УСТРОЙСТВО ПОДОГРЕВА ИНДИВИДУАЛЬНЫХ ПИЩЕВЫХ РАЦИОНОВ

Полезная модель относится к тепловому оборудованию общественного питания для подогрева и хранения пищи в нагретом состоянии, а более конкретно для быстрого разогрева, поддержания температуры и кратковременного хранения готовых первых и вторых блюд. Устройство подогрева индивидуальных пищевых рационов включает теплоизолированный корпус с двумя камерами для тепловой обработки пищи, загрузочные поддоны, снабженные скользящей опорой и имеющие внешнюю дверцу и заднюю внутреннюю, ИК-нагревательные элементы, устройство управления. Кроме того, теплоизолированный корпус встроен в столешницу обеденного стола, а две камеры разделены теплоизоляционной перегородкой и снабжены индивидуальными поворотными внешними дверцами, с которыми совмещены выдвижные поддоны со скользящей опорой в виде ролика, установленного с обеспечением выдвижения поддона с блюдом непосредственно на столешницу, при этом выдвижной поддон снабжен сплошной задней стенкой, которая установлена так, что при повороте внешней дверцы и ...

Двухмодульная СВЧ установка непрерывно-поточного действия для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к агропромышленному комплексу и может быть использовано для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива. Установка содержит усеченный конический резонатор 1 над тороидальным резонатором 6, 9 с общим перфорированным неферромагнитным основанием 4. Магнетроны 2, 5 расположены со сдвигом на 60 градусов по периметру на наружных поверхностях каждого резонатора так, что излучатели направлены с чередованием по обе стороны перфорированного неферромагнитного основания 4. Над основанием 4 установлен перемешивающий диэлектрический механизм 3 с электроприводом. Тороидальный резонатор представлен конденсаторной частью 6, отделенной перфорированным диэлектрическим кольцевым основанием 7 от кольцевой части 9 резонатора, средним периметром, кратным половине длины волны. Кольцевой резонатор представлен в виде соосно расположенных неферромагнитных цилиндров - наружного и внутреннего. Нижнее неферромагнитное основание 11 наружного цилиндра закрывает ...

Микроволновая установка для размораживания коровьего молозива

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может быть использовано для размораживания коровьего молозива в фермерских хозяйствах без применения горячей воды. Микроволновая установка содержит вертикально расположенный квазистационарный тороидальный резонатор с прямоугольным сечением тора и конденсаторной частью, имеющей промежуток от нижнего края основания внутреннего цилиндра размером меньше, чем расстояние между боковыми поверхностями цилиндров. Тор образован между коаксиально расположенными неферромагнитными цилиндрами разной высоты и кольцевой неферромагнитной поверхностью наверху. Высота внутреннего цилиндра меньше высоты наружного цилиндра. Передвижной неферромагнитный диск-основание имеет диаметр меньше, чем диаметр внутреннего цилиндра, и передвигается вниз по направляющим внутренним пазам, имеющимся во внутреннем цилиндре. В конденсаторную часть направлены излучатели от магнетронов, расположенных с наружной стороны наружного цилиндра, имеющего на боковой поверхности прорезь для ...

СВЧ установка для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива с соосно расположенными резонаторами

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может быть использовано для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива в фермерских хозяйствах. СВЧ установка для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива с соосно расположенными резонаторами содержит сферический резонатор 3. Сферический резонатор выполнен из неферромагнитного материала с возможностью разогрева коровьего молозива и с магнетронами 2. Магнетроны расположены на поверхности со сдвигом на 120 градусов, излучатели которых направлены внутрь. По горизонтальной оси сферического резонатора соосно расположен цилиндрический мелкоячеистый (перфорированный) неферромагнитный резонатор 4, имеющий основания. Резонатор 4 выполнен с возможностью размораживания коровьего молозива и с возможностью вращения посредством фторопластового вала от электродвигателя 9. Основания цилиндрического мелкоячеистого резонатора выполнены в виде стационарно установленных колпаков 5 с отверстиями выше диэлектрического вала. Диаметры сферического и цилиндрического ...

Размораживатель молозива с СВЧ энергоподводом в коаксиальный резонатор

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Размораживатель молозива с СВЧ энергоподводом в коаксиальный резонатор содержит вертикально расположенный неферромагнитный цилиндрический экранирующий корпус с неферромагнитными емкостями приемными и загрузочной, содержащей неферромагнитный измельчающий механизм, причем внутри неферромагнитного цилиндрического экранирующего корпуса соосно расположен коаксиальный резонатор, представленный как соосно расположенные неферромагнитный перфорированный наружный цилиндр без верхнего основания и неферромагнитные наклонные винты, стационарно установленные в радиопрозрачном перфорированном цилиндре, вращающемся вместе с неферромагнитным перфорированным наружным цилиндром за счет сцепления электроприводной шестерни с зубчатым венцом на его боковой поверхности, при этом неферромагнитные наклонные винты выполнены с шагом не более двух глубин проникновения волны в сырье и диаметром менее, чем диаметр внутренней поверхности перфорированного радиопрозрачного цилиндра ...

ПРИБОР ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ФЕРМЕНТИРОВАННЫХ МОЛОЧНЫХ ПРОДУКТОВ, В ЧАСТНОСТИ ЖИДКИХ ПРОДУКТОВ

СВЧ установка с кольцевым резонатором для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может быть использовано для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива в фермерских хозяйствах. СВЧ установка с кольцевым резонатором для размораживания и разогрева коровьего молозива содержит вертикально расположенный кольцевой резонатор 2 с приемной емкостью 1. Приемная емкость содержит заслонку и запредельный волновод 6, имеющий шаровой кран 5. Кольцевой резонатор выполнен разделенным на верхний для размораживания и нижний для разогрева молозива отсеки посредством установленных в поперечном сечении кольцевого резонатора диэлектрических перфорированных пластин 3. Причем поперечное сечение кольцевого резонатора образовано пересечением двух окружностей с одинаковым радиусом, а максимальное расстояние между стенками кольцевого резонатора кратно половине длине волны, а диаметр отверстий перфорации меньше диаметра частиц измельченного сырья. По периметру с наружной стороны кольцевого резонатора 2 со сдвигом на 120 градусов установлены магнетроны ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ЦИФРОВОЙ УЗКОПОЛОСНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ, КОНСЕРВИРОВАНИЯ И ПОДГОТОВКИ ПИЩИ НА ОПРЕДЕЛЕННЫХ ДЛИНАХ ВОЛНЫ

... 1. Система обработки для нагрева пищи, содержащаякулинарную камеру, конфигурация которой позволяет безопасно удерживать в ней энергию излучения и в которую пищевой объект может быть помещен для прямого и/или косвенного облучения,конструкцию для, по меньшей мере, частичного окружения кулинарной камеры и для такого удержания направленных облучающих устройств вблизи кулинарной зоны, чтобы излучение от облучающих устройств могло оказывать на пищевой объект прямое и/или косвенное воздействие,по меньшей мере, одно узкополосное полупроводниковое излучающее устройство, причем, по меньшей мере, одно узкополосное полупроводниковое излучающее устройство выбирается так, чтобы длина волны его выходного излучения согласовалась с, по меньшей мере, одной характеристикой поглощения, по меньшей мере, одного из целевых пищевых объектов на этой длине волны, исистему управления для выдачи, по меньшей мере, электрического тока для цифрового управления узкополосными облучающими устройствами для обеспечения выходного ...

ВАРОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ПЕЛЬТЬЕ

... 1. Электрическое устройство, содержащее систему регулирования температуры, содержащую устройство Пельтье, имеющее рабочую сторону и отводящую сторону, варочную емкость, находящуюся в контакте с рабочей стороной и содержащую съемную крышку, и распределительную систему отводящей стороны, в котором устройство Пельтье расположено под варочной емкостью, и рабочая сторона обеспечивает регулирование температуры варочной емкости.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором система регулирования температуры по существу состоит из устройства Пельтье, которое обеспечивает как нагревание, так и охлаждение варочной емкости.3. Устройство по п.2, в котором устройство Пельтье контактирует с варочной емкостью опосредованно через теплопроводный материал, имеющий вогнутую форму, соответствующую выпуклой части варочной емкости.4. Устройство по п.2, дополнительно содержащее множество устройств Пельтье, находящихся в контакте со стенками варочной емкости.5. Устройство по п.2, дополнительно содержащее защелку или шарнир, ...

Thermo-Box für Geschirr

VERFAHREN ZUM BRATEN VON FLEISCH ODER FISCH MITTELS UMGEWAELZTER HEISSLUFT, SOWIE BRATOFEN ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG DES VERFAHRENS

Improvements in conserved heat cookers

... 172,715. Duddy, D. E., Read, J. C. C., and Godfrey, W. H. Sept. 9,1920. Cold and heat retaining chambers.-A Norwegian or fireless cooker comprises a base member consisting of a metal plate a, an asbestos layer e, and two layers oi felt f, g. A flange d carries bolts n fitting in slots in brackets o on the cover h and held in position therein by nuts q. The cover member h comprises a metal casing with a loosely fitting plunger k which is pressed into close contact with the lid c of the food &c. containing-vessel b by a screw-threaded handle l working in a hole in the top of the casing. The plunger k and casing are provided with layers of asbestos i and of felt j.

Improvements in heat-insulating covers for self-cookers, refrigerators and the like

... 293,699. Henrich, J. July 9, 1927, [Convention date]. Electric ovens.- H e. a t - insulated covers for electric cooking apparatus, having a socket or opening at the top for an electric cutout, thermometer &c., are formed of an inner single metal sheet a, having a base flange c and a tubular portion b at the top to form the socket, and an outer metal sheet f united to the inner sheet by beading over the edges g, k of the latter. In a modification the inner wall of the cover is in two sections united by folding their circular meeting edges, these sections being joined as above described to the outer wall.

Apparatus for roasting meat

An Improved Kitchen-pot.

... 2005. Bienutta, H., Fischbach, G., and Zigahn, K. Jan. 26. Heat-retaining vessels.-A heat - retaining cooking-vessel consists of a double-walled annular outer vessel b containing, between the walls, insulating-material such as silica, alone or mixed with mica or asbestos. A food-containing vessel a rests upon an inwardly-projecting ledge e at the bottom. The vessels a, b are both closed tightly by a double-walled lid c, also containing insulating-material. The apparatus is first brought to the required temperature on the fire and is then placed upon a plate of asbestos, felt, &c.

Electric ovens

Improved Means applicable for use in Heating Towels, Plates and other Articles.

... 16,345. Nash, G. D. July 12. Drying clothes and the like.-A hot-waterjacketed heater adapted for the reception of towels or other articles is inserted in a hotwater circulation-system in such a manner that when the hot-water outlet from the system is open, the communication with the heater is closed and vice versa. A three-way cock e, Fig. 1, in the rising main b of a circulationsystem allows water to pass either to the heater a or to the outlet f, the circulation of water through the main being maintained in both cases. The heater shown in Fig. 3 consists of a water-jacketed receptacle provided with a hinged cover a'.

HIGH TEMPERATURE ADIABATIC COOKING DEVICE

A container and method of using the same

DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING AND TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITIES OF COOKED MEALS AND TELLERGERICHTEN

INDUCTION MESS KIT

HEATING DISK CARRIER.

COOK CRATE FOR THE NACHGAREN OF FOOD.

MODEL FOR HOLDING READY CUPS IN COFFEE MACHINES

PROCEDURE FOR COOKING A FOOD, LIKE COMPLETE LIVER PIE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR IT

Holding oven

Methods, ovens, and associated apparatus. Ovens and methods are adapted for maintaining the quality of a pre-cooked food product. Rapid temperature and/or relative humidity restoration may be used. Ovens may include a partition movable to vary sizes of oven cavities. Ovens may include removable interior panels. Humidification mechanisms are adapted for generating water vapor which may be used to maintain the quality of a pre-cooked food product.

DEVICE FOR HEATING A CUP-SHAPED RECEPTACLE

A heating device for cup-shaped receptacles (2) such as e.g. coffee cups or glases, said device comprising support means (3) for supporting a receptacle (2), said support means (3) comprise heating means (1) which are designed to generate and guide to the receptacles (2) heated air or radiating heat in order to heat a surface of the receptacle (2), wherein said surface is preferably the whole inner and/or outer surface (2a, 2b) of the cup-shaped receptacle (2).

HEATING CHAMBER

A heating chamber for maintaining processed foods warm for extended periods while not sacrificing food quality or causing a secular change in the chamber's insulating member. The heating chamber has side walls formed by outer and inner walls made of relatively high heat conducting material, an insulating member interposed between these walls, insulating paper interposed between the insulating member and one side of the inner walls, insulating shield panels mounted on the opposite side of the inner walls, each of the shield panels being a laminate of a second insulating member made of material such as styrene or urethane and a third insulating member made of material such as polyethylene, heater guard frames each presenting a flattened U-shaped cross-section, and a ceramic panel heater mounted on the inner side of each heater guard frame, wherein each of the heater guard frames is mounted on the chamber's inner wall such that each encloses a shield panel while maintaining an air gap between ...

Sparkocher

Kochkiste.

Sparkocher.

Kochkiste.

Apparecchio per la cottura di vivande.

Appareil de chauffage à temporisation.

Als Handkoffer ausgebildete Kochkiste.

Kochapparat.

Einrichtung zum Kochen, Backen, Dörren und Kühlen.

Als Handkoffer ausgebildete Kochkiste.

Auto-cuiseur démontable.

Kochverfahren und Einrichtung zur Durchführung desselben.

Elektrische Kochkiste.

Appareil pour conserver des produits boulangés et des mets à l'état chaud.

Speisenwärmeeinrichtung.

Flüssigkeitswärmespeicheranlage, insbesondere für Haushaltungszwecke, zum Kochen, Braten, Backen und dergleichen.

Kochkiste.

Auto-cuiseur.

Récipient protégé contre les pertes de chaleur.

Elektrischer Kochkessel, insbesondere für Schweinefutter.

Autocuiseur.

Kochkiste.

Wärmeschrank.

Appareil de cuisson

Gefäss zum Kühlhalten und Sterilisieren von Nahrungsmitteln und Getränken.

Apparat zum Dämpfen oder Konservieren von Nahrungsmitteln

CONTENITORE TERMICAMENTE ISOLATO PER PENTOLE.

Zubereitungsgerät für Lebensmittel

Etuve, notamment pour la cuisson de légumes

Einrichtung zum Dämpfen und Kochen

Isolierter Grossraum-Speisebehälter zum Transportieren von Speisen

APPAREIL ISOTHERME A USAGE DOMESTIQUE OU HOSPITALIER.

Apparatus for hospital and domestic use, comprised of an insulating cabinet (I) provided with a cover and a sealed closure (3). Inside this wooden cabinet, polyester or metal box, there is provided a cylinder-shaped housing with two notches formed by a polyester block which is itself lined with insulating materials: exfoliated vermiculite, expanded glass, glass wool...said cylinder receives a container intended to hold food at a temperature of 100C. An inner accessory apparatus, comprised of superposed baskets, intended to take the place of the container is provided: it may produce yoghurts, ripen unripe or exotic fruits, preserve food. As an alternative, there is provided a system for an openable door concealing the cover closure, and maintaining said cover closed, and a dial thermometer provided with a sensitive point, in contact with the cylinder, to control the temperature; an insulating support is also provided in order to use a container having a reduced capacity.

High temp. adiabatic cooking device

The high temp. unheated adiabatic cooking device comprises an inner pot made of a thermally conductive material having an outer surface and an upper flange extending laterally outwardly from the outer surface. An inner covers the inner pot having an outer surface.A thermally insulating ring is interposed between the flange and the inner lid so as to minimise heat transfer betwen the inner pot and inner lid. A outer pot has a thermally insulated construction. The outer pot has an inner surface and a shoulder provided at an inner upper part of the outer pot to receive the upper flange of the inner pot.

Hay box and its accessories

Device of reheating assembled on or other container coffee machines with cooking

Apparatus being used for containing and transporting food

Electric stewpan

FOUR DE CUISINE A VAPEUR ET PROCEDE POUR SON UTILISATION

L'INVENTION CONCERNE LES FOURS DE CUISSON CULINAIRE A ATMOSPHERE ENRICHIE EN VAPEUR D'EAU. FOUR DE CUISINE A INJECTION DE VAPEUR, CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL COMPREND UNE ENCEINTE DE CUISSON 1 A PRESSION ATMOSPHERIQUE, OBTURABLE, COMPORTANT DES MOYENS 10 DE CIRCULATION INTERIEURE D'AIR CHAUD, UN GENERATEUR DE VAPEUR D'EAU 2 SOUS PRESSION CONTROLEE, DES MOYENS D'ADMISSION CONTROLEE 19, 30 DE LA VAPEUR D'EAU DANS LADITE ENCEINTE ET DES MOYENS DE CONTROLE 18 DE LA TEMPERATURE A L'INTERIEUR DE LADITE ENCEINTE. APPLICATION NOTAMMENT A DES APPAREILS DE CUISINE DOMESTIQUE GROUPANT UNE ETUVE CHAUFFE-PLATS 3, UN FOUR 1 UTILISABLE AVEC OU SANS INJECTION DE VAPEUR EN COURS DE CUISSON, ET UNE CAFETIERE 4.

