# Crank-Powered Thermoses The ‘Vertigo' Keeps Food and Drinks Warm the Green Way By TopDog | Published 2009-03-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-mug References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/vertigo_travel_mug_heats_itself_25640) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/03/26/lets-talk-about-camping-essentials/) This [self-heating mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug) is called ‘Vertigo,’ and it’s an eco-friendly invention that keeps your favorite food or drink warm when you need it. Just give the ‘Vertigo’ a quick crank, and it will heat your treat to the desired temperature. Imagine being stuck in a long traffic snarl, or going on a hike. Now imagine having the confidence that when you take a sip of your precious coffee, it isn’t cold. This miraculous device, created by Nicolas Bernal, utilizes a dynamo to produce an electrical current which heats the element inside. Other practical uses for ‘Vertigo’ include [survival, disaster relief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramax-electric-skillet) and for use in underdeveloped countries where conventional energy is not available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-heating Technology:** Opportunity for developing innovative self-heating products across various industries. - **Eco-friendly Inventions:** Demand for environmentally friendly solutions presents opportunities for inventors and entrepreneurs. - **Alternative Energy Sources:** Exploration of alternative energy sources for heating and powering everyday products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for self-heating containers and mugs to disrupt the food and beverage industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity to develop self-heating products for outdoor activities such as camping and hiking. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the emergency preparedness industry with self-heating devices for disaster relief. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [Self-Heating Drink Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimos-vacuum-flask.md) - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md) - [Power Bank Cup Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-warmer.md) - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-m14-mug.md) - [App-Controlled Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatic.md)