Simplified food-preparation table with easy accessibility of temperature-protected food
US6612124B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A food-preparation table includes (a) a table base (18) having a top member (20) with a top surface (16) and pan-receiving space(s) (22) beneath the top member holding thermally-useful air, and pan-supporting surfaces (14) adjacent to the space(s), and (b) pans (10) in the space(s), each pan having a sidewall (24) and an upper edge (12) and vents (30) through the upper sidewall portion (28) such that thermally-useful air flows from the space(s) into the pans to contact the food even though the table-base top member, the pan-supporting surfaces and the pan upper edges are arranged such that the pan upper edges are flush with the table-base top surface. Temperature protection for the food is provided while allowing easy accessibility for serving.
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