Abstract: A grinding unit is provided, which includes an elongated body, a top cap, a bottom cap, a grinding lever, and a supporting sleeve. The supporting sleeve surrounds the elongated body and includes a support channel. The support channel is structured so that the grinding lever can be removably affixed to the support channel with a friction fit.

Abstract: An improved thermos is provided. This improved thermos includes an outer thermos and a nestable inner thermos which is structured so as to be nestable within the outer thermos. The thermos includes a lid that is structured to seal the nestable inner thermos and a dual functioning base which is configured in size and shape for physically operating as both (1) a base for the thermos when the dual functioning base is positioned on a bottom portion of the thermos with a friction fit, and (2) a lid for the outer thermos when the dual functioning base is positioned on a top portion of the outer thermos with a friction fit.

Abstract: An improved thermos lid is provided. The improved thermos lid includes a spout, a vent, and a rotatable valve cover that includes a snorkel. The rotatable valve cover is rotatable so as to either reveal or cover the spout. When the spout is revealed, the snorkel is positioned overtop of the vent, which creates a pathway between the vent and an outside atmosphere.