US20080305226A1 - Press and Sip Device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for use with beverages flavored by solid particles such as coffee beans or grounds, tea leaves, mint leaves, cloves, cinnamon, chocolate, cocoa, mate, or other herbs or spices.
- French press devices are known for their ability to prepare a freshly brewed beverage. It is further known in the art to use a French press device in an individual container from which the user can drink.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,618,570 discloses a container with a plunger assembly slidably mounted therein that allows the user to prepare a beverage and drink the beverage directly from the container. After grounds and hot water have been added to the liquid container the user pushes the rod connected to a rigid perforated disk down through the liquid as far as possible, thereby trapping the grounds or leaves between the disk and the bottom of the container. The user can then remove the detachable portion of the plunger assembly, leaving the perforated disk in the bottom portion of the container, and drink the beverage from the container.
- a device for both preparing and consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles provides a straw characterized by a side wall.
- the straw has at least one aperture in the side wall of the straw.
- a beverage may be consumed through the straw by sucking the beverage in through the at least one aperture in the side wall of the straw.
- the straw uniquely doubles as the handle or plunger attached to a sieve.
- the sieve is coupled to the straw distal to the at least one aperture in the side wall of the straw.
- Solid particles, such as tea leaves, are held by the sieve at the bottom of a cup or container, while the user may consume the beverage from above the sieve, through the apertures in the sidewall of the straw.
- the straw may have a closed distal end.
- a solid center of the sieve may be provided to seal the distal end of the straw.
- the sieve may be removably coupled to the straw.
- the removable coupling can be provided in various forms such as a snap, a threaded coupling, a screw, or a tab.
- the snap may be in the form of a ridge on the sieve that removably fits into a groove on the straw.
- the threaded coupling may be in the form of an external thread forming a helical ridge on the straw and an internal thread forming a helical ridge on the sieve, which allows the straw to be screwed into and out of the sieve.
- the screw coupling may be provided by inserting a screw through a hole in the sieve and screwing it into an internally threaded hole in the straw.
- the tab coupling may be provided in the form of a tab that extends radially from the straw for engagement beneath a ridge on the sieve.
- the sieve may be permanently coupled to the straw through the use of a weld, or other permanent coupling.
- Another aspect of the invention is to provide the sieve with a gasket around the periphery of the sieve so as to achieve a fit within containers of different internal cross sectional dimensions.
- the sieve may be provided in an alternative form as a plurality of leaves forming a circular outer circumference.
- the straw of the present invention may be additionally provided with a detachable plastic mouthpiece having a filter therein.
- the straw may be provided as a metal straw.
- the straw-sieve unit may be provided with a container having at least one opening for admitting a beverage into an interior of the container.
- the sieve can have a periphery corresponding to a cross section of the interior of the container.
- the device may further be provided with a lid adapted to cover the opening of the container.
- the lid can have an aperture in it adapted for receiving the straw there through.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit assembled within a container holding particles for flavoring a beverage.
- FIG. 2 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit with a gasket attached to the periphery of the sieve.
- FIG. 2-1 is an illustration of a cross sectional view of a sieve with an attached gasket.
- FIG. 2 b is an illustration of a sieve with a compression spring attached to the periphery of the sieve.
- FIG. 2 b - 1 is a magnified view of the compression spring attached to periphery of the sieve.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit where the sieve comprises a solid center adapted to seal the distal end of the straw.
- FIG. 4 is an illustration of an embodiment of a straw of the present invention where the distal end of the straw is a closed end.
- FIG. 5 is an illustration of an embodiment of a straw-sieve unit wherein the sieve comprises a plurality of leaves.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a detachable plastic mouthpiece having a filter therein.
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a weld.
- FIG. 8 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a snap.
- FIG. 9 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a thread forming a helical ridge.
- FIG. 10 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a screw attached through a hole in the sieve into an internal thread in the straw.
- FIGS. 11 a and 11 b are illustrations of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab extending radially from the straw for engagement beneath a ridge on the sieve.
- FIG. 12 is an illustration of the straw sieve unit coupled by an attachment that provides a gap between the distal end of the straw and the top of the sieve.
- FIG. 12 b is a magnified view of the attachment and the distal end of the straw illustrated in FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit oriented within a container holding particles for flavoring a beverage.
- the straw-sieve unit comprises two primary components, namely straw 10 and sieve 12 .
- Straw 10 is characterized by a side wall that forms the shape of the generally tubular structure.
- the straw 10 has a proximal end 22 and a distal end 24 .
- the straw has an opening at the proximal end of the straw 22 , whereby the user can consume a beverage.
- the straw is further characterized by the apertures 16 that are maintained in the sidewall of the straw.
- the apertures 16 in the sidewall of the straw act as a point of ingress for the beverage.
- the apertures 16 may further provide a secondary filter mechanism.
- the apertures could be any geometric or irregular shape.
- Straw 10 is coupled to sieve 12 at the distal end of the straw.
- Sieve 12 separates solid particles from the drinking volume accessible to the apertures in the straw.
- Sieve 12 is provided with openings 18 that permit liquid to pass through, but prevent larger solid particles from passing through.
- the sieve is characterized by a periphery corresponding to a cross section of the interior of the container 14 .
- the sieve unit is provided in a disc-like geometry.
- Other sieve geometries are contemplated such as a square or other shape adapted to fit the interior of the container 14 or an alternative container.
- the container 14 illustrates an example of a container that the straw-sieve unit might be used in.
- the container can be embodied in a variety of shapes and sizes.
- the container could be provided with or without a handle.
- the container can be made out of a variety of materials commonly used in the beverage industry for insulating a beverage. Other embodiments are contemplated in which the container is made of stainless steel, plastic, cardboard, or extruded polystyrene foam.
- a lid 20 for covering the container 14 can be optionally provided. The lid is provided with aperture 21 so that the straw can pass through. The aperture 21 will facilitate the manipulation of the straw-sieve unit while allowing the beverage to remain covered.
- the device depicted in FIG. 1 performs various useful functions.
- the user begins by adding the solid, flavor infusing particles 26 of his or her choice into container 14 with the lid 20 and the straw-sieve unit removed from container 14 .
- the solid particles provided can be in the form of coffee beans or grounds, tea leaves, mint leaves, cloves, cinnamon, chocolate, cocoa, mate, other herbs or spices, or any solid particles the user wishes to use to add flavor to the beverage.
- the user can proceed to add water, milk, or any other liquids, to container 14 to receive flavor from particles 26 .
- the liquid added may be hot or cool.
- the user can proceed to insert the straw-sieve unit into the container forcing the solid particles to the bottom of the container.
- the straw 10 is used for pushing the sieve 12 down into the container 14 .
- the sieve unit is provided with openings 18 that permit liquid to pass through the sieve as the sieve is pushed down through the beverage, but prohibits the solid particles from passing through.
- the user may alternatively add the liquid after insertion of the straw-sieve unit and the liquid would penetrate the sieve and interact with the solid particles to receive flavor.
- the straw-sieve unit is then engaged in its other function as a mechanism for pressing the solid particles that have been added to flavor the beverage.
- the straw-sieve unit can be held by the straw and moved longitudinally to agitate the mixture and press the particles to promote the flavor infusion process.
- the sieve unit is sufficiently rigid to facilitate pressing the solid particles.
- the beverage can then be consumed directly from the container through straw 10 .
- the flavor infusing solid particles 26 are held in the container beneath the sieve while the flavored beverage rises above the sieve. This is the first level of filtration.
- the consumable beverage enters the straw through the openings or apertures 16 in the side wall of the straw.
- the openings may additionally prevent particles of a size corresponding to the size of the openings from entering the straw, providing a secondary source of filtration if desired.
- fluid enters the straw only through the apertures located in the side wall of the straw.
- FIG. 2 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit with a gasket attached to the periphery of the sieve.
- the gasket 30 provides the straw-sieve unit with the ability to function within containers of different cross sections, while still enabling the periphery of the sieve 12 to form a close fit within each container. The close fit prevents the solid particles used for flavoring the beverage from escaping around the periphery of the sieve.
- the gasket can be produced in various forms and composed of various materials. A rubber gasket is illustrated in FIG. 2 , but the use of other materials is contemplated.
- FIG. 2-1 illustrates a cross section of the sieve 12 with gasket 30 attached. Other methods of sealing the area between the periphery of the sieve and the interior of the container may be provided.
- the device of FIG. 2 b includes a compression spring 31 attached to the periphery of the sieve combined with a lip/skirt 33 that may be provided as a mesh or other flexible material.
- the device of FIG. 2 b can be provided for sieve 12 .
- Mesh 33 of the device of FIG. 2 b can serve as the gasket for sieve 12 .
- FIG. 2 b - 1 is a magnified view of the compression spring and lip/skirt 31 .
- FIG. 2 further illustrates openings 18 , also shown in FIG. 1 .
- Openings 18 are illustrated in the depicted embodiment as round openings. It will be appreciated by those of skill in the art that these openings can be created in a variety of geometric shapes and be formed by different methods. For example, the openings could be openings that were punched or drilled into a solid piece, the openings could be openings that remained after a pattern of wire mesh was created, or the openings could be formed through filling a mold with material to form the sieve that has partitions to prevent the space that will later be openings 18 from being filled. The same is true of the apertures 16 located in the side wall of straw 10 .
