MXPA01000004A - Fluid dispensing spout for beverage containers - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes a conduit assembly (350) having a fitment (354) adapted to be sealingly coupled to a container (310), a closure mechanism (352), and a conduit (320) operably coupled to the closure mechanism. The fitment (354) includes a fitment passage (357) and the closure mechanism (352) is movable between a sealed position engaging the fitment (354) to seal the fitment passage and an open position. The conduit (320) is coupled to the closure mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position wherein the conduit is moved from the stored position toward the operative position when the closure mechanism is moved into its open position.

Description

i SPIT FOR SUPPLY OF FLUID FOR DRINK CONTAINERS Field of the Invention The present invention relates to containers and more particularly to a container having a supply conduit. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In prior art containers for holding a liquid, it is known to include a supply conduit such as a straw or spout to facilitate removal of liquid from the container. Various assemblies have been employed to couple the conduit to the container in a stored position, so that the conduit is readily available for use by a consumer. Other containers of the prior art include ducts that are adapted for automatic or manual movement from the stored position to an operative position. Unfortunately, the prior art has not adequately addressed the need for an efficient, yet economical, conduit structure for use with a sealed liquid container. More particularly, prior art containers fail to provide a conduit structure that is simple to manufacture and contained in the container, which effectively allows the container to be sealed in a stored position and which facilitates the placement of the conduit in an operative position to remove fluid of the container. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, there is a need for a container having a conduit structure that maintains its sealed position during storage, while simply and efficiently moving the conduit to its operative position when desired. To meet this need, the present invention includes a conduit structure having an accessory adapted to be sealingly engaged in a container, a closure mechanism and a conduit that is operatively associated with the closure mechanism. The accessory includes a passage of the accessory and the closing mechanism is movable between a sealed position that couples the accessory, to seal the passage of the accessory and an open position. The conduit is operatively associated with the closing mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position wherein the conduit moves from the stored position towards the operative position when the closing mechanism moves to its open position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objectives and characteristics of this invention will be apparent additionally from a reading of p < 3 the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a top plan view of a container according to the present invention; Figure 2 is a sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 1, taken on line 2-2; Figure 3 is a top plan view of the container illustrated in Figure 1, in an open condition; Figure 4 is a sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 3, taken on line 4-4; Figure 5 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention in a partially open condition; Figure 6 is a sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 5 in its fully closed position taken on line 6-6; Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 5, in its fully open position 20 which is taken on line 7-7; Figure 8A is a front elevational view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8B is a side elevation view 25 of the container illustrated in Figure 8A with its portions Í.-t.ti ---. LA -, -. > - «ic-to. *, * * JL,,. , * .. .... *. * -. < *. iAajh *. -a, «m, JM» - '"" -. * .-- »-« * - & * withdrawals for clarity; Figure 9 is a side elevational view similar to that shown in Figure 8B with the duct in its operative position; Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the container illustrated in Figure 8A, taken on line 10-10; Figure 11 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 11, taken on line 12-12; Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 11 in its operative position, which is taken on line 13-13; Figure 14 is a detail of the cover illustrated in Figures 11 to 13; Figure 15 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 15 in its sealed position, which is taken on line 16-16; Figure 17 is a cross sectional view ¿Í ^^^^ ^^^ A * ^^^^^^^^^^^ ** ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^? ^^^ ^^^^ í? ^ ** ^ _ ^^? ^ U * ** ^^^^^ ^^^^^ ¿i ^ ^^^ ^^^^^ to the container illustrated in Figure 15 in its operative position, taken on the line 17-17; Figure 18 is a side elevation view of another embodiment of the present invention with a side wall of the container removed for clarity; Figure 19 is a top plan view of the container illustrated in Figure 18 in its operative position; Figure 20 is a side elevation view similar to that shown in Figure 18, with the container - and duct in its operative position; Figure 21 is a side elevational view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention, with the container in its sealed position; Figure 22 is a front elevational view of the container illustrated in Figure 21, with its front wall removed for clarity; Figure 23 is a top plan view of the container illustrated in Figure 21 in its operative position; Figure 24 is a side elevational view of the container illustrated in Figure 23; Figure 25 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; ** k i .¿ l * i, i li ... í Figure 26 is a sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 25 in its stowed position and is taken on line 26-26; Figure 27 is a sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 25 in its operative position and taken on line 27-27; Figure 28 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention, in its partially open position; Figure 29 is a side elevational view of the container illustrated in Figure 28 in its sealed position with a side wall removed for clarity; Figure 29A is a sectional view taken on line 29A-29A illustrated in Figure 29; Figure 30 is a side elevational view of the container illustrated in Figure 28 in its operative position with a side wall removed for clarity; Figure 31 is a perspective view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 32 is a partial cross-sectional view of the accessory and spout configuration illustrated in Figure 31; Figure 33 is a side elevational view of the container illustrated in Figure 31 in its position stored, with a side wall of the container removed for clarity; Figure 34 is a side elevation view of the container illustrated in Figure 31 in its operative position with a side wall of the container removed for clarity; Figure 35 is a side elevational view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention, with a container side wall removed for clarity elevation; Figure 36 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 37 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 36, taken on line 37-37; Figure 38 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 36, in its operative position, which is taken on line 38-38; Figure 39 is a detail of the cover illustrated in Figures 36-38; Figure 40 is a sectional view of a container according to another embodiment of: the present invention; Figure 41 is a cross-sectional view | ^^^ ii ^^^^^^ i ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ -a-SláíÍtíÉ-i of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 42 is a top plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 43 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 42, taken on line 43-43; Figure 44 is a cross-sectional view of the container illustrated in Figure 42 in its operative position taken on line 44-44; and Figure 45 is a detail of the cover illustrated in Figures 42 to 44. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITY With reference to Figures 1 to 4, a container 10 is illustrated which includes a generally rectangular bottom portion 12, and a lid. in the form of gable or gable roof 14 (Figure 2). A ridge section 16 is formed in the upper part of the container to seal the container 10 in a manner generally recognized in the art. In the illustrated embodiment, the container 10 is a box that can be opened in a conventional manner to form the generally diamond-shaped opening 18 illustrated in Figure 3. The container 10 incorporates evidence of being previously opened or manipulated ***. * unduly due to the requirement to separate the ridge section 16 formed in the upper part of the container 10. In the present invention, a duct 20 is placed inside the container 10 before its seal. The conduit includes a first end 22, a second end 24 and a flexible and extensible corrugated segment 26, placed between them. A float 28 is coupled to the conduit 20 in order to provide flotation. It will be appreciated that the term "conduit" is used throughout this application to encompass any member defining a channel or tube for transporting a fluid. Accordingly, while embodiments of the invention illustrated and described herein include straws and spouts, other conduits may be employed without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. When the container 10 is in its non-open configuration as illustrated in Figure 1, the gable roof lid 14 includes four planar and triangular shaped sections 30a, 30b, 30c and 30d, which form the roof cavity of two. waters 32 (Fig. 2) in the container 10. The interior surfaces of the planar sections 30a-30d, for example 34b and 34d of the corresponding planar container members 30b and 30d, direct the conduit under the floating force generated by the float 28 towards a cusp 36 of the cavity 32. When the container 10 opens in a conventional manner, the force of the float 28 displaces the first end 22 of the duct 20 through the opening 18. To ensure proper placement of the duct 20 within the vessel 10, the conduit 20 is formed such that its retracted length 38 is greater than the height 40 of the cavity in gable roof 32 measured from the lower container surface 42 to the cusp 36. The segment corrugated 26 of the conduit 20 is extendable by the consumer and can be manipulated to locate the first end 22 of the conduit 20 in the desired position, to remove the fluid contained within a chamber 35 formed by the container 10. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figures 1 to 4 provides a simple apparatus for moving the straw from its stored position within the chamber 35 to its extended or operative position illustrated in Figure 4. Now moving to another embodiment of the present invention, a container 110 is illustrated in Figures 5 to 7 to include a conduit structure 150 having a conduit 120, a plunger 152 and an accessory 154. The plunger 152 is coupled to the container by the attachment 154 in a generally known in the art such as sonic welding through. While the conduit structure 150 is illustrated in Figures 5 to 7, coupled to an inclined surface 130D of the container 110, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conduit structure can be coupled to a variety of containers at numerous locations, without depart from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. When the container 110 is in its closed position illustrated in Figure 8, access to the plunger 152 is limited by the fins 131 and 133 (Figure 5). A user can gain access to the conduit structure 150 by spacing fins 131 and 133 in a conventional manner. After separating the fins 131 and 133 as illustrated in Figure 5, the user can manipulate the plunger 152 to cause the duct 120 to be presented from its stored position within a container chamber 135 (Figure 6) to its operative position ( Figure 7). The fitting 154 couples the plunger 152 to the container 110 and sealingly covers a hole 137 formed in the container 110. As best illustrated in Figure 6, the plunger 152 includes a head 156 defining a flange 158, a passage 160 and a collapsible sleeve 162, which movably couples the head 156 to the accessory 154. A seal membrane 164 covers the passage 160 to isolate u *? H.¡k »? j * Ébá .J ^. ^ MUM -» .- un- fr, ~? -? m ^? iñt-íf? itttw? the contents of the container 110 from the surrounding environment when the conduit and the piston are in their sealed or stored positions illustrated in Figure 6. In the sealed position, the conduit 120 is sealed. placed inside the container chamber 135, with a first end of conduit 122 projecting from the container orifice 137 and towards a collapsible cavity 166 formed by the plunger 152. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that a float 128 moves the duct 120 in an upward direction until the first end of the duct 122 is in mating engagement with the head 156 or the seal 184. In this position, the first duct end 122 aligns with the passage 160 in the head 156. The conduit 120 has a retracted length 138 such that, in this stored position, a second end of the conduit 124 is close to a corner 129 of the container 110. Those with streza in the specialty will appreciate that in the stored position illustrated in Figure 6, the conduit structure 150 isolates the liquid from the environment surrounding the container 110. Furthermore, the conduit 120 is maintained within the container chamber 135 in a position sure that it can be easily accessed by a consumer. As illustrated in Figures 5 and 7, the consumer can access the fluid contained within the chamber 135 through plunger manipulation 152. More particularly, after the consumer separates flaps 131 and 133 as described above in general, the consumer gains access to fluid within chamber 135 by moving plunger head 156 toward the fitting 154. The flange 158 facilitates the displacement of the plunger head 156. The movement of the plunger head 156 displaces the second end of the duct 124 in engagement with the corner 129. Further movement of the head 156 displaces the first end of the plunger. conduit 122 through seal membrane 164 that covers passage 160 (Figure 7). The conduit 120 pierces the seal membrane 164 and travels in the direction indicated by the arrow 170 through the floating force of the float 128. In the preferred embodiment, the float 128 prevents complete removal of the conduit 120 from the container 110, while that the first conduit end 122 is extendable away from the container by axial elongation of the corrugated segment 116. The perforation of the seal membrane 164 by the conduit 120 provides evidence that the container 110 has been opened, thereby providing evidence of tampering . Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figures 5 to 7 provides a unique apparatus «Afamüa .i-sáaba to store and access a conduit to extract liquid from a sealed container. The invention effectively holds the container in a sealed position during storage while providing easy access to the liquid when desired. The user can access the conduit through simple manipulation of a device that can be easily and efficiently connected to the container during the manufacturing process. As a result, the present invention advantageously simplifies the manufacture and operation of an effective device for these purposes. Turning now to the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figures 8A, 8B, 9 and 10, an alternating conduit structure 250 engages a container 210. The conduit structure 250 includes a closure structure 252 and a sleeve-like accessory. 