Food service receptacle
OwnerChristine A. Freemaninventor
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Abstract
A food service receptacle suited for storing and protecting a variety of prepared food items using efficient and manageable containers to allow easy and efficient food transfer. One embodiment includes a box, a closure unit, specialized containers and support members. The box can be lined with a watertight material such as plastic or galvanized metal. The closure unit is hingedly mounted to said box and has openings covered by a netting material and also has a plurality of collapsible support arms to support an open position. The support members can be detachable and covered with a non-corrosive material at their bottom.
Claims14
A food service receptacle, comprising:
- a box having a generally elongated rectangular reinforced construction having a front panel, a rear panel, two side panels, and a floor panel that are joined together to form an interior surface and an open top;
- a single closure unit hingedly mounted to the top of said rear panel dimensioned to completely cover the open top of said box and having a plurality of open lid panels having openings, the openings covered by a netting, and a plurality of collapsible support arms operatively connected at one end on each end of said closure unit and operatively connected on another end to said side panels;
- a plurality of support members having one end attached to a bottom side of the box by attachment means and having a non-corrosive material attached to and covering a bottom end of said support members;
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- a plurality of removable food containers configured for placement within the box.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.