FOOD FULFILLMENT WITH USER SELECTION OF INSTANCES OF FOOD ITEMS AND RELATED SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS

A fulfillment system presents attribute information (e.g., images, physical attributes) for food items in an inventory, allowing consumers to select individual instances of food items physical attributes, determined classifications, and predicted times of change of classification, for delivery or pickup. The fulfillment system may automatically capture images of the instance of a food item, and sense or determine physical characteristics, for example weight, size or spatial dimensions, density, color, non-visible wavelengths luster, amount of marbling, color, texture, scent (e.g., chemical compounds experiences as scent), tactile, sound and/or resistance to pressure or force, etc. The fulfillment system may identify a set of instances of food items of a selected type that possess specified physical characteristics, and present the set to the consumer for selection. Automated equipment can retrieve selected instances of food items and assemble selected instances into orders, for instance grocery orders, meal kits or assembled food items. 1. A method , comprising:providing a user interface with a presentation of food items;receiving a first input that specifies a type of food item through the user interface; identifying, from a data store, a set of instances of food items comprising a plurality of instances of food items of the type of food item specified by the first input, wherein the set of instances of food items are each respective vendable items of food from an inventory of instances of food items;', 'for each of the instances of food items in the set of instances of food items, retrieving, from the data store, attribute information of the instances of food items, wherein the attribute information includes an image of each respective instance of the food item, and the attribute information is stored by the data store prior to the identifying of the set of instances of the food items;', 'determining, based in part on a physical characteristic of each respective ...

VEHICLE WITH CONTEXT SENSITIVE INFORMATION PRESENTATION

Technologies are generally described for context sensitive display of information on a consumable delivery vehicle with en route preparation. An on-board controller may receive different sets of sensor data associated with time, location, temperature, humidity, captured images, and/or captured audio from sensors on the vehicle or at a destination location. The sensor data may be analyzed/processed at the on-board controller or by a remote control system and instructions may be generated for display of context sensitive information based on received sensor data and/or processed sensor data. One or more displays on the vehicle may display images are associated with a branding, a menu, a pricing, and/or an advertisement based on the generated instructions. 1. A consumable delivery vehicle with en route preparation , the vehicle comprising:a body that includes at least one exterior surface;a display visible from an exterior of the vehicle;one or more sensors; and receive a first set of sensor data and a second set of sensor data from the one or more sensors;', 'cause the display to present a generic set of images and a first set of images based on the first set of sensor data; and', 'cause the display to present the generic set of images and a second set of images based on the second set of sensor data., 'a controller communicatively coupled to the display and the one or more sensors, the controller configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first set of sensor data and the second set of sensor data are received at one or more of different times or different vehicle locations.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to:process the first set of sensor data and the second set of sensor data;cause the display to present the generic set of images and the first set of images based on the processed first set of sensor data; andcause the display to present the generic set of images and the second set of images based on the processed ...

Vehicle with context sensitive information presentation

Technologies are generally described for context sensitive display of information on a consumable delivery vehicle with en route preparation. An on-board controller may receive different sets of sensor data associated with time, location, temperature, humidity, captured images, and/or captured audio from sensors on the vehicle or at a destination location. The sensor data may be analyzed/processed at the on-board controller or by a remote control system and instructions may be generated for display of context sensitive information based on received sensor data and/or processed sensor data. One or more displays on the vehicle may display images are associated with a branding, a menu, a pricing, and/or an advertisement based on the generated instructions.

Delivery of food items by aerial or ground drones to and from delivery vehicles

Technologies are generally described for preparation and drone based delivery of food items. In some examples, a delivery vehicle may be arranged for autonomous or semi-autonomous preparation of food items while the vehicle is en route to a delivery destination or parked at the delivery destination. Aerial and/or ground based drones, which may be stored in the vehicle, may be loaded with prepared food items and deliver their payloads to delivery locations. Preparation timing and other parameters for the food items, travel parameters for the delivery vehicle, and/or the delivery destination may be selected based on suitability of the delivery destination for launching/recovering the drones or delivery of the food items to the delivery locations. The drones may carry multiple payloads to multiple locations and may have environmentally controlled storage.

Vehicle with context sensitive information presentation

Technologies are generally described for context sensitive display of final delivery information on a consumable delivery vehicle with enroute preparation. A controller may manage fulfillment of orders while the vehicle is enroute by controlling an operation of one or more on-board preparation equipment. The controller may also receive order status information and travel information associated with final delivery destinations. Once the vehicle is at its destination to be used as a hub for final deliveries, one or more displays on the vehicle may display final delivery information to final delivery people based on the status information and the travel information.

DELIVERY OF FOOD ITEMS BY AERIAL OR GROUND DRONES TO AND FROM DELIVERY VEHICLES

Technologies are generally described for preparation and drone based delivery of food items. In some examples, a delivery vehicle may be arranged for autonomous or semi-autonomous preparation of food items while the vehicle is en route to a delivery destination or parked at the delivery destination. Aerial and/or ground based drones, which may be stored in the vehicle, may be loaded with prepared food items and deliver their payloads to delivery locations. Preparation timing and other parameters for the food items, travel parameters for the delivery vehicle, and/or the delivery destination may be selected based on suitability of the delivery destination for launching/recovering the drones or delivery of the food items to the delivery locations. The drones may carry multiple payloads to multiple locations and may have environmentally controlled storage. 1. A vehicle for preparation and drone based delivery of food items , the vehicle comprising:a cargo area configured to provide a sterile environment for preparation of the food items;a storage area for a plurality of drones, the plurality of drones configured to carry payloads comprising the food items to a plurality of delivery locations; provide a secure docking mechanism to the plurality of drones;', 'facilitate transfer of the food items as the payloads to the plurality of drones; and', 'provide a launching mechanism for the plurality of drones; and, 'one or more docking stations configured to determine vehicle travel information, drone travel information, food item information, and preparation information associated with the food items to be prepared and delivered;', 'control one or more food preparation equipment to execute the preparation of the food items;', 'adjust one or more parameters of the preparation of the food items based on one or more of the vehicle travel information, availability of the plurality of drones, or delivery progress of the plurality of drones; and', 'control an operation of the ...

