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An apparatus for dispensing and storing a food product is provided. This apparatus includes a container comprising a cup portion having a cup insert removably detachable from an insulative shell which has cylindrical sidewall, a top edge, and a bottom planar portion. The cup portion has a heat condu

An apparatus for dispensing and storing a food product is provided. This apparatus includes a container comprising a cup portion having a cup insert removably detachable from an insulative shell which has cylindrical sidewall, a top edge, and a bottom planar portion. The cup portion has a heat conductive portion positioned between the insulative shell and the cup insert. The apparatus also includes a thermoelectric chip with means for supplying power for the thermoelectric chip with the chip positioned between a heat sink and the heat conductive portion. In one embodiment of the invention, the heat sink includes fins which depend downwardly from the bottom of the cup portion, while in the preferred embodiment of the invention, the fins extend outwardly from a main wall parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cup portion.

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A thermoelectrically cooled drinking container for use in an automotive vehicle in conjunction with a beverage, said drinking container comprising, a cup portion, said cup portion having a handle secured thereto, said cup portion having a cup insert removably detachable from an insulative shell, sai

A thermoelectrically cooled drinking container for use in an automotive vehicle in conjunction with a beverage, said drinking container comprising, a cup portion, said cup portion having a handle secured thereto, said cup portion having a cup insert removably detachable from an insulative shell, said shell having a cylindrical side wall, a top edge, and a bottom planar portion, said cup portion having a heat conductive portion positioned between said insulative shell and said cup insert, said cup insert secured just inwardly of said insulative shell, said drinking container facilitating the drinking directly therefrom of a beverage, a thermoelectric chip, said thermoelectric chip positioned between a heat sink and said heat conductive portion, and means for supplying power for said thermoelectric chip.