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ACCC broadband monitoring pilot reveals discrepancies
The consumer watchdog has said the results from its pilot broadband monitoring program proves the need for the scheme to be instituted nationwide to prevent gaps between services.
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is Australia's proposed wholesale, open-access fibre-to-the-premises data network. Controversial from the moment of its inception, the NBN always manages to generate interesting debate on the future of communications.
The consumer watchdog has said the results from its pilot broadband monitoring program proves the need for the scheme to be instituted nationwide to prevent gaps between services.
The CEO of the VoIP provider is looking at the NBN's shortcomings as an opportunity for his own company to provide SMBs and consumers with more advanced telecommunications services.
The new T-Voice app will allow Telstra customers to use mobile devices at home to make calls on their landline services.
According to a report commissioned by NBN, three million new jobs will be created or redefined within the next 15 years. It is a trend NBN expects to continue, following the three million jobs that have emerged since the year 2000.
NBN's satellite and fixed-wireless solutions are delivering higher-speed broadband than remote areas have ever seen before, making these services both accessible and affordable, the company has argued.
Exetel will have access to all of Optus' National Broadband Network points of interconnect and technologies under a new agreement.
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NBN's satellite service is reportedly too expensive for lower socio-economic groups to afford, with critics saying the 'fair use' download restrictions constrain access and availability to those with limited choices.
If Labor wants to bring more fibre to the premises into the NBN mix, then it must decide how much extra money it will allow NBN to spend.
Australia's consumer watchdog has given the green light for NBN to take ownership of Optus' HFC network, with the telco to also transition its customers over to the NBN.
NBN CEO Bill Morrow said on Monday that the next update to the NBN rollout maps will increase information from 18 months to 36 months.
NBN has announced that it will cost between AU$46 billion and AU$56 billion in peak funding to roll out Australia's national broadband network.
Over the past twelve months, NBN has more than doubled its revenue to AU$161 million as costs also appear set to rise for the network rollout.
Australian telco Optus is offering its satellite services for SMBs to use in the event of a fibre network outage to keep their communications operational.
The federal opposition party has flagged it might change the name of its NBN policy to the 'real NBN' to differentiate it from the project now being rolled out.
Fibre network provider OPENetworks has accused NBN of overbuilding in areas that are already well serviced by high-speed FttN, FttP, and FttB broadband, and called for the government to pass laws preventing it from doing so.
ZDNet Australia has obtained some more photographs of the National Broadband Network roll-out taking place in Scottsdale, Tasmania.
Western Australia is the next stop for NBN Co and Nextgen Network's backhaul roll-out, as the companies continue their mission to eliminate broadband holes around Australia.
Representatives from network and telecommunications equipment supplier Huawei last week demonstrated the company's Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband running on the super-fast Maglev train in Shanghai.
In the lead-up to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's July date for switching on National Broadband Network (NBN) services in the first Tasmanian homes, ZDNet Australia has obtained some photographs of the roll-out taking place in Scottsdale, Tasmania.
On Wednesday, NBN Co and Nextgen Networks commenced the first leg of the government's backhaul roll-out, which will battle Australia's connectivity blackspots.
Telstra has not been separated and construction of the NBN on the mainland is still in the pipeline, but today saw Communications Minister Stephen Conroy and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd kick off a conference that was designed to help Australia understand how 100 megabits per second broadband can be used.
Telstra today gave some insight into the logistics of what needs to be done in order to build a national broadband network over the next five years — we also had a peek into one of the company's nodes.
Pipe Network's Sydney to Guam fibre-optic cable, which is due to go online June next year, makes its way up out of the sea to this landing station in Cromer, where the data from the undersea cable is transferred to terrestrial cables.
At the "NECXT life" product showcase in Sydney, NEC gave us the chance to explore a "day in the a life of NEC". Our photo gallery reveals that such a day involves digital signs, VoIP, LCDs, waterproof notebooks and CCTV.
The new interactive Telstra "flagship" store will be open from 2 November. Dubbed T.Life, the store is located at 400 George Street, on the corner of George and King on the group floor of the Telstra building.
With a fierce battle raging over Australia's broadband future and how bush users should be connected, regulators have weighed in to produce a state of nation report into the country's communications infrastructure and how well consumers are being served by their providers.
The national roll-out of the Federal Government's National Broadband Network (NBN) is unlikely to use the same equipment that has been installed in the first portion of the network's build involving three Tasmanian suburbs, according to the chief executive Mike Quigley of NBN Co, the company charged with building it.
NBN Co has not yet delivered its business case to the Federal Government, despite having previously said it would be handed over by 31 May, the group's chief executive Mike Quigley confirmed this week.
ACT senator and former shadow Minister for ICT Kate Lundy told ZDNet.com.au last month in a video interview that a project as large as the National Broadband Network was bound to see schedule slippage.
What does the everyday person on the street think of the Federal Government's plans to build a $43 billion National Broadband Network?
If the Coalition were back in power today it would bring back the $950 million rural broadband network plans which Communications Minister Stephen Conroy cancelled, Shadow Minister Nick Minchin said in a video interview with ZDNet.com.au last week.
Shadow Communications Minister Nick Minchin speaks to ZDNet.com.au in this video interview about his fight for the best broadband outcome for the Australian public.
Telstra's exit from the National Broadband Network process will help focus industry attention on the industrial action being held by its workers, the company's main union states in this video interview.
The leaders of two of Australia's largest ISP's see a viable business model in offering free or discounted broadband connectivity, sponsored by advertisements targeted according to a user's web surfing habits.