Improvements brought to the kitchen ranges to gas

Improvements with the hay boxes

Pot or pot for economic apparatus, with removable insulating cap, to make boil, roast or cook food

A method for the manufacture of the insulating cap of economic apparatus to make cook, boil and roast, and for preserving at the expenses food

Automatic boiling apparatus

Sophisticated hay box

Stove transportable liquid fermentation

Boiling apparatus without fire

Mechanism for automatically changing the shuttle for weaving looms

HEAT INSULATED CONTAINER FOR COOKING POTS

Process and apparatuses of self-cooking

Förvaringsbox för livsmedel

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL NARROWBAND, WAVELENGTH SPECIFIC COOKING, CURING, FOOD PREPARATION, AND PROCESSING

A system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into food items for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of the food articles. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

Solenoid valve supporter of kim-chi refrigerator

The present invention relates to a solenoid valve supporter of Kim-chi refrigerator that guarantees the original functions of the solenoid valve with very simplified structure for mounting a plurality of solenoid valves by positioning every solenoid valve corresponding to the evaporators on one supporter body with the same intervals and flowing and emitting the refrigerants into the plurality of solenoid valves through the supporter. The Kim-chi refrigerator comprise a solenoid valve supporter S for supporting the plurality of solenoid valves S1, S2, and S3 every corresponding to the plurality of evaporator 17. The plurality solenoid valves S1, S2, and S3 are positioned on the solenoid valve supporter S with the same intervals each other, and the solenoid valve supporter S comprises a supporter body 11 having a inlet port 15 formed the lower edge central portion of the supporter body 11 and a plurality of outlet ports 18 formed corresponding to the every solenoid valve S1, S2, and S3, an ...

Container equipped with a thermally self regulated heater, applicable inparticular for heating substances to be maintained at a constant temperature.

The present invention relates to a container equipped with a thermally self regulating heater, applicable in particular for heating substances to be maintained at a highest constant temperature. The container (1) is substantially similar to the thermally insulated containers for pic-nic and it is equipped with a particular self regulating cable (3) of a known type that is preferably placed in the insulated air space of the perimetrical walls forming the tank (11) and it is wound in close proximity round the inner walls (112). The vessels ( R ) containing the substances to be heated and maintained at a suitable highest operating temperature are placed in the inner space (V) of the tank (11) which can be closed by a suitable cover (12). When the self regulating cable (3) is supplied with electric power, the inner space (V) and the substances stored therein are progressively heated. Since the thermal emission of the self regulating cable (3) decreases as the temperature increases, the heating ...

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПИЩИ В НЕМ

Электрическое устройство и способ приготовления пищи в нем относится к устройству, которое нагревает и охлаждает пищевые продукты. Данное устройство позволяет сократить время приготовления продуктов. Устройство содержит систему регулирования температуры, содержащую выпуклую часть и устройство Пельтье. Устройство Пельтье имеет рабочую сторону и отводящую сторону. Электрическое устройство содержит варочную емкость, находящуюся в контакте с рабочей стороной и содержащую съемную крышку. Варочная емкость имеет вогнутую часть, соответствующую выпуклой части системы регулирования температуры и распределительную систему отводящей стороны. Устройство Пельтье расположено под варочной емкостью, а рабочая сторона обеспечивает регулирование температуры варочной емкости. 2 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

МНОГОРЕЗОНАТОРНАЯ СВЧ-УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ РАЗМОРАЖИВАНИЯ КОРОВЬЕГО МОЛОЗИВА В НЕПРЕРЫВНОМ РЕЖИМЕ

Изобретение относится к нефтегазовой промышленности и может быть применено в установках для отбора проб жидкости без выпуска углеводородного газа в атмосферу. Заявляемая установка включает малогабаритный корпус, в котором расположен накопитель, гидравлически связанный с трубой входа жидкости из трубопровода и трубой выхода отсепарированного газа, в установке используется набор сепарационных элементов, оказывающих различные газодинамические эффекты, такие как: центробежное и инерционное изменение направления движения, гравитационное оседание за счет применения в конструкции установки тарелки с отбойной пластиной, прямоточно-центробежного лопастного завихрителя и секционной тарелки. Применение установки позволяет более эффективно сепарировать жидкости, механические примеси и другие фракции от газового потока для отбора проб для выполнения гидрохимического контроля за разработкой нефтегазоконденсатных месторождений. 2 ил.

СВЧ установка с соосно состыкованными цилиндрическим и ко-аксиальным резонаторами для дефростации и разогрева молозива животных

Предлагаемое изобретение может быть использовано в фермах, где содержится крупный рогатый скот, лошади, верблюды, козы и т.д., для дефростации и разогрева молозива животных. СВЧ установка с соосно состыкованными цилиндрическим и коаксиальным резонаторами для дефростации и разогрева молозива животных в вертикальной плоскости содержит соосно расположенные в коаксиальном неферромагнитном резонаторе 6 перфорированный неферромагнитный цилиндрический резонатор 3 и молотковую дробилку 4, 5, 9. Молотковая дробилка представлена из поярусно расположенных двояковыпуклых керамических дисков 4 на диэлектрическом валу 9 и диэлектрических молотков 5, закрепленных шарнирно. Нижнее кольцевое основание 7 коаксиального резонатора 6 перфорировано, а под ним установлена неферромагнитная коническая приемная емкость 10 с шаровым краном 11, а неферромагнитная загрузочная емкость 13 с заслонкой пристыкована к верхнему основанию цилиндрического перфорированного резонатора 3. Магнетроны 1, 12 воздушного охлаждения ...

СВЧ установка непрерывно-поточного действия с квазистационарными тороидальными резонаторами для размораживания и разогрева молозива животных

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к агропромышленному комплексу и может быть использовано для размораживания и разогрева молозива животных. Установка СВЧ содержит два вертикально расположенных квазистационарных тороидальных резонатора 4, 5. У них общее основание 11, оно перфорировано. Над перфорированным основанием 11 установлен диэлектрический перемешивающий механизм 13 с диэлектрическим валом и шнеком 3. Нож шнека 3 с решеткой 4 выполняют функцию малого основания конденсаторной части резонатора 12. В конденсаторную часть 7 нижнего резонатора 5 установлена диэлектрическая тарелка 8 без дна. Дном служит малое перфорированное основание конденсаторной части 7. Магнетроны 9, 10 с воздушным охлаждением со сдвигом на 120 градусов установлены на поверхностях резонаторов 4, 5 в области их конденсаторных частей 7, 12. К центральной части нижнего резонатора прикреплен шаровой кран 6. Использование изобретения позволит разделить процессы размораживания и разогрева молозива ...

СВЧ установка непрерывно-поточного действия с кольцевым и коническим резонаторами для дефростации и подогрева молозива животных

Предлагаемое изобретение относится к агропромышленному комплексу и может быть использовано в фермах, где содержится крупный рогатый скот, для дефростации и подогрева молозива животных. СВЧ установка содержит вертикально расположенный кольцевой резонатор 1 прямоугольного сечения без нижнего кольцевого основания, состыкованный с основанием конического резонатора 3, направленного вершиной вниз, куда установлен шаровой кран 8. В кольцевом резонаторе, по периметру внутреннего цилиндра имеется прорезь для электропривода 14, обеспечивающего перемещение отсеков, образованных с помощью радиально расположенных диэлектрических перегородок 7. Основание 4 конического резонатора перфорировано, диаметром менее четверти длины волны, а магнетроны с воздушным охлаждением со сдвигом на 120 градусов установлены на поверхностях каждого резонатора. На верхнем основании кольцевого резонатора, со средним периметром, кратным половине длины волны, имеется загрузочный патрубок 13, выполняющий функцию запредельного ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПИЩИ

Заявляемая полезная модель относится к устройствам для приготовления пищи и может быть использована на садово-огородных участках и при выезде на отдых на природу. Устройство для приготовления пищи, содержащее корпус с закругленным верхом, внутри которого выполнен духовой шкаф, снабженный закрепленными на его боковых стенках направляющими для установки противня, шарнирно закрепленную к корпусу дверцу с ручкой и закрепленными на дверце элементами плотного прижатия к корпусу, причем в корпусе под днищем духового шкафа расположена топочная камера с колосниковой решеткой, с шарнирно закрепленной к корпусу дверцей с ручкой и закрепленными на дверце элементами плотного прижатия к корпусу, при этом дверца топочной камеры снабжена отверстиями для поступления наружного воздуха, а между стенкой корпуса и боковыми стенками духового шкафа выполнен канал для отвода дыма из топочной камеры, соединенный с дымоходной трубой, закрепленной на корпусе, снабженном колесами и ручкой для перемещения устройства.Задачей ...

РАЗМОРАЖИВАТЕЛЬ ДЛЯ МОЛОЗИВА

... 1. Размораживатель молозива, содержащий ванну для теплоносителя, нагревательный элемент и узел управления, отличающийся тем, что устройство оснащено вращающейся в вертикальной плоскости кареткой, в которую вставляются емкости с молозивом, что обеспечивает постоянное перемешивание молозива в процессе размораживания и ускоряет теплообмен.2. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что каретка оснащена электрическим приводом;3. Устройство по п. 1 отличающееся тем, что каретка оснащена прижимом, при этом положение прижима может регулироваться по высоте для обеспечения фиксации емкостей разных размеров.4. Устройство по п. 1 отличающееся тем, что каретка выполнена в виде ячеек, в которые вставляются емкости с молозивом5. Устройство по п. 1 отличающееся тем, что каретка имеет частотувращения 30 об/мин.6. Устройство по п. 1 отличающееся тем, что узел управления оснащен блоком автоматики, который обеспечивает работу устройства без дополнительной настройки в процессе эксплуатации.7. Устройство по п.

Размораживатель молозива

Полезная модель относится к оборудованию для животноводства и может быть использована в родильном отделении на фермах крупного рогатого скота и предназначена для быстрого и равномерного размораживания молозива, помещенного в закрытые полимерные емкости. Размораживатель молозива содержит корпус в виде вертикального цилиндрического резервуара из нержавеющей стали со съемной крышкой и наполненный жидким теплоносителем. Внутри резервуара располагается платформа, которая установлена на направляющих с зазором к внутренней стенке резервуара и с опорой на пружину. На платформе равномерно размещаются держатели для полимерной тары с молозивом. Полимерная тара фиксируется в держателе посредством эластичной ленты с кольцами, а вокруг держателей в платформе имеются отверстия, перекрываемые лепестковыми клапанами. Для возвратно-поступательного перемещения платформы на крышке резервуара установлен электромагнитный толкатель, а для циркуляции теплоносителя с внешней стороны резервуара установлен переливной ...

СВЧ- установка со сдвоенными кольцевыми резонаторами для дефростации и разогрева молозива животных

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может быть использовано в фермах, где содержится крупный рогатый скот, лошади, верблюды, козы и т.д. для дефростации и разогрева молозива животных. Установка СВЧ содержит состыкованные общим основанием верхний и нижний кольцевые резонаторы прямоугольного сечения. В кольцевых пространствах обоих резонаторов имеются поярусно расположенные диэлектрические кольцевые перегородки. На перегородках установлены толстостенные молокопроводы, свернутые в кольцо, продолжения которых через диэлектрическую кольцевую перегородку проходят на последующие ярусы. Продолжение молокопроводов с перегородки последнего яруса верхнего резонатора пропущено через диэлектрические втулки, установленные в общее основание резонаторов. Втулки снабжены неферромагнитными сетками. Продолжения молокопроводов с перегородки последнего яруса нижнего кольцевого резонатора проходят через запредельные волноводы, пристыкованные к основанию нижнего резонатора, и попадают в приемную емкость ...

VERFAHREN ZUM KOCHEN EINES NAHRUNGSMITTELS, WIE GANZLEBERPASTETE UND ANORDNUNG DAFÜR

Steam heated oven for high temp. cooking processes - has halogen lamp steam superheaters so high-cooking processes can be effected at atmospheric pressure

Oven (2) is provided with separate steam supply point(s) (20) for zones (12,17,22) of different temp. Steam is provided to supply point(s) via a controllable steam superheater producing steam at atmospheric pressure and at 100 deg.C. Steam superheaters are in the form of controllable halogen lamps, which also provide visible illumination inside the oven. Steam supply points are pref. connected by couplings (in)directly to auxiliary devices (19,22) inside the oven. Steam superheated to at least 300 deg.C may be fed to a smaller cooking vessel (22) located inside the oven. Thermostat is pref. connected to the separated cooking vessel via a connection point (24) and regulates the steam superheater in question. Oven door (1) is mounted on a mechanism (5) allowing door to be opened and withdrawn to one side. Steam evaporator, superheaters and control system are all located within the oven door. Closing the oven door automatically connects a steam supply point (14) on the inside of the door to ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUM TRANSPORTIEREN UND ZWISCHENLAGERN VON GEKOCHTEN SPEISEN UND TELLERGERICHTEN

... 328,872. Soc. L'Auxiliaire des Chemins de Fer et de l'Industrie. April 12, 1929, [Convention date]. Addition to 313,481. Feedwater, heating.-In a direct contact steam feedwater heater the excess of hot water obtained is discharged, by an automatic valve, directly into the inflow of the cold water pump or into one end of the pump cylinder instead of into a receptacle connected to the pump inflow, as in the parent Specification. The cold water pump 24 discharges water into chamber 20 through the spring 23 where it is heated by direct contact with steam and then passes out in chamber 21. Excess hot water accumulates in tube 2 until its hydrostatic pressure raises valve 5 and the water escapes through orifice 73 into vessel 70 from which pump 24 sucks. Pipe 3a connects the top of cylinder 4 to the steam space of chamber 21, thus causing a constant control pressure on valve 5, while a small orifice 63 allows any condensate above valve 5 which would interfere with working to escape without serious ...

Food handling apparatus

Food handling apparatus 1 such as a slow cooker for a pot 3 of food (or drink) comprises a flexible insulated body filled with discrete insulating particles which are manipulated manually to provide a hole 5 for the pot. A flexible insulated lid 4 is also utilised, which is secured to the body with releasable fastening means such as tapes and pile fasteners. ...

Cover for food holder

A cover for a food holder includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the body having at least one aperture provided therein, the at least one aperture providing communication between the inner surface and the outer surface; and a serving implement having a first portion extending through the aperture along one of the inner and outer surfaces, and a second portion extending along the other of the inner and outer surfaces.

Speed cooking oven

A speed cooking oven is disclosed comprising a cooking cavity, thermal heating source, air movement and directing means, air delivery means, and a vent assembly. Hot gas is circulated to and from the oven cavity via air delivery means such that turbulently mixed glancing, conflicting and colliding gas flow patterns mix at and about the surfaces of the food product. The turbulently mixed gas flows are spatially averaged over the surface area of the food product producing high heat transfer, thereby optimizing speed cooking of the food product.

OVEN FOR HEATING FOOD

An oven for heating food is disclosed. The oven has at least one heating compartment with a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and an open front, without a door, in open communication with a surrounding environment outside the oven. Gas flow openings are provided in the left and right side walls. The oven includes a blower for blowing gas through the gas flow openings into the heating compartment, and a heater for heating gas blowing into the heating compartment through the openings. In certain embodiments, the gas flow openings are configured such that substantially all of the gas blowing into the heating compartment is directed generally away from the open front of the compartment. 1. An oven for heating food , comprisinga housing having a left side, a right side, a top, a bottom, a back, and a front,an oven cavity inside the housing comprising at least one heating compartment for heating food placed in the compartment,the heating compartment having a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and an open front, without a door, in open communication with a surrounding environment outside the oven,gas flow openings in at least one of the left and right side walls,a blower for blowing gas through the gas flow openings in at least one of the left and right side walls into the heating compartment,a heater for heating gas blowing into the heating compartment through the gas flow openings, andwherein the gas flow openings are configured such that substantially all of the gas blowing into the heating compartment is directed generally away from the open front of the compartment.2. The oven set forth in claim 1 , wherein said back wall has gas flow openings for exit of gas from the at least one heating compartment.3. The oven set forth in claim 2 , wherein the heating compartment is a left heating compartment claim 2 , and wherein the oven further comprises a right heating compartment and an ...

Food Storage and Dispensing System

A food storage and dispensing device including a body having a generally closed inner cavity and a door configured to provide access to the inner cavity. The device further includes a support surface positioned in the inner cavity, the support surface having at least one opening. The device also includes a heat source positioned below the support surface, wherein the opening is shaped to closely receive a tray therein to thereby trap heat below said support surface. 1. A food storage and dispensing device comprising:a body having a generally closed inner cavity and a door configured to provide access to said inner cavity;a support surface positioned in said inner cavity, said support surface having at least one opening; anda heat source positioned below said support surface, wherein said opening is shaped to closely receive a tray therein to thereby trap heat below said support surface.2. The device of further comprising a tray closely removably received in said opening.3. The device of wherein said tray receives a food product therein.4. The device of wherein said body claim 2 , said support surface and said tray together define a generally closed volume positioned below said support surface claim 2 , and wherein the majority of a surface of said tray is positioned in said generally closed volume.5. The device of wherein said body includes a bottom surface positioned below said support surface and generally parallel thereto claim 4 , wherein said heat source is positioned below said bottom surface claim 4 , and wherein said bottom surface defines a lower surface of said closed volume.6. The device of wherein said tray is a generally rectangular prism claim 2 , and wherein at least five sides of said tray are located generally below said support surface.7. The device of wherein said tray includes an outwardly-protruding lip extending around an upper perimeter thereof claim 2 , and wherein said tray is positioned on said support such that said lip engages said ...

