Serving utensil having pan lifting element

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8272132
APP PUB NO 20110314679A1
SERIAL NO

12821795

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The present invention is directed to a serving utensil for selectively engaging a serving pan for removal from a steam table. The utensil is of the type used in buffet-style service settings. The utensil includes a serving element on one end and a handle on the other end. The serving element may comprise a bowl, tines, prongs, tongs and the like. The handle includes a flange extending from a face thereof for selectively engaging the serving pan of the steam table such that the flange is selectively insertable between the pan and the steam table such that the user may lift the serving pan from the steam table for removal of the serving pan for cleaning or replacement.

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THE VOLLRATH COMPANY L L C1236 NORTH 18TH STREET P O BOX 611 SHEBOYGAN WI 53082-0611

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bolgert, Paul Sheboygan, US 4 20

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