254 coupled to a wall 217 of the container 210. The fitting 254 illustrated in Figures 8A and 8B includes an integral flange portion 255 with a sleeve 257 extending through a hole 237 formed in the wall of the container 217. The sleeve 257 has an internal surface 259 that defines an access opening 263 (Figure 9) that extends from the flange 255 to a terminal end 231 of the sleeve 257. A cover 258 is connectable to the sleeve 257 k ** lm * AAt * *** i ~ ***. ~ »* - .." "" it [nüir-fí | < fa »* ^ fa ***« aklii. «. ^. ^^ to seal the contents of the container chamber 235 from the environment surrounding the container.The cover 258 includes a strap strip 270 that connects the cover 258 to the conduit 220 when the conduit 220 is in the stored position that is illustrated in Figures 8A and 8B To facilitate a secure connection of conduit 220 to cover 258, conduit 220 is bent into a corrugated segment 226 and belt strap 270 engages segment 226 to secure conduit 220 to the cover 258. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the cover 258 is releasably attached to the attachment 254 for movement from the sealed position illustrated in Figures 8A and 8B to the removed position illustrated in Figure 9. More particularly, the user can hold the cover 258 in a manner such as in a conventional handle or tab 265 fixed thereto (Figure 10) and displaced the cover 258 relative to the accessory 254 in the direction indicated by the arrow 268 (Figure 8B). After the cover 258 travels a sufficient distance, a first end of conduit 222 extends beyond the terminal end 261 (Figure 9) of the accessory sleeve 257 and the resilience or elasticity of the corrugated segment 226 tends to straighten the conduit 220. in the manner illustrated in Figure 9. In this operative position, the liquid within a chamber 235 can ^^ bji ^^^^^^ j ^^^^^^^^^? Mg ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ái ^^^ g withdrawn through conduit 220. Those with skill in the art will appreciate that while a specific cover 258 which has belt 260 has been described herein with reference to Figures 8A-10, the conduit 220 may also be connected to cover 258 or strap strip 260 by engagement with a first end 222 of conduit 220. The coupling may include a post such as indicated by reference number 360 in Figures 11 to 14. The present invention also advantageously allows the re-sealing of the container 210. To effect re-sealing, the conduit 220 is removable from the opening of the accessory 263, the strap strip 260 is detached from the conduit 220 by sliding the cover 258 axially over the conduit and on the first end 222, and the cover 258 is replaced, in seal engagement with the accessory 254 as illustrated in Figure 8A. As best illustrated in Figure 10, the cover 258 preferably includes a first segment 262 integral with the strap strip 260 and a second segment 264 pivotally connected to the first segment 262 such as in a hinge 266 (Figure 8). This cover configuration allows the user to pivotally displace the second segment 264 relative to the first segment 262 after resealing the container in which position ^^ ^^^^^ * ^^^^^ I ^ II ^ 1¿ ^^^^^ III ^^ * ^ I ^ ^ ^ I ^^^^^ the first segment 262 acts as a drain spout for emptying the fluid from the container 210. The connection between the segments 264 and 262 may be a notched line 265 which, when separated, provides evidence of having been previously opened and / or tampered with inappropriately. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape or other means known in the art. Another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 11 to 14, to include a container 310 having a duct structure 350 with a duct 320 (Figure 12). The container 310 and the conduit structure 350 are illustrated in Figures 11 and 12 in a sealed position and in Figure 13 in an open position. The conduit structure 350 further includes a closure structure 352 coupled to an accessory 354 for sealing a container opening 337, when the container is in a sealed position shown in Figures 11 and 12. Similar to the previous embodiment, the connection the closure structure 352 to the accessory 354 can be achieved by a notched line 365 that when separated provides evidence of having been opened and / or tampered with previously. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape as well as other means known in the art. the specialty. As best illustrated in Figure 12, attachment 354 includes a truncated conical base 355 that sealingly engages the container to encompass orifice 337 in a manner generally known in the art. The conical base 355 includes an accessory opening 357 that extends through to provide access to a container chamber 335. The closure structure 352 is configured to engage the attachment 354 in a removable but sealable manner to selectively seal the opening of the container. attachment 357 as illustrated in Figure 12. Closing structure 352 includes a cap 356 having a securing tab 358 and a post 360 extending through the opening of attachment 357, when cap 356 sealingly engages the fitting 354. The post 360 is dimensioned to be positioned within the conduit 320 to frictionally couple the interior surfaces of the conduit 320 thereby placing the conduit 320 relative to the accessory opening 357 and attaching the cap 356 to the conduit 320. As a result, when the lid 356 is removed as discussed below, the conduit 320 is directed through the opening 357 and in one position. n operative. As illustrated more clearly in Figure 14, post 360 includes an integral body 362 with a cover 356 and a distal flange 366. The distal flange 366 is inserted into a first end 322 of the conduit 320, whereby the enlarged diameter of the flange 366 frictionally couples the inner surface of the conduit 320 to provide the benefits described above. When the lid 356 is removed from engagement with the fitting 354 as illustrated in Figure 13, the post 360 on the lid 356 can be removed from the first end 322 of the conduit 320, thereby allowing the consumer to remove liquid from the chamber of the vessel 335 via conduit 320. The configuration of lid 356 allows lid 356 to snap-fit back onto accessory 354, to reseal container chamber 335 when desired. Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that the conduit 320 can be connected to the cap 356 by a belt strip coupled to the corrugated segment 326 as illustrated and described above with reference to FIGS. 8A-10. Another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 15 to 17 and includes a conduit structure 450 that engages a container 410, to seal a container chamber 435 in a sealed position, illustrated in Figures 15 and 16, facilitates the placement of a conduit 420 to a hole 437 formed in the container 410, and allows the opening of conduit structure 450 to present conduit 420 to the consumer for use. The conduit structure 450 includes an accessory 454 that is sealingly fastened to the container 410, to encircle and seal the orifice 437 when the conduit structure 450 is in its sealed position. The accessory 454 includes a seal flange 456 coupled to the container 410 such as by sonic welding or another technique known in the art. A flexible sleeve 458 that is formed integral with the flange 456 and extends through the hole 437 in the chamber 435, as illustrated. The sleeve 458 is generally conical in shape and is bent over to define a conduit channel 460 terminating in a cap 462. The sleeve 458 includes a modified segment 459 proximate the cap 462 so as to provide a weakening line for cutting the sleeve 458 during the opening of the container 410 as described below. The notched segment 459 provides evidence that the container 410 was opened and / or tampered with in advance. To facilitate opening, the