TORTILLA CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR SEQUENTIALLY CONVEYING A PLURALITY OF TORTILLAS TO BE WARMED

An improved tortilla conveying system, for sequentially conveying a plurality of tortillas to be warmed, is disclosed. The conveying system provides a stack of tortillas and automatically conveys tortillas sequentially through a tortilla warmer. The tortillas are stored in a container. A dragger at least frictionally engages the top side of the top tortilla, dragging the tortilla off of the top of the container for subsequent heating by a heating element of the tortilla warmer. In some embodiments, the tortilla container can automatically elevate the stack of tortillas, so a top tortilla always remains exposed at the top of the container. In other embodiments, an extractor delivers the tortilla outside of the heating system once the tortilla is sufficiently warmed. The tortillas are warmed in sequence by a heating element, via conduction, convection, and/or radiation. In some embodiments, various components of the conveyer are synchronized, via a gearbox for example. 1. A tortilla conveying system of a tortilla warmer , the tortilla conveying system being for sequentially conveying a plurality of tortillas to a heating subsystem of the tortilla warmer to be warmed , the tortilla conveying system comprising:a container capable of holding a plurality of tortillas in a stacked configuration, with a top side of a top tortilla of the stacked plurality of tortillas being exposed at a top position located just above an open top of the container; and make direct contact between the dragger head and the top surface of the top tortilla to facilitate frictional engagement therebetween,', 'drag the top tortilla off of the top of the stacked plurality of tortillas, and', 'deliver the top tortilla to the heating subsystem of the tortilla warmer., 'a dragger having a dragger head, the dragger configured to2. The tortilla conveying system of claim 1 , wherein the dragger head includes a set of nails located on an underside of the dragger head.3. The tortilla conveying system of ...

Device and Method for Melting Cheese

An device and method are provided for steam injection heating to melt a cheese component of a food item of a food product. The device includes a housing for a steam generator and a steaming chamber. Generated steam is injected into the steaming chamber to melt the cheese component of the food item held in a container inserted into the steaming chamber. The device is configured to rest on a counter so that the counter provides an interior support surface in the steaming chamber. The counter also provides an exterior support surface for the container and a work surface. The container is inserted into the steaming chamber by sliding it on the exterior surface and is received and supported by the interior support surface. A food product having a melted cheese component is assembled, produced and packaged while the container is supported in the single plane of the counter. 1. A device for melting cheese comprising a housing configured to rest directly on a counter surface , the device suitable for melting an exposed cheese component of a food item placed in a container having a bottom and the container having at least an open position wherein in the open position the container having an open container compartment for transporting the food item and the cheese component into a cheese melting chamber for melting the cheese component , and in the closed position the container providing a closed package for containing the food item with the melted cheese component for delivery therein to a consumer comprising:a housing configured to rest directly on a counter surface;a cheese melting chamber within the housing and having an interior, a top wall, sidewalls, and an entrance opening for allowing the container to be readily inserted with the food item and the cheese component in the container into and withdrawn from the cheese melting chamber by sliding the container along the counter surface, the counter providing an interior support for the container when placed in the cheese ...

INTEGRATED GALLEY WITH IMPROVED HEATING SYSTEMS

Embodiments of the present invention provide improved heating systems for aircraft galleys and other passenger transport vehicles, where meals are prepared. The embodiments are particularly designed to save space and in some instances, may lower the weight of the overall vehicle, by moving heat generating components to a position remote from the cooking cavity.

MOIST AND CRISPY PRODUCT HOLDING CABINET WITH HEATED AIRFLOW

A food holding cabinet having at least one heating chamber for holding at least one food tray therein, the cabinet comprising: a housing that defines the heating chamber and a heating chamber opening for access to the heating chamber, wherein the heating chamber comprises an top portion, front portion, a rear portion, and at least one tray location for receiving a food tray; a jet plate including a plurality of apertures, the jet plate is disposed between the heating chamber and an upper plenum, wherein the upper plenum is formed between an upper surface of the jet plate and a lower surface of the top portion of the heating chamber; and a blower positioned to provide heated gas into the upper plenum, wherein the gas exits the upper plenum through the apertures into the heating chamber such that it is direct substantially toward the food tray. 1. A food holding cabinet having at least one heating chamber for holding at least one food tray therein , said cabinet comprising:a housing that defines the heating chamber and a heating chamber opening for access to the heating chamber, wherein said heating chamber comprises an top portion, front portion, a rear portion, and at least one tray location for receiving a food tray;a jet plate including a plurality of apertures, said jet plate is disposed between said heating chamber and an upper plenum, wherein said upper plenum is formed between an upper surface of said jet plate and a lower surface of said top portion of said heating chamber; anda blower positioned to provide heated gas into said upper plenum, wherein said gas exits said upper plenum through said apertures into said heating chamber such that it is direct substantially toward said food tray.2. The food holding cabinet according to claim 1 , further comprising a food tray cover disposed above said food tray claim 1 , thereby retaining moisture in said food tray.3. The food holding cabinet according to claim 2 , wherein said food tray cover is disposed between an ...

BATTERY POWERED FOOD WARMER

The food warmer apparatus is disclosed. The food warmer includes a water pan for holding water, a housing for supporting the water pan, a food pan supported by the water pan above the water, and an electrical heating element located underneath, and in conductive contact with, the water pan, so as to heat the water in the water pan. The food warmer also includes a first and second removable battery for providing power to the electrical heating element, and a processor conductively coupled with the electrical heating element and with the first and second removable batteries, wherein the processor is configured for engaging a switch for relaying power to the electrical heating element from the first battery, detecting that the first battery has depleted below a threshold, and engaging a switch for relaying power to the electrical heating element from the second battery. 1. A food warmer , comprising:a water pan for holding water;a housing for supporting the water pan;a food pan supported by the water pan above the water in the water pan;an electrical heating element located underneath, and in conductive contact with, the water pan, so as to heat the water in the water pan;a first removable battery and a second removable battery for providing power to the electrical heating element; and engaging a switch for relaying power to the electrical heating element from the first battery;', 'detecting that the first battery has depleted below a predefined threshold; and', 'engaging a switch for relaying power to the electrical heating element from the second battery., 'a processor conductively coupled with the electrical heating element and with the first and second removable batteries, wherein the processor is configured for2. The food warmer of claim 1 , further comprising a compartment coupled to the housing claim 1 , the compartment for holding the first and second removable batteries.3. The food warmer of claim 2 , wherein the compartment comprises a removable shelf for ...

Food Tray and Method

A food tray adapted for holding previously cooked food items is provided. The food tray has one or more sidewall structure openings to allow venting of the interior volume of the tray through the tray sidewall structure openings. The food tray allows food items contained in the volume of the food tray to be stored over an extended period of time at an elevated temperature without significant deleterious effects to the appearance, taste and texture of the food. The food tray may also include a slide member for adjusting the amount of venting through the sidewall structure openings. Also provided is a method of storing food within a food tray to be contained in a heated compartment. 1. An apparatus for holding previously cooked food portions at an elevated temperature , comprising:at least one heated doorless compartment for holding the food portions, said compartment having an upper compartment surface;a cabinet for housing said at least one compartment therein, said cabinet including at least one opening for inserting and removing the previously cooked food portions into and out of said compartment;at least one tray having an interior volume for containing the cooked food portions, said tray being placeable into said compartment; said tray having a bottom, a top edge defining an open top and a sidewall structure extending upwardly from the bottom between the bottom and the top edge, the bottom and sidewall structure defining the interior volume for containing the cooked food portions;at least one sidewall opening in the sidewall structure of the tray for providing an air passageway therethrough for venting the interior volume of said tray, and a movable member for adjusting the size of said at least one sidewall opening; anda support for supporting said tray in said compartment so that the bottom of said tray is substantially horizontal and said top edge of said tray is spaced from the upper compartment surface a distance of from about 0 to about 0.09 inches.2. The ...

Food Tray and Tray Insert

A food tray and tray insert are provided that are particularly adapted for use in a heated food holding compartment. Methods of storing cooked food are also provided using such devices. The devices and use thereof allows cooked food such as hamburger patties to be stored at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time without a significant deleterious effect on the organoleptic properties of the cooked food. 1. A food tray for storing individual portions of food comprising:a tray body having an open top, a first end and a second end, a lower surface and a sidewall structure defining a tray height and a tray volume within said tray body; anda tray insert removably positioned in the tray volume and comprising an elongated supporting surface and insert supports defining a tray insert height;said supporting surface being above said lower surface and below the top of the sidewall structure, and wherein said tray insert height is at least about 0.2125 inches;said supporting surface having a plurality of series of spaced apart apertures extending therethrough, each series of spaced apart apertures arranged in a shape corresponding to the shape of a food item to be placed on the respective series of apertures, and at least one of said series of spaced apart apertures having a food item placed thereon to essentially cover the series of apertures, the apertures providing a void space in the supporting surface area of at least about 30%;said lower surface and said supporting surface defining a lower volume therebetween, and the supporting surface defining a food holding volume in conjunction with said sidewall structure for storing food items completely contained in the food holding volume, the lower volume being between about 10% and about 80% of the tray volume; andsaid tray body being removably placed in a heated compartment having an upper compartment surface and a heated lower compartment surface to maintain the temperature of the cooked food items in a desired ...

HOLDING OVEN

Methods, ovens, and associated apparatus. Ovens and methods are adapted for maintaining the quality of a pre-cooked food product. Rapid temperature and/or relative humidity restoration may be used. Ovens may include a partition movable to vary sizes of oven cavities. Ovens may include removable interior panels. Humidification mechanisms are adapted for generating water vapor which may be used to maintain the quality of a pre-cooked food product. 151-. (canceled)52. A batch holding oven for maintaining the quality of a pre-cooked food product , comprisinga cabinet having a cavity for holding a pre-cooked food product,at least one door selectively closing a door opening in the cabinet which provides access to the cavity,at least one of a left and a right side air duct, the left side air duct being positioned to the left side of the cavity, and the right side air duct being positioned to the right side of the cavity, each of the left and right side air ducts including internal surfaces forming a flow path through the ducts,a blower for circulating air through the said at least one left and right side air duct and the cavity,a heater for heating the circulating air,a removable panel associated with said one of left and right side air duct, the removable panel having an inner surface facing the cavity which forms a boundary of the cavity, and the panel having an opposite outer surface facing away from the cavity which forms a boundary of said one of left and right side air duct, the removable panel being removable from the cavity to provide access from the cavity to internal surfaces of said one of left and right side air duct.53. The oven of wherein the at least one left and right side air duct is the left side air duct and the removable panel is a left side panel associated with the left side air duct claim 52 , and the oven further comprises the right side air duct and a right side panel associated with the right side air duct.54. The oven of wherein the left and ...

FOOD WARMER

A device for heating or keeping food warm. The device comprises a housing having at least one opening for inserting or removing food, an interior space formed by the housing, and at least one electromagnetic radiation source disposed in the interior space of the housing for emitting the heat radiation. The device is characterized in that the housing comprises a cooling device for cooling at least part of the housing. Advantageously, the cooling device comprises ventilation means for generating an air current which forms a curtain of warm air by means of which it becomes considerably more difficult or impossible for particles or microorganisms to enter the interior space. 1. A device for heating or keeping food warm , comprising:a housing with at least one opening for loading or removing the food,an interior space formed by the housing, andat least one electromagnetic radiation source for emitting heat radiation, said at least one electromagnetic radiation source disposed in the interior space of the housing,wherein the housing comprises a cooling device for cooling one or more parts of the housing, said cooling device including ventilation means to draw air from a surrounding area along the parts of the housing to be cooled, wherein the ventilation means generate an air current that runs substantially parallel to a plane that extends across the at least one opening of the housing.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the parts of the housing to be cooled comprises at least a part of the housing that surrounds the at least one opening.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening is located at a front side of the housing claim 1 , and the ventilation means are arranged in a crossbar that defines the upper boundary of the at least one opening.4. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the air current from the ventilation means is directed vertically downward toward a lower boundary of the opening.5. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

PACKAGING FOR HEATING A PRODUCT, ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION FURNACE AND HEATING METHOD

Packaging for a food product has a box made from cardboard material with a base and a lid. The lid is fitted pivoting around a hinge fixed to the base. An electrically conducting foil is installed so as to separate the food product and the base. The lid is cut by a cutting line extending to define a central area and a peripheral area each arranged pivotally with respect to the base. The central area is inscribed inside the peripheral area. The central area is facing the electrically conducting foil and extends partly in a front side panel of the lid opposite the side panel supporting the hinge. 1. Packaging for a food product comprising:a box made from cardboard material provided with a base and a lid, the lid being fitted pivoting around a hinge fixed to the base, the lid being movable between a closed position and an open position, the lid having a top main panel facing a bottom main panel of the base in the closed position and having side panels;an electrically conducting foil installed so as to separate the food product and the base;wherein the lid is cut to define a central area and a peripheral area each arranged pivoting independently with respect to the base, the peripheral area being arranged pivotally around the hinge, the central area being arranged pivotally with respect to the peripheral area and being inscribed inside the peripheral area, the central area facing the electrically conducting foil and extending partly in a front side panel of the lid opposite the side panel supporting the hinge of the peripheral area or in a rear side panel of the lid supporting the hinge of the peripheral area, the central area representing at least 50% of the surface of the top main panel of the lid.2. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the central area and the peripheral area are arranged pivoting around the same hinge.3. Induction furnace for heating a product placed in a packaging provided with a base associated with a lid movable by pivoting with respect to ...

Heated and heating serving plate

A warming tray includes an upper plate, on which food or a dish containing the food can be placed, and which is adapted to be coupled with a lower plate that includes an upper side adapted to accommodate the upper plate and a lower plate, the upper and lower sides being joined by a perimeter wall. The lower plate includes one or more heating resistances, a thermostat, one or more electric energy accumulators, a charge regulator, a discharge regulator, an on/off switch, and a recharge connector. Turning the switch on or off supplies power to the thermostat and to the heating resistances, which provide for heating the upper side of the lower plate and the upper plate. 1. A warming tray comprising:at least one upper plate (V), adapted to receive food or a dish containing the food to be heated, and to be coupled with a lower plate (P),{'b': 1', '1', '2', '3, 'i': a', 'b, 'wherein said lower plate (P) comprises an upper side (P, P) adapted to accommodate said upper plate (V) and a lower side (P), said upper and lower sides being joined by a perimeter wall (P),'} [{'b': 1', '1, 'i': a', 'b, 'at least one heating resistance (R) fixed to or in contact with said upper side (P, P);'}, {'b': 1', '1, 'i': a', 'b, 'at least one thermostat (T) electrically connected to said heating resistance (R) and placed in contact with said upper side (P, P);'}, 'at least one accumulator of electric energy (A);', 'at least one recharge connector (Y) directly or indirectly connected to said accumulator of electric energy (A);', 'at least one on/off switch (O) interposed between said thermostat (T) and said accumulator of electric energy (A),, 'wherein said lower plate (P) is adapted to housewherein operation of said on/off switch (O) provides power to said heating resistance (R) through said thermostat (T), andwherein said thermostat (T) interrupts power supply to said heating resistance (T) when a temperature set on the thermostat (T) has been reached.2. The warming tray according to claim 1 ...

Food Warming Device

A food and beverage warming device. The warming device comprises a housing that preferably resembles a thermos or a pot. The housing includes an interior volume defining a heating chamber in which food can be placed for heating. The housing includes a heating element operated via a control switch for electrically heating the food within the heating chamber. The control switch allows the user to adjust the temperature of the heating element. The housing further includes a lid having a hollow interior volume so that the lid can be used as a bowl or cup. Further, the housing may removably enclose a serving tray on which food can be heated and served. The warming device may include its own power source or may be powered via an electrical connection to a wall outlet or other conventional power source. 1) A food warming device , comprising:a housing having an open upper end and an interior volume, wherein said interior volume comprises a heating chamber in which food can be positioned for heating;a heating element disposed within said housing adapted to heat said heating chamber;a control switch in electrical communication with said heating element, and adapted to allow a user to increase or decrease the temperature of said heating element;a lid removably secured to said housing for enclosing said heating chamber, wherein said lid comprises a hollow interior volume adapted for use in serving said food.2) The food warming device of claim 1 , wherein said housing resembles a thermos.3) The food warming device of claim 2 , wherein said thermos comprises a cylindrical configuration having a base claim 2 , sidewalls claim 2 , and an open upper end.4) The food warming device of claim 1 , wherein said heating element comprises electrical heating coils.5) The food warming device of claim 1 , wherein said heating chamber is defined by a thermally conductive material.6) The food warming device of claim 5 , wherein said housing further comprises an insulating layer surrounding said ...

SELF-CONTAINED TROLLEY FOR TEMPERATURE CONDITIONING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEAL TRAYS

The present invention relates to a self-contained trolley for temperature conditioning and distribution of meal trays () comprising two compartments separated by an insulating wall (), namely a compartment for heating, called the hot compartment, and a compartment for chilling, called the cold compartment, receiving at least one stack of meal trays arranged so that one part of each meal tray () is located in the hot compartment and the other part thereof is located in the cold compartment, wherein the heating of the hot compartment and the chilling of the cold compartment are simultaneously obtained by means of a thermochemical system. This trolley is characterised in that said reactor () and the evaporator of the thermochemical system are respectively and exclusively arranged in the hot compartment and in the cold compartment and in that the reactive material used in the thermochemical system consists of a compacted mixture of manganese chloride and expanded natural graphite (ENG), and the gas consists of ammonia. (FIG. ) 1. Self-contained trolley for temperature conditioning and distribution of meal trays , comprising two compartments separated by an insulating wall , namely a heating compartment , called hot compartment , and a cooling compartment called cold compartment , receiving at least one stack of meal trays arranged so that one of each meal tray is placed in the hot compartment and the other part thereof is placed in the cold compartment , wherein the heating of the hot compartment and the chilling of the cold compartment are obtained simultaneously by means of a thermochemical system of the type comprising at least one reactor , containing a solid reactive material and at least one reservoir associated with an evaporator that contains a liquefied gas in which , when the reactor and the reservoir are placed in communication , the liquid gas contained in the reservoir is vaporized , which absorbs a certain amount of heat , with the result that cold is ...