- the openings 16 and 18 can take various sizes and or shapes limited only by the desired filtration prescribed by the manufacturer of the device.
- FIG. 3 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit where the sieve 12 comprises a solid center 32 adapted to seal the distal end of straw 24 .
- the straw 10 can be provided with a distal end 24 that is open while the sieve can be provided with a center that is solid.
- the solid center of the sieve will afford the sieve the ability to seal the distal open end of the straw when the two elements are coupled to prevent the entering of any particles and fluid that progress through the sieve from entering the straw directly through the distal end of the straw. Closing the opening of the distal end of the straw 24 ensures that the entire beverage being consumed by the user enters the straw through the apertures 16 in the straw.
- FIG. 4 is an illustration of an embodiment of a straw of the present invention where the distal end of the straw is a closed end 34 .
- Providing the straw with a closed end 34 is an alternative to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the straw could be closed at the distal end 24 and the sieve would not have to be provided with a solid center.
- the same function of preventing entry directly into the bottom of the straw is now achieved with a different structure that provides flexibility in the manufacturing of the device as well as in the cleaning and maintenance of the straw-sieve unit.
- Providing the straw with a closed end 34 can be achieved through a variety of structures. Some examples include a cap welded or fastened to the end of the straw, a friction fitting plug, a plug that can be screwed into the distal end of the straw, or other various seals recognized by one of skill in the art.
- the sieve of the straw-sieve unit comprises a plurality of leaves 112 .
- the sieve is provided in this embodiment in the form of a plurality of leaves that are rotational at their attachment to the base of the straw.
- the leaves are still provided with openings 118 to filter solid particles from the beverage.
- the leaves of FIG. 5 may be attached such that they fold downward or upward.
- the sieve composed of folding leaves is provided with a collar that prevents the leaves from folding upward as the straw-sieve unit is pushed into a container.
- the leaves are provided in an overlapping system, where the edge of one leaf resides on top of another leaf. This insures no gaps between the leaves and prevents particles from being able to penetrate the sieve between the individual leaves that make up this embodiment of the sieve.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a detachable plastic mouthpiece 240 having a filter 238 therein.
- Straw 10 may be provided in a variety of materials, including metal. Because of the material properties of metal, the straw will conduct heat from a hot liquid.
- the detachable mouth piece 240 allows the straw to be composed of conductive materials, while also allowing the user to consume the beverage without being burned by the heated straw.
- the mouthpiece may additionally be used to provide a filtration device 238 .
- This filtration device is provided in the form of a mesh screen, but is not limited to such embodiments and may be provided in any structure of filtration that would occur to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the detachable plastic mouthpiece is provided with a coupling mechanism 236 .
- the coupling is provided by a friction fit.
- the friction fit may be provided such that the mouthpiece fits into the straw or such that the straw fits into the mouthpiece.
- a variety of other detachable coupling mechanisms such as a tab, a threaded connection, a snap fit, or other coupling mechanisms that occur to one of skill in the art can be provided for removably coupling mouthpiece 240 and straw 10 .
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a weld 42 .
- the straw unit 10 is here coupled to the sieve 12 by a permanent attachment in the form of a weld bead 42 , formed during manufacturing.
- FIG. 8 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a snap.
- the straw unit 10 is here coupled to the sieve 12 by a detachable coupling mechanism in the form of a snap fit.
- the snap fit is provided by an indentation 43 in the sidewall of the distal end of the straw and a protruding ridge 44 formed on the interior of the sieve. As the straw is pressed into the sieve the sieve snaps into the indentation 43 provided to securely couple the sieve to the straw unit. The elements can be detached by applying sufficient force to dislocate the snap fit.
- FIG. 9 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a thread forming a helical ridge 45 .
- the straw unit 10 is here coupled to the sieve 12 by a detachable coupling mechanism in the form of an external threaded ridge formed on the distal end of the straw 10 that corresponds to an internal threaded ridge 46 formed on the sieve. This allows the user to screw the straw into and out of the sieve by opposing rotary motion of the two pieces.
- the detachable coupling further facilitates cleaning and storage of the device.
- the type of detachable coupling mechanism provided in FIG. 9 may be provided on any embodiment of the straw and sieve elements disclosed.
- FIG. 10 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a screw attached through a hole in the sieve into an internal thread in the straw.
- the straw unit 10 is here coupled to the sieve 12 by a detachable coupling mechanism in the form of a screw.
- the screw is inserted axially through a hole in the sieve to an internal thread in the distal end of the straw.
- This type of detachable coupling mechanism may also be provided on any embodiment of the straw and sieve elements disclosed.
