Abstract: A belt attachment assembly, belt buckle, and flag football belt are each disclosed. The belt attachment assembly includes a belt attachment member having a first connector, and a flag attachment assembly having a second connector. One of the first and second connectors includes a protrusion, and the other of the first and second connectors includes a receptacle sized to receive the protrusion. When the protrusion is received into the receptacle, a magnetic force retains the protrusion in the receptacle. The belt buckle includes opposing first and second sidewalls, a support member extending between and fixed relative to the sidewalls, and a tongue that pivots with respect to the sidewalls between an open position and a closed position. The belt buckle provides a belt path that in the closed position extends from a belt-accepting end of the belt to a first portion and then to a second portion.

Abstract: A beverage carton carrying assembly for carrying a pair of beverage cartons includes a panel and a grip that is coupled to the panel for gripping. A pair of supports is each coupled to and extends away from the panel. Each of the supports is extendable through a gripping slot in a respective pair of beverage cartons. Thus, each of the supports lifts the beverage cartons when the grip is lifted for carrying the beverage cartons.

Abstract: A rotary brush for processing the surface of a vehicle includes a rotary brush main part and a plurality of fill material holders that are arranged on an outer lateral surface of the rotary brush main part spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction thereof. Each fill material holder can be secured to the rotary brush main part in a plurality of stop positions spaced apart in the radial direction of the rotary brush main part.

Abstract: An oral cleaning device comprises a body which carries a set of projections. An actuator device is associated with one or more of the projections in the form of an electroactive polymer structure for adjusting a position of the associated one or more projections. This enables dynamic control of the cleaning function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush assembly for cleaning metal, the assembly comprising one or more brush heads, each brush head comprising a bundle of conductive filaments, having a working end adapted for contacting metal, and a terminal end, the brush head connectable to an electricity supply, and a housing connected to and retaining at least one sheath, each sheath at least partially surrounding at least one brush head, wherein each brush head and its respective sheath are movable in relation to each other by operating an adjustment mechanism and the working end of the brush head and the sheath are selectively fixable in relation to each other.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly for elongated articles includes a housing. A channel extends from a top to a bottom of the housing. A plurality of holes is positioned in the housing and extends annularly around an inner perimeter of the housing. Each hole extends to an interior space of the housing. A pipe, which is coupled to and extends from an outer perimeter of the housing, is in fluidic communication with the interior space. A hose connector that is coupled to the pipe distal from the housing is configured to couple the pipe to a hose. A reservoir is coupled to the pipe proximate to the housing. A tube extends between the reservoir and the pipe so that a cleaning agent in the reservoir is positioned to enter the pipe. Water from the hose and the cleaning agent exit the holes under pressure to clean an article positioned in the channel.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that provides a storage system designed to allow pickers to easily and efficiently pull products from all portions of the storage system from a single side of the storage system. The storage system includes a first storage rack that has a first plurality of columns and a first platform extending from one of the first plurality of columns. An outer edge of the first platform forms an end of the first storage rack. Positioned adjacent to the first storage rack is a second storage rack with a second plurality of columns and a second platform that extends from one of the second plurality of columns, where an outer edge of the second platform forms an end of the second storage rack. An aisle is formed by a predetermined distance between the outer edges of the first and second platforms.

Abstract: A drawer wall includes a shell with an opening arranged on a shell surface of the drawer wall, a movably supported cover portion which covers the opening in a closed position and unblocks the opening in an open position, and a spring element by which the cover portion is pre-stressed in an operating (closing) direction of the spring element toward the closed position. The cover portion is arranged so as to be stationary in a direction parallel to the shell surface, and is movably supported in a direction approximately perpendicular to the shell surface against the operating direction of the spring element, and the cover portion is arranged within the shell of the drawer wall in all operating positions.

Abstract: A connecting device adapted to connect a first wall and a second wall of a furniture piece is disclosed. The connecting device includes a base portion and at least one engaging arm. The base portion is connected to the first wall of the furniture piece. The at least one engaging arm is arranged at the base portion. The at least one engaging arm is resiliently movable around a hypothetical axis. The at least one engaging arm is arranged with an engaging portion. The hypothetical axis is substantially parallel to the first wall. The second wall of the furniture piece is mountable to the engaging portion along a mounting direction via a mounting portion. The mounting direction is substantially perpendicular to the hypothetical axis.

