Presented are concepts for assisting a person to consume food from an item of tableware. One such concept comprises a system comprising an asymmetry detection arrangement adapted to detect an asymmetry in an arrangement of food on the item of tableware. A tableware adjustment arrangement of the system is then adapted to move the food, preferably the item of tableware, in response to an asymmetry being detected.

Presented are concepts for assisting a person to consume food from an item of tableware. One such concept comprises a system comprising an asymmetry detection arrangement adapted to detect an asymmetry in an arrangement of food on the item of tableware. A tableware adjustment arrangement of the system is then adapted to move the food, preferably the item of tableware, in response to an asymmetry being detected.

The invention is directed to a meal tier system. The system provides a plurality of cylindrical meal containers which stack neatly in tiers, and are removably affixed to a side-mounted spindle. Each container provides a watertight lid and may be individually swiveled around the axis of the spindle. The containers are dishwasher safe and may be insulated. Optionally, a large, sturdy bag with a carrying handle may be provided, such that the entire system, with all containers filled with food, may be fully assembled and securely carried in the bag with one hand.

The invention is directed to a meal tier system. The system provides a plurality of cylindrical meal containers which stack neatly in tiers, and are removably affixed to a side-mounted spindle. Each container provides a watertight lid and may be individually swiveled around the axis of the spindle. The containers are dishwasher safe and may be insulated. Optionally, a large, sturdy bag with a carrying handle may be provided, such that the entire system, with all containers filled with food, may be fully assembled and securely carried in the bag with one hand.

A conveyance system conveys an article arranged by a user to a customer. The conveyance system includes a first conveyance unit for conveying the article arranged by the user, a second conveyance unit that is connected to the first conveyance unit and that is configured to convey the article conveyed from the first conveyance unit, and, when the user newly arranges a new article, is capable of conveying the article, a third conveyance unit that is connected to the second conveyance unit and is configured to convey the article conveyed by the second conveyance unit to the customer, and a control unit that is configured to perform conveyance control of each of the first conveyance unit, the second conveyance unit, and the third conveyance unit, and convey the article to the customer.

A conveyance system conveys an article arranged by a user to a customer. The conveyance system includes a first conveyance unit for conveying the article arranged by the user, a second conveyance unit that is connected to the first conveyance unit and that is configured to convey the article conveyed from the first conveyance unit, and, when the user newly arranges a new article, is capable of conveying the article, a third conveyance unit that is connected to the second conveyance unit and is configured to convey the article conveyed by the second conveyance unit to the customer, and a control unit that is configured to perform conveyance control of each of the first conveyance unit, the second conveyance unit, and the third conveyance unit, and convey the article to the customer.

A modular pastry packaging carousel is disclosed, which provides the ability to individually store wedge-shaped pastry slices in a respective wedge-shaped pastry module. In a version of the application, the modular pasty packaging carousel generally comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, a spacer positioned between the bottom plate and the top plate providing a radial gab therebetween; and a plurality of wedge-shaped pastry modules, each comprising a sector-shaped removable base. The sector-shaped removable base includes a means for engaging the pastry module with the base tray radial connection channels. In certain versions, a radial pastry slicer assembly, which has a plurality of radially positioned slicers, is provided.

A shaft movable container is provided and includes a base and a substance-placing plate movably arranged on the base. The base includes a seat body and at least three guiding rolling elements. The seat body has a top guiding surface defining a translation guiding groove extending horizontally, a plurality of top retaining members are arranged on the top guiding surface and are disposed around the translation guiding groove. Each top retaining member defines a retaining groove. Each guiding rolling element is received and rollable in the retaining groove. The substance-placing plate includes a plate board and a rotation shaft. The plate board is disposed above the seat body, the rotation shaft is rotatably and slidably mated with the translation guiding groove. The plate board has a bottom guiding surface defining a plurality of curved grooves, and each curved groove receives and fits with a guiding rolling element.

A shaft movable container is provided and includes a base and a substance-placing plate movably arranged on the base. The base includes a seat body and at least three guiding rolling elements. The seat body has a top guiding surface defining a translation guiding groove extending horizontally, a plurality of top retaining members are arranged on the top guiding surface and are disposed around the translation guiding groove. Each top retaining member defines a retaining groove. Each guiding rolling element is received and rollable in the retaining groove. The substance-placing plate includes a plate board and a rotation shaft. The plate board is disposed above the seat body, the rotation shaft is rotatably and slidably mated with the translation guiding groove. The plate board has a bottom guiding surface defining a plurality of curved grooves, and each curved groove receives and fits with a guiding rolling element.

A device structured and arranged a more reliable means of transporting tall wedding cakes, tiered cakes, large floral arrangements or ice sculptures from their place of creation to their destination includes a height-adjustable platform, a sliding tray, and poles for supporting the platform.