Patent References 2215274 3094448 3557774 3734077 3837330 3916872 Unitized serving base with imperforate pellet Heat storage dish Heating and refrigerating tray cabinet for distributing hot and cold dishes Heat-radiating cover for food plates InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/070376 filed on 07/07/1987US Classes:126/246DishExaminersPrimary: Green, Randall L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA47J 39/00 (20060101)A47J 39/02 (20060101) AbstractA platewarmer system comprises a platewarmer and platewarmer lid. The platewarmer has a base, a heat storage member supported on the base, and a retainer covering the heat storage member and fixed to the base whereby the heat storage member is fixed to the base. The platewarmer lid has a body and an insert fixed to the underside of the body for reflecting heat radiated from the surface over which the lid is placed. The method of manufacturing the platewarmer includes forming a heat storage member, forming a retainer, and molding a plastic base wherein the heat sotrage member and retainer are encapsulated in the base as a unit. The method of manufacturing the platewarmer lid includes forming an insert and molding a plastic base wherein the insert is encapsulated inside the base.Field of SearchDish | |