Keyed straw
Disclosed are portable drinkware, beverage containers, and beverage systems featuring a lid structure and a straw assembly. The portable drinkware may be configured to be leak-resistant, insulated, and hygienic. The lid structure may include mechanisms for improved spill prevention, sanitary operation, and secure attachment of a straw assembly that is configured for easy installation and removal. A range of materials and connection features may be provided depending on the particular type of beverage container.
1 . A lid structure for a beverage system comprising:
a body portion; and
a keyed straw assembly.
2 . The lid structure of claim 1 , wherein the keyed straw assembly comprises a straw sleeve having a straw tab configured to engage with a connection port of the body portion.
3 . The lid structure of claim 2 , wherein the connection port comprises a guide for guiding the straw tab to a locking position with the connection port.
4 . The lid structure of claim 3 , wherein the guide comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is orthogonal to the second portion.
5 . The lid structure of claim 2 , wherein the straw sleeve further comprises a straw handle.
6 . The lid structure of claim 2 , wherein the straw sleeve is comprised of a first material and a straw of the keyed straw assembly is comprised of a second material.
7 . The lid structure of claim 6 , wherein the first material and the second material are the same.
8 . The lid structure of claim 6 , wherein the first material and the second material are different.
9 . A beverage system comprising:
a keyed straw assembly;
a base structure comprising a threaded portion proximate an opening edge of the base structure; and
a lid structure having a connection port configured to engage with the keyed straw assembly.
10 . The beverage system of claim 9 , wherein the keyed straw assembly comprises a straw sleeve having a straw tab configured to engage with the connection port of the lid structure.
11 . The beverage system of claim 10 wherein the connection port comprises a guide for guiding the straw tab to a locking position with the connection port.
12 . The beverage system of claim 11 , wherein the guide comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is orthogonal to the second portion.
13 . The beverage system of claim 10 , wherein the straw sleeve further comprises a straw handle.
14 . The beverage system of claim 10 , wherein the straw sleeve is comprised of a first material and a straw of the keyed straw assembly is comprised of a second material.
15 . The beverage system of claim 14 , wherein the first material and the second material are the same or wherein the first material and the second material are different.