ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,479,485, issued on Nov. 25, was assigned to BUCHER AEROSPACE Corp. (Everett, Wash.).

"Thermal cart" was invented by Darryld E. Asher (Graham, Wash.) and Bryan T. Fine (Seattle).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A thermal cart for in-flight distribution of consumables. An enclosure is formed by thermally insulating material, including a first side panel, a second side panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one door frame, and a door in each at least one door frame. A rear panel is provided in half-size carts where only one door frame and door are provided. Full size carts ae provided where a rear door frame and rear door are provided in...