Food heating unit
US5961866A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J27/004
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A food warming and holding receptacle lowered by a source of electrical energy comprises a well supported on a planar surface , and at least one tray containing food disposed in the well. A sheath is fixed to the well and at one-piece, flattened, looped heating element is slidably mounted in the she the and connected with the source of electrical energy for conveying heat to the food in the tray. A temperature sensor is slidably mounted in the sheath for monitoring the temperature of the heating element.
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