Patent ID: 6637322
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A food warming apparatus for maintaining previously cooked food portions in a ready to use condition, said food warming apparatus comprising in combination:a cabinet having a heated compartment therein and further having at least an open front side providing access to said heated compartment, said heated compartment having an upper compartment surface and a lower compartment surface; a covered tray disposed in said heated compartment, said covered tray comprising: a tray for holding said previously cooked food portions, said tray having a tray lip defining a tray opening, and a freestanding cover having a flange section and a support section, said support section supporting said cover independently of said tray, such that at least a portion of said flange section is positioned above said tray opening; and a retaining mechanism positioned on said lower compartment surface for retaining said covered tray within said compartment.