- FIGS. 11 a and 11 b are illustrations of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab 54 extending radially from the straw for engagement beneath a ridge 56 on the sieve.
- FIG. 11 a provides a perspective view of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab.
- FIG. 11 b provides a profile view of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab.
- the radially extending tab is provided as a single tab extending the entire circumference of the straw in FIGS. 11 a and 11 b .
- the tab can be provided, however, as more than one tab or as a tab that does not extend for the entire circumference of the straw.
- FIG. 12 shows a straw-sieve unit coupled by an attachment which provides a gap between the distal end of the straw and the top of the sieve.
- FIG. 12 b further provides a magnified view of the attachment and the distal end of the straw illustrated in FIG. 12 .
- the gaps 316 provide an alternative to the apertures 16 completely enclosed in the sidewall of the straw 310 .
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A press and sip device including a straw and sieve coupled together to permit pressing solid particles to infuse flavor into a freshly brewed beverage consumable from the container in which it was prepared. The straw and sieve unit can be used in containers of various sizes through the use of gasket attachments. The sieve is provided with openings that allow the beverage to receive flavor from the solid particles while maintaining the particles separate from the beverage when the beverage is consumed. The straw is provided with apertures in the side wall of the straw that limit intake of beverage to the liquid above the sieve separated from the solid particles. The device is contemplated as having detachable elements to facilitate cleaning and storage.
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- The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/760,290, filed Jun. 8, 2007, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- The present invention relates to a device for use with beverages flavored by solid particles such as coffee beans or grounds, tea leaves, mint leaves, cloves, cinnamon, chocolate, cocoa, mate, or other herbs or spices.
- French press devices are known for their ability to prepare a freshly brewed beverage. It is further known in the art to use a French press device in an individual container from which the user can drink. U.S. Pat. No. 5,618,570 discloses a container with a plunger assembly slidably mounted therein that allows the user to prepare a beverage and drink the beverage directly from the container. After grounds and hot water have been added to the liquid container the user pushes the rod connected to a rigid perforated disk down through the liquid as far as possible, thereby trapping the grounds or leaves between the disk and the bottom of the container. The user can then remove the detachable portion of the plunger assembly, leaving the perforated disk in the bottom portion of the container, and drink the beverage from the container.
- Consumption of cool beverages has long been achieved through the use of straws. It is also known in the art to add a filter to a drinking straw. U.S. Pat. No. 6,142,384 discloses a personal portable filtration device attachable to an ordinary drinking straw that allows a user to remove contaminants or particles from the beverage he or she is drinking. Drinking mate with a straw is a known practice during which a beverage is consumed with a straw that provides filtration.
- According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a device for both preparing and consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles. The device provides a straw characterized by a side wall. The straw has at least one aperture in the side wall of the straw. A beverage may be consumed through the straw by sucking the beverage in through the at least one aperture in the side wall of the straw. The straw uniquely doubles as the handle or plunger attached to a sieve. The sieve is coupled to the straw distal to the at least one aperture in the side wall of the straw. Solid particles, such as tea leaves, are held by the sieve at the bottom of a cup or container, while the user may consume the beverage from above the sieve, through the apertures in the sidewall of the straw.
- The straw may have a closed distal end. Alternatively, a solid center of the sieve may be provided to seal the distal end of the straw.
- The sieve may be removably coupled to the straw. The removable coupling can be provided in various forms such as a snap, a threaded coupling, a screw, or a tab. The snap may be in the form of a ridge on the sieve that removably fits into a groove on the straw. The threaded coupling may be in the form of an external thread forming a helical ridge on the straw and an internal thread forming a helical ridge on the sieve, which allows the straw to be screwed into and out of the sieve. The screw coupling may be provided by inserting a screw through a hole in the sieve and screwing it into an internally threaded hole in the straw. The tab coupling may be provided in the form of a tab that extends radially from the straw for engagement beneath a ridge on the sieve. Alternatively, the sieve may be permanently coupled to the straw through the use of a weld, or other permanent coupling.
- Another aspect of the invention is to provide the sieve with a gasket around the periphery of the sieve so as to achieve a fit within containers of different internal cross sectional dimensions.
- The sieve may be provided in an alternative form as a plurality of leaves forming a circular outer circumference.
- The straw of the present invention may be additionally provided with a detachable plastic mouthpiece having a filter therein. The straw may be provided as a metal straw.
- According to another aspect of the invention the straw-sieve unit may be provided with a container having at least one opening for admitting a beverage into an interior of the container. The sieve can have a periphery corresponding to a cross section of the interior of the container. The device may further be provided with a lid adapted to cover the opening of the container. The lid can have an aperture in it adapted for receiving the straw there through.
