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Heated mug

a technology of mugs and mugs, which is applied in the field of travel mugs, can solve the problems of substantial loss of heat in the flue, and achieve the effect of facilitating heat transfer and high heat conductivity

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-17
AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes two aspects of a heated travel mug. The first aspect involves a mug with a removable lower portion that contains a heat source. When the lower portion is attached to the top portion, the heat source transfers heat to the bottom of the top portion through a high-conductivity material, which then heats the fluid in the mug through conduction. The second aspect involves a mug with an air channel from the bottom to the top. When the lower portion is attached, it creates an air outlet and an air inlet, allowing air to flow through the channel and heat the top portion of the mug. A cover can be attached to an opening in the mug to seal it when not in use and allow fluid to flow through it. Overall, these heated mugs provide a convenient and efficient way to heat fluid while on-the-go.

Problems solved by technology

While this insulation helps a great deal at limiting heat loss from the fluid, it is inevitable that over the course of a few hours, the fluid will loose a substantial amount of heat.

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[0019]The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and does not represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed and / or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the invention in connection with the illustrated embodiments.

[0020]Generally, the present invention concerns a heated mug that insulates as well as heats fluid contained within it. The mug is generally comprised of a vessel for the storage of fluid, and a heat source, configured to provide heat to the vessel. The heat source may be used to maintain the heat of the fluid, or may be used to reheat fluid once it has cooled.

[0021]The vessel may be configured in various manners such that a heat source is capable of transferring heat to an interior of the vessel and to any fluid therein. Further, in many embodiments the mug...

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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.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to mugs for storage of heated fluids. More particularly the present invention relates to a travel mug having a heat source to maintain or raise a temperature of the heated fluid within the mug.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Mugs are commonly used to store heated fluids such as tea, coffee, soups, and the like. Further, travel mugs are often used to safely transport these heated fluids. Travel mugs are generally insulated in order to maintain the heat of the fluid contained within them. While this insulation helps a great deal at limiting heat loss from the fluid, it is inevitable that over the course of a few hours, the fluid will loose a substantial amount of heat.[0005]Therefore, what is needed is a device that may not only prevent heat loss of heated fluid in a mug, but that may also add heat to the fluid to maintain or raise its temperature.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22
CPCA47G19/2288A45F3/18
Inventor LAPOINT, JEAN
Owner AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH