KettleCharge: A kettle that can charge your smartphone
The Kettle Charge is a kettle that generates electricity using heat. Simply fill it with water, place it on the stove, and light it, and the heat will generate electricity. The handle (the yellow part) has a built-in battery, which charges the generated electricity, which can then be used to charge USB devices.
Charge via the USB port in the handle
The Kettle Charge is a product that responds to user demand for a charger that can be used at home, not just at campsites. Power outages are frequent in the United States and can sometimes last for long periods of time, so the product was developed to provide a means of generating electricity using gas during these times.
Power outages are rare in Japan. However, you could place the KettleCharge on top of your stove in the winter and use it as both a humidifier and a charger. It can also be used with a portable stove, so in the event of a power outage due to a disaster, you can charge your smartphone, radio, etc. while boiling water for instant ramen.
The Kettle Charge weighs approximately 0.9 kg, measures 20 cm in diameter and 7.6 cm in height, and will be available in the US in September 2014 for $149.