conduit structure 450 includes a tongue ring 466 having a first end 468 integral with the cap 462 and a second end 470 configured for consumer manipulation. More particularly, the consumer can open ik A »the container 410 by rotating the second end 470 of the tongue ring 466 in a counterclockwise direction as indicated by the arrow 472, thereby tearing the sleeve 458 on the notched segment 459 for exposing a first end 422 of the conduit 420. In the preferred embodiment, the notched segment 459 does not completely circumscribe the sleeve 458. As a result, as best illustrated in Figure 17, the cap 462 remains engaged to the sleeve 458 to facilitate extension of the sleeve 458 after manipulation of the tongue 466. Specifically, the displacement of the tongue 466 in the direction indicated by the arrow 473 extends the flexible sleeve 458 from the position retracted illustrated in Figure 16 to the extended position illustrated in Figure 17. The conduit 420 frictionally engages with the sleeve 458 within the conduit channel 460 and thus extends in the position illustrated in Figure 17, with the that the consumer can extract the fluid from the chamber of the container 435 through the conduit 420. Additional embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in Figures 18 to 24. As illustrated, each of these embodiments generally includes a straw 520, 620 placed inside a vessel cavity 535, 635 when a container 510, 610 is in its closed position as illustrated in Figures 18 and 20. With reference to Figures 18 to 20, the straw 520 is coupled to the container 510 by a retaining strip 550 having a first segment 552 attached to a rear and inner wall 530B of the container and a second segment 554 having a hole 556 (Figure 19) frictionally engaging the straw 520 with the retaining strip 550. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in the stored position illustrated in Figure 18, the retaining strip 550 exerts a resilient bypass force in the direction of the arrow 558 to move a corrugated segment 526 of the straw 520 against a front wall 530D to the container 510. As a result, when the container 510 open as illustrated in Figure 19 to form a diamond-shaped opening 518, the retaining strip 550 displaces the straw 520 in the position shown in Figure 20. More In particular, the retaining strip 550 displaces the straw 520 in a clockwise direction as indicated by the arrow 560 (Figure 20), thereby displacing a second end 524 of the straw 520 from the illustrated stored position. in Figure 18 to the operative position illustrated in Figure 20. From this position, the consumer can hold the straw 520 in the area of the corrugated segment 526 and a first end 522 and move the first end 522 of the straw 520 in the indicated direction by arrow 562. A similar assembly is illustrated in Figures 21 to 24, wherein a first end 852 (Figure 22) of retaining strip 5 5 is bonded to inner side wall 631 of container 610. Those skilled in the specialty will appreciate that the inner side walls of the box illustrated in Figure 22 cooperate to form the sealed ridge 16 shown in Figure 1. A second end 654 of the reed strip 650, again includes a hole 656 (Figure 23) sized to receive the straw 620 for frictional engagement with the. In operation, the retainer strip 650 displaces the straw 620 in a direction in the direction of the hands of watch 680 (Figure 24) when opening the container 610. The consumer can again rotate a first end 622 of the straw 620 in the clockwise direction, indicated by the arrow 662 to place the straw 620 in its operative position. The embodiments of the present invention illustrated in Figures 18 to 24, simply though they safely hold the straws 520 and 620 in their stored position when the containers 516 are in their sealed positions illustrated in Figures 18 to 21, respectively. Even more, the retaining strips 550 and 650 they effectively displace the straw 520 and 620 to their operative position when opening the containers 510 and 610. The relative positions of the union of the retaining strips 550 and 650 to the containers 510 and 610 can be selected based on the manufacturing process employed to form vessels 510 and 610 to optimize efficiency and effectively reduce costs. With respect to the embodiment shown in Figures 21 to 24, the attachment of the retaining strip 650 to the inner side wall 631 for the container 610 such as on the ridge 16, removes the presence of a bonding agent that communicates with the cavity 635 of container 650. Similar to the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the embodiments shown in Figures 18 to 24 in body evidence of being tampered with due to the requirements of separating the crest section 16 formed on top of the containers 510 and 610. A further embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 25 to 27, which includes an accessory 750 that is sealingly coupled to a front sloping wall 730D of a container 710. A seal membrane 752 is engaged and cooperates with the accessory 750 to define a cavity 754 isolated from the environment surrounding the container 710. The accessory 750 further defines a hole 756 sized to receive a straw 720.

* ~ - * »-« »" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "£ ^ Mfe§g ^ The cavity 754 includes a lower cavity 757 which houses a first end 722 of the straw 720 and a upper recess 758 defining a finger space for holding the straw 720 as will be described below Seal membrane 752 includes a tab 760 which can be held by the consumer to detach the seal membrane of the accessory 750 in the direction illustrated by the arrow 762 (Figure 27) The space for the finger 758 provides an additional cavity, whereby the consumer can hold the straw 720 close to a corrugated segment 726 in order to move the straw 720 in the operative position illustrated in the Figure 27. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the accessory 750 and the seal membrane 752 cooperate to isolate the contents of the container within the chamber 735 and keep the straw 720 in a secure position relative to it when the container 710 is in its position. warehouse position Further illustrated, after the seal membrane 752 is detached from the accessory 750, the consumer can manipulate the straw 720 such as by bending or lengthening it to locate the straw 720 in the desired position for drinking. the fluid. The connection between seal membrane 752 and accessory 750 may be a notched line that when separated provides evidence of having been opened and / or tampered with previously, other means of providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape or other means known well in the specialty. Still another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 28 to 30 to include a container 810 having a front side 811 and a rear side 813. A straw retention apparatus 850 is included with the container 810 to facilitate the opening of the container. container 810 and placing a straw 820 from the stored position illustrated in Figure 29 to the operative position illustrated in Figure 30. The apparatus 850 includes a rectangular upper surface 852 integral with a downwardly extending straw coupler 854 defining a generally circular semi-circular channel 856 (Figure 29A) configured to cooperatively couple the straw 820 into quick-action coupling. This quick-action coupling couples the straw 820 to the apparatus 850 for handling as described below. The apparatus 850 also includes an inclined tongue 858 having a plurality of threads 860 extending from its upper face 862. The tongue 858 is integral with a post 864 which in turn is integral with the upper surface 852. In the preferred embodiment, tongue 858 is positioned at an angle 859 relative to post 864 which is preferably greater than 90 °, more preferably in the range of 90 ° to 135 ° and even more preferably at an angle of 120 ° to 125 °. