Patent ID: 6943323

Claim:
A battery operated self heating thermal container for food or drink comprising: a) A cylindrical inner metal receptacle affixed to a cylindrical outer receptacle allowing for an interior area between the two said receptacles to house integral heating coils, main power cord and battery compartment, b) An outer cylindrical top cap with threads to seal the outer bottom receptacle, c) Threads along the top of the outer bottom receptacle to fasten with the threads of the outer top cap, d) An inner sealing cap to secure the contents of the inner metal receptacle with a steam heat release valve along with threads at the bottom of the inner sealing cap to join with threads within the inner top parameter of the cylindrical opening at the top of the inner metal container, e) Cylindrical tabs on the steam heat release valve to secure the valve to the inner sealing cap which also allows for proper positioning of the steam heat valve to it's open position allowing the steam heat chamber to conduct steam heat through steam heat valve opening.