Beverage and food temperature regulation
US10716431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4809
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for food and/or beverage temperature regulation includes a cooler for providing a cooling mode in which the food and/or beverage is cooled, a heater for providing a heating mode in which the food and/or beverage is heated, and a pre-heating mode in which the food and/or beverage is pre-heated. A controller is configured to control the cooler and heater. The controller is further configured to activate the cooling or heating mode in response to signals indicative of a change in the behavior of a recipient of the food and/or beverage, and to activate the pre-heating mode in response to predicted behavior. The signals may represent sound and/or movement and may originate from sensors, such as microphones and/or radar sensors.
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