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the preferred magnitude of the angle 859 depends on an angle 871 of a surface 869 relative to a horizontal 873. In the preferred embodiment, the angle 871 is approximately 45 ° such that when the angle 859 is 120 a 125 °, a bottom surface 875 of the tongue 858 forms an angle 877 of 10 ° to 15 ° from the surface 869. Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the illustrations and the following description that the apparatus 850 facilitates the opening of the container 810. More particularly, the opening of container 810 is initiated by moving the tabs 831 and 833 (Figure 28) away from each other and thus breaking the seal on a ridge 816. After placing the tabs 831 and 833 in the illustrated positions in Figure 28, the consumer can further open the container 810 by moving the tab of the apparatus 858 in the direction of the arrow 868 (Figure 28). The straw coupler 854 includes a wedge surface 870 which, during the movement of the tongue 858 in the direction of the arrow 868, engages a bent cusp 872 (Figure 30) of the container 810 and displaces the cusp 872 in the direction of the arrow 868, in this way extending the fins on a line 869 A% a ** & > . FIGS. 28 (FIGS. 28 and 29) to the open position shown in FIG. 30. As a result, the apparatus 850 provides a device that facilitates the opening of the container 810. After opening the container 810, the apparatus 850 can be placed on the new with respect to the opening as illustrated in Figure 30, to locate the straw 820 in its operative position. More particularly, the apparatus 850 defines a coupling cavity 874 sized to accommodate one of the fins 831 or 833 for the container 810 to the attached batter 820. While the above-described embodiments of the present invention include a conduit illustrated as a straw 820, those with skill in the art they will appreciate that a variety of conduits can be employed with the present invention, without departing from its proper scope as defined by the appended claims. More particularly as illustrated in Figures 31 to 34, the conduit may include a drain spout 920 coupled to the container 910 for movement between a stored position illustrated in Figure 33 and an operative position illustrated in Figure 34. With reference to the Figures 31 to 35, a container 910 includes an inclined front wall 930B defining an orifice 937 configured to receive a conduit structure 950 that includes an accessory 952 sealingly coupled to the wall 930 in a manner generally known in the art (FIG. 33). As will be appreciated from the following description, attachment 952 is configured to cooperate with a seal member 962 in spigot 920. A variety of configurations for this seal interaction between attachment 952 and spigot 920 can be provided by a person with dexterity in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. In the interest of completeness, one embodiment of the seal interaction is illustrated in Figure 32 while an alternate configuration is illustrated in Figures 33 and 34. In Figure 32, accessory 952 is illustrated to include a flange section 954, a sleeve 956 and a threaded axial projection 958. The sleeve 956 includes a generally cylindrical inner surface 960 dimensioned to sealingly accommodate the seal member 962 formed proximal to a second end 924 of the spout 920. Those skilled in specialty will appreciate that the spout 920 defines a continuous cylindrical passage 964 (FIG. 31) extending between first and second spigot ends 922 and 924. The seal member 962 of the spout 920 defines a slightly larger radial seal face 966 in FIG. diameter 968 than the diameter 969 of the inner surface 960 of the sleeve 956. The seal member 962 is preferably ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ g ^^^^^ "^^^^^^ g ^^ nj ^ form a resilient material having a density less than that of the flake contained in the container 910, so that the seal member 962 creates a buoyancy force that moves spigot 920 into its operative position illustrated in Figure 34. Conduit structure 954 also includes a cap 970 having internal threads 972 dimensioned to cooperate with the threads in projection 958. The conduit structure 950 is illustrated in Figure 33 with the spout 920 in its stored position and in Figure 34 in its operative position. In Figures 33 and 34, the seal coupling between the seal member 962 and the accessory 952 occurs on cooperating inclined surfaces 971 and 973 in the fitting 952 and the sealing member 962, respectively. As noted above, various other configurations of the seal member 962 and / or accessory 952 are within the general knowledge of a person skilled in the art. With respect to the stored position illustrated in Figure 22, the first end 922 of the spout 920 is coupled to a cover 920 and / or accessory 952 such as by a strap (not shown) or other mechainism generally described with reference to Figures 1 to 30. As a result, the first end 922 of the spout 920 is held within a recess 974 formed by the attachment i. ^ - t .t - J *.,.? *. *?. *. _ -_v, ... ..TO .,.... , . < . .., *. " .aüsiVigiatf í. * * Mth? .. jgritaafeA »a-É ^ 952 in this manner suitably aligning the spout 920 within the fitting 952 for movement from its stored position to its operative position. More particularly, the spout 920 is moved to its operative position illustrated in Figure 34 by removing the cap 970 from the fitting 952, whereby the float force of the seal member 962 moves the spout 920 about an axis 976 toward the operative position. Those with skill in the specialty will appreciate that the strap, seal membrane or other The mechanism used to attach the spout to the fitting can be removed by the consumer, thereby allowing movement of the spout relative to the accessory 952. The connection between the cover 970 and the accessory 952 can be a notched line (not shown) that when separates provides evidence of having been opened and / or improperly manipulated, beforehand. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape, a release ring, or other means known in the art. In its operative position, the seal member 962 of the spout 920 sealingly couples the inner surface 960 of the sleeve 956 (Figure 32) to prevent leakage through the fitting 952 when the liquid is emptied from a container cavity 935. It will be appreciated that the seal coupling between seal member 962 and the sleeve 956 may be facilitated by the buoyant force of seal member 962 and be improved by the consumer exerting an axial force on spigot 9 ^ 0 to securely and sealingly engage seal member 962 and sleeve 956. Spout 920 again it includes a corrugated segment 926 (Figure 31) to facilitate proper placement of the spout to supply the liquid. With reference to Figures 1 to 27 and more particularly to Figures 6 to 17, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the variety of accessory configurations illustrated in these drawings can be modified to include an accessory configuration such as that illustrated in FIG. Figure 32, for sealingly coupling a spout to facilitate the emptying of the liquid from the container instead of retraction through a straw. More particularly, the fitting illustrated in each of these drawings can be modified to include a sleeve extending either inside or outside the chamber of the container, to sealingly engage a spigot seal member such as 962. To complete, Figure 35 illustrates this accessory structure for the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figures 5 to 7. More particularly container 910 includes a conduit structure 990 substantially similar to that illustrated and described with reference to Figures 5 to 7. The conduit structure 990 includes an accessory 991 having a seal sleeve 992 extending inwardly in the cavity 993. A spout 994 includes a seal member 