US 12,274,384 B2
Reusable straw and case with integrated cleaning, drying and sanitizing member
James G. Gatto, Vienna, VA (US); and Meggan G. Maromonte, Vienna, VA (US)
Filed by James G. Gatto, Vienna, VA (US); and Meggan G. Maromonte, Vienna, VA (US)
Filed on Mar. 26, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/617,563.
Application 18/617,563 is a continuation of application No. 17/451,457, filed on Oct. 19, 2021, granted, now 11,937,718.
Application 18/617,563 is a continuation of application No. 16/516,203, filed on Jul. 18, 2019, granted, now 11,147,891, issued on Oct. 19, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0382024 A1, Nov. 21, 2024
Int. Cl. A47G 21/18 (2006.01); A47G 19/22 (2006.01); A47L 17/00 (2006.01)
CPC A47G 21/18 (2013.01) [A47G 19/2222 (2013.01); A47L 17/00 (2013.01); A46B 2200/3013 (2013.01)] 30 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A case for holding a straw having a contour and at least one element located in the case for cleaning and/or sanitizing the straw, the case comprising:
an outer case portion;
an inner portion, the inner portion being sized and configured in accordance with the contour of the straw to hold the straw in a relatively fixed position within the case;
a controller for controlling elements located in the case; and
at least one source of electromagnetic energy, located in the inner portion, operable under control of the controller to expose surfaces of the straw to electromagnetic energy.