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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438200 | Temperature retaining food container A temperature-retaining food container includes an outer shell having an inner chamber that can be filled with a temperature storing medium. The shell is shaped to provide an expansion zone within the chamber to permit expansion of the medium. A support is formed to... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7427001 | Temperature retaining food container A temperature-retaining food container includes an outer shell having an inner chamber that can be filled with a temperature storing medium. The shell is shaped to provide an expansion zone within the chamber to permit expansion of the medium. A support is formed to... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7290677 | Method for maintaining container contents in a desired ambient temperature Disclosed is a method for maintaining container contents in a desired ambient temperature and a container assembly for achieving the same. The method incorporates use of a container assembly comprising an outer bowl member, an inner vessel member and a lid member, a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 6957831 | Nipple for hot water tank conduits A nipple for connection to an outer metal casing of a host water heater for coupling a water conduit to an inner casing of the hot water heater is described. The nipple is a hollow tube having opposed threaded end portions. A thermally insulating sleeve is provided ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6840396 | Container assembly for maintaining container contents in a desired ambient temperature The present invention provides a container assembly and method for maintaining container contents in a desired ambient temperature. The device comprises an outer bowl member, an inner vessel member and a lid member, all of which are constructed with porous materials... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6681951 | Container for keeping filled bottles cool A container for keeping filled bottles cool includes an outer cup-shaped component and an inner cup-shaped component placed in the outer cup-shaped component at a distance from the side wall and the bottom of the outer cup-shaped component. The inner cup-... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6648168 | Insulated container The inner container and outer container which are formed from a transparent material are integrally formed leaving a space section therebetween, a thermally insulating layer is formed in the space section, and a radiation prevention film is formed on at l... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6631824 | Apparatus for controlling pressure of an air pocket of double-layered cooking vessel The present invention is an apparatus for controlling pressure of an air pocket of a double-layered cooking vessel, which prevents the distortion or explosion of the double-layered cooking vessel that may result from high pressures generated within the ai... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6606937 | Self-heating hot beverage serving urn and method A self-heating urn (10) is provided with a warmer packs (18) which are rapidly heated during the brewing process and then gradually release their heat to the brewed beverage within the urn after it is removed from the brewing location to a serving locatio... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6602474 | Multi-vessel container for testing fluids In comparison with the treatment using only a single vessel, this invention can more efficiently and more completely facilitate the temperature of liquid to be kept at a predetermined temperature by transferring liquid from a liquid storage vessel to a ve... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6474467 | Luminescing bottle A sealable plastic bottle that can be relatively effortlessly manipulated at anytime and any place to cause a pleasing and highly colorful chemiluminescent reaction to occur. The bottle can be securely sealed and can be used to carry drinking water or sof... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6467645 | Cooking container and manufacturing method therefor A cooking container has an outer shell, an inner shell disposed inside the outer shell forming a cylindrical wall space between the outer and inner shells. The wall space is formed between the outer and inner shells stantially along the height of the inne... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6360811 | Hydrogen absorption indirect heat exchanger A case for a hydrogen absorption indirect heat exchanger of the present invention includes a square cylindrical portion 11 having each portion thereof formed integrally by die-casting or extrusion molding. The corners 11a of this square cylindrical portio... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6299437 | Heating system for collapsible tank A freight container in the form of a tractor-trailer or intermodal container which is convertible for selectively carrying solid freight or bulk liquid freight including a housing, a plurality of collapsible tanks in the housing, liquid outlets in the tan... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6286415 | Coffee maker An otherwise conventional automatic-chip coffee maker has a glass carafe made with an inner layer and an outer layer separated by an air gap. Openable apertures allow hot air to enter the air gap when the carafe is supported on a base. The hot air is supp... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6213336 | Temperature-storing cup/pot structure The temperature-storing cup/pot structure mainly comprises a cup/pot and a seat. The bottom face of the cup/pot is disposed with a temperature-storing conducting element. A temperature-storing acting body of the seat is fixed by an insulating member and i... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6119889 | Transparent insulated container and manufacturing method therefor A transparent insulated container is provided which has a simple structure, which has superior temperature maintaining properties, and is transparent such that the contents housed within the insulated container can be visually checked from the sides. The ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6085927 | Container with insert to reduce effective volume and package incorporating same A package (10) made up of a blow molded thermoplastic outer container (12) and an injection molded thermoplastic inner container (14) inserted into the outer container through an annular closing receiving finish (18) of the outer container (12). The inner... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6065625 | Collapsible tank for convertible freight container A freight container in the form of a tractor-trailer or intermodal container which is convertible for selectively carrying solid freight or bulk liquid freight including a housing, a plurality of collapsible tanks in the housing, liquid outlets in the tan... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6050443 | Double layer mug A double layer mug includes an outer layer, an inner layer, an annular ring, and a grip. The outer layer is transparent, having an engage member on an outer surface. The inner layer can endure high temperature, having an inner annular projection. Between ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6041598 | High efficiency dual shell stirling engine A stirling engine which uses a dual pressure shell surrounding the high pressure and temperature engine components. Space between the shells is filled with an incompressible and insulating liquid material, such as a liquid salt. The liquid may have a fill... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5975335 | Chemical reaction vessel A pressure proof reaction vessel and the method of making and operating such a vessel wherein the vessel has a thin inner wall whose primary function is to conduct heat and a thick outer wall whose primary function is to contain the pressure with said inn... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5975337 | Thermal baby bottle warmer A thermal baby bottle warmer for maintaining a baby bottle at an elevated temperature comprising a thermal baby bottle which has a closed lower end and an open upper end with an exterior side wall therebetween. The baby bottle warmer also has an interior ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5975336 | Containing device with removable thermal insulating layer A containing device capable of receiving beverage containers of a variety of sizes and shapes and further providing and maintaining for an extended period of time a temperature substantially above or below ambient temperature to said beverage container is... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5762226 | Steam-table-pan carrying cover with pan-retaining stop Disclosed is the combination of a steam table pan for keeping food warm and a cover for lifting and carrying the pan. The pan is of the type including a container portion, a pair of side edges and a pair of end edges. All of the edges protrude away from t... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5682666 | Method of making a water heater capable of being hung from a support A method of making a water heater capable of being hung from a support, which includes a water tank, a water inlet, a water outlet, and a jacket positioned around the water tank so as to define a space between the water tank and the jacket. Foamed insulat... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5462045 | Pressurized steam heated cooking pan A cooking pan is provided with an open inner cooking pan member and an outer shell member sealed to the inner pan to form an enclosure between the members. The inner pan and outer shell are sealing secured together with a gasket, a plurality of insulating... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5451524 | In vitro chamber for human organ tissue samples An in vitro chamber for sustaining organ tissue samples during optical study with, for example a microscope, has a tray assembly with a plurality of wells, each of which may be provided with a clampable sleeve or a vertically adjustable thimble such that ... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5421475 | Water heater construction and sealing device therefore A water heater construction including an inner tank for containing water surrounded in spaced apart relationship by an outer shell. An outer collar of insulation material is located in the annular space between the inner tank and outer shell at a preselec... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5119800 | Hot water pan for a chafer A hot water pan for warming food in the food pan of a chafing dish. The hot water pan includes a central well for holding a volume of heated water and maintaining a warm food pan temperature. The hot water pan further includes a lip formation creating a w... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4963499 | Method for the calorimetry of chemical processes A calorimeter for measuring the thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics of chemical reactions, microbial fermentations, and other processes of industrial importance is described. The present invention also relates to a method of operation of this appara... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4923075 | Thermostatically controllable tank container The thermostatically controllable tank container has a support structure with the dimensions of a parallelepipedic, standardized container. In the support structure (1) is provided a circular cylindrical tank (3) with a non-supporting thermal insulation j... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4871082 | Serving ensemble for holding hot cooked meat This invention relates to means for retaining enough of the heat of a hot cooked meal while the meat is being consumed, to enhance the pleasure of eating the entire meal.... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4783896 | Method of making cathodically protected water heater A cathodically protected water heater which eliminates the need of a conventional anode rod. The water heater tank includes a cylindrical shell enclosed by upper and lower heads, and a gas burner is located beneath the lower head. The waste products of co... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4711296 | Apparatus for avoiding thermal stresses in glass lined vessels The present invention minimizes the problem of thermal stresses in a glass lined vessel by providing a heat transfer sump in the bottom portion of the vessel. A heat transfer compartment is formed by enclosing the annular space between the exterior portio... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4685588 | Portable container for food or drink to be warmed or cooled Portable container comprising an inner cup to contain food or drink and an outer cup to be filled with heat exchange medium so as to keep food or drink contained in the inner cup warm or cool, or to be warmed or cooled when said cups are engaged with each... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4671344 | Method for closely regulating the temperature of a laboratory reaction vessel arrangement A method is disclosed for closely regulating the temperature of a laboratory reaction vessel arrangement which permits a desired temperature change to be rapidly established. The method contemplates introducing a fluid heat transfer medium into a thermal ... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4667730 | Temperature regulating apparatus for a laboratory reaction vessel arrangement The temperature regulating apparatus for a laboratory reaction vessel arrangement, comprises a reaction vessel and a thermal chamber for a fluid heat exchange medium which at least partially surrounds the reaction vessel. A jacketing vessel is provided wi... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4630671 | Lunch box A lunch box has a body, and a vessel filled with a freezable liquid so that the latter cools the interior of the body. Also heating element can be provided for heating the interiod of the body part.... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4567877 | Heat storage food container A heat storage food container provided with a thermal storage medium, such as wet sand, which retains the heat of the environment to which it has been subjected. The storage medium is provided between a gas impermeable upper shell and a lower gas impermea... | 02/04/1986 |
