Microwave beverage and food preparation apparatus

Details Microwave beverage and food preparation apparatus Microwave beverage and food preparation apparatus

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Leung, Philip H. (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Microwave heating

Fluid heater

C219S720000, C219S734000, C219S735000, C099SDIG014, C426S118000, C426S241000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07038181

ABSTRACT:
A microwave beverage and food preparation apparatus that, in one embodiment, converts a common fluid vessel such as a cup, mug, or bowl into a whistling kettle. A user places a lid having an alarm on a vessel containing liquid to be heated in a microwave. A member made of, or containing, nucleation-site-rich material on the underside of the lid extends into the liquid to activate boiling, thereby assuring a safe transition of the liquid to a normal boiling state. Steam escapes through an integrated whistle in the lid, alerting the user to the boiling.

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