Warming carrier

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to carriers that may simultaneously carry and warm receptacles of food products or other goods (e.g., baby wipes) and methods of the same. More particularly, embodiments relate generally to carriers that respectively comprise a body and a heating element. The body comprises a pouch that is configured to receive a receptacle containing a food product or other good and a heating element configured to perform an exothermic reaction to heat the same without the aid of an electric power source. The pouch comprises thermal insulation to enhance the heat-retention capabilities thereof.

主权项

1. A method of warming a receptacle and contents thereof, the method comprising:
providing a carrier comprising a pouch, a handle, and a heating element, wherein the pouch comprises an interior layer comprising thermal insulation and defining a heating chamber of the pouch and, wherein the handle is secured to the interior layer of the pouch and accessible through an opening of the pouch and the heating element comprises an air-activated oxidation packet configured to perform an exothermic reaction without the aid of an electric power source; activating the heating element by exposing the heating element to air; placing the activated heating element into the heating chamber; placing a receptacle containing contents in the heating chamber of the pouch with the activated heating element and in direct contact with the activated heating element; transitioning the opening of the pouch toward a closed state, yet permitting air flow through the opening of the pouch so as to facilitate a movement of heat generated by the activated heating element within the heating chamber; and heating the receptacle and the contents with the heat produced by the activated heat element and retained in the heating chamber to increase the temperature of the receptacle and the contents.