Food staging device, method of storing foods, and method of making a sandwich
US7905173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/166
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooked food staging device and method are provided. The device and method are particularly suited for storing breaded, battered or bread food items for extended periods of time without becoming soggy. A heated compartment having a slot has a flexible member covering at least a portion of the slot to restrict airflow and to permit access to the food items contained therein, which may be contained on trays, without the necessity of removing the tray to view and remove selected food items therefrom.
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