ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,503,273, issued on Dec. 23, was assigned to BruMate Inc. (Denver).
"Magnetic straw cover" was invented by Dylan M. Jacob (Denver) and Jennifer Serino (Denver).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Removable straw cover securing mechanisms, beverage containers with removable straw cover securing mechanisms, and methods of manufacturing, testing, and using the same are provided herein, among things. The removable straw cover includes a magnetic or ferromagnetic component that can be mateably engaged with a corresponding magnetic or ferromagnetic element on a lid to securely secure the removable straw cover to the lid. This magnetic interaction for...