A modular heated display system with at least one heated display unit and at least one frame extension. The heated display unit will typically include a heating element supported by a frame. When the heated display unit is set upon a supporting surface, the heating element is raised some distance above the supporting surface by the frame. One or more frame extensions may be removably coupled to the frame opposite the heating element. Any coupled frame extension serves to elevate the heating element to a different height above the supporting surface. In some implementations, the heated display unit will include a light source within the frame, generally position underneath the heating element. Control electronics may be provided to cause the light source to project light downward, onto the supporting surface below the frame when the heating element is active or at an elevated temperature.

A convertible table assembly has an item display configuration in which items can be presented for purchasers/guests. The convertible table assembly includes a tabletop assembly and one or more demountable bins for presenting food or other items for purchase, use, and/or consumption by consumers and/or guests. The convertible table assembly also has a table configuration in which the bins are not mounted and one or more power outlets and/or charging and/or communication ports are exposed for connection to electronic devices.

A kit is provided that, when assembled, forms a unit of furniture. The kit includes side panels that can rotate about the z axis along the hinge and which have one or more support surfaces to support a base panel. A top panel is connected to the side panels and back panel by a plurality of position members. The kit comprises a plurality of flexible fasteners to reverse-ably lock the side panels to the base panel and to lock the side panels to the top panel and restrict the side panels from z-axis rotation and restrict the base panel and top panel from y-axis rotation. Also provided are methods of assembling and manufacturing the unit of furniture.

A container enclosing a volume. The container having a container floor facing the volume, a release valve, and a container roof positioned opposite the container floor. The container roof having a container roof inlet that penetrates the container roof. A trough is coupled to the container roof inlet. The trough has at least one beverage mount for holding the beverage, a trough outlet, and a water pump coupled to the trough for transferring a fluid through the trough and the trough outlet.

An intelligent meal delivery system is adapted to be used in a restaurant and includes a rail device, a delivering vehicle and an operating device. The delivering vehicle is movable along a rail of the rail device and is adapted to deliver the foods from a pick-up region to the access regions of the restaurant, and includes a locomotive carrier including a carrier plate adapted for carrying the foods, and a controller device configured to control the locomotive carrier. The operating device is communicatively connected to a controller module of the controller device and is operable to transmit an instruction to the controller module. The controller module is configured to control the delivering vehicle according to the instruction.

An intelligent meal delivery system is adapted to be used in a restaurant and includes a rail device, a delivering vehicle and an operating device. The delivering vehicle is movable along a rail of the rail device and is adapted to deliver the foods from a pick-up region to the access regions of the restaurant, and includes a locomotive carrier including a carrier plate adapted for carrying the foods, and a controller device configured to control the locomotive carrier. The operating device is communicatively connected to a controller module of the controller device and is operable to transmit an instruction to the controller module. The controller module is configured to control the delivering vehicle according to the instruction.

The present invention provides shelf adjustment systems and methods that may be used in merchandiser display cases and other applications to accommodate changes in product offering, giving the user increased flexibility in the use of merchandiser display cases. The shelf adjustment systems of embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus for coordinating shelf adjustment, such that adjusting the display angle of one shelf of the invention causes the display angle of another shelf or shelves to also be adjusted by the same amount as the adjusted shelf.

An interactive restaurant table assembly includes a table that is positionable in a restaurant. A plurality of proximity sensors is provided and each of the proximity sensors is coupled to the table. Each of the proximity sensors is turned on when a patron moves within a trigger distance of the proximity sensors. A plurality of touch screens is each of the touch screens is coupled to the table. Each of the touch screens displays menu of the restaurant thereby facilitating the patron to order from the menu. A transceiver is coupled to the table and the transceiver is in communication with each of the touch screens for receiving the patron's order from each of the touch screens. The transceiver is in wireless communication with a central computer system of the restaurant thereby facilitating restaurant employees to receive the patron's order.

A food shield pivot connection providing for adjustment of the angular orientation of a support arm, and any attached panel, relative to a food shield stand. A representative pivot connection includes a threaded shaft extending from the stand clamp, an opening extending through the panel support arm defining a pivot axis parallel to the lengthwise axis of the threaded shaft, and a plate positioned to selectively engage and disengage with the panel support arm. In this embodiment, a knob is threaded onto the threaded shaft, such that rotating the knob in a first direction drives the plate into engagement with the support arm, and rotating the pivot knob in the opposite direction allows a spring or similar mechanism positioned around the threaded shaft to bias the plate away from the support arm.

A food shield pivot connection providing for adjustment of the angular orientation of a support arm, and any attached panel, relative to a food shield stand. A representative pivot connection includes a threaded shaft extending from the stand clamp, an opening extending through the panel support arm defining a pivot axis parallel to the lengthwise axis of the threaded shaft, and a plate positioned to selectively engage and disengage with the panel support arm. In this embodiment, a knob is threaded onto the threaded shaft, such that rotating the knob in a first direction drives the plate into engagement with the support arm, and rotating the pivot knob in the opposite direction allows a spring or similar mechanism positioned around the threaded shaft to bias the plate away from the support arm.