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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2006
Henry T. Ewald, Roselle, IL (US);
Glenn Schackmuth, Oswego, IL (US);
Paul G. Simmons, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Robert C. Fortmann, Grayslake, IL (US);
Henry T. Ewald, Roselle, IL (US);
Glenn Schackmuth, Oswego, IL (US);
Paul G. Simmons, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Robert C. Fortmann, Grayslake, IL (US);
Restaurant Technology, Inc., Oak Brook, IL (US);
Abstract
A cooked food staging device and method are provided. The device and method are particularly suited for storing breaded, battered or bread food items for extended periods of time without becoming soggy. A heated compartment having a slot has a flexible member covering at least a portion of the slot to restrict airflow and to permit access to the food items contained therein, which may be contained on trays, without the necessity of removing the tray to view and remove selected food items therefrom.