ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,285,123, issued on April 29.
"Plate with integrated heating system" was invented by Larry Jackson (Johnstown, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The plate with integrated heating system is a crockery item. The plate with integrated heating system is adapted for use with a foodstuff. The plate with integrated heating system serves the foodstuff for consumption. The plate with integrated heating system is an electrically powered device. The plate with integrated heating system heats the foodstuff that is served on the plate with integrated heating system. The plate with integrated heating system comprises a plate, a pedestal, and a control...