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Heated humidified food cabinet

  • US 8,176,844 B2
  • Filed: 01/26/2009
  • Issued: 05/15/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A food container comprising:

  • walls defining an exterior of the container and an open interior for receiving food items;

    at least one opening in the walls which provides access to move food items into and out of the interior of the container;

    an air moving device for creating a moving air stream,ductwork configured to circulate the air stream in the container;

    the ductwork being configured to direct at least a portion of the air stream through the interior of the container adjacent to the food items;

    a 1200 W to about 2000 W air heating element operated by a 110-120 V power supply located in the air stream;

    a water receptacle for receiving a supply of water;

    the ductwork being configured to direct at least a portion of the air stream over the supply of water;

    a 1200 W to about 2000 W water heating element operated by a 110-120 V power supply arranged to add heat energy to the supply of water in the water receptacle; and

    a control arranged to operate the air and water heating elements alternately and not simultaneously.

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