Reusable straw holder for dishwasher

Abstract

A reusable straw holder for use in a household (or commercial) dishwasher is provided. The holder (hereinafter referred to as the “assembly”) is configured to securely hold a reusable straw during the dishwasher cycle so as to thoroughly clean the inside of the reusable straw. The assembly includes a plurality of funnel portions interconnected thereby permitting the assembly to hold and clean a plurality of reusable straws. Each of the funnel portions includes a funnel base to direct water and soap into the body of the reusable straw and a variable diameter neck portion to hold the reusable straw during the cleaning process.

1 . A device for cleaning at least one reusable straw in a dishwasher, the device comprising:
 a plurality of interconnected funnel portions, each of the funnel portions includes a funnel and a neck;   the neck of the funnel portion having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end connected to the funnel, the distal end having a larger diameter as compared to the proximal end so as to accommodate various sizes of reusable straws; and   the funnel of the funnel portion having a distal end configured to direct water into the neck and subsequently into the interior of the at least one reusable straw.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of interconnected funnels are connected together at a predetermined angle, the angle facilitating the flow of water through the funnel and the neck. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the device includes at least one securing member, the securing member extending away from the funnel portion, the securing member having an aperture configured to fit around a prong in a dishwasher. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the device includes at least one securing portion, the securing portion having two portions extending away from the funnel portion, the two portions spaced apart so as to accept a prong of a dishwasher. 
     
     
         5 . A device for cleaning at least one reusable straw in a dishwasher, the device comprising:
 at least one funnel portion, the funnel portion having a funnel and a neck;   the neck of the funnel portion having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end connected to the funnel, the distal end having a larger diameter as compared to the proximal end so as to accommodate various sizes of reusable straws; and   the funnel of the funnel portion having a distal end configured to direct water into the neck and subsequently into the interior of the at least one reusable straw.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein a plurality of funnels are interconnected together at a predetermined angle, the angle facilitating the flow of water through the funnel and the neck. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the device includes at least one securing member, the securing member extending away from the funnel portion, the securing member having an aperture configured to fit around a prong in a dishwasher. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the device includes at least one securing portion, the securing portion having two portions extending away from the funnel portion, the two portions spaced apart so as to accept a prong of a dishwasher. 
     
     
         9 . A device for cleaning at least one reusable straw in a dishwasher, the device comprising:
 at least one funnel portion, the funnel portion having a funnel and a neck;   the neck of the funnel portion having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end connected to the funnel, the distal end configured to accommodate a reusable straw; and   the funnel of the funnel portion having a distal end configured to direct water into the neck and subsequently into the interior of the at least one reusable straw.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9  wherein a plurality of funnels are interconnected together at a predetermined angle, the angle facilitating the flow of water through the funnel and the neck. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the device includes at least one securing member, the securing member extending away from the funnel portion, the securing member having an aperture configured to fit around a prong in a dishwasher. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the device includes at least one securing portion, the securing portion having two portions extending away from the funnel portion, the two portions spaced apart so as to accept a prong of a dishwasher.