Food warming apparatus
US5900173A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J39/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A food warming apparatus includes a housing defining at least one warming cavity having a ceiling. A heater warms food products within the cavity. A grate is provided within the cavity spaced below the ceiling of the cavity. At least one food tray is provided for containing food products and is supportable on the grate beneath the ceiling of the cavity. A seal is operatively associated between the top of the tray and the ceiling of the cavity. The grate includes a biasing portion for biasing the tray upwardly toward the ceiling to assure operability of the seal.
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