Containers and container tops

Abstract

A container top and/or a fluid container includes a straw and a hole in the top or some other portion of the container. The straw has a first open end and a second open end. The first open end of the straw is disposed outside the container and the second open end of the straw is disposed inside the container. The straw frictionally engages the hole in the top or other portion of the container to provide a seal between the straw and the container.

1 . A fluid container comprising:
 a straw having a first open end and a second open end; a straw attachment member extending from the second open end; a fluid container, wherein the first open end of the straw is disposed outside the container and the second open end of the straw is disposed inside the container, wherein the straw frictionally engages a hole in the container to provide a seal between the straw and the container; wherein the straw attachment member is attached to the container to retain the second open end inside the container.   
     
     
         2 . The fluid container of  claim 1  wherein the container comprises at least two plies of material that are sealed together to form a pouch. 
     
     
         3 . The fluid container of  claim 2  wherein the attachment member is sealed to at least one of the plies to attach the straw to the pouch. 
     
     
         4 . The fluid container of  claim 2  wherein the attachment member is sealed between two of the plies to attach the straw to the pouch. 
     
     
         5 . The fluid container of  claim 1  wherein the attachment member is integrally formed with the straw. 
     
     
         6 . The fluid container of  claim 5  wherein the attachment portion is formed by cutting the second open end portion of the straw. 
     
     
         7 . The fluid container of  claim 1  wherein the attachment member comprises a separate piece attached to the second open end of the straw. 
     
     
         8 . A fluid container top comprising:
 a first layer having a straw hole that is smaller than a straw that is used with the fluid container top; a second layer attached to the first layer, such that, prior to insertion of the straw, the second layer prevents fluid from passing through the fluid container top through the hole in the first layer; wherein the hole in the first layer is sized such that insertion of the straw through the hole forms a fluid tight seal between the straw and the first layer.   
     
     
         9 . The fluid container top of  claim 8  wherein the fluid container top is a lid that is removable from a cup. 
     
     
         10 . The fluid container of  claim 8  wherein fluid container top is permanently attached to a fluid container. 
     
     
         11 . The fluid container of  claim 10  wherein the fluid container top is a top of a can. 
     
     
         12 . The fluid container of  claim 10  wherein the fluid container top is a top of a drink box.