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel took Telstra to task this week for not switching on high-speed ADSL2+ broadband nationwide. "Telstra argues that regulatory barriers are preventing it from rolling out ADSL2+ to more [telephone] exchanges," Samuel said in a landmark address to the annual conference of the Australian Telecommunications Users Group in Sydney.


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Egyptian military officials suspect members of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas may be involved in a rash of fabric thefts that could be used for subterfuge, to copy uniforms.
The official said in Ynet News that the fear is Hamas will use the cloth to infiltrate Egypt's military.
Military officers seized stolen fabric on Sunday, near a tunnel beneath the Egypt-Gaza border, Ynet says.
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Who: You, your roommate, your neighbor down the hall. All
students living in St. Lawrence owned residences; dorms; themes; townhouses. All students living at Colgate, Hamilton,
Union and Hobart and William Smith Colleges!
What: Electricity reduction competition, compete with other
residences and Universities to see who can reduce their electricity usage the
most over a three week period. Dorms compete against other dorms and
themes and townhouses compete against each other.
Where: Your dorm room, common room, bathroom, kitchen, townhouse and
theme house
When: November 1st to November 21st
Why: Behavior has a noticeable impact on utility usage in
buildings. During the period of the competition students will be encouraged
to find fun and creative ways to reduce their electricity usage through
behavior changes that could be sustained for the rest of the semester.
Prizes: The winning University gets bragging rights! The winning dorm and house get a pub cookie for each resident.
Tips: Check out our green guide for electricity reduction
Q. I live in Dean Eaton, it is the biggest dorm won't my dorm use more
electricity than a theme house or smaller residence?
A. Winners will be decided based on electricity usage in each residence
compared to electricity usage in that residence during a period prior to the
competition. Residences are competing in two categories; dorms and theme/town
Q. My room is too hot but I don't have a thermostat, how can I help win?
A. If a room or common space is overheated call the heating plant at
229-5205. The competition is based only on electricity reduction; however
reporting overheating is critical as we work toward our University energy
reduction goals.
Q. I know it will be much harder to get everyone in my dorm involved
in the competition; won't a smaller theme house be more likely to win?
A. Residences are competing in two categories; dorms and houses.
The dorm and house that reduce the most electricity, compared to their previous
usage, will be the winners.
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Our campus' student-run Barn Good Thrift Store is now open for the fall semester.
The store is located between 5 and 7 University Avenue.
Regular store hours for the Fall Semester:
Monday 12-2
Wednesday 4-6
Thursday 4-6
Lots of great finds, check it out!
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interested in taking a leadership role in SLU's Climate Neutrality
Journey? Would you like to spend two intensive days learning and planning
with fellow SLU students and staff and sharing best practices with Colleges and
Universities from the Northeast? Please consider joining the St. Lawrence
team of the Adirondack Youth Climate Summit.
Who: A team of students and staff
representing St. Lawrence University (as space is limited priority will be given
to first and second year students, but all who are interested should contact Louise Gava)
What: Adirondack
Youth Climate Summit
Where: Wild
Center in Tupper Lake, NY
When: Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th
Why: "The Adirondack [region]
educational institutions have the potential to be a model in the 21st century
for students taking action to avoid a crisis and in the process save their
schools and communities money. The participating institutions will serve
as models in energy efficiency, sustainable energy usage, building maintenance,
landscaping & grounds management, school & community garden planning,
and how to affect the current science curriculum in schools."
Perks: Great local food-two days of
breakfast and lunch and one yummy dinner all for free; you get to spend quality
time with other SLU students and staff who are
passionate about issues of sustainability and climate change; you get to meet
students and staff from other colleges working on these same issues; you get to
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Outcomes: An action item(s) for this year will
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Did you know in the Japan version, a little before that showdown, Mars actually slaps the shit out of Sailor Moon. Another great moment!
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The Gazzetta dello Sport believe that Benitez has identified striker LDamiao and goalkeeper Cesar has his top two targets for this summer.
The Internacional goalscorer has previously admitted that he is ready to leave his home country, and could be available for around €25m.
Stories emerged on Monday that the Partenopei were torn between Damiao and Manchester City's Edin Dzeko, but it seems the South American has won the day.
The Queens Park Rangers shot-stopper meanwhile, is also of interest to the Spanish tactician.
The 33-year-old has been rumoured with a number of clubs over the past few months, with Roma and Arsenal heavily linked with his signature.
Cesar though, has insisted that he wants to stay in London.
Roma are hoping to lure Arsenal forward Gervinho to Stadio Olimpico as the club look to find a replacement for Pablo Osvaldo.
The Giallorossi are looking for a striker to fill the gap left by the Italy international, who is said to be on the verge of signing for Manchester City.
And according to Il Tempo, Rudi Garcia wants to reunite with the Ivorian goalscorer and will offer €10m for his services.
Garcia worked with Gervinho at Lille before selling him to the north London club in 2011.
Milan could make a move for Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Jeremy Menez if their pursuit of Adem Ljajic hits a dead-end.
The Fiorentina attacker has become the Rossoneri's prime target for the summer as Robinho looks set to leave San Siro for Santos.
However, the Corriere dello Sport have claimed that should that deal go awry, Massimiliano Allegri's men will look to sign the France international as their Plan B.
Menez joined the Ligue 1 champions in 2011 from Roma, but is seen as available due to PSG's wealth of attacking talent.
Laurent Blanc's side could let him go for around €16m.
Angelo Ogbonna's move to Juventus is still on hold after talks held on Monday evening failed to reach an agreement.
The Torino defender looked set to join the Bianconeri last week, with reports claiming that transfer was all-but through.
However, Tuttosport have insisted this morning that a meeting between Juve's sporting director Beppe Marotta and Il Toro's President Urbano Cairo ended in stalemate.