OVEN FOR HEATING FOOD

An oven for heating food is disclosed. The oven has at least one heating compartment including an open front or an open top in open communication with a surrounding environment outside the oven. A food support may be provided for supporting food in the heating compartment. Gas flow openings may be provided for introducing heated gas into the heating compartment for heating the food. The gas may be heated by a heater system and blown through the gas flow openings by a blower system. Gas may be exhausted from the heating compartment via gas flow openings in the heating compartment. The oven may include oven modules. 1. An oven for heating food , comprisinga first heating compartment having first and second opposing side walls, a first food support surface for supporting food to be heated, and an open top in open communication with a surrounding environment outside the oven,first gas flow openings in the first and second opposing side walls,a first blower system for blowing gas through the first gas flow openings into the first heating compartment for flow onto the food supported by the first food support surface, anda first heater system for heating gas blowing into the heating compartment through the first gas flow openings.2. The oven set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first and second opposing side walls are opposing front and back side walls.3. The oven set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first and second opposing side walls are opposing left and right side walls.4. The oven set forth in claim 3 , wherein the first heating compartment has an open front in open communication with the surrounding environment outside the oven.5. The oven set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first blower system comprises a first blower positioned for blowing gas through the first gas flow openings in the first side wall and a second blower positioned for blowing gas through the first gas flow openings in the second side wall claim 1 , and wherein the first heater system comprises a first ...

MULTIUSE TABLE HAVING A VARIABLE CONFIGURATION

The invention concerns a worktop suitable for being associated with hollows obtained both in tables and in fixed structures, said worktop having a variable configuration for supporting and inserting removable accessories and a plurality of the elements in mutual lateral contact in a plurality of openings; said worktop comprising a perimetrical frame shaped complementarily to the hollows of the table or fixed structure, the perimetrical frame having portions protruding towards the inside of the table which are provided with means for variably positioning rods into the perimetrical frame, which define the openings. 1) Worktop suitable for being associated with hollows obtained both in tables and in fixed structures , said worktop having a variable configuration for supporting and inserting removable accessories and a plurality of the elements in mutual lateral contact in a plurality of openings; said worktop comprising a perimetrical frame shaped in complementarily to the hollows of said table or fixed structure , said perimetrical frame comprising portions protruding towards the inside of the table which are provided with means for variably positioning rods into the perimetrical frame , rods which define said openings.2) Worktop according to wherein said means for variably positioning said rods comprise a plurality of holes obtained on the portions of said perimetrical frame.3) Worktop according to wherein said rods are also provided with protruding portions bearing a plurality of holes for variably positioning other rods.4) Worktop according to wherein said means for variably positioning said rods into the table comprise tracks obtained on the portions of said perimetrical frame and constraining elements associated with the rods.5) Multiuse table of the type provided with a worktop according to claim 1 , said frame table defining a hollow for receiving said perimetrical frame of said worktop.6) Multiuse table according to wherein it comprises external angular ...

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR DRAWER UNIT FOR USE WITH COMBINATION DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

A modular appliance combination unit is provided that has a drawer unit and an upper appliance. The drawer unit has two transverse support bars having first ends resting on a structural vertical wall and second ends resting on another structural vertical wall such that the transverse support bars bridge a space occupied by the drawer when the drawer is in a closed position. A pair of universal connector brackets connect the upper appliance to the drawer unit. The transverses support bars support the weight of the upper appliance and have different attachment locations to which the universal connector brackets can be attached such that upper appliances of different widths can be accommodated. 1. A modular , multi-piece , domestic appliance combination unit having a combination unit overall face width at a front face of the combination unit , the combination unit comprising: a drawer movable in an opening direction between a closed position and an open position,', 'two outside vertical walls positioned along lateral sides of the drawer unit, the outside vertical walls being parallel to the opening direction,', 'two structural vertical walls, each of structural vertical walls being positioned between one of the outside vertical walls and the drawer, and', 'a first transverse support bar having a first end and a second end, the first end resting on one of the structural vertical walls and the second end resting on the other of the structural vertical walls such that the first transverse support bar bridges a space occupied by the drawer when the drawer is in the closed position;, 'a drawer unit having a drawer unit overall face width at a front face of the drawer unit equal to the combination overall face width, the drawer unit having'} a front face having an upper appliance overall face width equal to the combination overall face width, and', 'a body having a body width in a direction parallel to the upper appliance overall face width, the body width being less than ...

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.

FOOD SERVING STATION AND ASSOCIATED APPLIANCES AND METHODS

Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position. 1. An appliance for holding food in a food container at a desired holding temperature , the appliance comprising:a housing,a receptacle operatively supported by the housing, the receptacle having a food container receiving space sized for receiving a food container, a lower portion of the food container receiving space and at least one side portion of the food container receiving space being bounded by the receptacle, the receptacle including at least one food conditioning element for holding food in the food container at a desired holding temperature when the food container is received in the food container receiving space,wherein the receptacle is movable with respect to the housing between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position for selectively holding the food container in the generally horizontal position and the inclined position, the receptacle in the inclined position having a first end positioned higher than an opposite second end, the at least one food conditioning element being movable with the receptacle between the generally horizontal position and the inclined position.2. An appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one food conditioning element is carried by the receptacle for movement with the receptacle to the inclined position.3. An appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the receptacle includes a shell having an interior claim 2 , and the at least one food conditioning element is housed in the interior of the shell.4. An appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is ...

BOX FOR KEEPING FOOD AND DRINK TEMPERATURE

Chilled food, frozen food at low temperatures that retain food quality outside of the source of cold, and retaining hot food in the Wonder Boxes—preserving food in the Wonder Boxes after their removal from the source of heat. All of this, using appropriate Wonder Boxes with two panels or more, with water or another substance in between. The idea underlying the development of the Wonder Boxes is to allow students, who take sandwiches prepared in the morning and eaten at lunchtime, proper preservation. Another example is in the purchase of frozen or chilled food at the market and bringing it to the refrigerator at home only several hours later. Purchasing hot food, bringing it home and eating it hot. Prevents reheating. In our modern world, we do not enable manufacturers and distributors to transport chilled or frozen food without proper refrigeration. Anyone who does so, is immediately subject to shipment disqualification. We enable students and consumers the ability to do so because there is nothing to protect them except for ice boxes and thermoses which, due to their size and weight, are not very popular—justifiably so. In addition, an ice box is not suitable for a small helping or a single box of food. Wonder Boxes aim to solve these problems because they are light, small, appropriate for food and drink, and easy to operate. In order to retain the quality of food which being left outside a source of cold or heat, Chilled food, frozen food or hot food preserved in boxes after their removal from the source of heat, using appropriate boxes with two panels or more, with water or another substance in between. The idea is to allow students, who take sandwiches prepared in the morning and eaten at lunchtime, proper preservation. Another example is in the purchase of frozen or chilled food at the market and bringing it to the refrigerator at home only several hours later. 1) An apparatus comprising a box including two or more sides containing water or a substance that ...

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and may further include a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. A smart sensor is disposed within or connected to a food pan that is removably inserted within the food holding cavity of a food holding chamber. The smart sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of an interior environment of the food pan and communicate with the food holding chamber or the chamber base. 1. A modular food holding system comprising:a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another, each of the food holding chambers comprising a food holding cavity;a chamber base physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers in the plurality of food holding chambers;a food pan removably inserted within the food holding cavity of a food holding chamber of the plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers; anda smart sensor disposed within a handle of the food pan and configured to sense a characteristic of an interior environment of the food pan, wherein the smart sensor is electrically connected to the food holding chamber through an electrical connection of the food pan.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the handle or the smart sensor is detachable from the food pan.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical connection of the food pan includes a plurality of conductive paths on ...

VENDING MACHINE AND TRANSPORT CARTRIDGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A vending machine system for loading and dispensing pre-baked unpackaged food including a fixed cartridge disposed in a refrigerator of a vending machine, and a transport cartridge adapted to removably attach to the fixed cartridge, the transport cartridge operable for holding trays of unpackaged food and loading the trays of unpackaged food from the transport cartridge into the fixed cartridge, wherein, when the transport cartridge is removably attached to the fixed cartridge, a front opening of the transport cartridge aligns with a front opening of the fixed cartridge, and wherein the rack of the transport cartridge aligns with the conveyor system of the fixed cartridge such that trays of unpackaged food within the transport cartridge can simultaneously be transitioned from the rack to the conveyor system. 1. A vending machine system for dispensing unpackaged food , comprising:a cabinet;a refrigerator disposed within a cabinet interior of the cabinet;an oven disposed within the cabinet interior;a delivery chute for delivering food;a payment system for processing customer payment;an interface for operating the vending machine system;a fixed cartridge disposed in the refrigerator, the fixed cartridge comprising a conveyor system for conveying trays of food within the fixed cartridge; anda single tray loading device for loading individual trays of food into the fixed cartridge, the single tray loading device configured for temporary attachment to the fixed cartridge to align an individual tray of food with the conveyor system to transfer the individual tray of food from the single tray loading device into the conveyor system of the fixed cartridge, wherein:{'claim-text': ['a housing having a front opening;', 'a door; and', 'a drive mechanism operable for driving the conveyor system and'], '#text': 'the fixed cartridge comprises:'}the single tray loading device having:a first opening on a front side of the a device for loading a tray and/or a temporary container ...

System and Method for Managing the Delivery of a Food Product

A food locker includes a housing, a food support member, a first door, a second door, and a lock. The housing includes a front wall a front wall, a rear wall, and a chamber. The front wall includes a first opening in communication with the chamber. The rear wall includes a second opening in communication with the chamber. The food support member is disposed within the chamber. The first door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the first opening when the first door is in the open position. The second door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The food support member is accessible through the second opening when the second door is in the open position. The lock is operatively coupled to at least one of the housing and the first door and is actuatable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The lock is operable to (i) permit the first door to move from the closed position to the open position when the lock is in the unlocked configuration and (ii) prevent the first door from moving from the closed position to the open position when the lock is in the locked configuration.

Mobile Galley Cart with Heating, Cooling and Braking Functionality

A mobile galley cart including a wheeled insulated housing having a door configured to open to access to the interior of the housing, a thermoelectric chiller mounted near the bottom of the cart, cold air ducting in fluid communication with the thermoelectric chiller and opening to the interior of the housing, and warm air ducting including a warm air exhaust arranged to exhaust warm air from the mobile galley cart. A mobile galley cart system including a cart configured to dock at a separate service wall to provide service connections therebetween.

INTELLIGENT MULTIFUNCTIONAL STORAGE CABINET DEVICE

An intelligent multifunctional storage cabinet device includes a smart cabinet and a backend control terminal, wherein the smart cabinet is connected to and communicates with the backend control terminal via a network connection. The smart cabinet includes a cabinet and a monitoring device. The monitoring device is installed on the top of the cabinet, and the monitoring device is connected to and communicates with the backend control terminal via a network connection. The cabinet includes a parcel storage component comprising a plurality of parcel storage compartments, a food storage component comprising a plurality of food storage compartments, and a key storage component comprising a plurality of key storage compartments. The key storage compartment is located between the parcel storage compartment and the food storage compartment. The parcel storage compartment is located at one side of the food storage compartment. 1. An intelligent multifunctional storage cabinet device , comprising a smart cabinet and backend control terminal , wherein the smart cabinet is connected to and communicates with the backend control terminal via a network connection; the smart cabinet comprises a cabinet and a monitoring device; the monitoring device is installed on the top of the cabinet; the monitoring device is connected to and communicates with the backend control terminal via a network connection; the cabinet comprises a parcel storage component comprising a plurality of parcel storage compartments , a food storage component comprising a plurality of food storage compartments , and a key storage component comprising a plurality of key storage compartments; the key storage compartment is located between the parcel storage compartment and the food storage compartment; the parcel storage compartment is located at one side of the food storage compartment; a weighing sensor is installed at the bottom of each parcel storage compartment; the weighing sensor is connected to the backend ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A food container having a hollow container interior is positionable within the hollow chamber. An end of the food container extends above the upper portion of the housing when the container is installed within the hollow chamber. A lid is moveably attached to the housing and is moveable between a first position that covers the upper portion of the housing and the opening to the hollow chamber when the food container is installed within the hollow chamber and a second position where the lid does not cover the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of said lid and said housing. 1. A cooking system for cooking food , the cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber,a food container having a hollow container interior and being positionable within said hollow chamber, wherein a lower surface of said container is a domed surface;a first lid attachable to said housing and moveable between a first position that covers said upper portion of said housing and said opening to said hollow chamber when said food container is installed within said hollow chamber and a second position where said first lid does not cover said opening to said hollow chamber,a second lid attachable to said housing to covers said upper portion of said housing and said opening to said hollow chamber; andat least one heating element disposed in said first lid.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said second lid is configured to seal against and about said end of said food container claim 1 , sealing said container interior claim 1 , when said food container is installed within said hollow ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A food container having a hollow container interior is positionable within the hollow chamber. An end of the food container extends above the upper portion of the housing when the container is installed within the hollow chamber. A lid is moveably attached to the housing and is moveable between a first position that covers the upper portion of the housing and the opening to the hollow chamber when the food container is installed within the hollow chamber and a second position where the lid does not cover the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of said lid and said housing. 1. A cooking system for cooking food , the cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber;a food container having a hollow container interior and being positionable within said hollow chamber, wherein a bottom surface of said container is a continuous surface absent of apertures;an insert receivable in said container, said insert including at least one surface with apertures;a first lid attachable to said housing and moveable between a first position that covers said upper portion of said housing and said opening to said hollow chamber when said food container is installed within said hollow chamber and a second position where said first lid does not cover said opening to said hollow chamber,a second lid attachable to said housing to covers said upper portion of said housing and said opening to said hollow chamber; andat least one heating element disposed in said first lid.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said second lid configured to seal against and about said end of said ...

OVEN AND APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A FOOD ITEM IN AN OVEN CAVITY

A system includes an oven and an apparatus configured for holding at least one food item and being inserted in a cavity of the oven through an open end of the cavity. A baffle provided on the oven or apparatus has a height extending between the peripheral rim and an upper wall of the oven cavity for restricting flow of gas out of the cavity from the apparatus. Various forms of baffles may be used. The baffles may have adjustable, interchangeable, fixed position, or other configurations. 1. Apparatus configured for holding at least one food item and being inserted in a cavity of an oven , the oven cavity being bounded by at least a bottom wall , opposite side walls , and an upper wall , the cavity having opposite first and second ends at least one of which is open for receiving the apparatus in the oven cavity , the apparatus comprising:a food container having a bottom wall, opposite side walls, opposite first and second end walls, a peripheral rim, and an open top, the food container being sized and shaped for receiving the at least one food item; anda baffle attached to the food container, the baffle being smaller than said at least one open end of the oven cavity, the baffle being positioned adjacent to one of the first and second end walls of the food container and extending above the peripheral rim of the food container for restricting gas flow out of the open end of the oven cavity along a flow path between the peripheral rim and the upper wall of the oven cavity when the food container is in the oven cavity.2. The apparatus of wherein the baffle includes an upstanding wall.3. The apparatus of wherein the baffle is positioned adjacent to the first end wall and extends a height above the peripheral rim.4. The apparatus of wherein the baffle is adjustable for permitting adjustable restriction of the gas flow along said flow path.5. The apparatus of wherein the baffle includes a movable member claim 4 , the movable member being movable between at least first and ...

Pan storage apparatus

Pan support apparats and associated methods. A pan is removably receivable in at least one pan storage space of the pan storage apparatus. A cover is supported in the pan storage space for covering an open top of the pan. The cover is removably supported in the pan storage space.

MEAL DISTRIBUTION TRAY, SYSTEM CONSISTING OF SUCH A TRAY AND OF A TROLLEY WHEREIN THE TRAY IS TO BE TO INSERTED FOR TRANSPORTING AND DISTRIBUTING MEALS

The present invention refers to a tray for distributing meals provided with a support base and a continuous perimeter edge arranged around it, characterized in that at least a portion of the continuous perimeter edge is inclined and is provided with a planar bottom which substantially extends up to the outer edge of the support base. The present invention also refers to a system comprising such a tray and a suitable trolley wherein the tray is to be inserted for transporting and distributing meals. The present invention finally refers to the use of such a tray for transporting meals in a special trolley. 1125323414141411444351164432aabbaabab. Tray () for distributing meals comprising: a) a support base () facing upwards and suitable for housing said meals , b) a bottom () facing downwards and suitable for resting on a flat surface , and c) a continuous perimeter edge () arranged around said support base () and in relief with respect to it , wherein said edge () comprises a first portion () arranged at the central part along a first longitudinal side () of the tray () and a second portion () arranged at the central part along a second longitudinal side () of the tray () , opposite to said first longitudinal side () , characterized in that at least one of said first and second portions ( , ) of said continuous perimeter edge in relief () has a lower base that is coplanar and coincides with said bottom () of the tray () and an upper surface () inclined in order to connect the raised end of said at least one portion ( , ) of said edge () with said support base ().21164431ab. Tray () according to wherein said upper surface () of said at least one portion ( claim 1 , ) of said continuous perimeter edge () in relief is inclined towards the inside of the tray ().31443ab. Tray () according to wherein said at least one portion ( claim 1 , ) of said continuous perimeter edge () has a solid section.41443ab. Tray () according to wherein said at least one portion ( claim 1 , ) of ...

