Patent ID: 7989738
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A liquid warming grommet assembly for use in maintaining liquid or other materials in a vessel at a desired temperature, said grommet assembly adapted to be mounted to a work table or other furniture item having a work surface, said grommet assembly comprising: a grommet having a lower casing receivable within an aperture within said work surface, said grommet also having an upper collar, said casing forming a housing interior; a heating element comprising a lower element housing adapted to be received within said housing interior, and an upper warmer plate adapted to be positioned substantially flush with said work surface; power connection means connected to said heating element and connectable to a source of electrical power, so as to energize said heating element; a plurality of alignment slots mounted to an inner surface of said casing; a plurality of element ears mounted to outer surfaces of said element housing, with each of said element ears adapted to be received within a corresponding one of said alignment slots; a plurality of press-fit ribs located on an outer surface of said casing; a power switch positioned on an outer surface of said element housing, and adapted to selectively enable or disable power being applied to said heating element from said source of electrical power; and a finger slot cut into said warmer plate above said power switch.