The Old Lady are offering €10m plus 50 per cent of Ciro Immobile, or €13m cash for the 25-year-old.
Torino though, are looking for €18m.
Matias Silvestre could be the latest player to go from Inter to Parma this summer, Tuttosport believe.
After the Crociati signed Antonio Cassano from the Nerazzurri, Roberto Donadoni's men are keen to bring his former teammate to sure their backline.
The 28-year-old Argentine has endured a terrible at San Siro since his arrival last year, playing just nine League games for the club.
And after being dropped from the squad by Walter Mazzarri for the pre-season training camp at Pinzolo, it looks likely that Parma will get their man.
Silvestre could be allowed to leave for around €6m.
PSG are reportedly preparing a bid for Daniele De Rossi after Roma started pre-season training amid protests and insults.
The French side has also shown an interest in Lazio midfielder Hernanes, but according to the Corriere della Sera they are primarily targeting De Rossi.
Meanwhile, the situation within the Giallorossi camp is extremely tense on the day pre-season training began at Trigoria.
A large group of fans gathered outside the gates to chant against the club owners and handed out T-Shirts urging everyone to "throw out" director of sport Walter Sabatini and general manager Claudio Fenucci.
There was a huge banner that read: 'Pallotta is just a name,' referring to President James Pallotta's distance from the side in his Boston office.
Another read: '26-5-13, we will never forget the way you doused Roma in mud.' That was the date of the Coppa Italia Final, lost 1-0 to rivals Lazio.
Several players were also subjected to insults when they tried to drive through the gates, including Miralem Pjanic.
The only people to receive applause were Francesco Totti, new Coach Rudi Garcia and fresh signing Mehdi Benatia.
The ultras also demanded a face-to-face meeting with Totti and the team, but were denied the request.
Corriere dello Sport have reported this morning that Stevan Jovetic could stay at Fiorentina next season.
The Montenegriin forward has been heavily linked with a move away from the Viola this summer, with Juventus, Arsenal and Napoli all reportedly interest in his signature.
But with Adem Ljajic increasingly on the verge of a switch to Milan, the hierarchy at Artemio Franchi are warming to the idea that they may not have to sell their star asset.
The 23-year-old is said to be pleased with the arrival of Mario Gomez from Bayern Munich, with only a bid of €30m enough to change the Viola's minds.
Paris Saint-Germain Coach Laurent Blanc has admitted that he is a fan of Lazio playmaker Hernanes.
The Brazilian attacker has been linked with a move to the French champions, despite President Claudio Lotito insisting that the 28-year-old is not for sale.
The tactician though, has conceded that the Biancocelesti star is an option for his team.
"A negotiation for Hernanes is inviting," he told beinsport.fr.
"But I do not want to say too much, or say that anything is close.
"We have other priorities at the moment including a defender and a striker."
Reports in the French media have claimed that Edinson Cavani's move to Paris Saint-Germain will be completed on Wednesday.
L'Equipe insist that the deal which sees the Napoli striker join the Ligue 1 champions will go through tomorrow after all three parties came to an agreement.
Le Parisien are set to fork out €63m for the Uruguay international, and will pay the goalscorer €10m per season for five years.
The Paris-based newspaper expect Cavani to be announced as a PSG player tomorrow.
Santos have again publicly asked Robinho to "lower his wages" after his lawyer insisted "we're at an advanced stage."
The striker has made it clear he wants a return to his former club, but negotiations have been fraught both between the clubs and over personal terms.
Milan cut their asking price from €10m to €8.5m and agreed to accept payment in instalments, while Robinho took a wage cut, but it's still not enough.
"I hope Robinho will lower his wages again," Santos Vice-President Odilio Rodrigues told Gazeta Esportiva.
"Milan have set a very high valuation on the player and we hope this can be cut to make the operation more do-able."
Robinho's lawyer Marisa Alija also spoke to Globo Esporte about the negotiations with Santos.
"I think the move could be completed because we are at an advanced stage. I was meant to go back to Milan, but it is up to the two clubs to conclude the transfer by deciding all the payments and details.
"It is not an easy agreement to reach, but we are working day and night. In any case, there is time until July 15."
The Brazilian transfer session closes on July 15, so Milan are in a rush to push through the sale.
Fiorentina star Adem Ljajic's lawyer says that Milan have enquired after him.
The 21-year-old's contract expires in June 2014 and renegotiations have been difficult, so a summer departure is likely.
"We know of Milan's interest, but the Rossoneri have not contacted Adem or his representatives. They enquired after him directly to Fiorentina," lawyer Alex Vaiata told MilanNews.it.
"The two clubs will discuss the matter and, if they reach a deal with Fiorentina, then it is up to us to talk personal terms.
"I wouldn't say a split from Fiorentina is inevitable. So far we haven't been called up, so there are no negotiations, but just because Ljajic is not in Florence right now.
"When he returns, we'll be able to talk things over with Fiorentina and see if there is a chance of a renewal. This depends on what the club wants, because if they have decided to sell him to Milan, then it's not a problem. We'll take anything into consideration."
Arturo Vidal insists he hasn't renewed his contract and is "honoured" by Real Madrid interest, but wants "to win it all" at Juventus.
The Chilean international is hot property on the transfer market after a spectacular season in Turin.
There had been reports in recent weeks he'd agreed a contract extension to 2018 worth €4m plus bonuses per season.
"No, I have not renewed my contract," Vidal told Spanish newspaper Marca. "I have a contract and we'll see what happens.
"Real Madrid's interest? It is an honour that such important clubs are tracking me, as all players are 'seduced' by sides like that."
However, the midfielder also spoke of his excitement about the season ahead with the Bianconeri.
"We want to win it all: Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Champions League. Carlos Tevez is a top class striker who can really help us in Europe."
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PHEBA -- Chance Livingston rushed for 118 yards to lead three Oak Hill Academy players who eclipsed the 100-yard mark Friday night in a 46-12 victory against Hebron Christian.
STARKVILLE -- If there was a loss that stood out the most to Mississippi State football fans in 2009, it was the home defeat to LSU. The 30-26 loss could have been the Bulldogs' first win against the Tigers since 1999. The sequence of events in the final minute of the game, however, made the result the most distinguishable of MSU's seven defeats last season.
Michael Bradley and the New Hope High School football team are looking for it. With nine returning starters and plenty of experienced players from last season's 11-win finish, Bradley knows the Trojans still have it in the locker room.
It will be gutcheck time from here on out for the Heritage Academy football team. Judging from last week, the Patriots just might be on the move toward the program's first winning season since 2005. To accomplish that goal, Heritage Academy (3-1) will look to capitalize on the momentum it earned last week in a victory against Lamar School at 7 tonight when it plays host to Madison-Ridgeland Academy (1-2).
One victory doesn't make a season. Tony Stanford hasn't had to preach that message this week because his Columbus High School football players haven't appeared to change following their first big victory of the 2010 season.
Another week. Another rivalry matchup for the West Point High School football team. Not that coach Chris Chambless minds, but coming off a heart-breaking 21-20 loss to Starkville High, he knows the importance of bouncing back at 7:30 tonight against Noxubee County (4-0). Chambless watched his team blow a 20-0 lead against the Yellow Jackets, turn the ball over three times in the second half, and commit four personal foul penalties in the loss. Carrying that lack of discipline into district play, which begins in a week, isn't ideal for a team looking to repeat as Class 5A state champions.
STARKVILLE -- Jeff Terrill can't wait for a handful of extra football players to appear at his office door. Neither can his Starkville Academy football players, most of whom have learned and played multiple positions in the Volunteers' 0-4 start this season.
The past is going to help the Oak Hill Academy and Hebron Christian football teams in the future. How the first four games of each team's season will affect their matchup at 7:30 tonight in Pheba remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Oak Hill Academy (0-4) and Hebron Christian (1-3) will enter tonight's game with many similarities. Both teams are expected to dress out less than 20 players. Both teams also have experienced their share of growing pains.
CALEDONIA -- Blaire Ruth picked the right time for a hot stretch. As a result, the Caledonia High School volleyball team will ride into the final week of the regular season with plenty of momentum.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Will Lowery's view of the University of Alabama football games has changed. The sophomore walk-on wasn't sitting in the stands cheering when a Crimson Tide defensive back made a potential points-saving interception on national television against Penn State. He was the one making the play.
JACKSON -- Southern Miss receiver DeAndre Brown got the message. Tired of Brown's prima donna ways, Southern Miss coach Larry Fedora used the uncharacteristic tactic of publicly blasting Brown during a press conference last week, citing a lack of consistent effort.
STARKVILLE -- Through two games, Mississippi State's defense has taken a "fresh" approach to which players are in the game.
Two Lamar County and two Pickens County football teams will have a chance Friday night to solidify their positions for a state playoff berth. Lamar County, Sulligent, Pickens County, and Aliceville can improve to 3-0 in region play with victories.
Sharon Fanning-Otis has assembled all of the pieces for the 2010-11 season. The Mississippi State women's basketball coach and her assistant coaches are evaluating those parts in preparation for the start of practice Oct. 5.
When the Pickens Academy football team started the season with two losses, coach John Gartman still believed he had a good team.
STEENS -- Meghan Cooper has a simple philosophy that serves her well on the soccer field: Always go hard. It's a message Ray Campbell has instilled in Cooper and the rest of the players on the Immanuel Christian girls soccer team. Add in some deft passing skills and combination play and a stingy defense and it's easy to see why the Lady Rams are having a playoff season.
DeKALB -- Cathryn Moore and Magen Tapley had run-scoring hits in the top of the seventh inning Tuesday, and Chloe Tapley made it stand up to lead the Hebron Christian fast-pitch softball team to a 2-1 victory against Kemper Academy. The victory helped the Lady Eagles (18-9, 7-0 district) clinch the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class A, District 3 title for the second time in three years.
The Starkville High School volleyball team beat Columbus High 3-0 and cruised to a quick win in its Legue 3, Region 2 opener Tuesday. The set scores were 25-16, 25-3, 25-13. Starkville (19-7, 1-0 region) beat Columbus ( 3-9, 0-2), setting up a Thursday home match with Tupelo for the region lead. Starkville junior setter Wheeler Richardson recorded 20 assists, six aces, six digs and two kills to lead the Lady Jackets, whose only points conceded in the second set came from errors.
STARKVILLE -- Through two games, Mississippi State's offense has had performances at opposite ends of the football spectrum. In Mississippi State's 49-7 season-opening win against Memphis, backup quarterback Tyler Russell threw for four touchdowns and the team eclipsed 500 yards of total offense. But in a 17-14 loss to Auburn this past Thursday, Mississippi State was held to less than 250 yards of offense and left stewing about unforced mistakes in a game it believed it should have won.
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Apr 16, 1996
|Filing date
|Nov 15, 1994
|Priority date
|Nov 15, 1994
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Louis L. Sarris, Ann J. Sarris
|Original Assignee
|Sarris; Louis L., Sarris; Ann J.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (12), Referenced by (18), Classifications (9), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates to a beverage container for heating and maintaining the warmth of beverages.