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. 1. A modular food holding system comprising:a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another, each of the food holding chambers comprising a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity;a chamber base physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers in the plurality of food holding chambers; anda modular control screen operatively coupled to the chamber base, the control screen providing at least one of a user interface for entering control instructions or an information display that displays information pertaining to one or more of the food holding chambers, wherein the control screen is communicatively connected to the one or more of the food holding chambers through the chamber base.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control screen is removably attached to a port provided in the chamber base.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control screen is attached to the chamber base with a tether.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control screen is wirelessly connected to the chamber base.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control screen includes control options for one or more of temperature of a food holding chamber claim 1 , a ...

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. 1. A modular food holding system comprising:a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another, each of the food holding chambers comprising a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity;a chamber base physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers in the plurality of food holding chambers; anda smart sensor operatively coupled to at least one food holding chamber in the plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, the smart sensor directly sensing a characteristic of a food holding environment within at least one food holding chamber.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the smart sensor is located under a cover of a food pan stored within one food holding chamber.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the smart sensor is located in a handle of a food pan stored within one food holding chamber.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the smart sensor comprises one of a humidity sensor claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , an electronic nose sensor claim 1 , or a load sensor.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the smart sensor is an electronic nose sensor that senses food decomposition products.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the food ...

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. 1. A modular food holding system comprising:a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another, each of the food holding chambers comprising a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity;wherein a first food holding chamber in the plurality of food holding chambers includes connection structure formed in a chamber housing, the connection structure providing a physical removable attachment with a second food holding chamber in the plurality of food holding chambers, the connection structure limiting relative movement between the first food holding chamber and the second food holding chamber to one dimension at a time.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a chamber base physically and communicatively removably connected to at least one of the food holding chambers in the plurality of food holding chambers claim 1 ,wherein operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base.3. The system of claim 1 , the food holding cavity comprises one of a blind cavity and a through cavity.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a food holding tray disposed within the food holding cavity.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the chamber base is a master base ...

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. 1. A method for controlling a modular food holding system with a central controller , comprising:establishing a communicative connection between the central controller and a master base of the modular food holding system;receiving, at a processor of the central controller, data from one or more food holding chambers of the modular food holding system, wherein the data is received through the master base via the communicative connection;establishing, by the processor of the central controller, one or more control commands based at least in part upon the received data; andpresenting, at a display of the central controller, information regarding the one or more control commands to a user of the central controller.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting, at the display of the central controller, one or more control options to the user;receiving, at the processor of the central controller, a user selection of at least one of the one or more control options, wherein the user selection corresponds to the one or more control commands;causing, by the processor of the central controller, the one or more control commands to be implemented.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein causing the one or more control actions to be implemented includes:generating, by the processor of the central controller, a control command; andcommunicating, via the established communication connection, the ...

Vending machine and transport cartridge systems and methods

A vending machine system for loading and dispensing pre-baked unpackaged food including a fixed cartridge disposed in a refrigerator of a vending machine, and a transport cartridge adapted to removably attach to the fixed cartridge, the transport cartridge operable for holding trays of unpackaged food and loading the trays of unpackaged food from the transport cartridge into the fixed cartridge, wherein, when the transport cartridge is removably attached to the fixed cartridge, a front opening of the transport cartridge aligns with a front opening of the fixed cartridge, and wherein the rack of the transport cartridge aligns with the conveyor system of the fixed cartridge such that trays of unpackaged food within the transport cartridge can simultaneously be transitioned from the rack to the conveyor system.

TRAY IDENTIFICATION ACCESSORY FOR FOOD HOLDING DEVICES

A carrier includes a carrier body that is removably connectable to a tray that holds food in a cabinet and a transceiver being connected to the carrier body on a first side. The transceiver is configured so that a reader identifies the tray. 1. A carrier comprising:a carrier body that is removably connectable to a tray that holds food in a cabinet; anda transceiver being connected to said carrier body on a first side, said transceiver being configured so that a reader identifies the tray.2. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said transceiver is a first transceiver claim 1 , further comprising a second transceiver claim 1 , wherein said second transceiver is connected to said carrier body on a second side claim 1 , and wherein said first transceiver and said second transceiver are configured so that a reader identifies the same tray by each of said first transceiver and said second transceiver.3. The carrier of claim 2 , wherein said second transceiver is connected to said carrier body on said second side that is opposite said first side.4. The carrier of claim 3 , wherein said carrier body is rotated around 180 degrees from a first position to a second position and positioned in a bin in either said first position or said second position so that said reader can read said first transceiver in said first position and said second transceiver in said second position.5. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said carrier body has a first piece and a second piece that together form a collar around said tray.6. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said tray has a tray body and a rim around an outside of an opening in said tray claim 1 , and wherein said tray has a first handle and a second handle connected to opposite sides of an outer surface of said tray so that claim 1 , in a connected position claim 1 , said first piece is connected to said second piece around said tray body.7. The carrier of claim 6 , wherein said first piece is positioned between said rim and one of said first ...

OVEN FOR HEATING FOOD

Systems, apparatus, and methods for heating food. In one embodiment, an oven includes a heating compartment sized for receiving food to be heated. A heater system of the oven heats gas for heating the food. A blower system of the oven blows heated gas into the heating compartment. A gas flow inlet and a gas flow exhaust are arranged for providing a flow of heated gas in the heating compartment. In one embodiment, a filter is used for filtering gas from the heating compartment. 1. An oven for heating food , the oven comprisinga heating compartment sized for receiving the food, the heating compartment having a first side wall, a bottom wall, and an open top in open communication with a surrounding environment outside the oven,the first side wall including a gas flow inlet having an upper end and a lower end,a heater system for heating gas,a blower system for blowing the heated gas through said gas flow inlet into the heating compartment,the bottom wall including a first bottom wall portion substantially free of exhaust gas flow openings and a second bottom wall portion defining a gas flow exhaust having a front end toward the gas flow inlet and an opposite rear end, the first bottom wall portion being positioned between the gas flow inlet and the gas flow exhaust, the first bottom wall portion having a length corresponding to a horizontal distance between the lower end of the gas flow inlet and the front end of the gas flow exhaust, the length of the first bottom wall portion being at least about 20% of the horizontal distance from the lower end of the gas flow inlet to the rear end of the gas flow exhaust, andwherein gas blows into the heating compartment via said gas flow inlet in the first side wall, flows above the first bottom wall portion, and exhausts from the heating compartment via said gas flow exhaust in the second bottom wall portion.2. An oven as set forth in wherein the length of the first bottom wall portion is at least about 30% of the horizontal ...

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH REMOVABLE PORTION

A food storage container is provided. The container includes a housing with a bottom, a first side wall, and a second side wall fixed to the first side wall that defines a food storage volume therewithin. The first side wall extends from a first end portion that includes a first peg that extends therefrom in a direction parallel with a plane through the first side wall. A third side wall is removably mounted to the first peg, wherein when mounted to the first peg, the third side wall establishes a barrier of the food storage volume different than barriers of the food storage volume provided by the bottom, the first side wall, and the second side wall. When the third side wall is removed from the first peg, the food storage volume may be accessed through a void left by the removal of the third side wall. 1. A food storage and metered distribution system , comprising:a housing comprising an open top, and opposite first and second side walls that define a portion of the open top and an internal volume therebetween, the housing further comprises a front barrier that when positioned establishes a portion of the internal volume and when removed allows for access into the internal volume,a hopper disposed within the housing comprising a storage volume and an open bottom;a food distribution and metering system disposed within the housing comprising a wheel disposed below the open bottom of the hopper and a receiving trough disposed below the wheel,wherein the hopper is slidably mounted upon upper portions of the first and second side walls such that the hopper can slide with respect to the first and second side walls when the front barrier is removed to an extended position and returned to a normal position where the hopper is disposed such that its open bottom is above the wheel.2. The food storage and metered distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the hopper comprises first and second flanges that extend outward from the hopper claim 1 , wherein the first and second ...

FOOD HOLDING APPARATUS

A food holding apparatus and associated components and methods. The food holding apparatus includes multiple food receivers configured to be independently controlled to heat or cool food received therein. The food holding apparatus includes a refrigeration system. Components of the refrigeration system are mounted on a sled movable between stowed and access positions to facilitate access to the components. The food holding apparatus can include touch screen controls, serpentine-shaped bar heating elements, and/or other features. 120-. (canceled)21. A food holding apparatus comprising:a housing including an upper portion having a food receiver, the food receiver defining a cavity with an open top, the cavity being sized and shaped to receive a first tray of food when the tray of food is inserted into the cavity from the open top, the food receiver having a cooling conduit configured to receive refrigerant to cool the tray of food when the tray of food is disposed in the cavity;a support movable relative to the housing between a stored position and an access position; and{'claim-text': ['a compressor;', 'a condenser; and', 'plumbing fluidly connecting the compressor, the condenser, and the cooling conduit;'], '#text': 'a refrigeration system fluidly coupled to the cooling conduit to supply the cooling conduit with refrigerant, the refrigeration system including:'}wherein at least one of the compressor or the condenser is supported by the support and is movable with the support between the stored and access positions.22. The food holding apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the housing defines an interior claim 21 , the support configured to be disposed in the interior when support is in the stored position claim 21 , and the support being configured to be at least partially disposed outside of the interior when the support is in the access position.23. The food holding apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the housing defines an opening in communication with the interior claim ...

Food holding apparatus

A food holding apparatus and associated components and methods. The food holding apparatus includes multiple food receivers configured to be independently controlled to heat or cool food received therein. The food holding apparatus includes a refrigeration system. Components of the refrigeration system are mounted on a sled movable between stowed and access positions to facilitate access to the components. The food holding apparatus can include touch screen controls, serpentine-shaped bar heating elements, and/or other features.

FOOD HOLDING APPARATUS

A food holding apparatus and associated components and methods. The food holding apparatus includes at least one food receiver and a refrigeration system. First and second cooling conduits are arranged with respect to the receiver and configured to receive refrigerant to refrigerate a tray of food disposed in a cavity of the receiver. A metering valve is fluidly coupled to the second cooling conduit to selectively block and permit flow of refrigerant to the second cooling coil. 1. A food holding apparatus comprising:a housing;at least one food receiver supported by the housing, the at least one food receiver defining a cavity sized and shaped to receive a tray of food; and{'claim-text': ['a first cooling conduit arranged with respect to the receiver and configured to receive refrigerant to refrigerate the tray of food when the tray of food is disposed in the cavity of the food receiver;', 'a second cooling conduit arranged with respect to the receiver and configured to receive refrigerant to refrigerate the tray of food when the tray of food is disposed in the cavity of the food receiver;', 'a refrigerant supply system fluidly coupled to the first and second cooling conduits to supply the first and second conduits with refrigerant; and', 'a metering valve fluidly coupled to the second cooling conduit to selectively block and permit flow of refrigerant to the second cooling conduit such that refrigerant can flow through the first cooling conduit while refrigerant is blocked from flowing through the second cooling conduit.'], '#text': 'a refrigeration system associated with the food receiver, the refrigeration system comprising:'}2. The food holding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration system includes a food holding apparatus temperature controller and a non-transitory tangible storage medium claim 1 , the non-transitory tangible storage medium storing food holding apparatus temperature controller executable instructions claim 1 , that when executed by the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AT LEAST SEMI-AUTONOMOUS MEAL STORAGE AND COOKING

A method of using a storage and cooking device having multiple thermal containers includes disposing a first food item in a first thermal container, a second food item in a second thermal container, and a third food item in a third thermal container. A volume of fluid is cooled and circulated through at least a portion of the device such that thermal energy from at least one of the first, second, or third food item is transferred to the cooled fluid. The device is transitioned from a first operating mode to a second operating mode in response to a criterion being satisfied. When in the second configuration, the volume of fluid is heated and circulated through at least a portion of the device such that thermal energy is transferred from the volume of fluid to at least one of the first, second, or third food item. 1. A method of using a storage and cooking device having multiple thermal containers , the method comprising:disposing at least one of a first food item in a first thermal container, a second food item in a second thermal container, and a third food item in a third thermal container;cooling a first volume of fluid circulating through a portion of the first thermal container and a portion of the second thermal container such that thermal energy from at least the first food item and the second food item is transferred to the cooled fluid;heating, in response to a first criterion being satisfied, the first volume of fluid circulating through the portion of the first thermal container and the portion of the second thermal container such that thermal energy from the heated fluid is transferred to the first food item and the second food item; andconveying, in response to a second criterion being satisfied, a second volume of fluid into a portion of the third thermal container such that thermal energy from the second volume of fluid is transferred to the third food item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first criterion is associated with a predetermined ...

Food thawing cabinet and related methods

A food thawing apparatus includes a cabinet structure defining a thawing chamber accessible by at least one door, and a plurality of air movers and associated air flow structure configured for causing air flow through the thawing chamber such that multiple air flow circuits are set up within the cabinet structure. The cabinet structure defines a vertically extending flow section alongside the thawing chamber. A refrigeration system includes a condenser section and an evaporator section. In one example, the multiple air flow circuits include: a first air flow circuit that runs through the flow section, into and through the thawing chamber, into and through the evaporator section and back to the flow section; and a second air flow circuit from the flow section, through a first set of the plurality of shelves and back to the flow section, without passing through the evaporator section.

FLAMELESS NON-ELECTRIC CHAFING DISH

An improved flameless, non-electric chafing dish and an improved flameless non-electric heat source for use in connection therewith is provided. The chafing dish assembly includes a support frame for supporting the chafing dish on a serving surface, a lower (water) pan positioned on the support frame and having a bottom and one or more side walls, a food pan configured to nest inside the lower pan and having a bottom and one or more side walls, and an air-activated exothermic warming device positioned between the lower pan and the food pan. The warming device comprises a mixture of materials including iron which produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air. A support device configured for positioning between the air-activated exothermic warming device and the lower (water) pan is also provided. The support device is configured to permit airflow to the warming device and to elevate the warming device into direct contact with the food pan. 1. A warming device for use in connection with a chaffing dish comprising:an air-activated exothermic heat source configured for positioning between a water pan of the chafing dish and a food pan of the chafing dish, said heat source comprising a mixture of materials including iron which produce heat from exothermic oxidation of the iron when exposed to air, said mixture of materials being positioned in a pocket between an upper layer of material and a lower layer of material.2. The warming device according to wherein the mixture of materials includes cellulose claim 1 , iron claim 1 , water claim 1 , activated carbon claim 1 , vermiculite and salt.3. The warming device according to wherein the upper layer of material and the lower layer of material are air permeable material that permits airflow to the mixture of materials.4. The warming device according to wherein the air permeable material exhibits a perforation pattern and is a non-woven material.5. The warming device according to comprising a plurality ...

APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING COOKED FOOD PALATABILITY

The rate of degradation of a cooked food product that is maintained at an elevated temperature can be reduced by the use of an encapsulated environment food holder. The encapsulated environment is a small, airtight or semi-airtight containment vessel that retains compositions that escape from a cooked food product over time. The volume of an encapsulated environment is greater than one hundred percent but less than one-thousand percent of the cooked food product volume. By holding single servings or portions of a cooked food product in a small, encapsulated environment palatability or taste of a cooked food product can be extended. 18-. (canceled)9. An apparatus for preserving the palatability of a cooked food product having a predetermined volume , the apparatus comprising:a food holding cabinet having a plurality of food holding compartments, at least one of the food holding compartments including a heating element that maintains a temperature of the food holding compartment at an elevated, food holding temperature of 140° F. or greater;a food holding tray disposed within one of the food holding compartments; andan encapsulated environment device disposed within the food holding tray, the encapsulated environment device being made from a material impermeable to liquids and gases emitted from a cooked food product that is disposed within the encapsulated environment device, the cooked food product displacing a first volume,wherein an interior volume of the encapsulated environment device encloses the cooked food product within a predetermined headspace volume, the headspace volume being greater than one hundred percent of the first volume but less than one-thousand percent of the first volume.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the encapsulated environment is comprised of at least one vent.11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the encapsulated environment is configured to maintain a cooked food product in contact with compositions from the cooked food product. ...

Modular Holding Bin With Power Recovery Mode

A modular food holding bin has multiple food holding units or bins, which can be connected and disconnected from each other in multiple different configurations. Each bin can be set to its own temperature, independently of the others. The modular holding bin includes a power recover mode. 1. In a modular food holding bin having a plurality of individually addressable and individually controllable food holding units , a computer-implemented method of power recovery , the method comprising:upon power recovery from a power fault condition, determining, in a power recovery module of a master base controller, a time associated with the power recovery, the master base controller being a processing device coupled to control the plurality of food holding units;determining, in the power recovery module, a fault time indicating an amount of lost time between the power fault condition and the power recovery;in response, to the fault time determination, determining a timer status for each of the food holding units; andfor the food holding units determined to have an expired active timer status after the power recovery, the master controller sending a food expiration instruction to the food holding units; andfor the food holding units determined to have an active time status after the power recovery, the master controller sending an updated operating instruction to the food holding units, the updated operating instruction including timing data for completing a recipe on the food holding units.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , for the food holding units determined to have an inactive time upon the power recovery claim 1 , the master controller sending a stored recipe data to the food holding units.3. The method of claim 1 , further wherein determining the time associated with the power recovery by the power recovery module comprises determining a reference time associated with the power recovery.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising determining a ...

