Tumbler system

Abstract

A straw is disclosed for use in a tumbler system that comprises a tumbler top and a tumbler. The straw comprises an elongated body that is configured to deliver a substance from a first opening at a first end along a longitudinal axis to a second opening at an opposite distal end. The straw also comprises a base that is attached to the elongated body, having a diameter greater than an opening in the tumbler top. The straw also comprises a plurality of paddles attached to the base and configured to be rotated about the longitudinal axis, wherein the plurality of paddles comprise a tear-drop paddle, a ring paddle, or a semi-circle paddle. The elongated body includes a reusable polypropylene material.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A straw for use in a tumbler system that comprises a tumbler top and a tumbler, the straw comprising:
 an elongated body that is configured to deliver the substance from a first opening at a first end along a longitudinal axis to a second opening at an opposite distal end;   a base attached to the elongated body and having a diameter greater than an opening in the tumbler top; and   a plurality of paddles attached to the base and configured to be rotated about the longitudinal axis,   wherein
 the plurality of paddles comprise a tear-drop paddle, a ring paddle, or a semi-circle paddle; and 
 the elongated body includes a reusable polypropylene material. 
   
     
     
         2 . A tumbler that includes the straw of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         3 . The tumbler of  claim 2 , wherein the tumbler comprises a grip. 
     
     
         4 . The tumbler of  claim 3 , wherein the grip comprises a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). 
     
     
         5 . The tumbler of  claim 2 , wherein the tumbler comprises a clear plastic material. 
     
     
         6 . A straw configured to prevent loss and to aid in mixing a fluid in a tumbler, the straw comprising:
 an elongated body; and   a base,   wherein the base comprises a paddle.   
     
     
         7 . A straw of  claim 6 , wherein the paddle comprises:
 a tear-drop paddle;   a ring paddle; or   a semi-circle paddle.   
     
     
         8 . The straw of  claim 7 , wherein the elongated body includes a reusable polypropylene material. 
     
     
         9 . The straw of  claim 7 , wherein the base includes a reusable polypropylene material. 
     
     
         10 . The straw of  claim 6 , wherein the base comprises at least two paddles. 
     
     
         11 . The straw of  claim 7 , wherein the base comprises at least two paddles. 
     
     
         12 . The straw of  claim 7 , wherein the elongated body is configured to pass through an opening in a tumbler top. 
     
     
         13 . The straw of  claim 12 , wherein the base comprises a diameter greater than the opening in the tumbler top. 
     
     
         14 . A tumbler system that comprises the straw of  claim 6 . 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a tumbler that is configured to hold a substance; and   a tumbler top that is configured to securely attach to the tumbler.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a gasket that is configured to provide a fluid-seal between the tumbler top and the tumbler.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a grip that is configured to slide on to an outer surface of the tumbler.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the grip comprises a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a fastener that is configured to attach the tumbler top to the tumbler.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the fastener comprises a quarter turn thread.