Patent ID: 6612124
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A47F,F25D

Abstract:
In a food-preparation table including (a) a table base having a top member with a top surface and pan-receiving space(s) beneath the top member, pan-supporting surfaces adjacent to the space(s), and a thermal device providing thermally-useful air in the space(s), and (b) pans in the space(s), each pan being uncovered for food serving and having a sidewall with an upper portion terminating in an upper edge, the improvement wherein:the top member, the pan upper edges, and the pan-supporting surfaces are positioned and arranged such that the pan upper edges are substantially flush with the top surface; and the sidewall upper portion of at least one of the pans has at least one inflow vent through it such that thermally-useful air in the space(s) flows unrestricted therethrough into the uncovered pan, thereby to provide temperature protection for the upper surfaces of food presented in a readily accessible position.