Patent ID: 9339124
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: A47F,F25B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A temperature-controlled display case convertible for operation in a full-service mode and a self-service mode, the temperature-controlled display case defining a temperature-controlled space therein and comprising: a base having a back side and a front side, and configured to support temperature-controlled food products within the temperature-controlled space; a back frame coupled adjacent to the back side of the base and providing one or more openings configured to provide back side access to the food products during the full-service mode; a top frame supported by the back frame; a linkage having one end pivotally coupled to one of the back frame and the top frame; a front panel having a top portion pivotally coupled to an opposite end of the linkage and movable between a deployed position for the full-service mode with the front panel adjacent to the front side of the base, and a stowed position for the self-service mode with the front panel disposed atop the top frame to provide front side access to the food products.