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FOOD WARMING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

  • US 20090095736A1
  • Filed: 10/10/2007
  • Published: 04/16/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for measuring and controlling the temperature of a heat retention object used to warm or to keep warm a food item, comprising:

  • a trivet in contact with the heat retention object, the trivet resting on a countertop and acting as an insulator to limit the amount of heat transferring from the heat retention object through the trivet to the countertop; and

    a tag associated with the trivet, the tag being capable of communication with a reader associated with a heating control unit located below the countertop, enabling controlled heating of the heat retention object.

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