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A temperature controlled cart for carrying items such as food, beverages, and menu items. The cart includes a heated or refrigerated compartment for storing the items. A temperature control unit carried in a drawer selectively heats or cools the compartment, and a self-contained power source powers

A temperature controlled cart for carrying items such as food, beverages, and menu items. The cart includes a heated or refrigerated compartment for storing the items. A temperature control unit carried in a drawer selectively heats or cools the compartment, and a self-contained power source powers such unit. A food preparation surface is provided on a top of the cart for preparation of menu items from items carried in the compartment. A heating element may also be provided on the top of the cart for selectively heating food and beverage items. A display board is carried on the front end of the cart for displaying menu items, and a door is operably mounted in a side of the cart for allowing access to the item carried in the refrigerated compartment.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for carrying items including foods, beverages and menu items, the apparatus comprising: a box structure having top portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a front end, and a rear end together defining a box compartment; said box co

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for carrying items including foods, beverages and menu items, the apparatus comprising: a box structure having top portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a front end, and a rear end together defining a box compartment; said box compartment being configured for storing the foods, beverages, and menu items; wheels connected to said bottom portion of said box structure for allowing movement of said box structure; a door operably mounted in said first side for allowing selective access to said box compartment; a drawer carried by said box structure, said drawer being extendable from said rear end of said box structure; means for selectively cooling said box compartment; at least one battery carried in said drawer for providing power to said means for selectively cooling said box compartment; an electrical charger carried in said drawer for selectively charging said at least one battery; at least one light in said box compartment connected to said self-contained power source; at least one shelf in said box compartment for carrying the items; at least one utensil holder mounted to said first side of said box structure for carrying utensils; at least one heating element provided on said top portion for selectively heating the items; a transparent panel provided in said second side of said box structure for allowing viewing of said box compartment; a food preparation surface provided on said top portion of said box structure for preparation of menu items using the items; and a display board carried on said front end of said box structure for displaying the menu items. 2. An apparatus for carrying items including foods, beverages, and menu items, comprising: a box structure having top portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a front end, and a rear end together defining a box compartment; said box compartment being configured for storing the items; wheels connected to said bottom portion of said box structure for allowing movement of said box structure; a refrigeration unit connected to said box structure for selectively cooling said box compartment; a self-contained power source connected to said refrigeration unit for powering said refrigeration unit; a food preparation surface provided on said top portion of said box structure for preparation of menu items using items carried in said box compartment; at least one heating element provided on said top portion for selectively heating the food and beverage items; a display board carried on said front end of said box structure for displaying the menu items; and a door operably mounted in said first side for allowing access to the items carried in said box compartment. 3. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said self-contained power source includes at least one direct current battery, and further comprising an alternating current-supplied electrical charger for selectively charging said at least one battery. 4. An apparatus for carrying items including foods, beverages, and menu items, comprising: a box structure having top portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a front end, and a rear end together defining a box compartment; said box compartment being configured for storing the items; wheels connected to said bottom portion of said box structure for allowing movement of said box structure; a refrigeration unit connected to said box structure for selectively cooling said box compartment; a self-contained power source connected to said refrigeration unit for powering said refrigeration unit; a food preparation surface provided on said top portion of said box structure for preparation of menu items using items carried in said box compartment; a display board carried on said front end of said box structure for displaying the menu items; a door operably mounted in said first side for allowing access to the items carried in said box compartment; an alternating current-supplied electrical charger for selectively charging said self-contained power source; and a power cord connected to said electrical charger and carried by said box structure for supplying alternating current to said electrical charger. 5. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a drawer carried by said box structure, said drawer being extendable from said rear end of said box structure and defining a storage compartment. 6. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a drawer carried by said box structure, said drawer being extendable from said rear end of said box structure and carrying said refrigeration unit. 7. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein: said self-contained power includes at least one direct current battery; and further comprising: an electrical charger for selectively charging said at least one battery; and a drawer carried by said box structure, said drawer being extendable from said rear end of said box structure and carrying said refrigeration unit, said at least one direct current battery, and said alternating current-supplied electrical charger. 8. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising said refrigeration unit including a fan and said fan being configured to provide an air flow downwardly through said bottom portion of said box structure. 9. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a utility container detachably mounted to said rear end of said box structure. 10. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising at least one light in said box compartment connected to said self-contained power source. 11. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising at least one shelf in said box compartment for carrying foods and beverages. 12. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising at least one utensil holder mounted to said first side of said box structure for carrying utensils. 13. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising said top portion of said box structure defining a recess for carrying items. 14. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a transparent panel provided in said second side of said box structure for allowing viewing of said box compartment. 15. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising said at least one door provided in said top portion of said box structure for selectively allowing access to said box compartment. 16. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a utensil hanger connected to said box structure for carrying utensils. 17. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a cutting board provided in said top portion of said box structure. 18. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said door is hingedly mounted to said box structure for pivoting between an open position and a closed position. 19. An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said door is slidingly mounted to said box structure for sliding between an open position and a closed position. 20. An apparatus for items to be temperature controlled, the apparatus comprising: a box structure having top portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a front end, and a rear end together defining a box compartment; said box compartment being configured for storing the items; wheels connected to said bottom portion of said box structure for allowing movement of said box structure; a drawer carried by said box structure, said drawer being extendable from said rear end of said box structure; means for selectively controlling the temperature of said box compartment; at least one battery carried in said drawer for providing power to said means for selectively controlling the temperature of said box compartment; an electrical charger carried in said drawer for selectively charging said at least one battery; and a display board carried on said front end of said box structure for displaying the items stored in the box compartment.