995 configured to sealingly engage the sleeve 992, when the spigot 994 is in its operative position. As illustrated, the conduit structure 990 includes a piston 996 for positioning the spout 994 in its operative position as described above. In view of the foregoing description, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the fitting 991 is substantially the same as that illustrated in Figures 5 to 7 with the exception of the addition of the inwardly projecting axial sleeve 992 similar in configuration and function to sleeve 956 illustrated and described above. In view of the above alternate modality, those skilled in the art will appreciate that a variety of alternate modalities in conjunction with this description and the accompanying drawings are within the general knowledge of those skilled in the art and therefore within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. More particularly, a person skilled in the art will appreciate that an axial conical sleeve projecting inwardly of the type described above and referred to by No. 992, may be employed with any of the foregoing modalities. It is anticipated that this sleeve projecting inward facilitates manipulation of the device to move the conduit through the orifice of the container. Now with reference to Figures 36 to 39, another embodiment of the present invention is described. A container 1010 defines an internal chamber 1035 into which a conduit 1020 is positioned. The container 1010 and the conduit 1020 are illustrated in Figures 36 and 37 in a sealed position and in Figure 38 in an unsealed or open position. The conduit 1020 is placed inside the chamber 1035 of the container 1010 when in the sealed condition and the conduit 1020 extends from a lower corner 1022 of the container 1010 to an accessory 1054. The conduit 1020 includes a folded or corrugated section 1026 which is extendable by the consumer to withdraw fluid within the chamber 1035. The fitting 1054 includes a closure structure 1052 and a base 1055. The base 1055 is sealingly coupled to the container 1010 to encompass a hole 1037 extending through the container 1010 in a manner generally known in the art. The base 1055 includes an accessory aperture opening 1057 that extends through to provide access to the camrara 1035. The closure structure 1052 is configured to engage in a removable but sealable manner the accessory 1054 to selectively seal the opening of the accessory 1057 as illustrated in FIG. Figure 37. The closure structure 1052 includes a lid 1056 having an externally located securing tab 1059 and an internally located contoured surface 1060. The collapsed length of the conduit 1020 is designed such that when the container 1010 is sealed, the conduit 1020 is trapped between the lower corner 1022 of container 1010 and a contoured surface 1060 as illustrated in Figures 36 and 37. The connection between lids 1056 and 1055 may be a notched line (not shown) that when separated will provide evidence of being opened or manipulated improperly beforehand. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape or other means known in the art. When the lid 1056 is removed from engagement with the base 1055 as illustrated in Figure 38, the conduit 1020 extends through the opening of the fitting 1057 due to the floating nature of the conduit 1020. If desired, a float (not shown) can be connected to conduit 1020 to improve its flotation characteristics. With reference to Figure 40, another mode of i * i í, x a, -í- t ..¿. .. * ^, *. *.-,*.*:and. , .....,., .. U. * * .A ** A * O ** ¿M * mjill »it * í« fe &ii; ii the present invention is described. Figure 40 is a view similar to Figure 37. A container 1010 'defines an internal chamber 1035 into which the conduit 1020 is placed. The conduit 1020 is placed within the chamber 1035 of the container 1010' when in the position sealed and the conduit 1020 extends from the lower corner 1022 of the container 1010 'to an accessory 1054'. The accessory 1054 'includes a closure structure 1052' and a base 1055 '. The base 1055 'is sealingly coupled to the container 1010' to encompass the orifice 1037. The base 1055 'includes the opening of the through-extending fitting 1057 to provide access to the chamber 1035. The closure structure 1052 is configured to mate in a removable but sealable form accessory 1054 'for selectively sealing the opening of accessory 1057 as illustrated in Figure 40. Closing structure 1052' includes a cover 1056 'having an externally located retaining tab 1058, a localized contoured surface internally 1060, a skirt 1061 and a post 1062. The crushed length of the conduit 1020 is designed such that when the container 1010 'is sealed, the conduit 1020 is trapped between the lower corner 1022 of the container 1010' and the contoured surface 1060 of the lid 1056, as illustrated in Figure 40. The skirt 1061 and the post 1062 are ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ position of the conduit 1020. The skirt 1061 surrounds the conduit 1020 while the post 1062 extends into the conduit 1020. The connection between the cap 1056 'and the base 1058' may be a notched line (not shown) that when separated, provides evidence of having been previously opened and / or tampered with. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape or other means known in the art. When the lid 1056 'is removed from engagement with the base 1055', as illustrated in dotted lines of Figure 40, the conduit 1020 will extend through the opening of the accessory 1057 similar to that shown in Figure 38. Now with reference to Figure 41, another embodiment of the present invention is described. Figure 41 is a view similar to Figure 37. A container 1010"defines the inner chamber 1035 into which the conduit 1020 is positioned. The conduit 1020 is placed within the chamber 1035 of the container 1010" when in the condition sealed and the conduit 1020 extends from the lower corner 1022 of the container 1010"to an accessory 1054". The conduit 1020 is placed inside the chamber 1035 by applying tension to the conduit 1020 which will bend from its normal position, thereby retaining fixed or firm within the container 1010. "The accessory 1054" includes a closure structure 1052"and a base 1055". The base 1055"is sealingly engaged to encompass the orifice 1037 extending through the container 1010" in a manner generally known in the art. The base 1055"includes the opening of the accessory 1057 that extends through to provide access to the chamber 1035. The closure structure 1052" is configured to engage in however removable sealable the accessory 1054", to selectively seal the opening of the accessory 1057 as illustrated in Figure 41. The closure structure 1052" includes a cover 1056"having an externally located clamping tongue 1058" and a surface internally located contoured 1080"defining a chamber 1065. The collapsed length of the conduit 1020 is designed such that when the container 1010" is sealed, the conduit 1020 is trapped between the lower corner 1022 of the container 1010"and the contoured surface 1060" with the upper end of the conduit 1020 located inside the chamber 1065, as illustrated in Figure 41. The conduit 1020 is placed inside the chamber 1035 by applying tension to the conduit 1020 which will bend it from its normal position, in this way keeping it firmly in the container 1010"The connection between the cover 1056" and the base 1055" it may be an e-glued line (not shown) that when separated, provides evidence of having been previously opened and / or tampered with. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape or other means known in the art. When the lid 1056"is removed from engagement with the base 1055", as illustrated in dotted lines in Figure 41, the conduit 1020 will extend through the opening of the accessory 1057 similar to that shown in FIG.

