Method and apparatus for arranging, transporting, and/or...

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2009-11-09

2011-10-11

Pickett, J. Gregory (Department: 3788)

Special receptacle or package

Tray type

With partition

C206S557000, C206S565000, C206S592000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033396

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for arranging, transporting, and/or serving food is provided to improve various aspects of food catering. A food handling apparatus includes a base platter having a predefined pattern of food location indicators thereon. Food elements are arranged on the base platter according to the predefined pattern. The apparatus includes food cell members configured to cover the food elements, maintain a separation of the food elements one from another, and protect the food elements from damage. The apparatus includes a lid positioned over the food cell members and attached to the base platter. At a serving location, the food cell members are uncovered from the food cell members, thereby revealing the food elements in the predefined pattern without additional handling of the food elements. The food elements can therefore be efficiently transferred through a food catering logistics chain while maintaining quality and appearance, and reducing contamination and illness.

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