Modular Holding Bin With Tunable System Behavior

A modular food holding bin has multiple food holding units or bins, which can be connected and disconnected from each other in multiple different configurations. Each bin can be set to its own temperature, independently of the others. The module holding bin may be programmed using tunable parameters that may be set remotely. 1. In a modular food holding bin having a plurality of individually addressable and individually controllable food holding units , a computer-implemented method of controlling the food holding units , the method comprising:receiving, at a user station via a user interface, user selections of tunable parameter values for a plurality of tunable parameters corresponding to adjustable aspects of operation of the food holding units;publishing the tunable parameter values to a controller of the modular food holding bin, wherein the tunable parameter values are published to the controller as one or more tunable payload components;executing, at runtime by a processor of the controller, a control program comprising programming instructions for operating at least one of the food holding units, wherein executing the control program includes accessing the tunable parameter values from the one or more tunable payload components; andcontrolling, by the processor of the controller, operation of the at least one of the food holding units according to the tunable parameter values.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tunable parameters corresponding to the adjustable aspects of operation of the food holding units indicate general parameters associated with a recipe claim 1 , including temperature parameters and timing parameters.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the timing parameters include an expiration time associated with the recipe.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tunable parameters corresponding to the adjustable aspects of operation of the food holding units indicate information presentation parameters associated with a ...

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker. 1. A cooking system for cooking food , the cooking system being functional in a plurality of cooking modes , the cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber;a controller configured to operate the cooking system in a plurality of modes including a pressure cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in said pressure cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a pressure cooker and in said convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker;a lid adapted to cover said opening to said hollow chamber,at least one heating element associated with at least one of said housing and said lid;a locking feature associated with said housing for locking said lid to said housing, the system operating in a pressure mode when said lid is in a locked condition with said housing.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said locking feature is a bayonet locking feature.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said locking feature is located about said lid and said upper portion of said housing.4. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said lid is moveably attached to said housing and is moveable between a first position that covers said opening to said hollow chamber and a second position where said lid does not cover said opening to said hollow chamber.5. The cooking system of ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker. 1. A cooking system for cooking food , the cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber;a lid movably attachable to said housing in a manner that creates a relatively weighted condition at one end of said housing; anda foot for supporting said housing, said foot being aligned with said end to stabilize said housing when said housing is oriented at an angle,wherein said foot extends in a horizontal direction beyond an outermost extent of a vertical wall of said housing.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein at said end said lid is moveable about a hinged axis between an open position and a closed position claim 1 ,3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said foot is aligned with said end to stabilize said housing when said housing is oriented at a 15 degree angle and said lid is in said open position4. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said housing further comprises a spine and said lid is coupled to said housing at an upper portion of said spine.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , the cooking system further comprising a second foot claim 1 , said foot and said second foot being disposed at opposing sides of said housing.6. The cooking system of claim 5 , wherein said foot is larger in at least one dimension than said second foot.7. The cooking system of claim 6 , wherein said foot extends ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker. 1. A cooking system for cooking food , the cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber;a food container having a hollow container interior and being positionable within said hollow chamber, wherein an end of said food container extends above said upper portion of said housing when said container is installed within said hollow chamber;a controller configured to operate the cooking system in a plurality of modes including a pressure cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in said pressure cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a pressure cooker and in said convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker;a lid attachable to said housing and moveable between a first position that covers said upper portion of said housing and said opening to said hollow chamber when said food container is installed within said hollow chamber and a second position where said lid does not cover said opening to said hollow chamber; andat least one heating element disposed in said lid.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said lid is configured to seal against and about said end of said food container claim 1 , sealing said container interior claim 1 , when said food container is installed within said hollow chamber and said cooking system is operating in said pressure ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food;a controller configured to operate the cooking system in a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes including:a conductive cooking mode employing a first heater,a convective cooking mode employing a second heater, anda combination cooking mode employing said first heating element and said second heating element,wherein said controller is configured to receive an initial user input that initiates said combination cooking mode, and switch operation between said first heating element and said second heating element following said initial user input and without further user input.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein in said conductive cooking mode claim 1 , the system is operable as a pressure cooker.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein in said convective cooking mode the system is operable as an air fryer.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , further including a food container that is receivable in said hollow chamber and wherein food is receivable in said food container in both said pressure cooking mode and said convective cooking mode.6. The cooking device of claim 5 , wherein said food container includes a food support surface claim 5 , and food is receivable in said food container in contact with said food support surface in both said conductive cooking mode and said convective cooking mode.7. The cooking system of claim 1 , ...

Fajita meal serving apparatus

A fajita meal serving apparatus comprises a thermally-insulative serving platter defining an upper recessed area configured for securely receiving and supporting a serving plate, a two-way drawer disposed in a cavity under the upper recessed area of the serving platter, where the two-way drawer defines a circular recess configured for holding tortillas. The apparatus further includes first and second diametrically opposed handles formed in the serving platter.

SECURED DELIVERY CONTAINER

A secure delivery container can have a body with a chamber that can receive one or more items for delivery to an end recipient and a door actuatable to close the chamber in a locked position and open to allow access to the items. The container can have a heat transfer system with one or more heat transfer elements in thermal communication with one or more surfaces of the body that define the chamber and configured to heat or cool said one or more surfaces to heat or cool the delivery items in the chamber. The container can also have control circuitry configured to control the operation of the one or more heat transfer elements. The container can also have a transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote electronic device, the transceiver configured to receive information from the remote electronic device and communicate said information to the control circuitry, the transceiver configured to communicate operational information from the one or more heat transfer elements, or control circuitry to the remote electronic device. 1. A secure delivery container , comprising:a body having a chamber configured to receive one or more items for delivery to an end recipient;a door actuatable to close the chamber to enclose the delivery items in the chamber, and actuatable to allow access to the delivery items in the chamber; one or more heat transfer elements in thermal communication with one or more surfaces of the body that define the chamber and configured to heat or cool said one or more surfaces to heat or cool the delivery items in the chamber,', 'control circuitry configured to control the operation of the one or more heat transfer elements, and, 'a heat transfer system comprising'}a transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote electronic device, the transceiver configured to receive information from the remote electronic device and communicate said information to the control circuitry, the transceiver configured to communicate ...

POLYIMIDE AEROGEL INSULATED PANEL ASSEMBLY

A panel assembly that includes a core having first and second opposing major surfaces, a first laminate skin secured to the first major surface of the core, a second laminate skin secured to the second major surface of the core, and at least a first layer of polyimide aerogel incorporated into one of the first laminate skin or the second laminate skin. 1. A method of producing an insulated panel assembly , the method comprising the steps of:obtaining a core having first and second opposing major surfaces,obtaining a first ply of material,obtaining a first layer of polyimide aerogel,adhering the first layer of polyimide aerogel to the first ply of material to provide a first laminate skin,obtaining a second ply of material,obtaining a second layer of polyimide aerogel,adhering the second layer of polyimide aerogel to the second ply of material to provide a second laminate skin,positioning the first and second laminate skins adjacent to the first and second major surfaces of the core, respectively, to provide a panel assembly,pressing the panel assembly, andheating the panel assembly to provide the insulated panel assembly.2. The method of wherein the first laminate skin includes first and second plies that sandwich the first layer of polyimide aerogel therebetween.3. The method of wherein the second laminate skin includes first and second plies that sandwich the second layer of polyimide aerogel therebetween.4. The method of wherein the core is a honeycomb core.5. The method of further comprising the step of pouring a sol-gel mixture into the honeycomb core.6. The method of further comprising the step of infusing the honeycomb core with a polyimide aerogel.7. The method of wherein the step of infusing the honeycomb core with a polyimide aerogel is done by the steps of applying a polyimide aerogel producing mixture to one or more cells of the honeycomb core claim 6 , and supercritically drying the mixture to produce a layer of polyimide aerogel on the one or more ...

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and may further include a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. A smart sensor is disposed within or connected to a food pan that is removably inserted within the food holding cavity of a food holding chamber. The smart sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of an interior environment of the food pan and communicate with the food holding chamber or the chamber base. 1. A food holding system comprising:a food holding chamber defining a food holding cavity;a heating element arranged to heat the food holding cavity;a food holding tray, wherein the food holding cavity is configured to receive the food holding tray;at least one sensor, the at least one sensor configured to output sensor data;a controller communicatively connected to the at least one sensor wherein the controller receives the sensor data and produces at least one control command to start a timer based upon the sensor data.2. The food holding system of claim 1 , wherein the food holding tray comprises the at least one sensor.3. The food holding system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of a food holding environment of the food holding cavity.4. The food holding system of claim 3 , wherein the sensor is in fluid communication with a headspace of the food holding tray.5. The food holding system of claim 4 , wherein the sensor is a temperature sensor and the characteristic is a temperature of the food holding environment.6. The food holding system ...

Cabinet with enclosures for keeping food products at a hot temperature

Cabinet with enclosures for keeping food products at a hot temperature, in which each enclosure () is defined by two side walls (), a back wall (), a front face () that is open or can be opened, a top wall () and a bottom shelf (), each enclosure comprising, over the entire width thereof: 1. A cabinet with enclosures for keeping food products at a hot temperature , in which each enclosure is defined by two side walls , a back wall , a front face that is open or can be opened , a top wall and a bottom shelf , each enclosure comprising , over the entire width thereof ,on the outside and behind the bottom shelf, a cylindrical turbine for circulating air;at the base of the back wall, louvers for air to pass from inside the enclosure to the cylindrical turbine;in the bottom shelf, between a top face carrying the food products and a bottom face, a space for air to pass between the cylindrical turbine and a front hatch open toward the inside of the enclosure; andin the air passage space, heating elements distributed over the entire surface of the shelf, heating the top face of the shelf and the air circulated by the cylindrical turbine.2. The cabinet as claimed in wherein the front hatch open toward the inside of the enclosure is flanked at the front by a flap redirecting air circulating in the shelf upward and toward the inside of the enclosure.3. The cabinet as claimed in wherein the front face of the enclosure is provided with a swinging door. The invention concerns a cabinet with enclosures for keeping food products at a hot temperature. The invention more particularly concerns a cabinet with enclosures for keeping food products, such as cooked poultry or ready meals, at a temperature between 63° C. and 70° C. inclusive at the core of the products, whatever their location on a shelf of the enclosure. In fact, below 63° C. there is a pathogenic risk and above 70° C. there is further cooking of the products. The food products are packaged and accessible on a self-service ...

AUTOMATIC FOOD PRODUCT LOADING SYSTEM

A cooking unit includes a plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots and a loader for staging a volume of individual food products for transfer to the plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots. The loader is configured to position a plurality of individual food products in a first orientation, and the loader is configured to change the orientation of the plurality of individual food products to a second orientation for parallel transfer of the plurality of individual food products from the loader to the plurality of cooking slots. The loader may be rotatable rotatable between a first orientation, where each of the load slots is oriented to support a single food product, and a second orientation, where a plurality of single food products moves from a respective one of the plurality of load slots to a respective one of the plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots. 1. A cooking unit , comprising:a plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots, each of the plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots including heating or cooking surfaces positioned a spaced distance from each other on opposite sides of each of the plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots; anda loader unit including a plurality of load slots, the loader unit rotatable between a first orientation, where each of the load slots is oriented to support a single food product, and a second orientation, where a plurality of single food products moves from a respective one of the plurality of load slots to a respective one of the plurality of vertically oriented cooking slots.2. The cooking unit of claim 1 , including a food storage system for holding the plurality of single food products.3. The cooking unit of claim 2 , wherein the food storage system is cooled.4. The cooking unit of claim 2 , including at least one cartridge for the storage of uncooked single food products.5. The cooking unit of claim 4 , including a food transfer system for moving single food products from the at least ...

COVER FOR HOLDING TRAY

A holding apparatus comprises a tray configured to hold food product therein, a holding portion configured to hold the tray therein, and a cover configured to cover the tray held in the holding portion. The cover comprises a covering portion, a pair of flange portions, the covering portion being disposed between the pair of flange portions, and a channel formed in each of the flange portions. The channel comprises a first portion extending from an edge of each of the flange portions, a supporting portion, and a second portion formed between the first portion and the supporting portion. The holding apparatus further comprises a projecting portion disposed on the holding apparatus and configured to be coupled to the channel such that the cover is suspended in the holding portion via contact between the projecting portion and the supporting portion of the channel. 1. A holding apparatus comprising:a tray configured to hold food product therein;a holding portion configured to hold the tray therein; a covering portion;', 'a pair of flange portions, the covering portion being disposed between the pair of flange portions; and', 'a channel formed in each of the flange portions,', 'wherein the channel comprises a first portion extending from an edge of each of the flange portions, a supporting portion, and a second portion formed between the first portion and the supporting portion; and, 'a cover configured to cover the tray held in the holding portion, the cover comprisinga projecting portion disposed on the holding apparatus and configured to be coupled to the channel such that the cover is suspended in the holding portion via contact between the projecting portion and the supporting portion of the channel.2. The holding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first portion and the supporting portion are substantially vertically formed and the second portion is substantially horizontally formed joining the first portion with the supporting portion.3. The holding apparatus of ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SELF-SERVICE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

A food distribution system comprising an electronic locking food storage device, wherein users interact with a software application to purchase food items from the system, track their orders, and can view multiple container systems and their locations when selecting items to purchase. Controllers and stockers of the food sales system can use the application to remotely lock and control the food sales system, monitor inventory, and review sales data from the purchases. 1. A method for automated food distribution comprising:(a) providing a food storage system comprising a container and a locking mechanism, wherein said locking mechanism comprises wireless connectivity capability;(b) adding one or more food items inside of the container;(c) locking the container once the food items have been placed inside the container for purchase;(d) offering the food items stored inside of the container for purchase through one or more electronic means;(e) purchasing one or more food items stored inside of the container through the electronic means;(f) sending a command to the locking mechanism to unlock the container, wherein afterwards the container is unlocked by the locking mechanism;(g) opening the container and collecting the one or more food items that were purchased through the application;(h) closing the container of the food storage system; and(i) locking the locking mechanism automatically once the container is closed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises functionality to be temperature controlled.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising unlocking the locking mechanism through a manual code entered on a keypad connected to the food storage system.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing information about any food items removed from the container while the locking mechanism is not connected to the Internet.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a number and a type of food items remaining in the food storage system is updated in the ...

AIR-BASED FRYER

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an air-based fryer, comprising: a food preparation chamber (); a heating device (); an airflow generating device () configured to enable air heated by the heating device () to form an airflow to heat food in the food preparation chamber (); a first temperature sensing device () located nearby or on the heating device () and configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the heating device (); and a controller () configured to control operation of the heating device () based on the temperature of the surface of the heating device () detected by the first temperature sensing device (). The air-based fryer reduces the generation of fume by restricting the surface temperature of the heating device. 1. An air-based fryer , comprising:a food preparation chamber;a heating device;an airflow generating device configured to enable air heated by the heating device to form an airflow to heat food in the food preparation chamber;a first temperature sensing device located nearby or on the heating device and configured to detect a temperature of a surface of the heating device;a second temperature sensing device configured to detect a temperature of airflow for hearing food in the food preparation chamber,a controller configured to control operation of the heating device based on the temperature of the surface of the heating device detected by the first temperature sensing device and the temperature of the airflow detected by the second temperature sensing device andwherein the controller is configured to control power of the heating device based on the temperature of the surface of the heating device detected by the first temperature sensing device, to enable the temperature of the surface of the heating device below a predetermined surface temperature value, wherein the predetermined surface temperature value is equal to or lower than a smoke point temperature of the food to be prepared.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. ...

METHODS FOR PROLONGING THE QUALITY OF WARM FOODS

Methods for prolonging the quality of a warm food item after the warm food item is prepared, the methods including the steps of placing the warm food item in a thermally insulated enclosure, maintaining the temperature in the thermally insulated enclosure within a predetermined temperature range based on the type of warm food item, maintaining the temperature in the thermally insulated enclosure by blowing heated air over the warm food item, and maintaining the moisture level within the thermally insulated enclosure within a predetermined moisture range based on the type of warm food item. 1. A method for prolonging the quality of a warm food item after the warm food item is prepared , the method comprising the steps of:placing the warm food item in a thermally insulated enclosure;maintaining the temperature in the thermally insulated enclosure within a predetermined temperature range based on the type of warm food item by blowing heated air over the warm food item; andmaintaining the moisture level within the thermally insulated enclosure within a predetermined moisture range based on the type of warm food item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein blowing heated air over the warm food item includes directing heated ;air towards the bottom of the warm food item.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein blowing heated air over the warm food item includes directing heated air towards the top of the warm food item.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein blowing heated air over the warm food item includes directing heated air towards the side of the warm food item.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining the temperature in the thermally insulated enclosure includes irradiating the warm food item with infrared radiation.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein irradiating the warm food item includes irradiating the top of the warm food item with infrared radiation.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the warm food item is a pizza pie and the predetermined temperature range is between ...

