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A thermic module for heating or cooling a material in a container produces an exothermic or endothermic reaction when a user presses an actuator button that causes two reactants in the module to mix. The module is removably engageable in an opening of a container by, for example, screwing it into a

A thermic module for heating or cooling a material in a container produces an exothermic or endothermic reaction when a user presses an actuator button that causes two reactants in the module to mix. The module is removably engageable in an opening of a container by, for example, screwing it into a threaded opening. The container may have a double-walled construction, with a vacuum space between the inner and outer walls to slow heat transfer after the contents have reached the intended temperature. The module may thus be used to heat or cool beverages or foods in a conventional THERMOS-type vacuum bottle by using the module in place of the normal screw cap.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A thermic module for selectably changing the temperature of a material in a container having an opening by mixing two reactants, comprising:a module body having an elongated portion defining a heat-exchanger, a first chamber for containing a first reactant therein, a seco

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A thermic module for selectably changing the temperature of a material in a container having an opening by mixing two reactants, comprising:a module body having an elongated portion defining a heat-exchanger, a first chamber for containing a first reactant therein, a second chamber for containing a second reactant therein, and a threaded engagement portion attachable in sealing engagement with a mating threaded engagement portion at said opening of said container;an actuator having an elongated member movable between a retracted position and an extended position in response to a force experienced by a portion of said actuator; anda breakable barrier interposed between said first chamber and said second chamber, a distal end of said elongated member breaking said barrier to allow mixing of said reactants when said elongated member is in said extended position; andsaid elongated portion extending into said container through said opening when said engagement portion is engaged with said mating engagement to exchange heat with said material in said container.