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US 2014/0197180 A1Published application
Heated mug
OwnerJean LaPointinventor
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Abstract
A heated mug comprising a vessel for fluid storage and a heat source to heat the fluid is provided. The heat source may be activated as desired to heat or re-heat fluid within the vessel. The mug may have a two part configuration, the vessel being formed by one part, and the heat source being positioned in the other part.
Claims20
A heated travel mug comprising:
- a top portion defining a vessel configured for fluid storage, the top portion having an insulated outer wall and having a bottom defining both a lower surface of the vessel and lower surface of the top portion, the bottom being non-insulated and configured to allow heat transfer into the vessel;
- a lower portion removably attached to the top portion, an upper surface of the lower portion being in direct contact with a part of the bottom of the top portion;
- a heat source removably positioned within the lower portion, the heat source configured and positioned to heat the upper surface of the lower portion, the upper surface transferring the heat to the bottom of the top portion by conduction;
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- a cover attached to an opening in the vessel, configured to seal the opening in a closed position, and configured to allow fluid flow to and from the vessel in an open position.
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A heated mug comprising:
- a top portion defining a vessel configured for fluid storage, and defining an air channel providing fluid communication from a bottom to a top of the top portion;
- a lower portion removably attached to the top portion, the lower portion having an air outlet in communication with the air channel at the bottom of the top portion when attached, and an air inlet providing fluid communication between the air outlet and an outside of the lower portion;
- a heat source, the heat source removably positioned within the lower portion and configured to provide heated air flow through the air channel;
- a cover attached to an opening in the vessel, configured to seal the opening in a closed position, and configured to allow fluid flow to and from the vessel in an open position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.