Claims
- 1. A heated coffee mug comprising:
a cup with a handle and forming an upper opening orifice; a lid for affixing to said cup to enclose said upper opening orifice; a base for receiving said cup and provide stability on a horizontal surface; and heating elements retained within said base, said heating elements powered by 12 volts DC as provided by a motor vehicle to maintain the hot temperature of the contents of said cup.
- 2. A heated coffee mug apparatus 5 comprising:
a generally standard drinking vessel; a mug holder for surrounding and providing firm mechanical communication with said drinking vessel, said mug holder having a base having a flat lower surface for resting upon a horizontal surface; a heating element located within said mug holder; and a power cord electrically coupled with a power plug and in electrical communication with said heating element.
- 3. The heated coffee mug apparatus of claim 2, wherein said power plug is capable of connecting directly to a motor vehicle's power system.
- 4. The heated coffee mug apparatus of claim 3, wherein said power plug is also capable of connecting to a power receptacle.
- 5. The heated coffee mug apparatus of claim 2, wherein said heating element comprises a flexible resistive type heat element located on the interior side of the coffee mug holder, to provide heat via direct mechanical communication to the standard containerized food vessel
- 6. The heated coffee mug apparatus of claim 2, wherein said heating element further comprises a controlling thermostat provided with a pair of fixed set points.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present invention is a continuation of U.S. Provisional Patent No. 60/226,837 filed on Aug. 22, 2000.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60226837 |
Aug 2000 |
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