a fin or vane, to perform functions of removing, splitting, separating, flocking, scraping, mixing , beat and as a spoon to collect and / or eat those parts of the drink with different densities such as foam (milkshakes - ice cream with milk-, smoothies -fruits with ice and crushed-, coffees with frothed milk -capuchino-, etc.), cream, creams, syrups, toppings, etc.
• foam milkshakes - ice cream with milk-, smoothies -fruits with ice and crushed-
• two diametral longitudinal lateral extensions 4 are included, as fins or vanes, to favor the functionality of remover, scavenger, whisk and / or spoon. Therefore the invention is applicable to ingest any beverage and more specifically in drinks that contain parts with different densities, such as foam (milkshakes - ice cream with milk-, smoothies -fruits with ice and crushed-, coffees with frothed milk -capuchin-, etc. .).
• a first embodiment of the invention is shown in which the longitudinal lateral extensions 4 have a solid configuration.
• the lower edge 5 of the longitudinal lateral extensions 4 has a curved-convex configuration, and all this so that said lower edge 5 is flush with the lower end 2 of the tubular body 1.
• the lower end 2 of the tubular body 1 is also curved. convex, so that said lower end 2, together with the lower edges of the longitudinal lateral extensions define a lower edge of the semicircular device that is pleasant to the touch when the device is used as a spoon.
• the upper edge 6 of the longitudinal lateral extensions 4 is curved-concave, so that they are also pleasant to the touch when the device is used as a spoon, apart from presenting an advanced and ergonomic design.
• This configuration allows the lower end of the device to be introduced into the mouth, more comfortable and soft to the touch when used as a spoon.
• the lips adapt and slide longitudinally by dragging, for example, the foam.
• the upper and lower surface of the longitudinal lateral extensions 4, are provided with striates 7 that slow the sliding of the foam (milkshake, coffee, etc.) that the beverage can contain, since the foam's own density and structure is it stops when it meets the striates 7, which gives the device the function of spoon when it is allowed to ingest the foam.
• the striated 7 lacks edges to make it soft to the touch.
• the above configuration defines a longitudinal edge 10 of the longitudinal extensions 4, of curved contour. small convex radius, for example of 1.40 rom, so that said longitudinal edge 10 can be used to cut, for example, a piece of ice cream that includes the beverage.
• This longitudinal edge 10 also facilitates flocking of the beverage foam.
• the upper part of the tubular body 1 comprises an annular prominence 8 to allow the application of a rotational movement of the tubular body 1 around its axis, by means of the index finger and the thumb, facilitating the removal and allowing the beating of the beverage.
• the surface of the annular prominence 8 includes a groove 9, to facilitate the clamping and beating of the device preventing it from draining. This configuration even allows the annular prominence 8 to be arranged between the palms of the user's hands to beat the beverage.
• the annular prominence 8 of the tubular body 1 has a cross-section that defines a circular sector as a "ball" to facilitate the functionality indicated above.
• FIG 2 another possible embodiment of the invention is shown, similar to that of Figure 1, but in this case the longitudinal lateral extensions 4 have a hollow configuration, so that the raw material required for manufacturing the device is reduced, and consequently its cost is reduced.
• an upper wall 4a and a lower wall 4b of curved-convex surfaces are provided which are joined forming the longitudinal edge 10 of cutting and steeping of the foam of the beverage, defining a blind duct 11 of triangular section of curved-concave walls, closed by the upper edge 6.
• the upper wall 4a and the lower wall 4b also include the striates 7, and the body tubular 1 prominence 8, to perform the functions already mentioned in the previous example.
• the tubular body 1 has a circular section from the upper end 3 to the annular prominence 8, from which it continues along an approximately rectangular section of sides curved-convex minors to the lower end 2.
• the tubular body has a circular section from the upper end to the longitudinal lateral extension 4, where it becomes a rectangular section with curved smaller sides.
• Figure 3 shows another embodiment in which the tubular body 1 comprises at least one longitudinal lateral extension 4 ', as a fin or vane, which runs along the entire length of the tubular body 1, to realize functions of remover, slicer, spoon and / or milkshake.
• two opposite 4 'longitudinal lateral extensions are included, by way of fins or vanes, to favor the functionality of remover, splitter, scraper, scavenger, beater, mixer and spoon.
• This configuration allows the device to be manufactured continuously with a previously fixed length and subsequently cut into sections to obtain different devices of suitable length, according to the required consumption needs.
• FIG. 3 An example is shown in Figure 3 in which the outer surface of the tubular body 1 has an elliptical section, at the ends of which it incorporates the longitudinal lateral extensions 4 ', which are of circular section, whose curved surface allows the cutting of substances contained in the drink, such as an ice cream or similar, and also allows the container to be flooded, while facilitating its adaptation to the user's lips. In this way a more flat and functional configuration is obtained.
• the tubular body 1 defines a small grooved or longitudinal recess 7a as a valley that prevents the slipping of the densest substances (foamed milk, cream, etc.) since The density and structure of the foam itself slows when it meets the longitudinal recess 7a, which provides the device that can be used as a spoon when the foam is allowed to be ingested.
• Figure 4 shows another embodiment of the invention in which the tubular body 1 is also of elliptical section at the ends of which it incorporates two lateral extensions 4 '', which have a rectangular contour of upper and lower surface provided with undulations 7b a striated mode, intended to facilitate the collection of denser substances, which lacking edges is soft to the touch.
• the longitudinal edge 10 of the at least lateral extension 4 '' has a curved-convex surface, to allow cutting and flocking, as in the example of Figure 3.
• the inner surface of the tubular body 1 is of elliptical section, but it is also possible that it has a circular section or any other configuration that is required.
• the cut can be straight or any regular cut, such as parabolic, hyperbolic, or even an irregular cut.
• the embodiments of said figures 3 and 4 provide a profile that can be manufactured either by extrusion or by injection.
• the embodiments of the invention apart from allowing drinking, provide new functionalities such as stirring, splitting, beating, separating, collecting, flocking, scraping, mixing, eating, and even playing with the drink.
• FIGs 5, 6 and 7 another embodiment of the invention is shown in which it is provided that the section of the lower end of the tubular body 1 comprising two longitudinal lateral extensions 4 is separable from the rest of the tubular body 1, for which said separable section, includes at its upper end a cylindrical extension 12, which after a narrowing continues along a cylindrical section 13 of a diameter complementary to the cylindrical inner diameter of the tubular body 1, to fit them under pressure, as shown in Figure 7
• the surface of the cylindrical section 13 is provided to include a groove 14 which reduces the friction surface in the pressure coupling.
• the inner diameter of the tubular body of the separable section becomes an elliptical section configuration that provides a widening of the lower end 2, from the beginning of the cylindrical extension 12 towards said lower end 2, to facilitate sipping the drink is.
• the lateral extensions 4 are born from the cylindrical extension sides 12 and include the striates 7 described above.
• Figures 5, 6 and 7 has the advantage that the separable section can be manufactured by injection and the rest of the tubular body 1 by extrusion, which lowers its cost.

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