Heat Lamp
AssigneeSpring (U.S.A.) Corporation
InventorLauren Hood
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Abstract
A heat lamp is provided that minimizes visual obstructions between an individual and a food service line, while more evenly distributing heat across food. The heat energy penetrates into the food and does not merely heat the surface. Different heating capabilities can be provided by locating the lamp head at different positions over a large adjustable height range. Additional lighting elements provide illumination to heated surfaces to improve visual appeal. Each heat lamp on a service line may be connected to an adjacent heat lamp through built-in power receptacles. The surfaces of the heat lamp are sealed and/or made of easily cleaned substances and have features compliant to one or more industry standards. The heat lamp may be easily transportable and may be resistant to damage.
Claims20
A heat lamp comprising:
- a base comprising an opening in a top surface of the base, wherein the opening receives a first end of a segmented support arm;
- and
- an elongated lamp head coupled to a second end of the segmented support arm, the elongated lamp head comprising a heat element linearly aligned with the elongated lamp head and at least one illumination element located within an opening at a distal end of the elongated lamp head, wherein a first width of the elongated lamp head is substantially the same as a second width of the segmented support arm.
A heat lamp comprising:
- a base comprising a first opening in a top surface of the base;
- a first segmented support arm rotatably coupled to the base via a first end of the first segmented support arm;
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- a first elongated lamp head coupled to a second end of the first segmented support arm, the first elongated lamp head comprising:
- a solid top surface;
- a bottom surface parallel to the solid top surface;
- a heat element linearly aligned with the first elongated lamp head within an opening of the bottom surface;
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- at least one illumination element located within an opening at a distal end of the first elongated lamp head, wherein a first width of the first elongated lamp head is substantially the same as a second width of the first segmented support arm.
An elongated lamp head comprising:
- a pivoting member that rotatably attaches the elongated lamp head to a support arm, wherein the support arm elevates the elongated lamp head above an object to be heated;
- a solid top surface;
- a bottom surface opposite the solid top surface;
- a heat element linearly aligned with the elongated lamp head within an opening of the bottom surface;
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- at least one illumination element located within an opening at a distal end of the elongated lamp head, wherein a first width of the elongated lamp head is substantially the same as a second width of the support arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.