A doubled-layer disposable cup assembly with air insulation comprises of two layered-cups one inside the other. Each layer has a truncated conical side wall with an outwardly joined rim at the top ends and a bottom wall at the smaller end. The outwardly joined rim of the inner layer maintains an air space between the side walls of the two layers. The contacts at the bottom and top provide support for the inner layer and maintain it in axial alignment with the outer layer. The contact pressure between the rim of the inner layer and the side wall of the outer layer essentially seals the air space for a more efficient air insulation and also provides a force that keeps the inner layer and the outer layer together.

A sippy cup/bottle that changes color when the liquid inside is too hot or too cold. This helps parents ensure the liquid inside the container is at a safe temperature for their toddler or baby. The color-changing feature of the cup not only ensures safety but also provides an interactive element for the toddler which acts as a visual cue for the child to understand if their drink is ready to be sipped, adding an educational element to the drinking process.

A dining plate active foodware system senses food characteristics, such as weight and calories. Removable dining plates are placed on an underplate comprising sensing and wireless communication components. The system may include a camera. Data related to the food is sent to the internet as well as displayed on the visual stimulating component of a handheld communication device, such as a mobile phone. Auditory and haptic stimuli may also be provided.

A receptacle having a programmable, interactive visual display affixed to a surface of the receptacle. The receptacle includes the visual display, a programmable memory, and a controller. The memory stores data corresponding to one or more display images and/or text, and the controller controls the display for displaying the image/text data from the memory. The receptacle may further include an input mechanism for receiving at least one input, and the controller may control the display of images/text data in response to the input. The memory can also store at least one game or other program, and the controller can execute the game or other program from the memory, operate the game or other in response to one or more inputs received via the input mechanism, and control the display based on the requirements of the game or other programs. The display may include an audio component for producing audible sound.

A container for storing a liquid for consumption. The container may comprise temperature and volume sensors, processors, energy source and a communication device to transmit the recorded temperature and volume data to a remote human interface. The container may also provide for various notifications and alerts to the user if the data falls outside predetermined variable ranges.