DEVICE FOR STORING, MARINATING, TRANSPORTING AND SERVING FOOD INCLUDING WARMING COVER AND CUTTING BOARD AND METHOD THEREFOR

An apparatus for marinating a food in a marinade, storing the food during marination, keeping the food warm after cooking, and supporting the food for cutting is provided, the apparatus including a vacuum-sealable marination chamber; a warming chamber; and a cutting board. 1. A method of marinating a food comprising of steps of:a) providing a chamber sized and shaped for receiving the food to be marinated;b) placing the food in the chamber;c) placing a lid over the chamber in sealing relationship therewith;d) providing a vacuum port communicating between an interior and an exterior of the chamber;e) sealably joining a vacuum pump to the vacuum port;f) using the vacuum pump to create a vacuum within the chamber;g) maintaining the vacuum in the chamber until the food is marinated; andh) thereafter releasing the vacuum from the chamber and removing the marinated food from the chamber.2. The method according to including the step of:a) providing a one way valve at the vacuum port to allow the vacuum to be drawn in the chamber after which removing the vacuum pump and maintaining the vacuum by the valve until the food is marinated.3. The method according to including the step of:a) providing the valve with a manual release thereby allowing a user to manually release the vacuum from the chamber through the vacuum port when the food is finished marinating.4. The method according to including the steps of:a) providing a surface on the lid;b) removing the marinated food from the chamber after marination and placing the marinated food on the lid; and thereafterc) further processing the marinated food on the lid. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/867,221, filed Apr. 22, 2013, which is incorporated by reference herein.An apparatus for vacuum marinating food such as meat and vegetables, keeping the food warm after cooking, and cutting the cooked food, and which eliminates the need for a separate platter upon which to place the cooked food, and ...

TIMER TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD HOLDING DEVICES

A system for storing food products at predetermined temperatures includes a food product receiving holding cabinet, a first storage bin in the holding cabinet for receiving a tray, a temperature control device that is in thermal communication with the tray, and a controller that transfers a selected timer by touching a user interface of the holding cabinet, thereby designating the selected timer for transfer to be associated with the first storage bin. 1. A system for storing food products at predetermined temperatures , comprising:a food product receiving holding cabinet;a first storage bin in the holding cabinet for receiving a tray;a temperature control device that is in thermal communication with the tray; anda controller that transfers a selected timer by touching a user interface of the holding cabinet, thereby designating the selected timer for transfer to be associated with the first storage bin.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface displays a first displayed food product timer button in a first section that is associated with the first storage bin claim 1 , and wherein the controller detects when the first displayed food product timer button is contacted by (1) a single touch and (2) multiple touches simultaneously.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the first displayed food product timer button is contacted by a single touch claim 2 , a first timer is activated that is then displayed in the first section.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the first displayed food product timer button is contacted by multiple touches simultaneously claim 2 , a list having at least a second timer that has already been activated is displayed.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the second timer is displayed in the list as a second timer button claim 4 , and wherein the user interface is contacted at the second timer button to transfer the second timer that is the selected timer to be displayed in the first section.6. The system of ...

FOOD SERVING STATION AND ASSOCIATED APPLIANCES AND METHODS

Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position. 1. An appliance for holding food in a food container at a desired holding temperature , the appliance comprising:a housing,a receptacle operatively supported by the housing, the receptacle having a food container receiving space sized for receiving a food container, a lower portion of the food container receiving space and at least one side portion of the food container receiving space being bounded by the receptacle, the receptacle including at least one food conditioning element for holding food in the food container at a desired holding temperature when the food container is received in the food container receiving space,wherein the receptacle is movable with respect to the housing between a generally horizontal position and an inclined position for selectively holding the food container in the generally horizontal position and the inclined position, the receptacle in the inclined position having a first end positioned higher than an opposite second end, the at least one food conditioning element being movable with the receptacle between the generally horizontal position and the inclined position.2. An appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one food conditioning element is carried by the receptacle for movement with the receptacle to the inclined position.3. An appliance as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the receptacle includes a shell having an interior claim 2 , and the at least one food conditioning element is housed in the interior of the shell.4. An appliance as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is ...

COMPACT HOLDING CABINET

A food holding cabinet for holding food with a carrier that can be moved in and out of the cabinet be either a front door or a rear door. The food holding cabinet comprises an assembly with slots and fixtures that facilitate the motion of the carrier. 1. A food holding cabinet comprising:a housing that comprises a front door and a rear door disposed in a front panel and a rear panel, respectively; anda carrier that is movable from a first position entirely within said housing to one of a second position and a third position outside of said front door and said rear door, respectively, and that carries one or more food carrying trays, that are placed on and removed from said carrier when in said second position and said third position.2. The food holding cabinet of claim 1 , wherein said carrier comprises a guide that pushes said front door open if being moved from said first position to said second position and pushes said rear door open if moving from said first position to said third position.3. The food holding cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising an assembly that permits said carrier to move between said first position and said second third positions.4. The food holding cabinet of claim 3 , wherein said assembly comprises a first rail and a second rail disposed on opposite sides of said carrier and first and second fixtures disposed on opposite sides of said housing in contact with said first and second rails claim 3 , respectively.5. The food holding cabinet of claim 4 , wherein each of said first and second rails comprises a longitudinal slot that mates with a corresponding one of said first and second fixtures to provide a sliding motion to said carrier.6. The food holding cabinet of claim 5 , wherein said longitudinal slot is a first longitudinal slot claim 5 , wherein each of said first and second rails comprises a second longitudinal slot that mates with a corresponding one of said first and second fixtures to provide a sliding motion to said carrier ...

Food Preparation Appliance

A food preparation apparatus includes a thermal fluid reservoir formed with an internal cavity for holding a thermal transfer fluid. A fluid transfer unit circulates the thermal transfer fluid through the reservoir and through a thermal transfer unit. The thermal fluid reservoir may be formed into a food receptacle with a thermal contact surface for the reservoir coincident with a food contact surface in the receptacle. Alternatively, a food receptacle may be formed separately from the reservoir and may either attach to the thermal contact surface or may be easily removable. Embodiments may selectively heat or cool food in the food receptacle by transferring thermal energy between the thermal transfer fluid and the thermal contact surface. A setpoint temperature is accurately maintained everywhere on the thermal transfer surface to avoid hot spots or cold spots in the food receptacle.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AT LEAST SEMI-AUTONOMOUS MEAL STORAGE AND COOKING

A method of using a storage and cooking device having multiple thermal containers includes disposing a first food item in a first thermal container, a second food item in a second thermal container, and a third food item in a third thermal container. A volume of fluid is cooled and circulated through at least a portion of the device such that thermal energy from at least one of the first, second, or third food item is transferred to the cooled fluid. The device is transitioned from a first operating mode to a second operating mode in response to a criterion being satisfied. When in the second configuration, the volume of fluid is heated and circulated through at least a portion of the device such that thermal energy is transferred from the volume of fluid to at least one of the first, second, or third food item. 128.-. (canceled)29. A method , comprising:inserting a food item into an inner volume of a thermal container;cooling a volume of liquid circulating through a liquid jacket at least partially surrounding the inner volume of the thermal container such that thermal energy from the food item is transferred to the cooled volume of liquid, the volume of liquid circulating through the liquid jacket fluidically isolated from the inner volume;transferring, in response to a first criterion being satisfied, thermal energy from a first heating element to the volume of liquid circulating through the liquid jacket such that thermal energy from the heated volume of liquid is transferred to the food item; andtransferring thermal energy from a second heating element to the food item in response to a second criterion being satisfied, the second heating element disposed in the inner volume of the thermal container.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein the first criterion is associated with a predetermined schedule.31. The method of claim 29 , wherein the first criterion is associated with a signal indicative of an instruction to heat the volume of liquid via the first heating ...

Baked good handling system

A baked goods handling system includes a holding cabinet operable to create a controlled environment therein. A dispenser receives a baked good from the holding cabinet and directs the baked good away from the holding cabinet. A treatment device receives the baked good from the dispenser to perform a treatment on the baked good.

HOT AND COLD HOLDING SYSTEM

A food pan well includes a base defining an internal cavity and a temperature regulating system disposed within the internal cavity. The base is configured to support a food pan such that the food pan is selectively suspendable within the internal cavity. The temperature regulating system includes a cooling assembly configured to facilitate cooling at least a sidewall of the food pan and a warming assembly configured to facilitate warming at least a bottom surface of the food pan. 1. A food pan well comprising:a base defining an internal cavity, the base configured to support a food pan such that the food pan is selectively suspendable within the internal cavity; and a cooling assembly configured to facilitate cooling at least a sidewall of the food pan; and', 'a warming assembly configured to facilitate warming at least a bottom surface of the food pan., 'a temperature regulating system disposed within the internal cavity, the temperature regulating system including2. The food pan well of claim 1 , wherein the cooling assembly includes:a cooling conduit configured to receive a cooling working fluid; anda cooling pump configured to drive the cooling working fluid through the cooling conduit.3. The food pan well of claim 2 , wherein the food pan is a first food pan claim 2 , the cooling conduit is a first cooling conduit associated with the first food pan claim 2 , and the cooling pump is a first cooling pump claim 2 , wherein the base is configured to support a second food pan at the same time as the first food pan claim 2 , and wherein the cooling assembly includes a second cooling conduit associated with the second food pan and a second pump associated with the second cooling conduit.4. The food pan well of claim 1 , wherein the warming assembly includes:a warming conduit configured to receive a warming working fluid; anda warming pump configured to drive the warming working fluid through the warming conduit.5. The food pan well of claim 4 , wherein the food pan ...

Vertical food cabinet

A food cabinet is provided that includes an enclosure with an access door, shelves carried by and vertically arranged within the enclosure, and a heat transfer arrangement. The heat transfer arrangement includes a pump, fluid conduits coupled with the pump and associated with the shelves of the enclosure, a primary tank, and an auxiliary tank. The primary tank is fluidly connected to the pump and contains a heat transfer medium. The auxiliary tank is coupled with the primary tank and provides make-up heat transfer medium to the primary tank. Also provided is a method of warming food using such a food cabinet that includes the steps of placing a food item on one of the shelves, heating the heat transfer medium to a temperature between 200° F. and 250° F., and pumping the heat transfer medium through the shelf.

SECURED DELIVERY CONTAINER

A secure delivery container can have a body with a chamber that can receive one or more items for delivery to an end recipient and a door actuatable to close the chamber in a locked position and open to allow access to the items. The container can have a heat transfer system with one or more heat transfer elements in thermal communication with one or more surfaces of the body that define the chamber and configured to heat or cool the one or more surfaces to heat or cool the delivery items in the chamber. The container can wirelessly communicate with a remote electronic device to receive information from the remote electronic device and to communicate operational information from the one or more heat transfer elements to the remote electronic device. 1. A secure delivery container , comprising:a body sized to fit in an automobile trunk or passenger seat and having a chamber configured to receive one or more items for delivery to an end recipient;a door or cover operable to open or close the chamber; one or more heat transfer elements having a surface in thermal communication with one or more surfaces of the body that define the chamber and configured to heat or cool said one or more surfaces to heat or cool the delivery items in the chamber, and', 'circuitry configured to control the operation of the one or more heat transfer elements to heat or cool the delivery items during transit of the container;, 'a heat transfer system comprising'}a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive information and communicate said information to the circuitry, the transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit operational information from the one or more heat transfer elements or circuitry; andone or more partition walls configured to partition the chamber into a plurality of separate thermally isolated subchambers, at least one of the subchambers being in thermal communication with at least one of the one or more heat transfer elements, the one or more partition walls being movable ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOOD CABINET

A method of controlling food cabinet is provided, the method includes steps of: receiving, by processor, a first instruction of controlling sliding door to close, and controlling driving device to start closing action of the sliding door based on the first instruction; controlling, by the processor, driving component to drive the fixed block so as to drive the first driving sheet to push the sliding door to close, thereby finishing the first stroke, wherein the first driving sheet butts against the sliding door during the first stroke; controlling, after confirming by the processor that the first stroke is finished, the second driving sheet to adjust to a state in which the second driving sheet butt against the sliding door; and controlling, by the processor, the driving component to drive the fixed block so as to drive the second driving sheet to push the sliding door to close, thereby finishing the second stroke, whereby the sliding door is entirely closed; wherein the second driving sheet butts against the sliding door during the second stroke. 1. A method of controlling food cabinet , characterized in that , the food cabinet comprises a cabinet body , a processor and a driving device; a storage platform is disposed on the cabinet body; at least one storage location and at least one slideable sliding door are disposed on the storage platform; the sliding door corresponds to one or more storage locations , and is configured to cover a material stored in the storage location and to be opened when the material is being taken out; the processor is electrically connected to the driving device and configured to control the driving device to drive the sliding door to close; a closing stroke of the sliding door comprises a first stroke and a second stroke , the first stroke defines a fore stroke , and the second stroke defines a hind stroke; the driving device comprises at least one driving component , at least one fixed block , a first driving sheet and a second driving ...

Technologies for Releasing Thermal Energy

A heat unit containing a phase change material consisting of polyethylene glycol and a fatty acid combination of stearic and palmitic acids is disclosed. When heated in a microwave for about four (4) minutes the heat unit reaches a temperature of about 70° C. (158° F.). When placed in an insulated container, the heat unit will, after six (6) hours, have a temperature of about 40° C.-55° C. (104° F.-131° F.). The heat unit is advantageous for maintaining food hot during transport as well as other uses where long term heat emission is needed. 1. A heat unit , said heat unit having an outer container , said outer container having at least two walls , containing a phase change material , said phase change material changing from solid to liquid at a temperature of about 60° C.-80° C. (140° F.-176° F.) upon exposure to a heat source for a predetermined period of time.2. The heat unit of wherein said phase change material consists of polyethylene glycol 8000 and a fatty acids combination of stearic acid and palmitic acid.3. The heat unit of wherein said stearic acid is in the range of 48%-59% and said palmitic acid is in the range of 51%-41%.4. The heat unit of wherein said fatty acid combination is preferably about 54% palmitic acid and about 45% stearic acid.5. The heat unit of wherein said ratio of polyethylene glycol 8000 to fatty acids combination is about 3:1.6. The heat unit of wherein said heat source is a microwave and said predetermined period of time is about four (4) minutes.7. The heat unit of wherein said temperature of said heat pack is about 40° C.-55° C. (104° F.-131° F.) after six (6) hours in an insulated container.8. The heat unit of wherein said insulated container is a food carrier.9. The heated unit of wherein said insulated container has insulation equivalent of at least 7 mm of polyurethane foam insulation.10. The heat unit of wherein food placed in said food container is at about 45° C.-50° C. (113° F.-122° F.) after about six (6) hours.11. The ...

Point-of-use holding cabinet

A point-of-use food holding cabinet keeps food products hot and cold in different compartments, which are heated and refrigerated respectively. Solid state heat pumps such as Peltier devices absorb heat on one side and emit heat on the other. By configuring the solid state heat sinks appropriately, one compartment or shelf of a holding cabinet can be refrigerated while an adjacent compartment can be kept warm.

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing. The lid contacts the housing in a closed position about the upper portion of the housing to close the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of said housing and said lid. The cooking system is operable in a plurality of cooking modes including a pressure cooking mode and a dry cooking mode. In the pressure cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a pressure cooker and in the dry cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a dry cooker.

Induction Cookware

An induction cooking utensil is constructed such that it cooks food within its chamber while maintaining a relatively cool outer surface (e.g., preferably an outer surface that is cool enough to pick up with one's bare hands). The cooking utensil includes an inner wall that is made at least in part of an electrically conductive material and an outer wall that is made at least in part of the electrically non-conductive material. A reflective layer, a vacuum-sealed thermal insulator and/or a gas more resistant to conducting heat than air is disposed between the inner and outer walls to resist the transfer of heat from the inner wall to the outer wall.

MULTIPLE TIER HOLDING DISPLAY AND METHOD

A food holding cabinet that has multiple tiers with moisture even distribution, lighting and heating features. The moisture feature provides a circulating moisture laden airflow to a tier. The lighting feature provides low energy consuming light emitting diodes to a tier. The heating feature provides different heating to different heating zones. 1. A food display cabinet comprising:a plurality of walls that define a food holding compartment;a ductwork disposed in fluid communication with said food holding compartment;a reservoir that holds water disposed in said ductwork;a heating element disposed to heat said water to provide moisture above the water; anda fan disposed in said ductwork that provides a circulating airflow laden with said moisture between said ductwork and said food holding compartment.2. The food display cabinet of claim 1 , wherein said ductwork comprises a first duct that distributes said airflow laden with moisture evenly throughout said food holding compartment.3. The food display cabinet of claim 2 , wherein said ductwork comprises a second duct that is disposed below a bottom wall of said plurality of walls and wherein said fan and water reservoir are disposed in said second duct.4. The food display cabinet of claim 3 , wherein said ductwork comprises a third duct that extends lengthwise across an edge of said bottom wall and that comprises a plurality of apertures disposed to take in said circulating airflow.5. A food display cabinet comprising:a plurality of walls that define at least one food holding tier; anda plurality of light emitting diodes that is disposed in an arrangement to illuminate said food holding tier.6. The food holding display cabinet of claim 5 , wherein said arrangement comprises at least one row of said light emitting diodes.7. The food holding display cabinet of claim 6 , further comprising: a plurality of shelves that together with said plurality of walls define multiple tiers claim 6 , which include said at least one ...

Cabinet for storing food tray items

The cabinet is for use at a food tray assembly station. It includes a repositioning system for repositioning food tray items disposed in a storage compartments on a shelf. This system includes a transversally-disposed push plate that is slidably engaged inside a corresponding one of the storage compartments and that is longitudinally movable along the food tray item path. It also includes an elongated and longitudinally-disposed pull strip that is slidably mounted inside the corresponding one of the storage compartments. A one-way locking device is interposed between the push plate and the pull strip to incrementally move the push plate in a forward direction upon moving the pull strip from the retracted position towards the extended position. The system can reposition a row of food tray items quickly and efficiently.

