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Apparatus for maintaining cooked food in a ready-to-serve condition using a freestanding cover for food trays

  • US 6,637,322 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2002
  • Issued: 10/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/29/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A food warming apparatus for maintaining previously cooked food portions in a ready to use condition, said food warming apparatus comprising in combination:

  • a cabinet having a heated compartment therein and further having at least an open front side providing access to said heated compartment, said heated compartment having an upper compartment surface and a lower compartment surface;

    a covered tray disposed in said heated compartment, said covered tray comprising;

    a tray for holding said previously cooked food portions, said tray having a tray lip defining a tray opening, and a freestanding cover having a flange section and a support section, said support section supporting said cover independently of said tray, such that at least a portion of said flange section is positioned above said tray opening; and

    a retaining mechanism positioned on said lower compartment surface for retaining said covered tray within said compartment.

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