A thermal immersion circulator comprising a housing defining a cavity, a heater comprising a heating element, wherein at least a portion of the heating element is located within the cavity of the housing, a coupling assembly securing the heater within the housing, and a seal isolating the coupling assembly from direct contact with the heater. The heater comprises a side surface having longitudinal axis, a fluid inlet in communication with a fluid outlet, and a fluid heating portion located between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The heater also comprises at least one seal located adjacent the outlet and a heating element wrapped at least partially about the fluid heating portion. The heating element comprises a plurality of resistive bands arranged on the tubular side wall such that a first portion of a resistive band adjacent the fluid outlet is longitudinally spaced further from the fluid outlet than an opposing second portion of the resistive band to reduce transfer of heat generated by the resistive band to the seal whilst heating the fluid substantially along a longitudinal length of the fluid heating portion.

A thermal immersion circulator comprising a housing defining a cavity, a heater comprising a heating element, wherein at least a portion of the heating element is located within the cavity of the housing, a coupling assembly securing the heater within the housing, and a seal isolating the coupling assembly from direct contact with the heater. The heater comprises a side surface having longitudinal axis, a fluid inlet in communication with a fluid outlet, and a fluid heating portion located between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The heater also comprises at least one seal located adjacent the outlet and a heating element wrapped at least partially about the fluid heating portion. The heating element comprises a plurality of resistive bands arranged on the tubular side wall such that a first portion of a resistive band adjacent the fluid outlet is longitudinally spaced further from the fluid outlet than an opposing second portion of the resistive band to reduce transfer of heat generated by the resistive band to the seal whilst heating the fluid substantially along a longitudinal length of the fluid heating portion.

Disclosed embodiments provide a food warming apparatus. The food warming apparatus is well suited for warming liquids, and/or softer foods such as purees, puddings, cereals, and the like. For babies, having food and beverages at the proper temperature range can increase the likelihood that the baby will consume the desired amount of the food/beverage. Beverages for babies are typically served in bottles with a nipple attachment, and/or containers with a straw attachment, commonly referred to as “sippy cups.” Disclosed embodiments provide a battery-powered microprocessor-controlled heating wand that can heat beverages such as formula and/or breastmilk, as well as soft foods such as purees and puddings, to an elevated temperature that is more palatable for a baby. The apparatus is battery-powered and portable, allowing parents/caregivers to easily and safely heat the food/beverages to a preferred temperature while on the go, and/or away from home.

Disclosed embodiments provide a food warming apparatus. The food warming apparatus is well suited for warming liquids, and/or softer foods such as purees, puddings, cereals, and the like. For babies, having food and beverages at the proper temperature range can increase the likelihood that the baby will consume the desired amount of the food/beverage. Beverages for babies are typically served in bottles with a nipple attachment, and/or containers with a straw attachment, commonly referred to as “sippy cups.” Disclosed embodiments provide a battery-powered microprocessor-controlled heating wand that can heat beverages such as formula and/or breastmilk, as well as soft foods such as purees and puddings, to an elevated temperature that is more palatable for a baby. The apparatus is battery-powered and portable, allowing parents/caregivers to easily and safely heat the food/beverages to a preferred temperature while on the go, and/or away from home.

Devices, systems, and apparatuses for heating a liquid are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a heater includes a base comprising a generally planar surface and at least two heater pillars and a sensor pillar configured on the base. The at least two heater pillars each comprise heating elements. The sensor pillar includes a thermal sensor. A mixing element is configured on the generally planar surface of the base and is coupled to a mixing motor. When powered, the heating elements of the heater pillars are configured to generate heat and the mixing motor is configured to cause the mixing element to rotate.

An electric heating pot including a body unit and a heating unit configured to provide heat to the body unit. The body unit includes an accommodation space configured to accommodate liquid, the heating unit includes a housing formed such that electrolyzed water is disposed therein, and an electrode portion that is disposed in the housing, formed such that at least one region thereof is in contact with the electrolyzed water in the housing, and includes a plurality of electrodes.

An electric heating pot including a body unit and a heating unit configured to provide heat to the body unit. The body unit includes an accommodation space configured to accommodate liquid, the heating unit includes a housing formed such that electrolyzed water is disposed therein, and an electrode portion that is disposed in the housing, formed such that at least one region thereof is in contact with the electrolyzed water in the housing, and includes a plurality of electrodes.

A sous vide device (100) including an outer housing (104) within which there is located a heated tube (448) surrounding inner tubular wall (311), with the inner tubular wall (311) providing a first duct (461), and a second duct (462) being provided between the inner tubular wall and outer tubular wall with the first duct (461) and second duct (462) co-operating to provide a fluid flow path extending from an inlet (107) to an outlet (106), with vanes (450) being attached to the inner tubular wall (311) so as to be rotatably driven thereby to cause the liquid to pass along the fluid flow path.

A sous vide device (100) including an outer housing (104) within which there is located a heated tube (448) surrounding inner tubular wall (311), with the inner tubular wall (311) providing a first duct (461), and a second duct (462) being provided between the inner tubular wall and outer tubular wall with the first duct (461) and second duct (462) co-operating to provide a fluid flow path extending from an inlet (107) to an outlet (106), with vanes (450) being attached to the inner tubular wall (311) so as to be rotatably driven thereby to cause the liquid to pass along the fluid flow path.

A method of preparing non-volatile bituminous material in solid form includes first accessing molds having mold cavities defining an irregularly shaped brick having a plurality of non-planar surfaces and preparing the bituminous material for casting by heating it until it is suitably viscous for casting and optionally blending it with an additive. Then, the molds can be filled with the bituminous materials, preferably using a retractable conduit that progressively fills each mold cavity from its bottom to its top. Next, the bituminous material in the molds is solidified until substantially solid bricks are formed. Optionally, a skeleton with optional additional buoyant features can be placed in each mold cavity prior to casting so that the resulting brick has increased buoyancy throughout, and the skeleton and any buoyant features can be customized according to the needs of the customer. The resulting bricks can be removed for transport.