Patent ID: 6344630
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: A47J,F25B,F25D,G05D,H01L

Abstract:
A thermoelectric food service container comprising:a substantially double walled plastic molded container having foam disposed between said walls; a door for access to said container; a thermoelectric unit connected to said container having communication therewith through access openings; said thermoelectric unit having P and N type semi-conductors connected for the flow of current therebetween; a power supply connected to said P and N type semi-conductors to supply DC thereto and for connection to an AC source; a connector for connecting said power supply to a source of AC; controls for controlling the flow of current to said P and N type of semi-conductor materials; and, ledges on the interior walls of said container for holding food containers in spaced relationship within said container.