Figure 38. Now with reference to Figures 42 or 45, another embodiment of the present invention is described. A container 1110 defines an internal chamber 1135 into which a conduit 1120 is placed. The container 1110 and the conduit 1120 are illustrated in Figures 42 and 43 in a sealed position and in Figure 44 in an unsealed or open position. The container 1110, in its unopened or sealed condition as illustrated in Figure 42, forms a lid with a gable roof 1114 that includes four triangular and planar sections 1130A, 1130B, 1130C and 1130D forming a cavity with pyramid shaped roof 1132 inside the container 1110. The conduit 1120 is placed inside the chamber 1135 of the container 1110 when it is in the sealed condition and the 25th conduit 1120 is free to move inside the chamber MBtS-j »MÉlÍÍÍÍÍMBM¿ --- á -? - 8? . J ..... * **, - - 1 ', .. l -j;. «J *. .. *. ,, ** .- •, .. j-, - ****** **, .. ,, * - "? * + ^? .-., -. The duct 1120 includes a folded or corrugated section 1126 and a float 1128. The corrugated section 1126 is extendable by the consumer for removal of fluid from the chamber 1135. while the float 1128 provides flotation to the conduit 1120, to move the conduit 1120 against the upper portion of the container 1110. An accessory 1154 includes a closure structure 1152 and a base 1155. The base 1155 is sealingly coupled to the container 1110 for encompassing an orifice 1137 that extends through the container 1110 in a manner generally known in the art. The base 1155 includes a through opening 1157 extending through to provide access to the chamber 1135. The base 1155 also includes an extension 1159 that engages the point formed by the sections 1130A, 1130B, 1130C and 1130D within the cavity with gable roof 1132. Extension 1159 includes a contoured surface 1161 that directs or guides conduit 1120 toward the opening of fixture 1157. Flange 1120 moves against contoured surface 161 by its float as well as float 1128. The shape of the contoured surface 1161 is designed to direct or guide the conduit 1120 in the opening of the fitting 1157. The closure structure 1152 is; configure for "Mfc-tfeiifcl" sealingly but removably attaching the fitting 1154 to selectively seal the opening of the accessory 1157 as illustrated in Figure 43. The closure structure 1152 includes a lid 1156, which has a fastening tab located externally 1158 and an internally located contoured surface 1160. As the conduit 1120 is guided toward the opening of the fitting 1157, it extends partially through the opening 1157 to contact the contoured surface 1160. The surface of the conduit 1160 is designed to trap the conduit 1120 within opening 1157, due to the float of conduit 1120 and float 1128, so that it is readily available when container 1110 is opened when lid 1156 is removed. The connection between lid 1156 and base 1155 can be a notched line (not shown) that when separated, provides evidence of having been previously opened and / or tampered with. Other means for providing evidence of tampering include adhesive tape or other means known in the art. When the lid 1156 is removed from engagement with the base 1155, as illustrated in Figure 44, the conduit 1120 extends through the fitting 1157 due to the floating nature of the conduit 1120 and the float 1128. The conduit 1120 is placed against the contoured surface (?) 1160 of the lid 1156 due to the interaction with the contoured surface 1161 of the base 1055. In another embodiment of the invention, the conduit 1120 is not free to move between the chamber 1135. On the contrary, the duct 1120 extends from a lower corner of the container 1110 to the closure structure 1152 in a similar fashion to that shown above in Figures 36 to 39, 40 and 41. Various other advantages and modifications will be apparent to a person with skill in the specialty and after having the benefit of studying the teachings of the specification, the drawings and the following claims. fifteen twenty «Mn-? Flif < l "• ~ H" * n * "- T, *« &»? Ha -« - »*» i .- »... .- .- t» .C-.,. *? ¡* *? a * m um * ma * M? iliJtk * >% ** ~ * - ^ ^ *** ^ **** t - * m? *.? -

Claims (12)

1. CLAIMS 1. A conduit structure, characterized in that it comprises: an accessory adapted to be sealed in a container, the accessory defines an accessory passage, the accessory includes a sleeve that defines the accessory passage, the sleeve has threads; a locking mechanism movable between a sealed position and an open position, the closing mechanism sealingly engages the fitting to seal the passage of the fitting when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position, the closing mechanism includes a threaded cap that it threadably couples the sleeve when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position; a duct operatively associated with the closing mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position, the duct moves from the stored position towards the operative position when the closing mechanism moves between the sealed position and the open position, wherein the conduit is a spigot, the fitting defines a seal face with respect to the passage of the fitting, the spout includes a seal surface and the sealing surface sealingly engages the seal face when the spigot is in the operative position; and a float coupled to the spout, the spout has a first remote end of the float, the first end is in contact coupling with the cap ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ j i ^^^^ ^^^ & ^^ i ^^^^^^^^^^^ tei & ^ Sj & áíiia when the spout is in the stored position.
2. 2. - The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the closing mechanism includes a plunger having a head coupled to a collapsible sleeve, the collapsible sleeve is sealingly coupled with the accessory with respect to the passage of the accessory, the head defines an opening, the closing mechanism further includes a seal member for the opening when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position.
3. 3. - The conduit structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the conduit has a first end placed inside the collapsible sleeve when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position.
4. 4. - The conduit structure according to claim 3, characterized in that it also includes a float coupled to the conduit.
5. 5. - The conduit structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the first end of the conduit extends through the opening when the conduit is in the operative position.
6. 6. - The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the accessory includes a sleeve that defines the passage of the accessory when the closure mechanism includes a cap adapted to sealingly engage the sleeve when the closure mechanism is in place. the sealed position and where the duct is attached to the lid.
7. 7. - The conduit structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the closing mechanism includes a belt that couples the conduit with the cap.
8. 8. - The conduit structure according to claim 1, wherein the closing mechanism includes a lid having an integral post with the lid, the duct having a first end, the post having a distal end which engages the first end of the conduit when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position.
9. 9. The conduit structure according to claim 8, characterized in that the post includes a flange at its distal end.
10. 10. The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the accessory includes a flange and a ible sleeve defining a channel that ends in an end member integral with the sleeve, the conduit is placed in the channel when the The conduit is in the stored position.
