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Heated or cooled dishwasher safe dishware and drinkware

a technology for dishwashers and drinkware, which is applied in the direction of domestic cooling devices, safety/protection circuits, lighting and heating devices, etc., can solve the problems of inability to readily obtain active heating or cooling, dishwasher safe dishware or drinkware technology

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-03
EMBER TECH INC
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[0008]In accordance with another embodiment, a travel mug is provided comprising a dishwasher safe body having a receiving portion for holding solid or liquid food and a heating or cooling system. The heating or cooling system can have a heating or cooling element configured to heat or cool the receiving portion of the body. A power storage element is electrically connected to the heating or cooling element, the power storage element configured to supply the heating or cooling element with electricity for a desired period of time. A charging circuit is electrically connected to the power storage element, the charging circuit configured to control a charging process of the power storage element. A wireless power receiver is configured to wirelessly receive power from a power source, the wireless power receiver connected to the charging circuit and configured to transmit power thereto to charge the power storage element. The heating or cooling element is operable to actively heat or cool at least a portion of the receiving portion of the body to maintain the solid or liquid food in a heated or cooled state for an extended period of time.

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However, technology for actively heating, or cooling, dishwasher safe dishware or drinkware is not readily available.

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[0031]FIGS. 1-3 show one embodiment of heated or cooled dishware or serverware. In particular, FIGS. 1-3 show one embodiment of a heated or cooled plate 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the plate 100 has a circumferential wall 10 with a side surface 30a and a base 20 having a top surface 20a, where the side surface 30a and top surface 20a define a recess 30 that can hold food (e.g., receiving portion of the plate that holds food). In another embodiment, the plate 100 can be flat with a generally flat top surface (e.g., where the food receiving portion is not recessed). The wall 10 extends from a top edge 12 to a bottom edge 14. A bottom portion 40 of the plate 100 defines a bottom surface 42 of the plate 100, which is recessed relative to the edge 14 and defines a recess 16 of the plate 100, such that the edge 14, not the bottom surface 42, contacts a table or counter surface when the plate 100 is placed on the table or counter surface. In another embodiment, the bottom surface 4...

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Abstract

Heated or cooled dishwasher safe dishware and drinkware are provided. The dishware and drinkware can be a plate or mug with a dishwasher safe body having a food or beverage receiving portion and a heating or cooling system. The heating or cooling system can have a heating or cooling element that heats or cools the receiving portion of the body. The heating or cooling system can optionally have a power storage element connected to the heating or cooling element, a charging module operatively connected to the power storage element, and / or a wireless power receiver operatively connected to the charging module and configured to transmit power thereto to charge the power storage device. The heating or cooling system is operable to actively heat or cool at least a portion of the body to maintain the solid or liquid food in a heated or cooled state for an extended period of time.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional App. No. 61 / 409,493 (Atty Docket No. ALXNDR.001PR), filed Nov. 2, 2010, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference and should be considered a part of this specification.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]The invention is directed to dishwasher safe dishware and drinkware, such as plates and mugs, and more particularly to actively heated or cooled dishwasher safe dishware and drinkware.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Dishware (e.g., plates, bowls), serverware (e.g., platters) and drinkware (e.g., cups) are sometimes made of ceramic materials. Plates are sometimes heated by placing into an oven, so that the food on the plate can be maintained warm for a longer time than if the plate was not heated. For example, in some restaurants, plates will be heated prior to food being placed thereon, or simultaneously with the food (e.g., a steak) thereon. For examp...

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IPC IPC(8): F25B29/00
CPCF25B29/00F25B21/04F25D31/005F25D2331/808F25D2331/812A47J36/2466A47J36/2483A47J39/025A47G19/027A47G19/2288H02J50/12H02J7/00302
Inventor ALEXANDER, CLAYTON
Owner EMBER TECH INC
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