- The foregoing features of the invention will be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description, taken with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit assembled within a container holding particles for flavoring a beverage. -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit with a gasket attached to the periphery of the sieve.FIG. 2-1 is an illustration of a cross sectional view of a sieve with an attached gasket. -
FIG. 2 b is an illustration of a sieve with a compression spring attached to the periphery of the sieve.FIG. 2 b-1 is a magnified view of the compression spring attached to periphery of the sieve. -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit where the sieve comprises a solid center adapted to seal the distal end of the straw. -
FIG. 4 is an illustration of an embodiment of a straw of the present invention where the distal end of the straw is a closed end. -
FIG. 5 is an illustration of an embodiment of a straw-sieve unit wherein the sieve comprises a plurality of leaves. -
FIG. 6 is an illustration of a detachable plastic mouthpiece having a filter therein. -
FIG. 7 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a weld. -
FIG. 8 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a snap. -
FIG. 9 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a thread forming a helical ridge. -
FIG. 10 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a screw attached through a hole in the sieve into an internal thread in the straw. -
FIGS. 11 a and 11 b are illustrations of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab extending radially from the straw for engagement beneath a ridge on the sieve. -
FIG. 12 is an illustration of the straw sieve unit coupled by an attachment that provides a gap between the distal end of the straw and the top of the sieve.FIG. 12 b, is a magnified view of the attachment and the distal end of the straw illustrated inFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 1 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit oriented within a container holding particles for flavoring a beverage. The straw-sieve unit comprises two primary components, namelystraw 10 andsieve 12.Straw 10 is characterized by a side wall that forms the shape of the generally tubular structure. Thestraw 10 has aproximal end 22 and a distal end 24. The straw has an opening at the proximal end of thestraw 22, whereby the user can consume a beverage. The straw is further characterized by theapertures 16 that are maintained in the sidewall of the straw. Theapertures 16 in the sidewall of the straw act as a point of ingress for the beverage. Theapertures 16 may further provide a secondary filter mechanism. The apertures could be any geometric or irregular shape.Straw 10 is coupled to sieve 12 at the distal end of the straw. -
Sieve 12 separates solid particles from the drinking volume accessible to the apertures in the straw.Sieve 12 is provided withopenings 18 that permit liquid to pass through, but prevent larger solid particles from passing through. The sieve is characterized by a periphery corresponding to a cross section of the interior of thecontainer 14. InFIG. 1 the sieve unit is provided in a disc-like geometry. Other sieve geometries are contemplated such as a square or other shape adapted to fit the interior of thecontainer 14 or an alternative container. Thecontainer 14 illustrates an example of a container that the straw-sieve unit might be used in. The container can be embodied in a variety of shapes and sizes. The container could be provided with or without a handle. Additionally, the container can be made out of a variety of materials commonly used in the beverage industry for insulating a beverage. Other embodiments are contemplated in which the container is made of stainless steel, plastic, cardboard, or extruded polystyrene foam. Alid 20 for covering thecontainer 14 can be optionally provided. The lid is provided withaperture 21 so that the straw can pass through. Theaperture 21 will facilitate the manipulation of the straw-sieve unit while allowing the beverage to remain covered. - In use the device depicted in
FIG. 1 performs various useful functions. The user begins by adding the solid,flavor infusing particles 26 of his or her choice intocontainer 14 with thelid 20 and the straw-sieve unit removed fromcontainer 14. The solid particles provided can be in the form of coffee beans or grounds, tea leaves, mint leaves, cloves, cinnamon, chocolate, cocoa, mate, other herbs or spices, or any solid particles the user wishes to use to add flavor to the beverage. After addingparticles 26 tocontainer 14, the user can proceed to add water, milk, or any other liquids, tocontainer 14 to receive flavor fromparticles 26. The liquid added may be hot or cool. After adding the desired liquid tocontainer 14 and allowing the beverage to steep, the user can proceed to insert the straw-sieve unit into the container forcing the solid particles to the bottom of the container. As a coupled unit thestraw 10 is used for pushing thesieve 12 down into thecontainer 14. Because the straw provides this additional function, the straw is designed such that it is sufficiently stiff to maintain its shape when held by a user to push thesieve 12 down into a container. The sieve unit is provided withopenings 18 that permit liquid to pass through the sieve as the sieve is pushed down through the beverage, but prohibits the solid particles from passing through. As such, the user may alternatively add the liquid after insertion of the straw-sieve unit and the liquid would penetrate the sieve and interact with the solid particles to receive flavor. The straw-sieve unit is then engaged in its other function as a mechanism for pressing the solid particles that have been added to flavor the beverage. The straw-sieve unit can be held by the straw and moved longitudinally to agitate the mixture and press the particles to promote the flavor infusion process. The sieve unit is sufficiently rigid to facilitate pressing the solid particles. - After the user has engaged the device to infuse the beverage with the flavor, the beverage can then be consumed directly from the container through
