Patent ID: 6852954
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A travel mug comprising: an outer case having an electrical receptacle affixed thereto; an inner case formed of a heat-conductible material, said inner case fitted into said outer case, said inner case having an upper portion extending outwardly of a top end of said outer case, said upper portion having a diameter less than a diameter of said outer case, said inner case affixed to said outer case by a threaded connection at a bottom thereof; a spear disposed between a top end of said inner case and said top end of said outer case so as to define an air space between an inner wall of said outer case and an outer wall of said inner case, said air space having no insulation material therein; a handle affixed to said upper portion of said inner case and extending outwardly therefrom so as to be in spaced relation to an outer wall of said outer case; a pliable film heater attached to an outer surface of a bottom end portion of said inner case and connected to said receptacle of said outer case by a wire; a temperature control device located in proximity to said film heater and connected to said wire; and a power source connector means for connecting said electrical receptacle to a power source, said power source connector means comprising a plug having a protective shield, said plug being fitted into said electrical receptacle of said outer case such that said protective shield is removably fitted over said electrical receptacle.