Abstract: A storage container having a storage space, includes a partition member configured to divide the storage space of the storage container, the partition member having a first partition member movable in a first direction in the storage space, and a second partition member movable in a second direction in the storage space while crossing the first partition member, and a moving guide provided in an intersection between the first partition member and the second partition member and configured to guide a movement of the first partition member and a movement of the second partition member and to fix the first partition member and the second partition member so as not to move, the storage container may be configured to move a partition fixing portion disposed in the moving guide in a direction to contact the partition member according to the rotation of the upper portion of the moving guide.

Abstract: A shelving system that includes a plurality of horizontal support shelves and a plurality of vertical dividers wherein the vertical dividers are configured to extend vertically intermediate adjacent shelves and provide segmentation of the shelf to which the vertical divider is secured. The vertical divider of the shelving system includes a first portion and a second portion wherein the second portion is slidably secured within the interior volume of the first portion. The first portion includes a front wall having a slot formed therein wherein a slider is movably secured within the slot and is operable to provide adjustment of the second portion so as to alter the height of the vertical divider. The vertical dividers include a first fastener and a second fastener secured to opposing ends thereof that are operable to releasably secure the vertical dividers.

Abstract: A seat with a base, an actuator, at least one front boom, at least one rear boom, a seat platform, and a back platform. The actuator is circularly rotatably connected to each of the at least one front boom, the at least one rear boom, the seat platform, and the back platform. The base is circularly rotatably connected to each of the at least one front boom and the at least one rear boom.

Abstract: A seating furniture includes a seat with a seat surface, a pedestal and a tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism is disposed between the pedestal and the seat and permits an inclination of the seat surface of the seat relative to the horizontal. In addition, the tilt mechanism has a lower bearing block mounted to the pedestal, and an upper bearing block fixedly connected to the seat. The lower bearing block has a convexly curved lower bearing surface on its upper side facing the upper bearing block, and the upper bearing block has a concavely curved upper bearing surface on its lower side facing the lower bearing block. The lower and upper bearing surfaces have substantially corresponding radii of curvature, so that the upper bearing block can be moved relative to the lower bearing block along the upper bearing surface. A tilt mechanism for seating furniture is also provided.

Abstract: A stool comprises a height-adjustable seat. The seat is coupled to a stem of the stool using a ball and socket mechanism. The ball and socket mechanism enables the seat to be tiltable up to 20 degrees in all directions about a vertical axis. The ball and socket mechanism aids in providing the seated individual with an increased range of motion. The range of tiltable motion can be adjusted using an adjustment member.

Abstract: A novel sling assembly and corresponding method of stretching sling fabric are disclosed. The assembly preferably comprises a chassis with opposing rails connected by a cross bar. A sling frame having opposing stretch bars connected by a stretchable fabric is disposed over the chassis in a pre-assembled position. A cam lock is inserted into a key hole cut into at least one of the rails; the cam lock is then rotated away from the central axis of the key hole. An engagement member extending from at least one of the stretch bars is then inserted into the key hole. The sling fabric may now be stretched by rotating the cam lock toward the central axis of the key hole to move the engagement member along the key hole until the fabric is taut. The taut fabric is held in place by the engaged cam lock, whereby the assembly is kept in its stretched, fully assembled position. The invention's unique structure thus advantageously makes sling fabric replacement convenient, quick, and without the need for special tools.

Abstract: A type of two-person folding chair which includes a folding frame, seat area, and backrest area. The folding frame includes support sections on both sides in corresponding positions, and diagonal bar sets that connect the two support sections on both sides. Wherein, each support section includes a bar bent into an open D-shaped structure, which forms, from top to bottom, a backrest bar, an armrest bar, a front leg bar, and a landing bar. The diagonal bar set includes two or more diagonal bar units. The seat bars on the upper portions of the diagonal bar units support to form the seat area.

