Food warming system

Abstract

The embodiments disclose a method including warming food in an integral heat tray insert of a food container, generating heat in the food container using electrical impedance of a plurality of heat dispersing elements, using a control printed circuit board assembly coupled to a power button for activating and controlling electrical components including the plurality of heat dispersing elements, adjusting heat temperatures from the plurality of heat dispersing elements for warming food to a comfortable and safe heat level, using at least one rechargeable battery pack coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly with a power button for activating electrical components including the plurality of heat dispersing elements, and transmitting food status information to a user and receiving user instructions from a user digital device using a food warming system application.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method, comprising:
 warming food in an integral heat tray insert of a food container;   generating heat in the food container using electrical impedance of a plurality of heat dispersing elements;   using a control printed circuit board assembly coupled to a power button for activating and controlling electrical components including the plurality of heat dispersing elements;   adjusting heat temperatures from the plurality of heat dispersing elements for warming food to a comfortable and safe heat level;   using at least one rechargeable battery pack coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly with a power button for activating electrical components including the plurality of heat dispersing elements; and   transmitting food status information to a user and receiving user instructions from a user digital device using a food warming system application.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising using at least one rechargeable battery pack including a Lithium ion pack, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Rechargeable Battery, rechargeable aluminium-based batteries, rechargeable nickel-iron battery and other rechargeable battery types. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising food warming system devices configured for keeping foods placed inside cold. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising food warming system devices configured for specific user activities including travel in a commercial airlines wherein the rechargeable battery pack is of a type and design that meet TSA regulations, the food container seals when closed prevent any leakage, and the cover clasp is configured to be child-proof and cannot be accidentally opened by contact with other objects. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising food warming system cover clasps are configured to be child-proof and cannot be accidentally opened by contact with other objects. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the control printed circuit board assembly is configured for including at least one digital processor, at least one digital memory device, at least one database; at least one infrared thermometer coupled to the PCBA, at least one chemical vapor sensing device, at least one circuit coupled to the food container cover, at least one circuit coupled to at least one digital temperature display, at least one circuit coupled to an alert light coupled to the cover, and at least one circuit coupled to a temperature control selection device mounted on the heat tray insert mounting ledge. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one digital memory device database coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly for recording data on various food stuffs to include recipe ingredients, characteristics, visual examples, cooking instructions with minimum food safety temperatures, precautions, spoilage indications and signs, and other information for keeping foods safe for consumption. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising control printed circuit board assembly coupled bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity devices configured for providing communication and control alternatives to the user including voice activated commands. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising ultraviolet lights coupled to the heat tray insert and food container cover configured for treating food placed in the heat tray insert to kill bacteria, viruses and other food borne pathogens and sterilize the food before, during and after the warming processes. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising coating the heat dispersing element conductors using a food grade silicone coating. 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus, comprising:
 an integrated heat tray insert with electrical components configured for warming food placed in a food container;   a plurality of heat dispersing elements configured for generating heat in the heat tray insert;   a control printed circuit board assembly coupled to the heat tray insert including digital devices configured for activating and controlling heat tray insert electrical components including the plurality of dispersing elements;   a temperature control device coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly configured for regulating heat temperatures generated from the plurality of heat dispersing elements;   at least one rechargeable battery pack coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly configured for supplying electrical power to the heat tray insert electrical components;   a food warming system application configured for installation into the control printed circuit board assembly; and   at least one cellular connectivity device and transceiver coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly configured for transmitting food status information to a user and receiving user instructions from a user digital device using a food warming system application.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising control printed circuit board assembly coupled bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity devices configured for providing communication and control alternatives to the user including voice activated commands. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a food grade silicone coating applied to the plurality of heat dispersing elements. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising ultraviolet lights coupled to the heat tray insert for treating food placed in the heat tray insert to kill bacteria, viruses and other food borne pathogens and sterilize the food before, during and after the warming processes. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising the heat tray and food container configured in shapes and sizes for various food types and natures including square, round, oblong and other shapes and sizes and wherein interior space is compartmentalized to separate foods. 
     
     
         16 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a food warming system device including a heat tray insert and a food container;   wherein the heat tray insert is configured to include a control printed circuit board assembly coupled to a rechargeable battery pack;   a plurality of heat dispersing elements coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly and is used to warm food placed in the heat tray insert; and   wherein the control printed circuit board assembly is configured to include at least one cellular connectivity device and transceiver for transmitting food status information to a user and receiving user instructions from a user digital device using a food warming system application.   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , further comprising the control printed circuit board assembly is configured for including at least one digital processor, at least one digital memory device, at least one database; at least one infrared thermometer coupled to the PCBA, at least one chemical vapor sensing device, at least one circuit coupled to the food container cover, at least one circuit coupled to at least one digital temperature display, at least one circuit coupled to an alert light coupled to the cover, and at least one circuit coupled to a temperature control selection device mounted on the heat tray insert mounting ledge. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , further comprising the heat tray and food container configured in shapes and sizes for various food types and natures including square, round, oblong and other shapes and sizes and wherein interior space is compartmentalized to separate foods. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , further comprising control printed circuit board assembly coupled bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity devices configured for providing communication and control alternatives to the user including voice activated commands. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , further comprising ultraviolet lights coupled to the heat tray insert and a food container cover configured for treating food placed in the heat tray insert to kill bacteria, viruses and other food borne pathogens and sterilize the food before, during and after the warming processes.