DEVICE FOR STORING, MARINATING, TRANSPORTING AND SERVING FOOD INCLUDING WARMING COVER AND CUTTING BOARD AND METHOD THEREFOR

An apparatus for marinating a food in a marinade, storing the food during marination, keeping the food warm after cooking, and supporting the food for cutting is provided, the apparatus including a vacuum-sealable marination chamber; a warming chamber; and a cutting board. 1. An apparatus for marinating a food in a marinade , storing the food during marination , keeping the food warm after cooking , and supporting the food for cutting , the apparatus comprising:a) a vacuum-sealable marination chamber sized and shaped for receiving a food to be marinated and a marination liquid, the marination chamber including an open position and a closed position;b) a warming chamber; andc) a cutting board.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the marination chamber comprises:a) a base;b) a cover adapted for reversibly engaging the base;c) a sealing sub-assembly for forming a seal between the base and the cover when the marination chamber is in the closed position; andd) a vacuum port.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a) at least one marinating rib extending upwardly from the floor.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein:a) the base and the cover are hingeably joined.5. The apparatus according to claim 2 , the sealing sub-assembly comprising:a) a base lip and a cover lip, the lips being adapted for reversible overlapping mating engagement; andb) a gasket.6. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the cutting board comprises:a) an outer surface of the cover ceiling; andb) an inner reinforcement structure.7. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the cover comprises:a) an outer top surface with an engagement groove.8. The apparatus according to claim 2 , the base comprising:a) at least one leg member adapted to substantially prevent the marination chamber from tipping over when in the open position.9. The apparatus according to claim 2 , the warming chamber comprising:a) an outer top surface of the cover; andb) a top portion ...

PRODUCT GROUPING AND SELECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD HOLDING DEVICES

A system for storing food products at heated temperatures that includes a cabinet, a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving a tray, a temperature control device in thermal communication with the tray, and a controller displaying via a user interface a food product timer button that can be swiped to a side to change to a different food product timer button that is displayed on the user interface. 1. A system for storing food products at heated temperatures , comprising:a cabinet;a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving a tray;a temperature control device in thermal communication with the tray; anda controller displaying via a user interface a displayed food product timer button that can be swiped to a side to change to a different food product timer button that is displayed on the user interface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller has criteria so that only similar products can be grouped in a predetermined grouping to be displayed by the displayed food product timer button and the different food product timer button.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the different food product timer button is a plurality of different food product timer buttons claim 1 , wherein the user interface is a touch screen claim 1 , and wherein the touch screen can be swiped to change the displayed food product timer button or one of the plurality of different food product timer buttons displayed on the touchscreen to another of the plurality of different food product timer buttons.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein tapping contact with the displayed food product timer button activates a timer.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the displayed food product timer button and the different food product timer button have different characteristics associated therewith selected from the group consisting of a type of alarm claim 1 , a time period for a timer claim 1 , a temperature to be communicated to the temperature control controller claim 1 , and any combinations thereof.6. The ...

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system including a housing defining a hollow chamber. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A food container is receivable within said hollow chamber. A lid, movable relative to said housing, contacts the upper portion of the housing in a closed position to close the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of said housing and said lid. The cooking system is operable in a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode. In the conductive cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in said convective cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker. The cooking system is operable in the conductive cooking mode and then is operable in said convective cooking mode without removing said food container from said hollow chamber.

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening in said hollow chamber. A first lid is connectable to the housing. When the first lid is connected to the housing, the first lid has a first position where the lid is in contact with said upper portion of the housing. A second lid is connectable to the housing. When the second lid is connected to the housing, the second lid is in contact with the upper portion of the housing. The first lid and the second lid are simultaneously contactable with the upper portion of the housing so that each of the first lid and the second lid are in contact with the upper portion of the housing.

Cooking device and components thereof

Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the cooking system being functional in a plurality of cooking modes. The cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A first lid is adapted to cover the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The cooking system is operable in an air frying mode and a conductive cooking mode. The upper portion of the housing includes a feature of a locking system for locking a second lid to the housing.

Food delivery systems, apparatuses, and methods

A food delivery container including a plurality of insulated walls that form a food chamber, and a climate control system. The climate control system includes an air flow pathway and a heating and/or cooling element positioned within the air flow pathway. A fan is in air flow communication with the food chamber through a first inlet opening and a first outlet opening in the one of the plurality of insulated walls. The fan is configured to draw in air from the food chamber through the first inlet opening and push air into the food chamber through the first outlet opening such that air travels through the air flow pathway and over the cooling and/or heating element to circulate heated/cooled air within the food delivery container. The climate control system also includes a power supply configured to supply electrical power to the fan and the cooling/heating element.

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH REMOVABLE PORTION

A food storage container is provided. The container includes a housing with a bottom, a first side wall, and a second side wall fixed to the first side wall that defines a food storage volume therewithin. The first side wall extends from a first end portion that includes a first peg that extends therefrom in a direction parallel with a plane through the first side wall. A third side wall is removably mounted to the first peg, wherein when mounted to the first peg, the third side wall establishes a barrier of the food storage volume different than barriers of the food storage volume provided by the bottom, the first side wall, and the second side wall. When the third side wall is removed from the first peg, the food storage volume may be accessed through a void left by the removal of the third side wall. 1. A food storage container , comprising:a housing comprising a bottom, a first side wall, and a second side wall fixed to the first side wall, wherein the combination of the bottom and the first and second walls defines a food storage volume therewithin,the first side wall extends from a first end portion, wherein the first end portion includes a first peg that extends therefrom in a direction that is parallel with a plane through the first side wall; anda third side wall that is removably mounted to the first peg, wherein when mounted to the first peg, the third side wall establishes a barrier of the food storage volume different than barriers of the food storage volume provided by the bottom, the first side wall, and the second side wall,wherein when the third side wall is removed from the first peg, the food storage volume may be accessed through a void left by the removal of the third side wall.2. The food storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a tray disposed within the food storage volume and configured to hold food products disposed therein claim 1 , wherein when the third side wall is removed from the first peg claim 1 , the tray is capable of ...

COOLING AND HEATING CABINET

A cooling and heating cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: an inner case having a storage space provided therein; an outer case which is disposed surrounding the inner case and forms an insulation cavity between the outer case and the inner case; a thermoelectric element module disposed in the insulation cavity; a separation panel disposed inside the inner case and having a plurality of through-holes; an agitating part disposed between the separation panel and the bottom surface of the inner case, and having a magnet and an agitating fan that rotates with the magnet; and a magnetic field-generating part disposed outside the outer case, and generating a magnetic field to rotate the magnet. 1. A cooling and heating cabinet comprising:an inner case that defines a storage space therein;an outer case that surrounds at least a portion of the inner case and that is spaced apart from the inner case to thereby define a heat insulation cavity between the outer case and the inner case;a thermoelectric element module disposed in the heat insulation cavity;a separation panel that is disposed inside of the inner case and that defines a plurality of through holes;an agitating part disposed between a bottom surface of the inner case and the separation panel, the agitating part comprising a magnet and a stirring fan configured to rotate together with the magnet; anda magnetic field generating part disposed outside of the outer case and configured to generate a magnetic field to cause rotation of the magnet.2. The cooling and heating cabinet of claim 1 , wherein: a planar portion on which the agitating part is disposed; and', 'a sloped portion connected to an edge of the planar portion and inclined upward with respect to the planar portion in a direction away from the planar portion., 'the bottom surface of the inner case comprises3. The cooling and heating cabinet of claim 2 , wherein:a width of the planar portion is greater than a width of the ...

Multi-Level Compartmentalized Insert for a Food Holding Cabinet Having At Least One Independent Sliding Compartmentalized Tray and Cover for Same

An insert for a food holding cabinet provides multiple, individual food holding compartments, which can be operated as encapsulated environments. The insert is made from an elongated tray formed to have at least one food product holding compartment, which is formed at one end of the elongated tray. A slid-able is configured to be able slide back and forth and formed to have at least one additional food product holding compartment. A slid-able cover is configured to be able to slide in the elongated tray, over the slide-able cover. Multiple individual food holding compartments can be uncovered, one-at-a-time as need for food product arises. 16-. (canceled)7. A compartmentalized insert for a food holding cabinet comprising:an elongated tray having first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing ends configured to hold the first and second opposing sides in a first fixed, spaced-apart relationship to one another;a first food product holding compartment located in the elongated tray between the first and second opposing sides and proximate to the first opposing end;a translatable tray located in the elongated tray at an elevation above the first food product holding compartment, the translatable tray having a second food product holding compartment and the translatable tray being configured to translate in the elongated tray.8. The compartmentalized insert of claim 7 , wherein the translatable tray translates in a longitudinal direction in the elongated tray.9. The compartmentalized insert of claim 7 , further comprising:a cover located above the translatable tray.10. The compartmentalized insert of claim 9 , wherein the cover is translatable in the elongated tray claim 9 , independent of the translatable tray.11. The compartmentalized insert of claim 9 , wherein the cover has a length dimension that is substantially equal to a length dimension of the translatable tray.12. The compartmentalized insert of claim 9 , wherein the cover has a width dimension ...

MODULAR FOOD HOLDING SYSTEM

A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. 1. A modular food holding system , comprising:a plurality of removable food holding chambers, each food holding chamber including a cavity for holding food;a master base directly or indirectly communicatively connected to each of the plurality of food holding chambers; present a graphical representation of information associated with the plurality of food holding chambers to a user via a display;', 'receive communication signals from each of the plurality of food holding chambers via the master base;', 'determine a context of one or more of the plurality of food holding chambers based upon the communication signals received; and', 'adjust the graphical representation based upon the context to present an adjusted graphical representation to the user via the display., 'a central controller communicatively connected to the plurality of food holding chambers through the master base, wherein the central controller is configured to2. The modular food holding system of claim 1 , wherein the graphical representation indicates a physical configuration of the plurality of food holding chambers within the modular food holding system.3. The modular food holding system of claim 1 , wherein:the plurality of food holding chambers includes a newly connected chamber;the communication signals include data from the newly connected chamber;the context is associated with the addition of the newly connected ...

OVEN FOR HEATING FOOD

An oven for heating food and associated components and methods. The oven includes a food heating compartment bounding a food holding space for holding food to be heated. The food holding space has an open top. A bottom wall of the food heating compartment supports food in the food holding space and has gas flow inlets. A gas supply plenum is disposed below the food holding space and is in fluid communication with the food holding space via the gas flow inlets. A gas supply duct defines a gas supply passageway disposed below and fluidly coupled to the gas supply plenum. A heater heats the gas as the gas flows through the gas supply passageway. A blower blows the gas through the gas supply passageway, into the gas supply plenum and through the gas flow inlets into the food holding space for heating the food.

CAPACTIVE TOUCH UNIVERSAL HOLDING BIN

A holding bin includes a plurality of compartments defined across a width of the holding bin, each compartment of the plurality of compartments configured to receive a plurality of food holding trays. A housing defines an outer perimeter of the holding bin. A first display is secured through the housing. A second display is removably secured to the housing. A controller is communicatively connected to the first display and the second display. The controller is configured to operate the first display and the second display to coordinatedly present a location and a status of a food tray within a compartment of the plurality of compartments. 1. A holding bin comprising:a plurality of compartments defined across a width of the holding bin, each compartment of the plurality of compartments configured to receive a plurality of food holding trays;a housing defining an outer perimeter of the holding bin;a first display secured through the housing;a second display removably secured the housing; anda controller communicatively connected to the first display and the second display, wherein the controller is configured to operate the first display and the second display to coordinately present a location and a status of a food tray within a compartment of the plurality of compartments.2. The holding bin of claim 1 , wherein the first display is mounted to the housing at a position above the plurality of compartments.3. The holding bin of claim 2 , wherein the second display is mounted adjacent to the plurality of compartments.4. The holding bin of claim 3 , wherein the second display comprises a plurality of active regions claim 3 , each active region of the plurality of active regions adjacent to and associated with one compartment of the plurality of compartments.5. The holding bin of claim 4 , wherein each active region comprises a plurality of icons claim 4 , and each icon of the plurality is associated to a tray location within the associated compartment.6. The holding bin ...

Method for Semi-Automatic Food Cooking

A semi-automatic food cooking apparatus comprising: a control unit; a communication unit; and a cooking compartment comprising: a cooking cartridge loading tray; a movable press; a movable cooking base; and a cooking cartridge lid guide.

Ventless hood for cooking unit

A cooking unit includes a cooktop, a hood assembly, a duct assembly, and a fan. The cooktop defines a slot at least partially extending along a peripheral edge of the cooktop. The hood assembly includes a hood support extending upward from the cooktop and a hood coupled to the hood support. The hood support defines a conduit. The hood defines an intake and a hood chamber connecting the intake to the conduit of the hood support. The duct assembly includes ducting extending beneath the cooktop. The ducting connects the conduit to the slot. The fan is positioned to drive air into the intake, through the hood chamber, through the conduit, through the ducting, and out of the slot. At least a portion of the air exiting the slot returns to the intake such that an air curtain is generated between the slot and the intake.

VENDING MACHINE AND TRANSPORT CARTRIDGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A vending machine system for loading and dispensing pre-baked unpackaged food including a fixed cartridge disposed in a refrigerator of a vending machine, and a transport cartridge adapted to removably attach to the fixed cartridge, the transport cartridge operable for holding trays of unpackaged food and loading the trays of unpackaged food from the transport cartridge into the fixed cartridge, wherein, when the transport cartridge is removably attached to the fixed cartridge, a front opening of the transport cartridge aligns with a front opening of the fixed cartridge, and wherein the rack of the transport cartridge aligns with the conveyor system of the fixed cartridge such that trays of unpackaged food within the transport cartridge can simultaneously be transitioned from the rack to the conveyor system. 1. A vending machine system adapted to dispense unpackaged food , comprising:a cabinet comprising a door for accessing a cabinet interior;a refrigerator disposed within the cabinet interior;an oven disposed within the cabinet interior;at least one delivery chute for delivering heated unpackaged food;a payment system for processing customer payment;an interface for operating the vending machine system;a fixed cartridge disposed in the refrigerator, the fixed cartridge comprising a conveyor system for conveying trays of unpackaged food within the fixed cartridge; anda single tray loading device for loading individual trays of unpackaged food into the fixed cartridge one tray at a time, the single tray loading device adapted to removably attach to the fixed cartridge such that an individual tray of unpackaged food is aligned with the conveyor system to transfer the individual tray of unpackaged food from the single tray loading device into the conveyor system of the fixed cartridge, wherein: a housing having a front opening;', 'a door; and', 'a drive mechanism operable for driving the conveyor system and, 'the fixed cartridge comprisesthe single tray loading device ...

THAWING APPLIANCE

A thawing appliance (), in particular a food thawing cabinet, includes a food compartment (), a refrigeration circuit () comprising a cooler (), a heater () switchable between at least two conditions, and an air circulating element () circulating an airflow across the food compartment (). The airflow passes through the heater () only a part of the airflow passes through the cooler (). 11. A thawing appliance () , in particular a food thawing cabinet , comprising:{'b': '11', 'a food compartment (),'}{'b': 30', '37, 'a refrigeration circuit () comprising a cooler (),'}{'b': '40', 'a heater () switchable between at least two conditions,'}{'b': 21', '11, 'an air circulating element () circulating an airflow across the food compartment (),'}{'b': 40', '37, 'wherein the airflow passes through the heater (), and wherein only a part of the airflow passes through the cooler ().'}2121. The thawing appliance () of claim 1 , wherein the air circulating element () is switchable between at least two conditions.3130. The thawing appliance () of claim 1 , wherein the refrigeration circuit () is switchable between at least two conditions.4121131. The thawing appliance () of claim 1 , wherein the airflow circulated by the air circulating element () follows a same airflow path within an air processing compartment () during a thawing mode and a holding mode of the appliance ().512137. The thawing appliance () of claim 1 , wherein a portion of a suction aperture of the air circulating element () faces a major face of the cooler ().613721. The thawing appliance () of claim 5 , wherein the cooler () is not centered on the air circulating element ().71372121372111. The thawing appliance () of claim 6 , wherein the cooler () and the air circulating element () each have a horizontal axis (X claim 6 , Y) claim 6 , and are mutually arranged so that only the upper part of the suction aperture of the air circulating element () forces air through the cooler () claim 6 , while the lower part of ...

Household Electrical Air Flow Cooking Appliance

Provided is a household electrical appliance for cooking and/or reheating food including: a housing having a tank arranged such as to receive the food to be cooked and/or reheated; a removable cover arranged such as to close the tank while cooking and/or reheating; at least one heating element and a fan arranged such as to create a closed hot air flow while cooking and/or reheating; and a ventilation sheath that includes a suction inlet, arranged on one side of the tank, and a ventilation outlet above the tank. Said ventilation sheath is arranged such as to direct the hot air flow onto the food while cooking and/or reheating. Said appliance is characterized in that the ventilation sheath is in one piece and separated from the cover. 1. Household electrical appliance for cooking and/or reheating food , comprisinga housing with a tank arranged such as to receive food to be cooked and/or reheated,a removable cover arranged such as to close the tank while cooking and/or reheating,at least one heating element and a fan arranged such as to create a closed hot air flow while cooking and/or reheating,a ventilation sheath comprising a suction inlet arranged on one side of the tank, a ventilation outlet above the tank and arranged such as to direct the hot air flow onto the food while cooking and/or reheating, wherein the ventilation sheath is in one piece and separated from the cover.2. Appliance as in wherein in that the cover comprises a handle arranged on an upper portion of the cover claim 1 , opposite the ventilation sheath claim 1 , and wherein the cover has a double wall on the upper portion on which the handle is arranged.3. Appliance as in claim 1 , wherein the ventilation outlet forms an outlet surface oriented at an angle between 10° and 80° with the horizontal.4. Appliance as in claim 1 , comprising a wall surrounding the tank and arranged at a predefined distance from the tank for allowing the air flow projected onto the food to advance towards the suction inlet ...