Abstract: A seat shell includes a one-piece shaped wooden shell which has a seat part and a backrest part and which in its transition region has a bent portion bent along a bending axis. The shaped wooden shell has a veneer structure including at least nine wood layers glued on top of each other. The wood layers include a top layer at each of the front and rear of the shaped wooden shell, respectively, the top layer made of a wood layer is arranged in the longitudinal direction. The wood layers also include between the top layers a number of middle and outer wood layers arranged in the longitudinal or transverse direction. The shaped wooden shell is upholstered, and has a transversely extending cutout defined by bars at the edge in the transition region and/or the backrest part.

Abstract: A foot and/or leg support device for a chair, the chair including a central post having a base, a seat supported by the central post, and a plurality of support legs which branch from the base of the central post. In an example, the support device includes: a connector for attachment to the central post of the chair, wherein the connector comprises a circular interior having a radius of curvature substantially equal to a radius of the central post of the chair; a cantilever arm which extends from the connector; a pivot which connects the cantilever arm to the connector, the pivot being configured for vertical pivoting; and a support frame located at a distal end of the cantilever arm for supporting a foot and/or leg of a user.

Abstract: An elevation hinge where one of the parts moves in connection to a guiding means on another part, and wherein a supporting effect is achieved on an elevation of said moving part. The elevation hinge comprises a first part including at least one guiding means, and a second part including at least one connection element for guiding the second part along the at least one guiding means. The guiding means includes a second portion adapted for guiding the connection element to and from a first portion. Guidance is performed in a linear manner or in a rotational and linear manner, in relation to the first part. A spring is fixed between a connection element and an anchor pin on the first part.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a chair for assembly by a user. The chair for assembly by a user may include a bracket configured to releasably couple an arm rest assembly to a chair seat and facilitate adjusting a width for the arm rest assembly relative to the chair seat.

Abstract: A concession tray and container holder removably securable to a pre-existing container holder and which is connected to the container holder such that the tray and container holder can swivel or otherwise be movable about the connection of the tray to the seat. The connection comprises a customizable insert which can be of different heights such that the same tray can be connected to various different pre-existing container holders such as those of different seating configurations. The connecting insert is a generally cylindrical connecting portion having a first end configured for connection to the tray and a second end for inserting into the pre-existing container holder.

Abstract: A sofa bed traversable between a sofa and bed configurations is disclosed herein. It has a folding mechanism having first and second pairs of link members rotatably attached to a backrest and support members on left and right sides of the back rest. Via the first and second link members, the back rest is transitionable between the sofa configuration and the bed configuration. A seat base is movable up and down at an angle via a sliding mechanism.

Abstract: A bedding support device for use on a mattress to retain bedding, such as a sheet, away from the feet of an individual includes an inflatable housing assembly having a base, a riser unitary with the base, and an overhang unitary with the riser portion and spaced away from the base to define an open space for accommodating the feet of the individual when the inflatable housing assembly is inflated and a flat member positioned between the mattress and box springs. A backing member affixed to the housing assembly includes a fastener, and a backing member affixed to the flat member includes a fastener for engaging the fastener of the inflatable housing assembly for anchoring the inflatable housing assembly in a stable position onto the top of the mattress. The device is easily deflated for storage and/or packaging and can be used on any size bed.

Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safety harness for a user comprising a first panel arranged to be disposed against the user's chest. The harness further comprises two shoulder portions extending from the first panel and arranged to extend over the shoulders of the user. The harness further comprises a locating portion arranged to be disposed against the user's back. The harness further comprises an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the separation between the first panel and/or the shoulder portions and the locating portion in order to adjust the fit of the first panel and the two shoulder portions against the body of the user. The adjustment mechanism comprises at least one engagement feature. The harness further comprises a securement means located on said first panel.

Abstract: A flexible merchandising food well display configured for use with a cabinet including a countertop. The food well display includes an upwardly open food well housed within the cabinet and the countertop defines an opening into the food well. The flexible merchandising food well display further includes a height-adjustable shelving system within the food well. The shelving system includes a plurality of shelves, each of which may be individually mounted within the food well at a selectable height such that the shelves may support different containers at different heights within the food well.

Abstract: A food product display and storage system configured for use in a deli-style refrigerated display case is provided. The system includes a shelf unit configured to retain food products, having at least one shelf and an outwardly extending frame. The outwardly extending frame receives an edge of the rear surface of a display riser such that the shelf unit is received partially within an interior recess of the display riser.