The drinking of beverages is an activity that frequently accompanies driving. Cup holders, insulated cola cups, and various non-spill cups have accordingly become a fixture in many motor vehicles. Among some drivers, heated beverages such as coffee or tea are favored. Insulated cups can be used to keep the beverage warm, but for long drives, such in long-haul trucking, the beverage will not stay warm over the duration of the drive. Various heated cups and cup warmers are available that plug into the cigarette lighter outlet, but many are inconvenient or unsafe to use. For example, the commonly used beverage heaters that are placed into the top opening of the cup will heat the beverage, but are inconvenient and hazardous. The heating surfaces are exposed, which presents the possibility of burning the user, melting the cup. In addition, in order to drink, the heater must be removed, which presents the dilemma of where to put the hot heating element without burning or damaging the user, the cup, upholstery, or etc.
Many non-heated insulated cups used currently by drivers are injection molded from low melting point polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, or the like) and contact with any heating device will damage the cup. Thus, heating beverages in this popular cup with the currently available heaters is not possible or is impractical.
Heating plates and heating cups have been developed, but most of these suffer from one or more problems. These problems include (1) a hot surface of the heating element is exposed and it may be contacted by clothing, upholstery, or the user; (2) the cup or heating system is mechanically too complicated, increasing material and manufacturing costs so that it is not commercially viable; (3) operation of the heating system and cup requires undue attention from the driver, so is an unsafe distraction from driving; and (4) the heating system frequently has a long ungainly cord that can pull the cup over. In addition, for many beverage heaters, because the container itself is hot or because of the mechanical configuration of the container, the user cannot drink directly from the container. Thus, it is necessary to pour the beverage into a cup for drinking. However, once the beverage is in the new cup, it begins to cool and the warmth is not maintained over an extended period.
It is, therefore, an object of the invention to provide a cup for warming and maintaining the warmth of beverages that is simple and safe to use.
Another object of the invention is to provide a cup for warming beverages that has no exposed hot surfaces which may contact something that may be damaged by the heat, upholstery, a person's flesh, or clothing.
Another object of the invention is to provide a cup for warming beverages that enables one to drink the heated beverage without having to pour it into another container.
Another object of the invention is to provide a warming cup that is mechanically uncomplicated and relatively inexpensive to manufacture.
Further objects of the invention will become evident in the description below.
The present invention is a heating cup that contains an integral heater for heating maintaining the warmth of a beverage. The heater is disposed and constructed such that there are no exposed hot surfaces, such that the heater is electrically and thermally isolated. The cup itself is similar to the insulated injection molded plastic cups currently in use. Thus, the portions which are handled or touched by the user, e.g., the outside surfaces, the handle, the drinking lip, are all thermally and electrically insulated. Thus, there is no danger of the user being burned or subjected to electrical shock from touching a heating element or exposed metallic surface. The possibility of a user being subjected to electrical shock while drinking or handling the cup is virtually eliminated. In addition, the cup can be held and used while the heater is in use. Accordingly, it is not necessary to remove and attend to a hot heating element, and it is not necessary to pour the heated beverage into another container to drink it.
Also provided with the heating cup is a control system to turn off the heater when the contents of the cup reach a predetermined temperature in order to prevent overheating and boiling of the beverage. If the cup is empty or the beverage evaporates dry, the control system will still prevent the heater from damaging the cup to the extent that its function is compromised. Thus, there is little danger that an unattended cup will accidentally start a fire, damage upholstery, or otherwise become an electrical or fire hazard.
Since the body of the cup can be made of commonly used plastic material by injection molding, in the same manner as the insulated cups currently in use, the cups can be made less expensively than prior-an heated cups of a special and mechanically more complex construction. The configuration of the cup of the invention is such that inexpensive injection molding polymers can be used, while still incorporating a heating element.
Since the heater is integrated into the cup and isolated from direct handling by the user, it is possible to incorporate a higher capacity heating means that will quickly heat the beverage. For example, for the embodiment described below and illustrated in the figures, an ounce of beverage can be heated at a rate of about an ounce a minute.
An embodiment of the invention is a beverage cup that comprises;
(a) a container having a bottom wall, and a side wall extending upwards from the bottom wall to form an interior with an open top for containing a beverage,
(b) an outer shell having a bottom wall, and a side wall extending upwards from the bottom wall to a cup-like shell with an open top that generally corresponds to the shape of and is concentric to the container with an attachment of the outer shell and the container at the peripheries of their respective open tops such that there is a thermally insulating air gap between an outer surface of the container and an inner surface of the outer shell, the container and the outer shell constructed of a thermoplastic material that is thermally and electrically insulating and has softening point above the boiling point of water,
(c) a heater bar with an electrical resistance heating means, the heater bar extending from an outer surface of the container side wall of the container through a first aperture in the container wall, through the interior of the container, and through a second aperture in the container side wall to an outer surface of the container side wall, the heater bar disposed such that it passes through a portion of the interior that is normally submerged when beverage is in the container,
(d) a first bushing surrounding the portion of the heater bar passing through the first aperture,
(e) a second bushing surrounding the portion of the heater bar passing through the second aperture, the first and second bushings constructed and arranged to provide a liquid seal between the heater bar and the edges of the first and second apertures, respectively, the first and second bushing providing a thermal insulation between the heater bar and the material of the container to prevent the material of the container from softening and deforming from heat generated by the heating means,
(f) a heat sensor contained in the wall of the container at a point such that the point is normally submerged when beverage is in the container, the heat sensor controlling a switch means that is in a default closed state to direct current to the heater means, but is opened when the temperature at the heat sensor is at or exceeds a predetermined temperature, the heat sensor disposed sufficiently proximate to the heater bar such that when the sensor and heater bar are not submerged in beverage heat generated by the heating bar will activate the sensor to close the switch means, and
(g) a power cord with a first end extending to an electrical connection with the heating means and the sensor, and with a second end including a plug means for electrical connection to a power source to form an electrical supply circuit for the heater means.