straw 10. The flavor infusingsolid particles 26 are held in the container beneath the sieve while the flavored beverage rises above the sieve. This is the first level of filtration. As the user sucks on the straw the consumable beverage enters the straw through the openings orapertures 16 in the side wall of the straw. As the beverage enters the straw through the openings, the openings may additionally prevent particles of a size corresponding to the size of the openings from entering the straw, providing a secondary source of filtration if desired. In this embodiment fluid enters the straw only through the apertures located in the side wall of the straw. -
FIG. 2 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit with a gasket attached to the periphery of the sieve. Thegasket 30 provides the straw-sieve unit with the ability to function within containers of different cross sections, while still enabling the periphery of thesieve 12 to form a close fit within each container. The close fit prevents the solid particles used for flavoring the beverage from escaping around the periphery of the sieve. The gasket can be produced in various forms and composed of various materials. A rubber gasket is illustrated inFIG. 2 , but the use of other materials is contemplated.FIG. 2-1 illustrates a cross section of thesieve 12 withgasket 30 attached. Other methods of sealing the area between the periphery of the sieve and the interior of the container may be provided. - The device of
FIG. 2 b includes acompression spring 31 attached to the periphery of the sieve combined with a lip/skirt 33 that may be provided as a mesh or other flexible material. The device ofFIG. 2 b can be provided forsieve 12.Mesh 33 of the device ofFIG. 2 b can serve as the gasket forsieve 12.FIG. 2 b-1 is a magnified view of the compression spring and lip/skirt 31. -
FIG. 2 further illustratesopenings 18, also shown inFIG. 1 .Openings 18 are illustrated in the depicted embodiment as round openings. It will be appreciated by those of skill in the art that these openings can be created in a variety of geometric shapes and be formed by different methods. For example, the openings could be openings that were punched or drilled into a solid piece, the openings could be openings that remained after a pattern of wire mesh was created, or the openings could be formed through filling a mold with material to form the sieve that has partitions to prevent the space that will later beopenings 18 from being filled. The same is true of theapertures 16 located in the side wall ofstraw 10. Theopenings -
FIG. 3 is an illustration of a straw-sieve unit where thesieve 12 comprises a solid center 32 adapted to seal the distal end of straw 24. Thestraw 10 can be provided with a distal end 24 that is open while the sieve can be provided with a center that is solid. The solid center of the sieve will afford the sieve the ability to seal the distal open end of the straw when the two elements are coupled to prevent the entering of any particles and fluid that progress through the sieve from entering the straw directly through the distal end of the straw. Closing the opening of the distal end of the straw 24 ensures that the entire beverage being consumed by the user enters the straw through theapertures 16 in the straw. -
FIG. 4 is an illustration of an embodiment of a straw of the present invention where the distal end of the straw is aclosed end 34. Providing the straw with aclosed end 34 is an alternative to the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 3 . In this embodiment the straw could be closed at the distal end 24 and the sieve would not have to be provided with a solid center. The same function of preventing entry directly into the bottom of the straw is now achieved with a different structure that provides flexibility in the manufacturing of the device as well as in the cleaning and maintenance of the straw-sieve unit. Providing the straw with aclosed end 34 can be achieved through a variety of structures. Some examples include a cap welded or fastened to the end of the straw, a friction fitting plug, a plug that can be screwed into the distal end of the straw, or other various seals recognized by one of skill in the art. - In accordance with the embodiment of
FIG. 5 the sieve of the straw-sieve unit comprises a plurality ofleaves 112. The sieve is provided in this embodiment in the form of a plurality of leaves that are rotational at their attachment to the base of the straw. The leaves are still provided withopenings 118 to filter solid particles from the beverage. In a related alternative embodiment the leaves ofFIG. 5 may be attached such that they fold downward or upward. In such an alternative embodiment the sieve composed of folding leaves is provided with a collar that prevents the leaves from folding upward as the straw-sieve unit is pushed into a container. In both embodiments where the sieve is formed of leaves, the leaves are provided in an overlapping system, where the edge of one leaf resides on top of another leaf. This insures no gaps between the leaves and prevents particles from being able to penetrate the sieve between the individual leaves that make up this embodiment of the sieve. -
