ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,426,131, issued on Sept. 23.

"Portable food warmer" was invented by Nancy Marie Rodriguez (Palmdale, Calif.) and Edmundo Pando Rodriguez (Palmdale, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Disclosed embodiments provide a food warming apparatus. The food warming apparatus is well suited for warming liquids, and/or softer foods such as purees, puddings, cereals, and the like. For babies, having food and beverages at the proper temperature range can increase the likelihood that the baby will consume the desired amount of the food/beverage. Beverages for babies are typically served in bottles with a nipple attachment, and/or containers with a ...