Preferably the container and the outer shell are of a generally cylindrical configuration around an axis at the center of the cup. The cup of the invention may also incorporate a cord wind-up system that allows one to extend and retract the cord to a predetermined length. In this embodiment, the cup additionally comprises;
(h) a pivot on the center axis of the cup that permits the container to be rotated on the axis with respect to the outer shell, and
(i) a boss on the container to which the second end of the power cord is physically attached,
wherein the second end of the power cord passes through an aperture in the outer shell before its physical connection to the boss, such that by rotation of the container relative to the shell, the power cord can be pulled through the aperture in the shell and wound around the outer surface of the container in a helical manner.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a beverage cup of the invention as used in an automobile.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a beverage cup of the invention in partial cutaway.
FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the beverage cup through 3 in FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a detail view of the end of the heater bar at 4 in FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of the power supply circuit with the heating means and thermistor of a beverage cup of the invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, the preferred use for the cup of the invention is in motor vehicles equipped with a conventional cigarette-lighter-12V electrical outlet. Shown is a cup of the invention 101. A power cord 103 with a suitable plug 105 can be retracted (as shown) or the cord 103 may be extended and the plug 105 inserted in the outlet 107 (as shown by the cord in phantom). The retraction and extension of the cord is more fully described below.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the cup of the invention 101 comprises a container 111 having a bottom wall 113, and a side wall 115 extending upwards from the bottom wall 113 to form a interior 117 for a beverage having an open top 119. Preferably the side wall 115 is generally cylindrical or tube-like in form with center axis 121 through the center oft he cup 101. An outer shell 123 having a bottom wall 125, and a side wall 127 extending upwards from the bottom wall 125 with an open top 129. The outer shell 123 generally corresponds to the shape of and is concentric to the container 111. The outer shell 123 and the container 111 are attached at an attachment 130 at or near their open tops 119,129 with a thermally insulating air gap 131 between an outer surface 133 of the container and an inner surface 135 of the outer shell 123. The attachment 130 near the peripheries of the openings is constructed to provide a liquid seal against beverage and wash water from entering into the air gap 131. Preferably, the cup 101 includes a lid 136 that fits over the opening 119 of the container 111. The lid 136 is preferably tight fitting in the opening 119 or the lid has a snap or locking flange 134 to hold the lid 136 in place.
The container and shell are preferably generally cylindrical or tube-like about a center axis, i.e., having a circular cross-section. However, non-circular cross-sections are contemplated. Both the container and the shell are constructed of a thermoplastic material with a softening point above the boiling point of water to withstand the temperature of a hot beverage, to prevent softening and deformation of the cup. In addition, the container and the shell are of a material that is thermally and electrically insulating. Any suitable material is contemplated, but the preferred materials are low melting thermoplastic polymers conventionally used in injection molded insulated cups, such as polyethylene and polypropylene. The gap between the container and the outer shell is any suitable dimension, but is preferably dimensioned to provide an insulative air-gap. The air gap may also be filled with any suitable material for insulation and the like, such as insulative foam.
The cup 101 additionally comprises a heater bar 138 with an electrical resistance heating means 137. In the illustrated embodiment, the heater bar 138 comprises a metallic tube 139 of a noncorrosive metal, such as stainless steel or aluminum with a nickel-chromium (Nichrome™) wire coil passing through the interior of the tube to provide the heating means 137. To prevent the coiled Nichrome wire from shorting on the tube, it is preferably insulated with a suitable temperature resistant electrical insulator. The gauge and length of the Nichrome wire is adapted to the voltage of the power source and heating capacity of the heater means. For example, a suitable heating element comprises 25 gauge Nichrome wire insulated with fiberglass (triple glass wrap with a two pass binder).
In an alternate system, the heater bar 138 may comprise a solid heating element of a metal such as Nichrome or of an electrical conducting polymeric material that has electrical resistance so as to function as a heater. However, this arrangement is not preferred as it exposes electrically conducting elements to the beverage. The advantage of the system illustrated in the figures and described above, is that the elements in the cup that conduct electricity are isolated from the beverage. This eliminates the possibility of the user being grounded and receiving a shock while drinking from the cup.
The heater bar 138 extends through the interior 117 where the beverage is contained in order to heat beverage therein. More specifically, it extends from the outer surface 133 of the side wall 115 of the container 111 through a first aperture 145 in the container side wall 115, through the interior 117 of the container 111, and through a second container aperture 147 in the container side wall to the outer surface 133 of the container side wall 115 at a point opposite the original point of entry. The location where the heater bar 138 passes through the interior at a location where at least a portion of the heater bar is normally submerged by beverage, typically near the bottom wall of the container. The heater bar 138 preferably passes horizontally through the axis 121 of the interior 117, i.e., along a diameter of the interior of the interior. The heater bar 138 must be spaced sufficiently from the container bottom and side walls 113,115 to prevent the heat from the heater bar 138 from softening the thermoplastic material of the walls.
First and second bushings 151,153 surround the portion of the heater bar 138 that passes through the first and second apertures, 145, 147 respectively. The bushings 151, 153 provide a liquid seal between the edges of the first and second apertures and the heater bar, and also isolate the material of the container from the heater bar to prevent heat damage to the container material. The bushing material is of a heat resistant, thermally insulating material. Suitable materials include any of the known heat resistant thermoplastic or thermoset materials, such as a fluoropolymers (Teflon™).
