Clip-on, clip-in thermal unit for temperature modification of a foodstuff in a container
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the clip-on, clip-in thermal unit for temperature modification of a foodstuff in a container, showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation of the thermal unit shown in FIG. 1, with the clip thereof in the rearmost position;
FIG. 3 is a side elevation of the thermal unit shown in FIG. 2 with the clip thereof positioned at the right side;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the thermal unit shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the thermal unit shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the thermal unit of the invention, wherein the rearmost face is similar to the unobstructed front view face;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the thermal unit of the invention, wherein the rear two faces are similar to the unobstructed front view face; and,
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the thermal unit of the invention, wherein the hidden rear cylindrical portion of the unit is similar to the unobstructed front cylindrical portion thereof.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 13, 1994
Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
Inventors: George P. Miller (Eagle Lake, FL), Randall S. Miller (Eagle Lake, FL), Wayne Thomas (Eagle Lake, FL)
Primary Examiner: Theodore M. Shooman
Assistant Examiner: Sandra Morris
Law Firm: Low & Low
Application Number: 0/24,460
