Detachable article warmer
US9250029B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2255/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article warmer that is detachable to and from a faucet head and utilizes diverted water is provided. In one embodiment, the article warmer comprises a warming enclosure and a heat transfer portion that conducts heat from the diverted water to the article to be heated. The heat transfer portion may be incorporated into the wall of the enclosure or may partially disconnect from the enclosure, allowing the user to wrap articles to be warmed around the heat transfer portion. In another embodiment, the heat transfer portion is configured to form the warming enclosure. Insulating, temperature indicating, and water resistant materials may be used in the construction of the article warmer.
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