11. 11. The conduit structure according to claim 10, characterized in that the closing mechanism includes a tongue coupled to the end member. . i afaj .Í, -Í "
12. 12. - The conduit structure according to claim 3, characterized in that it also includes a notch line substantially circumscribing the sleeve next to the end member. 14. - The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the spout includes a base defining the seal surface, the base is remote from the accessory when the spout in the stored position. 15. The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the closure member includes a piston having a head coupled to a collapsible sleeve, the collapsible sleeve sealingly engages the accessory with respect to the passage of the accessory, the head defines an opening, the closing mechanism further includes a seal member for the opening when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position. 16. The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the accessory includes a sleeve defining the passage of the accessory, wherein the closing mechanism includes a cover adapted to sealingly couple the sleeve, when the mechanism of Closure is in the sealed position, and where the spout is attached to the cap. 17. The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the closing mechanism includes a cover that has a post integral with the cover, the spout has a first end, the post has a distal end that frictionally engages the first end of the spout when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position. 18. The conduit structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the accessory includes a flange and a flexible sleeve that defines a channel that ends in an end member integral with the sleeve, the spout is disposed in the channel, when the spigot is in the stored position. 19. Apparatus for opening a container, characterized in that it comprises: a tongue having a clamping surface; an integral post with the tongue and extending upwards from there; and an integral wedge with the post, the wedge extends below the post. 20. Apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that the tongue and the post define an angle greater than 90 °. 21. Apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that the angle is in the range of 90 ° to 135 °. 22. Apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that it also includes a member that interconnects the post and the wedge, where the wedge separates from the post to define a blind slot that extends downward from the member. 23. Apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that the wedge includes a conduit channel adapted to couple a conduit to the wedge. 24.- Container, characterized in that it comprises: a body that defines a cavity and an orifice that communicates with the cavity; and a conduit structure including an attachment, a closing mechanism and a conduit, the attachment sealingly engages the body with respect to the orifice, the accessory includes an accessory passtje communicating with the cavity, the closing mechanism is movable between a sealed position and an open position, the closing mechanism sealingly engages the fitting, to seal the passage of the fitting when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position, the duct is associated with the closing mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position, the duct moves from the stored position to the operative position when the closing mechanism moves to the open position; wherein the closing mechanism includes a plunger having a head coupled to a collapsible sleeve, the collapsible sleeve is sealingly coupled with the fitting with respect to , t.lai.ttjj t- »,»,. ., ". ^ - »^ >; _.? ^ .., ... JtoA .. _. »J." ... .. jut iiti .Í kátáSSA *? m to the accessory passage, the head defines an opening, the closing mechanism further includes a seal member sealing the opening when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position. 25. The container according to claim 23, characterized in that the accessory includes a sleeve that defines the passage of the accessory, wherein the closing mechanism includes a cover adapted to sealingly couple the sleeve, when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position and where the duct is attached to the lid. 26. The container according to claim 23, characterized in that the closing mechanism includes a cover that has a post integral with the cover, the conduit has a first end, the post has a distal end that frictionally couples the first end of the cover. conduit when the closing mechanism is in the sealed position. 27.- The container in accordance with claim *, characterized by what? the accessory includes a flange and a flexible sleeve; defining a channel terminating in an end member integral with the sleeve, the conduit is disposed in the channel when the conduit is in the stored position. 28.- The container in accordance with the claim 27, characterized in that the retaining means includes a contoured surface located in the closing mechanism, the straw is caught between the corner and the contoured surface. 29. Container, characterized in that it comprises: a body that defines a camera and an opening that communicates with the camera; a closing mechanism positioned within the opening, the closing mechanism being movable between a closed position and an open position, the closing mechanism sealingly engages the opening in the closed position; a straw placed inside the chamber, the straw extends between a corner defined by the body and the closing mechanism, when the closing mechanism is in the closed position; and means for retaining the straw between the corner and the closing mechanism, wherein the body defines a first wall, a second wall and a cover, the corner being defined by the first wall, the second wall and the cover. 30.- Container, characterized in that it comprises: a body that defines a chamber and an opening that communicates with the chamber; a closing mechanism positioned within the opening, the closing mechanism being movable between a closed position and an open position, the closing mechanism sealingly engages the opening in the closed position; a straw placed inside the chamber, the straw extends between a corner defined by the body and the closing mechanism, when the closing mechanism is in the closed position; and means for retaining the straw between the corner and the closing mechanism, wherein the closing mechanism 5 includes a base and a lid, the straw is placed between the corner and the lid. 31.- The container according to claim 30, characterized in that the retention means include a contoured surface located in 10 the lid, the straw is caught between the corner and the contoured surface. 32. The container according to claim 30, characterized in that the straw has a length greater than a distance between the corner and the 15 closing mechanism, so that the straw is under tension inside the chamber. 33.- A container, characterized in that it comprises: a body defining a chamber and an opening communicating with the chamber; a closing mechanism 20 placed within the opening in the body, the closing mechanism defines an accessory opening; a straw placed inside the chamber, and means to move the straw in the opening of the accessory, where the body includes a cavity with a pitched roof 25 pyramid and the closing mechanism includes an extension ? .IMi < a __jg'jjjj *! JJg * -g_- «. * '•» »• * - > - * »- * ..a. *. **** ®, i-. * t -i > J »-»? M > ii placed inside the cavity with a gable roof, the extension defines a contoured surface to guide the straw in the opening of the accessory. 34. The container according to claim 30, characterized in that the straw moves against the contoured surface, with a floating force. 35.- The container according to claim 31, characterized in that it also comprises a float connected to the straw. 36.- Container, characterized in that it comprises: a body that defines a camera and an opening that communicates with the camera; a locking mechanism positioned within the opening in the body, the closing mechanism defines an accessory opening; a straw placed inside the chamber, and means for moving the straw in the opening of the accessory, where the body includes a cavity with a pyramid-shaped roof and the closing mechanism comprises a base and a lid, the base it defines the accessory opening and has an extension disposed within the cavity with a gable roof, the extension defining a contoured surface for guiding the straw in the opening of the accessory. 37.- The container according to claim 32, characterized in that the straw is '- ** - • i' - L_ _ moves against the contoured surface by a floating force. 38.- The container according to claim 32, characterized in that it also comprises a float connected to the straw. 39.- A conduit structure, characterized in that it comprises: an accessory adapted to be sealed in a container, the accessory defines an accessory passage, the accessory includes a flange and a flexible sleeve that defines a channel that ends in a member integral end with the sleeve; a line of notches substantially circumscribing the sleeve next to the end member; a locking mechanism movable between a sealed position and an open position, the closure mechanism sealingly engages the accessory to seal the accessory passage when the closure mechanism is in the sealed position, the closure mechanism includes a tongue coupled to the end member; and a duct operatively associated with the closing mechanism for movement between a stored position and an operative position, the duct moves from the stored position to the operative position when the closing mechanism moves between the sealed position and the open position, the The duct is placed in the channel when the duct is in the stored position. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ »* í ^^^^^» ^^^^^^^^^^^ _ ^^ ¿íg ^^ | ^^^^ §g | g¡gggg