Multi-function liquid container
US7706671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J27/62
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A container is provided for heating or otherwise processing the contents of the container. For example, the container may be a kettle or kettle for heating fluids therein. The container may receive a command, desired characteristic or desired range for processing the contents of the container. The container may further include at least one sensor such as a temperature sensor or pressure sensor for determining a corresponding characteristic of the contents of the container. Based on at least one determined characteristic and/or the input command, the container may heat or otherwise process the contents therein. The results and/or current status of the contents may further be provided through a display. Also, based on the current status of the contents, the container may further process/heat the contents or discontinue processing/heating of the contents.
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