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An apparatus for heating food is provided which is comprised of a heat distributing device, a base upon which the device rests, a heat source underneath the device, and a lid resting on the base and covering the device. The device is comprised of a heat conductive element presenting a surface for re

An apparatus for heating food is provided which is comprised of a heat distributing device, a base upon which the device rests, a heat source underneath the device, and a lid resting on the base and covering the device. The device is comprised of a heat conductive element presenting a surface for receiving food and a heat distributing concave shield coupled to the element and defining an air cavity under a substantial portion of the element. This apparatus may be used to keep food warm, moist, and/or crisp for hours.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An apparatus for heating food, comprising:a base;a heat conductive element which rests on said base presenting a surface for receiving food and an opposite surface; anda heat distributing shield coupled to said opposite surface of said element by a peripheral band that transfers hea

[ I claim:] [1.] An apparatus for heating food, comprising:a base;a heat conductive element which rests on said base presenting a surface for receiving food and an opposite surface; anda heat distributing shield coupled to said opposite surface of said element by a peripheral band that transfers heat evenly to said element, wherein said shield cooperates with said element to define an air cavity between said shield and said opposite surface of said element.