The present invention discloses a bi-stable and reusable drinking straw that is able to obtain multiple physical positions. The device is comprised of magnets enclosed in the body of the flexible material of the present invention. Said device is used as a drinking straw when set in a closed coiled position. The linear position allows for the user to conveniently clean the present invention after each use.

An object is to provide a paper tube offering excellent rigidity, as well as a base paper for paper tubes used for manufacturing such paper tube. As a solution, a paper tube is provided which has two or more but no more than five paper layers, whose outermost layer or innermost layer, or both, among the paper layers, has a density of 0.90 g/cm.sup.3 or higher, and whose modulus of elasticity as measured by the 3-point bending test is 2.0 GPa or higher, along with a base paper for paper tubes which has two or more but no more than five paper layers and whose outermost layer or innermost layer, or both, among the paper layers, has a density of 0.90 g/cm.sup.3 or higher.

An object is to provide a paper tube offering excellent rigidity, as well as a base paper for paper tubes used for manufacturing such paper tube. As a solution, a paper tube is provided which has two or more but no more than five paper layers, whose outermost layer or innermost layer, or both, among the paper layers, has a density of 0.90 g/cm.sup.3 or higher, and whose modulus of elasticity as measured by the 3-point bending test is 2.0 GPa or higher, along with a base paper for paper tubes which has two or more but no more than five paper layers and whose outermost layer or innermost layer, or both, among the paper layers, has a density of 0.90 g/cm.sup.3 or higher.

A modular storage system includes a number of receptacles and lids with different sizes and features that are interchangeably coupleable to each other in a stacking arrangement. A first lid has slits to provide access to a receptacle and a second lid has a suction cup and is structured to be interchangeably coupleable to the receptacle and the first lid. A user can remove the second lid from the top of the first lid and secure the second lid to the bottom of the receptacle with the suction cup secured to an external surface. A third lid includes an opening covered by a deflectable membrane. The membrane prevents liquid from spilling from the opening if the receptacle is knocked over. A straw can be inserted through the membrane and opening to provide further functionality.

This present invention pertains to a method and apparatus to create a decorative drinking straw that is thermally insulated. Its tube in tube construction protects the decorative content from leaching pigment and chemicals into a beverage. The tube in tube construction also prevents fading, peeling, scratching, and abrasive damage to the decorative content.

The present disclosure relates to low-sugar, and preferably sugar-free, edible and/or biodegradable materials, and to edible and/or biodegradable vessels for holding foods and liquids for consumption. Specifically, the disclosure relates to sugar-free edible and/or biodegradable cups, straws, and other vessels, capable of holding hot and/or cold liquids for extended periods of time. The present disclosure and its embodiments further relates to a sugar free edible and/or biodegradable vessel made from natural ingredients. The vessel may have an extended shelf life, and is sturdy enough to be used for a variety of applications.

The present disclosure relates to low-sugar, and preferably sugar-free, edible and/or biodegradable materials, and to edible and/or biodegradable vessels for holding foods and liquids for consumption. Specifically, the disclosure relates to sugar-free edible and/or biodegradable cups, straws, and other vessels, capable of holding hot and/or cold liquids for extended periods of time. The present disclosure and its embodiments further relates to a sugar free edible and/or biodegradable vessel made from natural ingredients. The vessel may have an extended shelf life, and is sturdy enough to be used for a variety of applications.

A drinking straw comprising an elongate tubular body of an insoluble material having an internal coating comprising a matrix containing an active agent dispersed within the matrix, the body sized to allow a carrier liquid to be drawn therethrough such that passage of the carrier liquid causes the matrix to release the active agent into the carrier liquid to be consumed by a drinker. The matrix comprises partially hydrolysed guar gum, possibly in combination with an acid and/or modified cellulose. The active agent includes sweetener, flavour, a nutrient and/or a pharmaceutical and optionally colour. The coating is prepared by mixing the matrix with water to form a paste or syrup and is then used to coat the inside surface of a drinking straw to a thickness of less than 1 mm. Liquid drawn through the straw dissolves or breaks down the coating, releasing the active agent into the liquid for consumption.

A drinking straw comprising an elongate tubular body of an insoluble material having an internal coating comprising a matrix containing an active agent dispersed within the matrix, the body sized to allow a carrier liquid to be drawn therethrough such that passage of the carrier liquid causes the matrix to release the active agent into the carrier liquid to be consumed by a drinker. The matrix comprises partially hydrolysed guar gum, possibly in combination with an acid and/or modified cellulose. The active agent includes sweetener, flavour, a nutrient and/or a pharmaceutical and optionally colour. The coating is prepared by mixing the matrix with water to form a paste or syrup and is then used to coat the inside surface of a drinking straw to a thickness of less than 1 mm. Liquid drawn through the straw dissolves or breaks down the coating, releasing the active agent into the liquid for consumption.

A drinking utensil having a longitudinal axis has an elongate body having a first end and an opposing second end spaced from the first end along the longitudinal axis. The elongate body defines a lumen therethrough from the first end to the second end. A filter body can be coupled to the first end of the elongate body. The filter body has a housing defining at least one side opening and a top opening that is in communication with the lumen of the elongate body. The filter body has a filter (e.g., a mesh filter) extending across and covering the at least one side opening of the housing.