FIG. 1 illustrates an elevational view of the leak-proof straw with attached adapter, valve, and snap-fit ring, showing my new design.
FIG. 2 illustrates an environmental elevational view of the straw of FIG. 1 during use with a drink container.
FIG. 3 illustrates a top end view of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom end view of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 illustrates an environmental elevational view of a second embodiment of the straw of FIG. 1 as packaged with a juice box.
FIG. 6 illustrates an elevational view thereof.
FIG. 7 illustrates a top end view of FIG. 6.
FIG. 8 illustrates a bottom end view of FIG. 6.
FIG. 9 illustrates an environmental elevational view of a third embodiment of the straw of FIG. 1 as packaged with a juice box.
FIG. 10 illustrates an elevational view thereof.
FIG. 11 illustrates a top end view of FIG. 10; and,
FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom end view of FIG. 10.
The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
	
	  
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