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Single Mug Heaters

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Plug Cup Heats Your Drink Anywhere With an Outlet

— May 31, 2011 — Art & Design
The Plug Cup is perfect for those who live alone and don’t like to entertain often or, more likely, for those constantly on the run and who love to indulge in a hot cup of coffee, tea or even water on a minute basis. Just as the name suggest, the Plug Cup actually plugs right into an outlet to heat up its contents.

Designed by Dong Hun Seo, Geun Hyuk Yoo, Ki Sang Yoon and Yune Jae Bang, the Plug Cup boasts a tight lid so as to avoid any dangerous spills that can result when liquid is placed near a power outlet. It also boasts a removable bottom so that the heater and cup can be thoroughly cleaned.

The Plug Cup sports a slick, futuristic look.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Mug Heaters - Innovative mug heaters that can be plugged into an outlet for easy heating of drinks on the go have the potential to disrupt traditional methods of heating beverages.
2. Safety-focused Drinkware - Drinkware products with features like tight lids to prevent spills and removable bottoms for easy cleaning have the potential to disrupt the status quo of drinkware design by prioritizing safety and ease of use.
3. Futuristic-style Drinkware - Drinkware with a sleek and modern design can disrupt the aesthetics of traditional drinkware and appeal to consumers seeking a futuristic look and feel.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliance Industry - The kitchen appliance industry can adapt the technology used in portable mug heaters to create more versatile heating options for a wider range of kitchen products.
2. Drinkware Industry - The drinkware industry can incorporate safety features like tight lids and removable bottoms, as well as a futuristic design, to appeal to consumers seeking advanced and stylish options.
3. Travel Industry - The travel industry can incorporate portable mug heaters into their offerings to provide travelers with convenience when they are on the go.
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