A heat sensor 155 is imbedded or contained in the wall (113 or 115) of the container 111. It is disposed such that it is protected from the liquid beverage and in a position where it will normally measure temperature from a submerged portion in the interior 117 when beverage is in the container 111. Preferably the position is in the bottom wall 113 of the container 111. The thickness of the wall material between the inside of the interior and the sensor is sufficient to protect the sensor from hot beverage and thin enough to activate the sensor when the beverage is at or above a predetermined temperature. When beverage in the container is at or above a predetermined temperature the sensor 155 activates a switch means 157 opens the electrical supply circuit to the heating means 137. The sensor 155 and switching means 157 may be separate or their functions are preferably combined into an integrated unit, such as a bimetallic reed switch or a thermistor. Illustrated in FIG. 3 is the most preferred embodiment, which is a thermistor 158. Suitable thermistors are those commercially available. Preferably the thermistor is set to switch off at about 140� to 150� F., and set to switch on 5� to 20� F. below the switch on temperature.
The heat sensor 155 is placed proximate to the heater bar 138, such that when there is no beverage covering the heater bar 138, the heat radiated from the heater bar will activate the heat sensor 155 to open the supply circuit. It is not desirable to provide a heat conducting strip of metal between the heater bar 138 and the sensor 155, as this causes the sensor to react directly to the temperature of the heater bar and not the temperature of the beverage. The result is premature activation of the switching means at a low temperature and inadequate heating of the beverage. It has been found the placement of a thermistor on the bottom of the container, with the heater bar passing above or near the thermistor was sufficient to prevent the heater bar from destroying or melting the container when no beverage is in the container. After a test over several hours of a dry container that was left plugged in, the polyethylene container was distorted from the heat, but not enough to destroy the integrity of the liquid seal of the container at the heater bar ends. Thus, the cup was still fully functional. Even when the cup of the invention is neglected, there is not the possibility of a fire, melting of the cup, or exposure of electrical or heating elements.
Electrical current is supplied by means of a two conductor power cord 103. A first end 161 of the cord 103 extends through an aperture 159 in the outer shell and is electrically connected to the heating means 137. At a second end 163 is a plug means 105 for electrical connection to a power source (not shown). Preferably, the power source is the 12V system of a motor vehicle and the plug means is adapted to connect to the cigarette lighter socket as illustrated in FIG. 1. The power cord 103 is thereby connected in an electrical supply circuit for directing electrical current to the heater means 137. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, a plug means 105 is connected to the power cord 103. The first lead 167 of the power cord is connected by a lead 169 to the heating means 137 within the heater bar 138. The second lead 171 or the power cord 103 through a lead 173 to a thermistor 158, which functions as both the heat sensor and switch means 155, 157. The thermistor 158 and the heater means 137 are then connected by a lead 175 in series circuit as shown. The switch means 157 is normally closed and is switched to an open state when a predetermined temperature is reached or exceeded as described above.
Referring to FIG. 3, the thermistor 158 is imbedded in the container wall by providing a cavity 177 in the outside surface of the container bottom wall 113. The cavity 177 is sized to receive the thermistor and includes a small locking flange 179 so that the thermistor is snapped into the cavity and held therein by the flange. The electrical leads 173, 175 to the thermistor are then brought through the cavity opening. Alternately the thermistor may be secured by a cover over the cavity opening. The cover may be of the same thermoplastic as the container and secured by welding the cover to the container.
Referring to FIG. 4, which is a detail of the heating means connection in FIG. 3, the lead 169 from its connection with the first lead 167 of the power cord 103 is passed down through an aperture 197 in the first bushing 151 and the tube 139 and around the first bushing 151 wherein it extends from the first aperture 145. The lead 169 may be wrapped several times around the bushing to physically secure it. The lead 167 is also passed through the aperture 197 in the tube 139, and aperture 198 in the bushings 151, 153. For the tube 139, this assists in securing the tube 139 in the cup and prevents the tube from sliding through the bushing 151. It also prevents the bushings 151, 153 from sliding through the aperture 145, 147 in the container 111. The lead 169 is then passed through an aperture 181 in a tube cap 183 placed in the end of the tube 139 of the heating bar in order to secure the lead 169 and the coiled resistance wire of the heating means 137. The leads are of any suitable construction; 25 gauge copper wire insulated with an enamel resistance coating has been found suitable. The resistance coating should be able to withstand the heat from the heating means 137.
The heating means, in the form of a Nichrome resistance wire is connected to leads 169, 175 by sleeve-type wire connectors 185. The connectors are then insulated with a fiberglass sleeve to prevent an electrical short on the heater tube 139. Silicone adhesive is placed around the ends of the heater bar to seal any beverage leaks, to seal the heating means 137 from moisture, and help secure the heater bar 138 in place. The tube caps 183 are also made of the same silicone, which is squirted into the ends of the tube 139, and imbeds the connectors 185. To get the silicone to adhere to the polypropylene or polyethylene material of the container, a primer is used. The silicone and the primer are FDA approved. Silicone adhesive is not preferred for the insulator for the wire connectors 185, as its pour point is about 360� F., which is 40� to 50� F. below the temperature to which the Nichrome heating means 137 is heated.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, in the illustrated embodiment the power cord 103 may be retracted or extended. A pivot 187 or axle is disposed on and extends downwards from the outer surface 190 of bottom wall 113 of the container 111 at the center axis 121. The axis 121 passes through a pivot aperture 189 in the bottom wall 125 of the shell, which is configured to receive the pivot 187. The attachment 130 of the outer shell and the container is not fixed but is slidable, allowing the container 111 to be rotated within the shell 123 around the axis 121 on the pivot 187. The power cord 103 passes through the power cord aperture 159 in the side wall of the outer shell and is attached at its second end 163 to a boss 191 where it is fixed to the container 111. At the boss, the power cord leads 167, 171 are electrically connected to leads 169, 173. When the container 111 is rotated, the power cord 103 is wound around the outer surface 133 of the container side wall 115. The aperture 159 for the power cord is placed lower than the boss 191, such that when the cord 103 is wound around the container, the helical coils 205 of the wound power cord are between the boss 191 and aperture 159. Placement of the boss 191 below the power cord aperture 159 is not preferred, as this configuration results in frequent jamming of the cord and uneven winding.
