A kit for heat treating foods comprises a first portion including at least one plate, at least one vat, at least one coil-shaped phial, at least one wall, and at least one pin. The at least one plate has a first compartment and a second compartment. The at least one vat is attached to the at least one plate to form an interspace containing CaCl.sub.2 scales. The at least one coil-shaped phial is disposed in the interspace and contains deionized water. The at least one wall is arranged transversely to the at least one coil-shaped phial and divides the at least one coil-shaped phial into at least two sectors. The at least one pin extends from a surface of the at least one vat and is arranged adjacently to the at least one coil-shaped phial. The at least one pin is configured to break the at least one coil-shaped phial.

A kit for heat treating foods comprises a first portion including at least one plate, at least one vat, at least one coil-shaped phial, at least one wall, and at least one pin. The at least one plate has a first compartment and a second compartment. The at least one vat is attached to the at least one plate to form an interspace containing CaCl.sub.2 scales. The at least one coil-shaped phial is disposed in the interspace and contains deionized water. The at least one wall is arranged transversely to the at least one coil-shaped phial and divides the at least one coil-shaped phial into at least two sectors. The at least one pin extends from a surface of the at least one vat and is arranged adjacently to the at least one coil-shaped phial. The at least one pin is configured to break the at least one coil-shaped phial.

Coffee or other drink, for example a caffeine containing drink, is delivered to individuals that would like the drink, or who have a predetermined cognitive state, using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/drone. The drink is connected to the UAV, and the UAV flies to an area including people, and uses sensors to scan the people for an individual who has gestured that they would like the drink, or for whom an electronic analysis of sensor data indicates to be in a predetermined cognitive state. The UAV then flies to the individual to deliver the drink. The analysis can include profile data of people, including electronic calendar data, which can be used to determine a potentially predetermined cognitive state.

A field-ready oven has reinforced telescoped side walls that extend and hold a base, shelf, tray support and cover spaced apart. A low air intake and a semipermeable membrane deliver air and vapor fuel to catalyst pads on the shelf. Radiant heat from exothermic reaction is diffused over a bottom of a tray. Hot gas circulates around the diffuser and tray with a chimney effect before exhausting. A lid on the cover lifts for access to the tray. A fuel container in the oven forces fuel through a capillary restriction to limit fuel flow. A spring in the container is released to start fuel flow.

A field-ready oven has reinforced telescoped side walls that extend and hold a base, shelf, tray support and cover spaced apart. A low air intake and a semipermeable membrane deliver air and vapor fuel to catalyst pads on the shelf. Radiant heat from exothermic reaction is diffused over a bottom of a tray. Hot gas circulates around the diffuser and tray with a chimney effect before exhausting. A lid on the cover lifts for access to the tray. A fuel container in the oven forces fuel through a capillary restriction to limit fuel flow. A spring in the container is released to start fuel flow.

A simple integrated assemblage of components built around a modular solid state heater, and incorporating an intuitive consumer user interface (CUI), enables self-heating functionality to be applied in standard beverage cans. The CUI includes an actuation mechanism for user initiation of heating, as well as a novel means of breaching the can to access the heated beverage.

A simple integrated assemblage of components built around a modular solid state heater, and incorporating an intuitive consumer user interface (CUI), enables self-heating functionality to be applied in standard beverage cans. The CUI includes an actuation mechanism for user initiation of heating, as well as a novel means of breaching the can to access the heated beverage.

The invention is a cooking container with steam eliminating function comprising: an outer container 10 and having an lid 13 and a steam vent 14; an inner container 20 being inserted in the outer container 10; a heating material 30 disposed in the outer container 10 and generating heat by reacting with water; a steam blocking means 40 including a cooling body 41 having a cooling chamber 42a to be filled with cooling means 44, and a steam exhaust pipe 45 provided in the cooling chamber 42a of the cooling body 41 and a part of it being exposed outside of the cooling body 41 and the exposed end of it being removably engaged into the steam vent 14 of the outer container 10.

The invention is a cooking container with steam eliminating function comprising: an outer container 10 and having an lid 13 and a steam vent 14; an inner container 20 being inserted in the outer container 10; a heating material 30 disposed in the outer container 10 and generating heat by reacting with water; a steam blocking means 40 including a cooling body 41 having a cooling chamber 42a to be filled with cooling means 44, and a steam exhaust pipe 45 provided in the cooling chamber 42a of the cooling body 41 and a part of it being exposed outside of the cooling body 41 and the exposed end of it being removably engaged into the steam vent 14 of the outer container 10.

An improved flameless, non-electric chafing dish and an improved flameless non-electric heat source for use in connection therewith is provided. The chafing dish assembly includes a support frame for supporting the chafing dish on a serving surface, a lower (water) pan positioned on the support frame and having a bottom and one or more side walls, a food pan configured to nest inside the lower pan and having a bottom and one or more side walls, and an air-activated exothermic warming device positioned between the lower pan and the food pan. The warming device comprises a mixture of materials including iron which produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air. A support device configured for positioning between the air-activated exothermic warming device and the lower (water) pan is also provided. The support device is configured to permit airflow to the warming device and to elevate the warming device into direct contact with the food pan.