Magnetic serving system, method, and device
US9398821B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2313/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Liquid serving and receiving containers are shown and described. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a serving container having a magnetic field and a receiving container having an opposing magnetic field. In another embodiment, a method includes configuring serving and receiving containers to repel one another when aligned in an adjacent pouring position. The result is devices, assemblies, and methods for preventing cross-contamination of liquid food service containers and the like.
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