Embodiments of the present invention provide for an apparatus that includes a movably attachable trigger portion that is attached to the rim of a beverage container along with a lid portion that is attached to the trigger portion and is placed on top of the rim of the glass. The lid is located along the rim so that it may prevent insects and other foreign material from entering the interior of the glass when not in use. When the user picks up the glass in order to consume the beverage inside or to refill the container, the trigger portion is variously activated allowing the lid to rise off of the rim of the container giving access to the interior of the glass.

An active foodware system includes a visual-stimulating component for displaying information related to a plurality of sensing components, such as load cells, sensing weight of food on respective dining surfaces of supporting dining plates. A mechanical structure supports and positions the dining plates in a constrained relationship to each other, and cavities in the mechanical structure may unattachedly mate with the dining plates. A wireless communication component wirelessly sends weight data to the visual-stimulating component, such as a mobile phone or tablet computer. The system is configured to determine calories of the food, and the system may include a camera for sensing the food or a diner. The visual-stimulating component may display information other than information provided by a scale, and auditory and haptic stimuli may also be provided.

A food holding device includes a receptacle member having a body and a surrounding wall for containing food. A flexible strap is attached to the receptacle member. One end of the strap is connectible to secure the receptacle around an object (e.g., a thigh of a child). The flexible strap has ends that are configured for releasable connection (e.g., using hook and loop material). The ends can overlappingly connect to secure the receptacle to the child. The strap can be attached to the receptacle member in a number of ways, and may be removable. A liner and/or a closure device (e.g., lid or drawstring) may be used with the device. The receptacle member can receive and hold a container or a pre-packaged item. The receptacle member can be a pre-packaged item itself with an attached or attachable strap. One or more parts of the device can be disposable and/or reusable.

There is provided a drinking or eating vessel comprising an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving liquid or solid food and an outer surface that supports a polymeric coating and a decorative layer; wherein the polymeric coating comprises a polymer formed by curing a coating mixture on the outer surface of the drinking or eating vessel, said coating mixture comprising a matting agent; wherein the polymeric coating has an inner surface in contact with the drinking or eating vessel and an outer surface exposed to contact by a user of the vessel; and wherein the decorative layer forms a diffuse layer within the polymeric coating. Also provided are corresponding processes for producing the drinking or eating vessel.

There is provided a drinking or eating vessel comprising an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving liquid or solid food and an outer surface that supports a polymeric coating and a decorative layer; wherein the polymeric coating comprises a polymer formed by curing a coating mixture on the outer surface of the drinking or eating vessel, said coating mixture comprising a matting agent; wherein the polymeric coating has an inner surface in contact with the drinking or eating vessel and an outer surface exposed to contact by a user of the vessel; and wherein the decorative layer forms a diffuse layer within the polymeric coating. Also provided are corresponding processes for producing the drinking or eating vessel.

A method of preparing and serving a meal package (10) comprising the steps of: preparing a meal package(10), including:disposing a food product (16, 17) into a container (11), the container (11) having an opening defining therein a volume for receiving the food product(16, 17); and sealing the container by securing a film (12) over or around the container (11);heating the meal package (10) in a microwave oven; removing the film from the container; serving the heated food product in the container; cleaning the used container after the food product has been consumed; and repeating the above steps for the used container.

A method of preparing and serving a meal package (10) comprising the steps of: preparing a meal package(10), including:disposing a food product (16, 17) into a container (11), the container (11) having an opening defining therein a volume for receiving the food product(16, 17); and sealing the container by securing a film (12) over or around the container (11);heating the meal package (10) in a microwave oven; removing the film from the container; serving the heated food product in the container; cleaning the used container after the food product has been consumed; and repeating the above steps for the used container.

The present invention relates to the field of thermally insulated tableware. To solve the problem of poor thermal insulation effect in the thermally insulated bowl in the prior art, the present invention provides a thermally insulated bowl, comprising: a food containing portion for containing food; and a medium containing portion provided with a cavity for containing a heating medium; a first engaging portion provided at an outer side of the food containing portion; a second engaging portion provided at an inner side of the medium containing portion, wherein the second engaging portion is configured to cooperate with the first engaging portion, so that a closed area for containing the heating medium is formed between the food containing portion and the medium containing portion when the food containing portion is mounted to the medium containing portion; and a hollow insulation portion provided between an inner wall and an outer wall of the medium containing portion.

A partitioned tableware including abase (1), a wall (2) extending from the base (1) defining a first space gap (3), the wall (2) has a lower edge (20) and an upper edge (21), the lower edge (20) being tangent to the base (1), a lip (4) extending radially outwardly from the wall (2), and a first partitioning member (5) and a second partitioning member (6) with a second space gap (7) between them.

A dishware system may include a dishware item comprising a top and bottom surfaces and used in conjunction with a decorative inlay adhered to a bottom surface of the dishware item that upon use reveals a decorative pattern which can be seen though a top surface of the dishware item. By virtue of applying removable and interchangeable inlays, allows the user to transform the decorative appearance of dishware items.