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Is a reusable straw patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a reusable straw have been patented many times, but "a reusable straw" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 319 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “reusable straw” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 317 best keyword matches we examined, 151 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE (15), GRUENENTHAL GMBH (5), HAUNI MASCHINENBAU GMBH (4), DOLEA OY (4).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47G (259), B65D (57), A61J (19), A47L (18).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a reusable straw
- Reusable straw and case with integrated cleaning, drying and sanitizing member US-11937718-B1 2024 · GATTO JAMES G
The invention relates to a personal, reusable straw and a case comprising a holder for the straw, where the case comprises elements to flush, wash, clean, sanitize, and/or dry the straw in the holder. A pump may pump fluid from a …
View on Google Patents - Reusable drinking straw US-11607064-B2 2023 · DART IND INC
A drinking straw has an elongated body with a longitudinal flow channel. The user end of the body is closed and rounded for safety. A pair of lateral channels open onto the body adjacent the user end and provide fluid communicatio…
View on Google Patents - Reusable drinking straw system US-11464306-B2 2022 · PENG PANDIAN
A reusable drinking straw system, comprising an upper cover a lower cover, a flexible straw, wherein the lower cover is internally provided with a baffle wall and a central pole, wherein the lower cover further comprising a positi…
View on Google Patents - Foldable reusable drinking straw US-2022142385-A1 2022 · LEAPFROG PRODUCT DEV LLC
A foldable reusable drinking straw in the shape of a tube is provided. The tube has a tubular wall having an outer surface and an inner surface, and a wall thickness therebetween. The inner surface defines a bore with a generally …
View on Google Patents - Reusable drinking straw WO-2022260507-A1 2022 · BRANDPREMIUMS B V
The invention relates to a drinking straw (1) that is machine washable at its inside comprising a tubular body (2) with a first opening at a distal end and a second opening at a proximal end to allow a fluid to flow through the tu…
View on Google Patents - Reusable drinking straw WO-2022128187-A1 2022 · DAETWYLER SEALING SOLUTIONS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO KG
The invention relates to a drinking straw (1) comprising a wall, which connects two ends (11, 12) spaced apart along a longitudinal axis (L) and encloses an interior (10) that is open at the two ends (11, 12), wherein the wall is …
View on Google Patents - One-piece Cleanable and Reusable Drinking Straw US-2021219759-A1 2021 · Gunn Clayton
The present invention provides a one-piece cleanable and reusable drinking straws. The drinking straw comprises two semi-circular side bodies resulting in an opening on one surface of the straw wherein the said two semi-circular s…
View on Google Patents - Reusable Drinking Straw Washing Apparatus US-2021045614-A1 2021 · FORD WYLEN STONE WILLIAM
Embodiments seek to disclose a drinking straw washing apparatus that includes a casing. A reservoir is positioned proximate to the casing and configured to comprise a cleaning solution. Cavities are serially positioned in the casi…
View on Google Patents - Reusable Bi Stable Drinking Straw US-2021401204-A1 2021 · SUTHERLAND JASMIN BONNIE
The present invention discloses a bi-stable and reusable drinking straw that is able to obtain multiple physical positions. The device is comprised of magnets enclosed in the body of the flexible material of the present invention.…
View on Google Patents - Reusable straw assembly with housing and cleaning brush US-11160403-B1 2021 · ZALACE ARIX GRANT
A reusable straw assembly is present herein. In particular, the straw assembly includes at least one, although in some cases, a plurality of cylindrical straws having different diameters, a brush assembly including a brush stem te…
View on Google Patents - Reusable foldable drinking straw in storage case US-10736449-B2 2020 · THE FINAL CO LLC
A reusable drinking straw that is foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The straw comprises a rigid external tube and a flexible internal tubing that is foldable to a compact…
View on Google Patents - Drinking straw wrapper having separable and easily replaceable upper portion providing reusable straw top cover US-10287076-B1 2019 · RYAN JANET A
A drinking straw wrapper comprises an upper portion and a lower portion detachably engaged with the upper portion. The upper and lower portions are collectively configured to enclose a drinking straw. Detachment of the upper porti…
View on Google Patents - Reusable foldable drinking straw in storage case US-10123641-B1 2018 · PEPPER MILES
A reusable drinking straw that is foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The straw comprises a rigid external tube and a flexible internal tubing that is foldable to a compact…
View on Google Patents - Reusable drinking straw holder with bottle neck securing assembly US-8408410-B2 2013 · RAMAN EREZ
A straw holder 200 retains a drinking straw within a bottle such that the straw holder may be reused within other bottles. A plug section comprises a hollow funnel section 211 with an outer side and an inner area 212 , with t…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a reusable straw been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Drinkware patents cluster around lids, seals, insulation and add-ons; the specific closure or accessory is usually the point of difference.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.