StrawME

Abstract

The present invention relates to a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including; a cylindrical body for passing of the liquid; a bottom opening for inflow of the liquid in the cylindrical body; a top opening for outflow of the liquid from the cylindrical body; at least one conditioning agent for the conditioning of the liquid passing through the cylindrical body; and a seal for closing the top opening and the bottom opening of the cylindrical body. The conditioning agent is disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical body and get dissolved in the liquid on passing of the liquid through the cylindrical body providing the conditioned liquid at the top opening of the cylindrical body.

Claims

1. A single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through comprising; a) a cylindrical body for passing of said liquid further comprising an inner surface and an outer surface; b) a bottom opening for inflow of said liquid in said cylindrical body; c) a top opening for outflow of said liquid from said cylindrical body; d) at least one conditioning agent for said conditioning of said liquid passing through said cylindrical body; and e) a seal for closing said top opening and said bottom opening of said cylindrical body.

2. A single use tubular straw for flavoring of a liquid passing through according to claim 1, wherein said cylindrical body is made of biodegradable food grade material.

3. A single use tubular straw for flavoring of a liquid passing through according to claim 2, wherein said biodegradable food grade material is wax-coated food safe paper.

4. A single use tubular straw for flavoring of a liquid passing through according to claim 1, wherein said conditioning agent is selected from said group of flavoring agent, energizing agent or combination thereof.

5. A single use tubular straw for flavoring of a liquid passing through according to claim 1, wherein said conditioning agent is water soluble.

6. A single use tubular straw for flavoring of a liquid passing through according to claim 1, wherein said conditioning agent is disposed on said inner surface of said cylindrical body.

7. A single use tubular straw for flavoring of a liquid passing through according to claim 1, wherein said seal for closing said top opening and said bottom opening of said cylindrical body are removable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0026] FIG. 1 shows a prospective view of a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through with sealed top and bottom openings; and

[0027] FIG. 2 shows a prospective view of a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through without seal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0029] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference characters designate identical, or corresponding parts throughout the figures, and in particular FIGS. 1 & 2 show various embodiments of the single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through in accordance with the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 1 shows a prospective view of a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including a cylindrical body 01 with the outer surface 05 further including seals 07 for closing the cylindrical body 01. In this various embodiments of the present invention the cylindrical body 01 is made of biodegradable food grade material.

[0031] FIG. 2 shows a prospective view of a single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including the cylindrical body 01, the bottom opening 02, the top opening 03, the inner surface 04, the outer surface 05 and conditioning agent 06 disposed on the inner surface 04 of the cylindrical body 01.

[0032] In general present invention provides the single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including the cylindrical body 01, the bottom opening 02, the top opening 03, the inner surface 04, the outer surface 05, conditioning agent 06 disposed on the inner surface 04 of the cylindrical body 01 and seals 07 for closing the bottom opening 02 & top opening 03 of the cylindrical body 01.

[0033] In an embodiment the present invention provides the single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including the cylindrical body 01 made of biodegradable food grade material further including the bottom opening 02, the top opening 03, the inner surface 04, the outer surface 05, conditioning agent 06 disposed on the inner surface 04 of the cylindrical body 01 and seals 07 for closing the bottom opening 02 & top opening 03 of the cylindrical body 01.

[0034] In another embodiment the present invention provides the single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including the cylindrical body 01 made of biodegradable food grade material further including the bottom opening 02, the top opening 03, the inner surface 04, the outer surface 05, conditioning agent 06 disposed on the inner surface 04 of the cylindrical body 01 and seals 07 for closing the bottom opening 02 & top opening 03 of the cylindrical body 01. In this particular embodiment the conditioning agent 06 is energizing agent.

[0035] In a most preferred embodiment the present invention the single use tubular straw for conditioning of a liquid passing through including the cylindrical body 01 made of wax-coated food safe paper further including the bottom opening 02, the top opening 03, the inner surface 04, the outer surface 05, conditioning agent 06 disposed on the inner surface 04 of the cylindrical body 01 and seals 07 for closing the bottom opening 02 & top opening 03 of the cylindrical body 01. In this particular embodiment the conditioning agent 06 is flavoring agent. Also, seals 07 are made by pressing the bottom opening 02 & top opening 03 of the cylindrical body 01. In this particular embodiment dimension of the cylindrical body 01 is 8.5′×0.2875′×0.2875′.

[0036] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0037] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.