US 12,426,131 B2 · Portable food warmer

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments provide a food warming apparatus. The food warming apparatus is well suited for warming liquids, and/or softer foods such as purees, puddings, cereals, and the like. For babies, having food and beverages at the proper temperature range can increase the likelihood that the baby will consume the desired amount of the food/beverage. Beverages for babies are typically served in bottles with a nipple attachment, and/or containers with a straw attachment, commonly referred to as “sippy cups.” Disclosed embodiments provide a battery-powered microprocessor-controlled heating wand that can heat beverages such as formula and/or breastmilk, as well as soft foods such as purees and puddings, to an elevated temperature that is more palatable for a baby. The apparatus is battery-powered and portable, allowing parents/caregivers to easily and safely heat the food/beverages to a preferred temperature while on the go, and/or away from home.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus, comprising

a heating wand;
a container cover;
and
a power unit, wherein the power unit comprises:
a processor;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a power source;
a power controller coupled to the processor and the power source;
and wherein the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, supply power from the power source to the heating wand based on a signal that is controlled by the processor wherein the power controller further comprises a communication interface,
wherein the memory further contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to form a communication connection with a remote computing device;
and
wherein the memory further contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a food type setting from the remote computing device.

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An apparatus, comprising

a heating wand;
a container cover;
and
a power unit, wherein the power unit comprises:
a processor;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a power source;
a power controller coupled to the processor and the power source;
and wherein the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, supply power from the power source to the heating wand based on a pulse width modulated signal that is controlled by the processor;
wherein the heating wand comprises a heating element extending from a first end of the heating wand, to an intermediate point, wherein the intermediate point is at a distance from a second end of the heating wand;
wherein the heating wand further comprises a temperature sensor located proximal to the first end of the heating wand;
wherein the power controller further comprises a communication interface, and wherein the memory further contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to form a communication connection with a remote computing device;
and
wherein the memory further contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a food type setting from the remote computing device, and alter the pulse width modulated signal based on the food type setting.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Portable food warmer

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