"Fooling around with alternating current is just a waste of time. Nobody will use it, ever."
Thomas Edison ; 1889
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120031390 | PACKAGE HEATING DEVICE AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREWITH A solid state moderated chemical reaction for use with a heating device comprises the complete reaction between iron powder and the oxidizer sodium chlorate in stoichiometric balance such that the oxygen, rather than being emitted externally to the device, is fully reac... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120030992 | HYDROGEN ELIMINATION AND THERMAL ENERGY GENERATION IN WATER-ACTIVATED CHEMICAL HEATERS A hydrogen suppressing, flameless, heat generating chemical composition including magnesium, a hydrogen suppressor or eliminator, particulate carbon, an alloying metal selected from the group consisting of: iron, cobalt, nickel, zinc, aluminum and mixtures thereof, a me... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20110290232 | EXOTHERMIC SEMI-RIGID PLASTIC STICK A semi-rigid, portable, warming device contains chemical reactants that produce heat when mixed. The warming device includes at least two chambers, which contain the chemical reactants separately, until a force is applied to cause the reactants to mix.... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110283991 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLAMELESS THERMAL OXIDATION AT OPTIMIZED EQUIVALANCE RATIOS A diptube assembly for a flameless thermal oxidizer having a matrix bed of media is provided. The diptube assembly comprises a fuel conduit at least partially positioned within the matrix bed for delivering fuel. An oxidizing agent conduit is at least partially position... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110214222 | NECK WARMER SYSTEM Neck warmer is a device designed to hold a plurality of chemically warming packet insert(s) for keeping a wearer warm and comfortable. The neck warmer utilizes chemically warming packet insert(s) in an efficient manner, allowing the user to enjoy cold weather activities... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110197873 | DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING HEAT AND A RELATED MEANS OF TRIGGERING A CONTROLLED COMBUSTION The present invention is a means of starting a controlled combustion reaction by introducing sodium borohydride or similar chemical to a liquid or gelatinous fuel. The present invention is also a device for transferring heat having a thermal conductor connected to a cat... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110174798 | Device for Heating Products Used in Sexual Activities A heating device includes a housing, a thermally conductive receptacle, a cover, a heating element, a temperature sensor, a user interface and a power source. The thermally conductive receptacle is disposed within the housing and is accessible through an opening. The th... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110126821 | Air Activated Warmer Assembly The present disclosure provides advantageous warmer assemblies. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved air activated warmer assemblies and improved methods for rapidly elevating the temperature of a container/vessel and/or the contents therein (... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110114075 | HETEROGENEOUS HYDROGEN-CATALYST REACTOR A power source and hydride reactor is provided comprising a reaction cell for the catalysis of atomic hydrogen to form hydrinos, a source of atomic hydrogen, a source of a hydrogen catalyst comprising a solid, liquid, or heterogeneous catalyst reaction mixture. The cata... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110094495 | FLAMELESS HEATING BEVERAGE CONTAINER A flameless beverage heating container includes a beverage box having front and back walls connected by first and second side walls. A flameless heater including a flameless heater pad sealed within a plastic bag and a beverage pouch are disposed within the box. A botto... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110083660 | Personal cigarette lighter A uniquely constructed cigarette lighter designed to minimize damage and death to individuals and damage to property; includes a battery, electrical conduit and heating element that are interconnected by a pressure activated switch. Effectively eliminating open flames, ... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110083661 | Low to Moderate Temperature Nanolaminate Heater A low to moderate temperature heat source comprising a high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures wherein the high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures is positioned between two thin pieces to form... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110062041 | Packing container having temperature adjustment functions, and apparatus and method for manufacturing the same There is provided a packing container. The packing container has two different spaces formed by pressing edges of a carrier sheet, a function sheet and a middle sheet to each other to form a carrier space and a function space in both sides of the middle sheet, and thus ... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110030671 | HEATER DEVICE A heater device for heating objects, including a compartment having a heat generating material and a second compartment having an activation material to generate heat upon mutual contact. The compartments are adapted to present a heating surface to the object to be heat... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110017443 | METHOD OF GENERATING HEAT The invention provides a method for producing a supply of a heated fluid, which method comprises passing the fluid through a heat exchanger unit (2) where it is heated by a heat source (4); characterised in that the heat source (4) derives heat from... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110005506 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT NICKEL AND HYDROGEN EXOTHERMAL REACTION A method and apparatus for carrying out highly efficient exothermal reaction between nickel and hydrogen atoms in a tube, preferably, though not necessary, a metal tube filled by a nickel powder and heated to a high temperature, preferably, though not necessary, from 15... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100326418 | REUSABLE HEATER IN A PACKAGE A heater in a housing with an opening. The heater reacts with oxygen to produce heat and upon consumption of the oxygen, the heating reaction stops and can be restarted at a later point in time upon the introduction of additional oxygen and is used in a package for heat... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100252022 | SOLID-STATE THERMITE COMPOSITION BASED HEATING DEVICE A solid state thermite reaction composition is provided comprising a fuel component, an initiating oxidizer, a primary oxidizer, a fluxing agent and a thermal diluent. According to another aspect, a heating device is provided comprising a heating chamber for receiving a... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100255169 | PACKAGE HEATING APPARATUS AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION A heating device is provided comprising a heating chamber for receiving and storing a substance to be heated having at least two walls, a reaction chamber affixed to a wall of the heating chamber, a solid-state modified thermite reaction composition located within the r... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100252023 | PACKAGE HEATING APPARATUS A solid state thermite reaction composition is provided comprising a fuel component, an initiating oxidizer, a primary oxidizer, a fluxing agent and a thermal diluent. According to other aspects, a heating device, a heating element and an activation mechanism are provid... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100224510 | SELF-HEATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPIDLY HEATING A COMESTIBLE SUBSTANCE Self-heating containers comprise a reaction chamber and a heating chamber. The heating chamber is sized to contain a substance to be heated. The reaction chamber contains reactants which, when contacted, exothermically react. The reaction chamber is divided into a first... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100192937 | Jet Cavity Catalytic Heater The present invention is a method of delivering vaporized alcohol fuel through a thermally conductive porous nozzle to a catalytic burner with a plasma cavity and a surrounding porous catalytic cavity with fuel vapor and air supplied separately and inter diffusing into ... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100189425 | Device for Emanating an Active Agent A device for emanating an active agent to the atmosphere comprising a first container holding a first liquid, a second container holding a second liquid, a collector, and an active agent, wherein an outlet from each container deposits the first liquid and the second liq... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100175637 | CATALYTIC HEATER A catalytic heating system comprising a main catalyst (20, 50) for flameless catalytic burning of fuel gas and a triggering system for initiating the catalytic burning, the triggering system comprising an electrical power source electrically connected to a metall... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100163011 | Oxygen Activated Heater and Method of Manufacturing Same A flameless portable heater comprising a reducing agent, a promoter and a binding agent formed into a flexible substrate having a desired shape. The reaction is oxygen-based; an alkaline electrolyte. A method of making an oxygen-based flameless portable heater apparatus... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100126492 | Portable baby bottle warmer A non-electrical, portable, disposal self-contained heating element for use as a portable baby bottle warmer comprising a pliable container with a first side panel and a second side panel bonded along outer edges of the panels to avoid leakage and of a size suited to wr... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100122470 | Dehumidifier for water damaged electronic devices A dehumidifier is used for restoring a water damaged electronic device. The dehumidifier comprises a sealable watertight container having a wall with an inside surface. The container has an interior chamber, and an open end. The open end has a releasable seal. The wall ... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100095947 | HAND WARMER A hand warmer comprising a heat generating element having a body portion and one or more extremity portions extending from the body portion, said one or more extremity portions adapted to substantially conform to the shape of one or more of a user's singular or combined... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100095948 | THERMAL BOTTLE SOCK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS A bottle warmer includes a flexible tubular sleeve having a closed lower end and an open upper end. The open upper end is to receive a bottle therethough, and the closed lower end is to receive a bottom of the bottle thereagainst. An elastic band is carried by a medial ... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100089381 | PORTABLE FLAMELESS HEAT PACK A user-activatable, flexible heat pack (100, 300) has two opposed major surfaces. (102,104/302,304) The heat pack includes a first chamber (106,306) containing a first reactant and a second chamber (108,308) containing a second reactant. The ... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100084431 | Self-Heating Material Dispenser A dispensing unit, which utilizes a chemical reaction or phase transition to soften a material into a flowable state, is described. The material comprises an adhesive, sealant or caulk.... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100078440 | Package for Changing a Stored Product Temperature Prior to the Opening Thereof The invention relates to the food industry. The inventive package comprises a thermal module (3) placed in a heat insulating body (1) and having an activator including holder, (5) with at least one piercing member (6) installed thereon and ha... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100059039 | Heated Field Rations and Assemblies A field ration packaging assembly includes a ration housing and a food tray. The ration housing includes a lid panel having at least one air exhaust vent and a wall panel having at least one intake vent. The food tray may be positioned above a heat source. The at least ... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100047730 | Heater device A heater device includes a container formed from a vapor impervious material and having a quantity of heat generating material therein. Also provided is an activation material proximate the container. A seal on the container is adapted to be opened to transfer the activ... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20090308375 | TRIGGERING PLATE OF A CHEMICAL HEATING PACK A triggering plate of a chemical thermos bag has at least a groove with a slit, having two opposite tip parts hiding each other and the tip parts being different in thickness.... | 12/17/2009 |
| 20090293859 | PORTABLE HEATING APPARATUS AND METAL FUEL COMPOSITE FOR USE WITH SAME A particulate composite fuel of metal preferably of aluminum for a portable heater. The fuel reacts with oxygen in the air, producing heat. The composite fuel may also be flaked aluminum or iron nanopowder. A portable heater having a fuel mass, at least one thermal cond... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090287280 | Portable moist heat system A portable moist heat delivery system comprising a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; a water vapor-air regulating portion, said water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, and a water vapo... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090235915 | NANOHEATER ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF The present invention provides devices and methods for making nano structures such a nanoheater In one embodiment, the nanoheater element comprises a first reactive member and interlayer disposed in communication with at least a portion thereof. Preferably, contact betw... | 09/24/2009 |
| 20090229593 | Heat-accumulating heater A heat-accumulating heater includes a powdery paraffinic latent heat storage substance sealed in a bag-shaped container. The bag-shaped container includes a plurality of inner container members formed of sheets impermeable to the heat storage substance and water and per... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090159069 | DISH A dish includes: a food accommodator which accommodates a food therein; and a heat medium accommodator which is provided in a part of the food accommodator and accommodates a heat medium therein to keep the food accommodated in the food accommodator warm and cool.... | 06/25/2009 |