FIG. 6 is an illustration of adetachable plastic mouthpiece 240 having afilter 238 therein.Straw 10 may be provided in a variety of materials, including metal. Because of the material properties of metal, the straw will conduct heat from a hot liquid. Thedetachable mouth piece 240 allows the straw to be composed of conductive materials, while also allowing the user to consume the beverage without being burned by the heated straw. The mouthpiece may additionally be used to provide afiltration device 238. This filtration device is provided in the form of a mesh screen, but is not limited to such embodiments and may be provided in any structure of filtration that would occur to one of ordinary skill in the art. Additionally, the detachable plastic mouthpiece is provided with acoupling mechanism 236. In the illustrated embodiment the coupling is provided by a friction fit. The friction fit may be provided such that the mouthpiece fits into the straw or such that the straw fits into the mouthpiece. A variety of other detachable coupling mechanisms such as a tab, a threaded connection, a snap fit, or other coupling mechanisms that occur to one of skill in the art can be provided forremovably coupling mouthpiece 240 andstraw 10. -
FIG. 7 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a weld 42. Thestraw unit 10 is here coupled to thesieve 12 by a permanent attachment in the form of a weld bead 42, formed during manufacturing. -
FIG. 8 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a snap. Thestraw unit 10 is here coupled to thesieve 12 by a detachable coupling mechanism in the form of a snap fit. The snap fit is provided by anindentation 43 in the sidewall of the distal end of the straw and a protrudingridge 44 formed on the interior of the sieve. As the straw is pressed into the sieve the sieve snaps into theindentation 43 provided to securely couple the sieve to the straw unit. The elements can be detached by applying sufficient force to dislocate the snap fit. -
FIG. 9 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a thread forming a helical ridge 45. Thestraw unit 10 is here coupled to thesieve 12 by a detachable coupling mechanism in the form of an external threaded ridge formed on the distal end of thestraw 10 that corresponds to an internal threaded ridge 46 formed on the sieve. This allows the user to screw the straw into and out of the sieve by opposing rotary motion of the two pieces. The detachable coupling further facilitates cleaning and storage of the device. The type of detachable coupling mechanism provided inFIG. 9 may be provided on any embodiment of the straw and sieve elements disclosed. -
FIG. 10 is an illustration of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a screw attached through a hole in the sieve into an internal thread in the straw. Thestraw unit 10 is here coupled to thesieve 12 by a detachable coupling mechanism in the form of a screw. In the illustrated embodiment the screw is inserted axially through a hole in the sieve to an internal thread in the distal end of the straw. This type of detachable coupling mechanism may also be provided on any embodiment of the straw and sieve elements disclosed. -
FIGS. 11 a and 11 b are illustrations of the straw-sieve unit coupled by atab 54 extending radially from the straw for engagement beneath aridge 56 on the sieve.FIG. 11 a provides a perspective view of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab.FIG. 11 b provides a profile view of the straw-sieve unit coupled by a tab. The radially extending tab is provided as a single tab extending the entire circumference of the straw inFIGS. 11 a and 11 b. The tab can be provided, however, as more than one tab or as a tab that does not extend for the entire circumference of the straw. When the straw is inserted into the opening on the sieve, the tab or tabs will be securely held beneath the ridge and will additionally bottom out on a lower ridge to securely couple the straw to the sieve. - In accordance with an alternate embodiment,
FIG. 12 shows a straw-sieve unit coupled by an attachment which provides a gap between the distal end of the straw and the top of the sieve.FIG. 12 b, further provides a magnified view of the attachment and the distal end of the straw illustrated inFIG. 12 . Thegaps 316 provide an alternative to theapertures 16 completely enclosed in the sidewall of thestraw 310. With the straw coupled byattachment 340 such that the distal end of thestraw 324 is not in direct contact with the sieve, the beverage to be consumed must still proceed to be filtered by the sieve before entering the straw. - The described embodiments of the invention are intended to be merely exemplary and numerous variations and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. All such variations and modifications are intended to be within the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
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1. A device for preparing and consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles comprising:
a straw having a top end and a bottom end;
a sieve coupled to the straw; and
a spacer attachment coupling the straw to the sieve, the spacer attachment providing a gap between the bottom end of the straw and the sieve so that fluid filtered by the sieve can enter the bottom end of the straw.
2. A device according to claim 1 , further comprising means for removably attaching the sieve to the straw.
3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the sieve comprises a plurality of leaves forming a substantially circular outer circumference.
4. A device according to claim 1 , further comprising a gasket around the periphery of the sieve so as to achieve a fit within containers of different internal dimension.
5. A device according to claim 1 , further comprising a detachable plastic mouthpiece having a filter therein.
6. A device according to claim 5 , wherein the straw is metal.
7. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the straw has a sidewall, the straw further comprising at least one aperture in the sidewall.
8. A device for preparing and consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles comprising:
a container having at least one opening for admitting a beverage into an interior of the container;
a straw having a top end and a bottom end;
a sieve attached to the straw, the sieve having a periphery corresponding to a cross section of the interior of the container, the sieve separated from the bottom end of the straw so that fluid filtered by the sieve can enter the bottom end of the straw.
9. A device according to claim 8 , further comprising means for removably attaching the straw to the sieve.
10. A device according to claim 8 , wherein the sieve comprises a plurality of leaves forming a substantially circular outer circumference.
11. A device according to claim 8 , further comprising a gasket around the periphery of the sieve so as to achieve a fit within containers of different internal dimension.
12. A device according to claim 8 , further comprising a detachable plastic mouthpiece having a filter therein.
13. A device according to claim 8 , further comprising:
a lid adapted to cover the opening of the container, the lid having an aperture adapted for receiving the straw there through.
14. A device according to claim 8 , wherein the straw has a sidewall, the straw further comprising at least one aperture in the sidewall.
15. A device for preparing and consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles comprising:
a container having at least one opening for admitting a beverage into an interior of the container;
a straw for insertion into the container, the straw having a top end and a bottom end;
a sieve having a periphery corresponding to a cross section of the interior of the container;
a spacer attachment providing a gap between the bottom end of the straw and the sieve; and
means for attaching the sieve to the straw separated so that fluid filtered by the sieve can enter the bottom end of the straw.
16. A device according to claim 15 , wherein means for attaching comprises a weld.
17. A device according to claim 15 , wherein means for attaching comprises a snap.
18. A device according to claim 15 , wherein means for attaching comprises a thread forming a helical ridge for rotary coupling.
19. A device according to claim 15 , wherein means for attaching comprises a screw for attachment through a hole in the sieve into an internal thread in the straw.
20. A device according to claim 15 , wherein means for attaching comprises radially extending tabs for engagement beneath a ridge on the sieve.
21. A device according to claim 15 , further comprising a lid adapted to cover the opening of the container, the lid having an aperture adapted for receiving the straw there through means for covering the container.
22. A device according to claim 15 , wherein the straw has a sidewall, the straw further comprising at least one aperture in the sidewall.
23. A method of consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles comprising steps of:
inserting a straw-sieve unit having a straw connected to a sieve into a container having a beverage flavored by solid particles therein, the sieve having a periphery corresponding to a cross section of an interior of the container, said inserting creating a filtered volume and an unfiltered volume; and
consuming the beverage from the filtered volume through the straw.
24. A method according to claim 23 , wherein the straw has a top end, a bottom end, and a sidewall having at least one aperture therein and the sieve is connected to the straw nearer to the bottom end than to the top end, such that the at least one aperture in the sidewall of the straw is positioned between the sieve and the top end of the straw.
25. A method according to claim 23 , wherein the straw has a top end and a bottom end, and the straw-sieve unit includes a spacer attachment connected to the straw and sieve that provides a gap between the bottom end of the straw and the sieve so that fluid filtered by the sieve can enter the bottom end of the straw.
26. A method according to claim 23 , further comprising the step of pressing the solid particles.
27. A method according to claim 23 , further comprising adding a lid to the container.
28. A method according to claim 27 , wherein the lid includes an aperture adapted for receiving the straw there through.
29. A method of preparing and consuming a beverage flavored by solid particles comprising steps of:
adding solid particles to an interior of a container;
adding a liquid to the interior of the container, the liquid particle mixture characterizing a beverage flavored by solid particles;
inserting a straw-sieve unit having a straw connected to a sieve into the container, the sieve having a periphery corresponding to the cross section of the interior of the container, said inserting creating a filtered volume and an unfiltered volume; and
consuming the beverage from the filtered volume through the straw.
30. A method according to claim 29 , wherein the straw has a top end, a bottom end, and a sidewall having at least one aperture therein and the sieve is connected to the straw nearer to the bottom end than to the top end, such that the at least one aperture in the sidewall of the straw is positioned between the sieve and the top end of the straw.
31. A method according to claim 29 , wherein the straw has a top end and a bottom end, and the straw-sieve unit includes a spacer attachment connected to the straw and sieve that provides a gap between the bottom end of the straw and the sieve so that fluid filtered by the sieve can enter the bottom end of the straw.
32. A method according to claim 29 , further comprising the step of allowing the beverage to steep.
33. A method according to claim 29 , wherein the liquid is hot.
34. A method according to claim 29 , further comprising the step of pressing the solid particles.
35. A method according to claim 29 , further comprising adding a lid to the container.
36. A method according to claim 35 , wherein the lid includes an aperture adapted for receiving the straw there through.
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