Patent ID: 9226600
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: A47F

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 pedestal disposed beneath the base and having a pocket defined therein; 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 front panel having an upper portion and a lower portion, the front panel movable between a deployed position for the full-service mode with the upper portion of the front panel adjacent to the top frame, and a stowed position for the self-service mode with the front panel disposed within the pocket to provide front side access to the food products; and one or more tracks cooperating with the pocket to guide the front panel into and out of the pocket.