Abstract: A pallet assembly including a plurality of trays separated by supports is provided. Each of the supports includes a rectangular portion and a wing portion. The wing portion is formed from two layers of materials connected together by a locking tab or other suitable means. The wing portion can include a first portion and a second portion at an angle with respect to the first portion. A tab can be used to facilitate placing the first portion of the wing at the angle with respect to the second portion of the wing.

Abstract: A collapsible reaching device for folding a passenger side mirror assembly includes a rod that comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the rod is selectively extensible. A hook is coupled to and extends from a first end of the rod, positioning a second end of the rod to be grasped in a hand of a user who is positioned in a driver's seat of a vehicle. The user can then position the hook on a mirror assembly that is coupled to a passenger side of the vehicle to selectively manipulate the mirror assembly between an extended configuration and a folded configuration.

Abstract: A hanging system has a hanging rail 3 and a number of mounting clips 1 for mounting the hanging rail 3 against a soft wall. Each mounting clip is formed from a flat plate 5 and is provided with a rear side 7 with which the mounting clip is in contact with the wall during use. Each mounting clip is provided with cams 11 and 13 protruding at the front 9. The hanging rail 3 is an extrusion profile of which a part 3a has a cross-section that is C-shaped and is provided with two spaced apart edge parts 15 and 17. The top edge part 15 hooks behind the top cam 11 and the bottom edge part 17 is clicked over the bottom cam 13. Each clip is furthermore provided with two bent nails 19 which protrude at the rear side 7 and which can be pressed into the soft wall, wherein parts 9b of the front form pressure surfaces.

Abstract: A pillow includes a pillow cushion consisting essentially of a gelatinous elastomer that is sized and configured to support a head and neck of a person using the pillow cushion. The pillow cushion has a first major surface, a second major surface, and deformable wall members extending between the first major surface and the second major surface. The deformable wall members are located and configured to define voids therebetween such that the deformable wall members may be displaced into adjacent voids upon deformation of the deformable wall members. The deformable wall members are configured to buckle when a pressure applied to a cushioning surface of the pillow cushion, in a direction perpendicular to the first major surface, exceeds a threshold pressure level. A pillow cover covers the pillow cushion. A method of fabricating a pillow includes enclosing such a cushion in a pillow cover.

Abstract: A sleep pillow structure includes a posture-sensing and commanding device, a signal-receiving and inflating-deflating control unit, and a height control unit. The height control unit includes an air pump, a vent valve, pipes, and a lifting device. The posture-sensing and commanding device is installed on a human body to detect the human body's sleep posture, and to send a signal about the human body's sleep posture to the sleep pillow in a wired or wireless manner, such that the height control unit automatically adjusts the height of the sleep pillow to adapt to a user's sleep posture.

Abstract: A tableware system is provided that includes a placemat with non-integrated tableware. The placemat includes a substantially planar bottom surface that forms a partial vacuum when provided in contact with an underlying surface and a first fastening mechanism provided at a top surface of the placemat. The tableware includes a second fastening mechanism that corresponds to the first fastening mechanism, the second fastening mechanism being detachably coupled to the first fastening mechanism. A lid is provided that secures to the tableware and includes another first fastening mechanism provided at a top surface thereof. A lock is provided that fixedly secures the first fastening mechanism and the second fastening mechanism. The lock may include a release mechanism that disengages the lock upon application of a force thereto. Alternatively, the lock may be removable by a separate tool that disengages the lock to allow the tableware and the placemat to be detached.

Abstract: A kit for use with a beverage includes: a sleeve, an interior plate, an engaging feature, a connector, and a support element. The sleeve forms an interior volume dimensioned to contain a beverage. The interior plate is located within the interior volume. The engaging feature is located outside the interior volume and includes an upper sidewall and a lower sidewall. The connector penetrates the bottom and interconnects the interior plate and the engaging feature. Lastly, the support element includes a receiving feature shaped to engage with the engaging feature such that at least part of the receiving feature is positioned between the upper sidewall and the lower sidewall. Configured in this manner, the support element, which may be in the form of a serving tray, is capable of safely and securely supporting beverages in an upright position.

