Apparatus for controlling the temperature of food in a casserole dish and method for controlling the temperature of food in a casserole dish
US6066840A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S99/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling the temperature of food in a casserole dish is provided. The apparatus includes a casserole dish, a casserole lid, a thermal unit, and a container constructed for holding the thermal unit and the casserole dish in thermally conductive contact. A method for controlling the temperature of food in a casserole dish is provided. The thermal unit can be heated by placing the thermal unit in a microwave oven, and the thermal unit can be cooled by placing the thermal unit in a freezer.
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