Robert Patton Stribling

US Patent:

7837056, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Dec 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/164700

Inventors:

Robert Stribling - Monroe GA, US
Samuel Clifford Crosby - Lilburn GA, US

Assignee:

The Last Straw LLC - Monroe GA

International Classification:

B65D 25/40
A47G 19/22

US Classification:

220705, 220229, 220714

Abstract:

A flexible check valve is introduced within a fluid path for leakage protection. The flexible check valve is preferably a crossbill used in conjunction with a drinking straw to prevent undesired liquid leakage from a container such as a drink box. A transition section is used to mate the dissimilar materials of the straw and flexible check valve. The transition section retains an internal bayonet section of the flexible check valve within a snap-fit ring.

US Patent:

7934620, May 3, 2011

Filed:

Jan 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/905550

Inventors:

Robert Patton Stribling - Monroe GA, US
Samuel Clifford Crosby - Lilburn GA, US

Assignee:

The Last Straw, LLC - Monroe GA

International Classification:

A47G 19/22
B65D 25/40

US Classification:

220705, 220229, 220714

Abstract:

A flexible check valve is introduced within a fluid path for leakage protection. The flexible check valve can be a duckbill/crossbill valve comprising multiple flexible members that restrict the flow of fluid in a tubular member. The flexible check valve is preferably used in conjunction with a drinking straw to prevent liquid from exiting a container such as a drink box. Preferably, the flexible check valve is a crossbill valve that is attached using an adapter. Liquid is designed to only flow through when an external compressive force (e. g. users fingers or lips) is applied to the valve. When force is no longer applied to the valve section, the valve returns to its normally closed position and fluid is wholly or substantially prevented from exiting.

US Patent:

8328113, Dec 11, 2012

Filed:

Nov 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/616596

Inventors:

Robert Patton Stribling - Monroe GA, US
Samuel Clifford Crosby - Lilburn GA, US

Assignee:

The Last Straw LLC - Monroe GA

International Classification:

A47G 21/18
A47G 19/22
B65D 83/00
B65D 5/72
B65D 25/40

US Classification:

239 33, 215388, 220705, 222490

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a leakage prevention straw, a method of manufacturing the leakage prevention straw, and containers employing the leakage prevention straw. In accordance with the present invention, the leakage prevention straw has an open-ended, hollow tube; an open-ended, hollow receiver sealably mounted on the tube; a valve assembly sealably engaging the receiver; and a resilient locking adapter disposed on the tube and lockingly engaging the valve assembly to secure the valve assembly in liquid seal engagement with the receiver. The valve assembly has a hollow, open-ended, resilient enclosure and a check valve disposed within the enclosure. Although the check valve is biased in a closed position, the check valve opens upon manual manipulation of the enclosure.

US Patent:

D550496, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/246391

Inventors:

Robert Stribling - Monroe GA, US
Samuel Clifford Crosby - Lilburn GA, US

Assignee:

The Last Straw LLC - Monroe GA

International Classification:

0706

US Classification:

D 73002

US Patent:

20070108158, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/560794

Inventors:

Robert Stribling - MONROE GA, US
Samuel Crosby - LILBURN GA, US

Assignee:

THE LAST STRAW, LLC - MONROE GA

International Classification:

B65D 83/00
B65D 6/00
A47G 19/22

US Classification:

215389000, 220666000, 220710000

Abstract:

A flexible tube check valve is introduced within a fluid path for leakage protection from flexible liquid containers. The flexible check valve can be a crossbill valve comprising multiple flexible members that restrict the flow of fluid in a tubular member. The flexible check valve is preferably functionally integrated with the container itself to prevent liquid from exiting a container. Preferably, the flexible check valve is a crossbill valve that is encapsulated within a flexible tube and mechanically attached to the flexible container. Alternatively, the check valve is manufactured as part of the flexible container. Liquid is designed to only flow through when an external compressive force (e.g. users fingers or lips) is applied to the valve. When force is no longer applied to the valve section, the valve returns to its normally closed position and fluid is wholly or substantially prevented from exiting. An alternative medical embodiment uses a flexible tube extension between the flexible liquid container and the flexible tube valve. A coupling connector may be added between the flexible tube extension and flexible tube valve.

US Patent:

20070138121, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Nov 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/560778

Inventors:

ROBERT STRIBLING - MONROE GA, US
SAMUEL CROSBY - LILBURN GA, US

Assignee:

THE LAST STRAW, LLC - MONROE GA

International Classification:

B65D 51/16
A47G 19/22
B65D 83/00
A61J 9/00

US Classification:

215011400, 215388000, 220717000, 220714000, 220203010

Abstract:

A child's drinking container, e.g. sippie cup or baby bottle, uses a cover with a functionally integrated flexible cheek valve within an exiting fluid path for leakage protection. The valve is preferably a flexible check valve such as a crossbill. The valve comprises two or more flexible members that restrict the flow of fluid from a container during non-drinking situations. The flexible members of the valve limit pressurized flow and substantially prevent fluid from exiting while remaining normally closed. To open a valve section, external compressive force is applied (e.g., by a user's fingers or lips) which separates the flexible members allowing fluid to flow through, and encapsulated within a tubular drinking section having a fluid path and is attached to the exit end of the cover. An additional ventilation mechanism is added in various embodiments including a flexible air intake check valve added to the bottom of a baby bottle.

US Patent:

20110279677, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

May 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/107674

Inventors:

Robert Patton Stribling - Monroe GA, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/18
H04N 7/16

US Classification:

348157, 725138, 348E07085

Abstract:

Systems and methods for providing sports-related video sharing services to subscribers to such services are disclosed. The systems and methods enable the capture and storage of video data corresponding to sporting events held at sports venues, and the communication of captured video data to subscribers or others for viewing. The systems and methods also enable subscribers to create video highlight reels, with or without annotations and/or music, from the captured video data, to post the video highlight reels on web pages hosted by the system, and to communicate the video highlight reels for viewing by others.

US Patent:

53481259, Sep 20, 1994

Filed:

Feb 26, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/023126

Inventors:

Robert Stribling - Monroe GA

Assignee:

Stribling Systems, Inc. - Stone Mountain GA

International Classification:

B30B 1516
B65F 314

US Classification:

191 122R

Abstract:

A portable hydraulic device for supplying hydraulic power to a portable waste container having a self-contained hydraulic compactor system, and a method of using such to provide for efficient waste management. The portable hydraulic device is connected to a source of electrical power, preferably a vehicle battery, by jumper cables located on an extendable/retractable reel located within the portable hydraulic device. A mechanism in the portable hydraulic device converts the electrical power to hydraulic power. The hydraulic power is then transferred to the portable waste compactor through a plurality of hydraulic hoses. As the hydraulic device is portable, the unit may be transported to a plurality of portable waste containers in succession. Compacting the waste product contained within the waste containers extends the period in which the individual containers must be removed and emptied, therefore saving both time and money. The portable device may also be removably/permanently attached to the compaction unit.