Abstract: A folding popcorn and drink holder useful for carrying a bucket of popcorn and a drink to a seat, and for being mounted in an armrest type cup holder at the seat. The holder has a folded configuration that is relatively flat, compact, and can be stored inside an empty popcorn bucket or hung vertically on the side of the bucket.

Abstract: A self-locking parcel delivery apparatus and method includes a tamper-resistant compartment beneath a bench seat and insulated for protecting delivered parcels. The apparatus includes a lid that is held open magnetically until proactively released to close and locked by a remote user via a software application running on a mobile communications device. The apparatus may be operated in conjunction or cooperation with a software application associated with a video motion detection system so that a remote user can authenticate a supposed delivery person and then, using another software app, activate a remote delivery container to be made ready to receive a delivered parcel.

Abstract: A receiving and pick-up device for postal items (2) having a housing (7) comprising a receiving chamber (8) and comprising a base part (9) and an extension part (11), which is arranged adjustably relative to the base part (9) along an adjustment axis (X), wherein a closable exterior opening (16) is formed on a first front face (15) of the base part (9) and a closable interior opening (18) is formed on a second front face (17) of the extension part (11) being opposite the first front face (15) in the direction of the adjustment axis (X), and having an adjustment device (29), which is designed for adjustment of the volume of the receiving chamber (8) such that the extension part (11) can be adjusted along the adjustment axis (X) between a first position, in which the receiving chamber (8) has a first volume, and a second position, in which the receiving chamber (8) has a second volume enlarged relative to the first volume, and having a deposit band (23) delimiting a floor side of the receiving chamber (8).

Abstract: A connector system facilitates the connection of a first tree trunk to a second tree trunk of an artificial tree system. The connector system can prohibit rotation of the first tree trunk relative to the second tree trunk.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of portable ovens, specifically a portable oven designed to be placed in the ground to employ specific heating and cooking technologies. This portable invention includes several layers or components: a ground layer, or the cavity dug in the terrain, a fire layer, a stone layer or other heating element, a lower layer of packing material, the food layer, an upper layer of packing material, and the cap. The portability of the invention and interchangeability of the parts allow the user to easily create unique cuisine.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a cooking chamber, a supportive base, a cooling module, a heating module, a temperature sensor, a cooking control module and a flexible vessel. The cooling module is thermally coupled with the cooking chamber to reduce temperature in one or more regions thereof, while the heating module is thermally coupled with the cooking chamber to increase temperature in one or more regions thereof. Moreover, the temperature sensor is thermally coupled with the cooking chamber to measure temperature in one or more regions thereof. The cooking control module is arranged to adjust temperature of the cooking chamber through the cooling module and the heating module. Moreover, the flexible vessel includes an opening, and is sized and dimensioned to fit within the cooking chamber. The flexible vessel is constructed from a material impervious to liquids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking appliance comprising: a cabinet defining a cooking chamber; a heating means installed on the cabinet and formed so as to heat the inside of the cooking chamber; an air pump installed on an outer side extends into the cooking chamber; a cooking pack arranged selectively inside the cooking chamber and formed so as to accommodate an object to be cooked; and a control unit for controlling the heating means and the air pump, wherein one side of the cooking pack is detachable from a free end of the tube. According to the present invention, sous vide cooking is enabled by, within a single plate, vacuum treating the space where the object to be cooked is accommodated and controlling the temperature inside the cooking chamber during cooking.

Abstract: An infused beverage brewing assembly having a solvent flow management system (SFMS) operably configured to receive a solvent and induce a flow of the solvent through a first solvent conduit and a second solvent conduit, a solvent temperature modulation system (STMS) operably configured to thermally modulate a solvent within the first solvent conduit to join with a solvent in the second solvent conduit to form a resulting solvent conduit with a resulting solvent. The assembly has a brewing chamber in fluid communication with the resulting solvent conduit and for housing a solute disposed to receive the resulting solvent to produce an infused beverage, an outlet for discharging the infused beverage, and a resulting solvent valve operably configured to select a path of the resulting solvent until reaching a desired temperature, thereby enabling resulting solvent delivered to the brewing chamber at a desired temperature.

