Patent ID: 6986345
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: A23L,A47J,B65D,C09K

Abstract:
1. A thermic module for a self-heating container, wherein said container includes a bottom end with a cavity having internal walls formed therein for receiving said thermic module, said thermic module further comprising: a. a first cup having plastic walls and containing a first chemical reactant; b. a second cup containing a second chemical reactant; c. a dividing wall positioned between said first and second cups such that said first and second chemical reactants cannot mix; d. an end cap positioned below said second cup and retaining said second chemical reactant within said second cup; e. an actuator for puncturing said dividing wall positioned between said end cap and said dividing wall; and f. wherein said walls of said first cup are formed of a plastic having a Vicat Softening Point of less than 140° C.