Abstract: A multi-layered carrier comprising: a first layer; a jacket; a laminated fabric heater disposed between the first layer and the jacket, wherein the heater comprises a consolidated electrically conductive fabric layer, a plurality of bus bars, a first thermoplastic layer, and a second thermoplastic layer, wherein the first and second thermoplastic layers sandwich the consolidated electrically conductive fabric layer and the plurality of bus bars to form a fused single sheet; and a cavity formed from the assembly of the first layer, the jacket, and the heater; wherein the multi-layer carrier provides for the even distribution of heat throughout the cavity.

Abstract: A carrier for both hot and cold foods is disclosed in which a container having insulated top, bottom, rear and sidewalls is provided with separate but insulated side-by-side compartments, each having an open front in turn adapted to be closed by hinged insulated doors in contact with a peripherally mounted gasket. The internal configuration of the compartments is tapered from front to rear so as to accommodate the wedging reciept of a rack defining a plurality of shelves on which food serving trays may be disposed. Each rack is of a unique configuration and is especially adapted to hold either hot or cold food containers or trays.