The outer surface of the container side wall 133 may be optionally provided with grooves, or the like, to assist in the winding of the cord. In addition, other means may be provided to allow such rotation of the container within the outer shell, such as sliding tracks on the bottom walls and/or side walls of the container and shell. In the illustrated embodiment, the axle has a locking flange 193 to secure the shell and container together. However, the axle may also be, for example, in the form of a mere dimple, and a locking flange be provided at the attachment near the openings of the container and the shell, or a locking flange be provided at only the attachment near the peripheries of the container and shell openings. In FIG. 3 is a small locking flange 195 at the attachment 130 of the container and the outer shell is provided.
The container may be rotated relative to the shell (as shown be arrows 203 in FIG. 2) by holding the outer shell in one hand and turning the top of the container with the other, the cord is thereby wound around the container wall in the insulating space between the container walls and the shell walls, as described. The cord may be thus wound several times to retract a moderately long cord. To unwind or extend the cord, the cup is held by the outer shell in one hand and the cord pulled by the other. The container then is forced to rotate as the cord is pulled off from the container wall.
Once the power cord 103 is retracted, it is preferred to provide any suitable means for securing the plug 105 to the cup. Illustrated in FIG. 2, is one such means, a plug receptacle 201 is provided on the handle 199 of the cup, which is constructed to receive and secure the plug. Thus, the plug 105 can be snapped into the receptacle and secured.
While this invention has been described with reference to certain specific embodiments and examples, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that many variations are possible without departing from the scope and spirit of this invention, and that the invention, as described by the claims, is intended to cover all changes and modifications of the invention which do not depart from the spirit of the invention.
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Sunday Musings: The lowest point is still ahead
Some will point to Friday night's loss to the Golden State Warriors as the lowest moment of the season for the Sacramento Kings. They will point to the record-setting performance of Klay Thompson, the six-game losing streak or maybe the team's 5-14 record under Tyrone Corbin.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the lowest point for the Kings has yet to come.
Sacramento ownership and management made a mistake when they fired Michael Malone. You would have to be blind to not see that now. They overvalued their own pull within the walls of the Kings locker room. They made a decision that they believed was right for the franchise, and in doing so, they lost the players and plenty of fans.
The Kings aren't the first to swing and miss. These things happen, but in this situation, the miscalculation is being compounded by the franchise's lack of contrition. Where the mistake truly lies is in not admitting that an error was made.
Malone may or may not be a superstar in the coaching ranks. We don't know yet, because his first go as a head coach ended so abruptly in Sacramento. But what we do know is that he changed the culture of a cantankerous locker room. He had the players not just toeing a company line, which we have seen under previous coaches, but actually buying in to a system.
The fact is, Malone has an ability to command an audience – to capture the room. The Kings were ready to go to battle under him each and every night. Win or lose, the team played hard. It mirrored the personality of its gritty leader.
This wasn't supposed to be another Malone piece; we have written plenty of those since his dismissal on Dec. 14. But you need context to understand why we are where we are today.
The team hasn't recovered. In fact, it is fracturing like we have seen time and time again with this organization. The difference is that this time, it wasn't a coach who lost the locker room.
Sadly, we have become accustomed to this team putting it into neutral and cashing in the final 20 games or so of the season. That is what happens when you have a losing culture in the NBA.
What we haven't seen before is a team cash in the final 58 games of a season, epecially a season that started with so much promise.
Despite the colossal tailspin, there is still time to right the ship. The playoffs are gone – we can all admit that now – but there is time to stem the tide and finish the season on a high note.
Before we can start talking about changes to the coaching staff or possible trades that will wake this team from its slumber, the first step is to come clean and admit that an error was made.
The Kings' train is coming off the tracks and instead of rushing to the front to find a solution, the dining car is full of people unwilling to acknowledge that the team is careening toward a spot where the bridge is out.
Again, there has to come a point where it is understood that a mistake was made. Someone shot the conductor, so fess up and admit the gaff, so we can all move forward.
The players need to heal. The fans need to heal. They need to hear that this issue won't happen again. That somewhere within the walls of the organization, a lesson was learned either by management or by ownership.
Until this happens, the assumption will be that this group is too arrogant to succeed.
We all make mistakes. It's human nature to swing and miss. But you have to learn from your errors or you are doomed to repeat them time and time again.
Those who watch basketball know what happens next. The losses will continue to compound. The players will become more and more detached from the situation. Eventually, they will begin playing for themselves instead of for the team.
We know this because that is the definition of Kings basketball for the last decade. In fact, we can already see it beginning now.
There are 39 games remaining in the Kings' season and the obituary is already being written. That is an eternity in professional sports. It's enough time to build for something for next season, but that would require action.
39 games are also enough time to sour the players and the fan base to an all-time low. And it's enough time to add a few more lines of blame to the sad eulogy of the 2014-15 Sacramento Kings.


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