Abstract: In hot beverage cannabis related products, such as single use coffee systems as well as other coffee systems, the cannabinoids are not being infused into the beverages, such as coffee, during the brewing process. To solve this problem, a cannabinoid delivery system is provided. The cannabinoid delivery system includes various systems and methods of positioning cannabinoids and/or cannabis plant matter in locations and forms such that the cannabinoids are properly infused into the beverages.

Abstract: A rollable beverage brewing assembly for brewing hot beverages at any location and charging electronic devices includes a housing, a control circuit being coupled to the housing and a plurality of rollers that are each rotatably coupled to the housing for rolling along a support surface. A handle is slidably coupled to the housing for rolling the housing on the rollers for transporting the housing. A brewer is positioned in the housing for brewing a hot beverage such as coffee or tea and the brewer is electrically coupled to the control circuit. A charging unit is coupled to the housing and a plurality of electronic devices may be electrically coupled thereto for charging the electronic devices.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an apparatus (1) for making a beverage, in particular a beverage containing milk. The apparatus (1) comprises a machine body, a milk container (2) and a milk frothing device (3) for mixing milk with air and steam. The milk frothing device (3) is removably mountable in a seat (10) in an outer wall (11) of the machine body. The milk container (2) is removably couplable to the milk frothing device (3). The apparatus (1) also comprises a locking member (5) for locking the milk frothing device (3) in the mounted condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for making beverages using capsules (2) containing a food substance, including an extraction unit (3) in which an openable extraction chamber (4) is made, an infeed section (9) for a capsule (2), a feed path (10) for the capsule (2) in the apparatus (1) from the infeed section (9), and at least one image acquisition device (12) operating in the range of visible light, positioned along the feed path (10) outside the extraction chamber (4), and designed, in use, when the capsule (2) is positioned in an image capture zone (13) located along the feed path (10), to capture images of at least an identification portion (14) of the capsule (2) on which a graphical element (15) is present and visible; the image acquisition device (12); an electronic processing unit (20) is connected to the image acquisition device (12) and is programmed to selectively enable or not enable the making of a beverage by performing the following operating steps based on a comparison between a first image detected by the image

Abstract: A moving assembly of a coffee maker has a body, a first moving module, and a second moving module. The first moving module is mounted to the body, and has a first slide rail and a feeding component. The first slide rail is connected to the body. The feeding component is slidably mounted to the first slide rail and has a nozzle. The second moving module is mounted to the body below the first moving module, and has a second slide rail and a platform. The second slide rail is connected to the body and located below the first slide rail in a direction intersecting with the first slide rail. The platform is slidably mounted to the second slide rail. Therefore, the nozzle may move against a coffee cup put on the platform in two directions with the two independent moving modules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water heating system (part number lacubucci HF Aerospace AS0012480) for beverage dispensing machines. The heater has a double system: a pre-chamber, preferably of the spirally wound type, for pre-heating the water along a predefined path, and a chamber which is always full of water heated with resistors making direct contact with the water (or in some cases with a protection jacket) for maximizing the efficiency.

Abstract: Cookware and other heating articles are included herein. The article may have a substrate forming a bottom surface of the cookware. The article may also have a graphite intermediate layer and cooking/heating surface disposed above the intermediate layers. The graphite layer may have one or more of the following properties: (1) a density of at least 0.64 g/cm3; (2) a water pick-up of a less than 30% by weight after a 2.5 hour soak in water at ambient conditions; (3) a Taber stiffness in the machine direction at least 25% higher than in the transverse direction; and (4) a sulfur content of less than 350 ppm and any combination thereof.

Abstract: A portable electric heating apparatus for warming a liquid and maintaining the elevated temperature of a liquid held inside a hot beverage container. The housing (23) of the apparatus may be inserted within the perimeter of a bottom rim of the beverage container so that a heating plate (22) releasably contacts a bottom wall of the container. A controller (25) enclosed in the housing includes electrical circuitry for communicating with a supply of electric power and for energizing a heating element (31). In various embodiments, electric power may be provided from wall outlets, USB ports, or batteries, which may be disposable or rechargeable. The heating element is configured to transfer heat to the plate, which warms the liquid through the bottom wall of the container.