Merchandiser including venting frame for top containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9675186
SERIAL NO

12873001

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A pan apparatus for a merchandiser including a case having a platform defining an opening. The pan apparatus includes a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls cooperating with the bottom wall to define a space for supporting product in the pan. At least two of the sidewalls each includes a frame engagement member adjacent a top of the pan. The pan apparatus also includes a frame positioned adjacent a top of the sidewalls and coupled to the frame engagement members. The frame extends along at least two sidewalls of the pan and is configured to engage the platform adjacent the opening to suspend the pan. The frame defines a plurality of holes spaced along at least a portion of the perimeter such that an airflow from below the pan is directed upward along the sidewalls and discharged through the frame via the holes to condition the product.

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HUSSMANN CORPORATION12999 ST CHARLES ROCK ROAD BRIDGETON MO 63044-4283

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McGowan, Andrew R Claremont, US 1 0

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