# Self-Heating Footwear The Thanko USB Dinosaur Warmer Slipper is for You and Your Furry Friend By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-usb-dinosaur-warmer-slipper References: [geekstuff4u](http://www.geekstuff4u.com/thanko-usb-dinosaur-warmer-slipper.html) For this coming winter, the ‘[Thanko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-instant-ramen-for-one-cooker) USB Dinosaur Warmer Slipper’ will be the perfect companion. There are heat generators inside of these slippers to keep your tootsies warm. To activate the slippers, all you have to do is plug them into a USB port. The Thanko USB Dinosaur Warmer Slippers actually don't look like a paw of a horrific reptile (as their name would suggest), but rather it looks like a paw of a puppy. These slippers will make your feet feel nice and warm or even make a [cozy bed for your kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermostatic-cat-bed). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-heating Footwear:** Thanko USB Dinosaur Warmer Slipper introduces a new form of self-heating footwear innovation. - **USB Heating Technology:** USB Heating Technology is emerging as one of the most useful technological trends for personal care products. - **Animal-inspired Design:** Animal-Inspired Design is an upcoming trend in home and personal care products for pet owners. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The Fashion and Apparel Industry must look to integrate new self-heating technologies like the Thanko USB Dinosaur Warmer Slipper. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer Electronics Industry may integrate USB Heating Technology into everyday personal care products. - **Pet Care:** The Pet Care Industry must explore innovative solutions in Animal-Inspired Design to better serve pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anthropomorphic Hand-Warming Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-hot-sauce-hand-warmers.md) - [Warming Power Bank Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wb-battery-powered-hand-warmer.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Slip-On Booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-research.md) - [Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer.md) - [Diminutive Desktop Hand Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-hand-warmers.md) - [Insulated Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-boots.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Sheep Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-slippers.md) - [Novelty House Slipper Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famichiki.md) - [Versatile Heating Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-heating-blanket.md)