Food tray and tray insert
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Jul 21, 2015
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Mar 20, 2014
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Nov 26, 2013
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Jun 23, 2006
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Abstract
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.
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RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY INC | OAK BROOK IL |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Esparza, Fernando | Oswego, US | 2 | 9 |
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Traylor, Tim | Bolingbrook, US | 2 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 9 |
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Jun 06, 2006 | I | Issuance | |
Aug 22, 2002 | P | Published | |
Mar 20, 2001 | F | Filing | |
Dec 19, 1996 | AS | ASSIGNMENT | free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:CERLETTI, NICO;REEL/FRAME:017772/0669 Owner name: NOVARTIS CORPORATION (PREV. CIBA-GEIGY CORP.), NEW Effective Date: Dec 19, 1996 |
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