VEHICLE WITH CONTEXT SENSITIVE INFORMATION PRESENTATION

Vehicles, components, and methods present information based on context, for example presenting a first list or menu of items (e.g., food) or first set of signage or color scheme when in a first location or during a first period, and presenting a second list or menu of items (e.g., food) or second set of signage or color scheme when in a second location or during a second period. For instance, a first menu of items (e.g., relatively more expensive entrees, beverages) may be displayed via one or more displays or screens at a first location during a first period, and a second menu of items (e.g., relatively less expensive entrees, beverages) may be displayed at a second location during a second period. Context (e.g., present location, destination, date, day, period of time, event, size of crowd, movement of crowd, weather) may be manually provided, or autonomously discerned, and presentation automatically. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a body that includes at least one exterior surface;at least one display visible from an exterior of the vehicle;at least one of a spatial position receiver or an image-based position detection system, operable to ascertain an approximate position of the vehicle; and present a generic set of images and a first set of images when the vehicle is in a first defined geographic area; and', 'present the generic set of images and a second set of images different from the first set of images when the vehicle is in a second defined geographic area different from the first defined geographic area context., 'at least one controller communicatively coupled to the at least one of the spatial position receiver or the image-based position detection system, the at least one controller configured to cause the at least one display to23-. (canceled)4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first set of images are presented based on a combination of the first defined geographic area and a first defined temporal specification and the second set of images are ...

CONFIGURABLE MEAL KIT PREPARATION AND STORAGE VEHICLE

Technologies are generally described for preparation and delivery of configurable meal kits with the assistance of an augmented reality (AR) system. Modular food product preparation systems may receive food items and supplies and prepare food products such as configurable meal kits en route such that the food products are prepared by the time the system reaches a delivery destination. Food preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. An on-board AR system may provide a user with an augmented vision of the re-configurable preparation and storage environment in the delivery vehicle through a wearable AR device. The user may be provided with information and/or instructions to assist the autonomous or semi-autonomous (robotic) systems in the environment and to control preparation, packaging, and storage of the food products. 1. A vehicle to prepare food items en route , the vehicle comprising:a container portion configured to provide a re-configurable environment for one or more food preparation and storage equipment with robotic devices to prepare food items en route to a delivery destination;a communication system configured to enable wired or wireless communications with a remote controller system;an on-board controller communicatively coupled to the communication system and the robotic devices, the on-board controller configured to receive instructions from the remote controller system associated with one or more steps and a timing for a process to prepare the food items based on travel information, food items information, and food product information collected by the remote controller system for the vehicle; and 'provide an AR view of the re-configurable environment to enable a user to control operations of the robotic devices for the preparation of the food items or to provide instructions to the user associated with the preparation ...

CONFIGURABLE OVEN RACK SYSTEM

An oven to facilitate heating a food item is disclosed that includes an oven box one or more upper heating elements, and one or more lower heating elements. The oven box has a floor, a ceiling spaced across a height of the oven box from the floor, and at least one side wall that extends between the floor and the ceiling to at least partially delineate an interior of the oven box from an exterior thereof. The one or more upper heating elements are spaced proximate the ceiling relative to the one or more lower heating elements. The one or more lower heating elements are spaced proximate the floor relative to the one or more upper heating elements. The one or more lower heating elements are arranged in a first pattern and the one or more upper heating elements arranged in a second pattern. The first pattern is different than the second pattern.

VEHICLE WITH CONTEXT SENSITIVE INFORMATION PRESENTATION

Technologies are generally described for context sensitive display of final delivery information on a consumable delivery vehicle with enroute preparation. A controller may manage fulfillment of orders while the vehicle is enroute by controlling an operation of one or more on-board preparation equipment. The controller may also receive order status information and travel information associated with final delivery destinations. Once the vehicle is at its destination to be used as a hub for final deliveries, one or more displays on the vehicle may display final delivery information to final delivery people based on the status information and the travel information. 1. A consumable delivery vehicle with enroute preparation , the vehicle comprising:a body that includes at least one exterior surface;a display visible from an exterior of the vehicle; receive a plurality of consumable orders for a plurality of final destinations;', 'control an operation of one or more on-board preparation equipment to fulfill the plurality of orders while the vehicle is enroute;', 'receive status information associated with the plurality of orders and travel information associated with final deliveries of the plurality of orders, wherein at least a portion of the final deliveries are performed by final delivery people from the destination of the vehicle to final destinations; and', 'cause the display to present final delivery information based on the status information associated with the plurality of orders and the travel information associated with the final deliveries of the plurality of orders when the vehicle reaches the destination., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the display, the processor configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the final delivery information includes a ranking of orders to be picked up from the vehicle by the final delivery people.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the final delivery information includes line-up instructions for the final ...

FOOD TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

A system for transporting food items can include a rack having a plurality of shelves for holding and storing the food items, the rack supported on a plurality of wheels so that the rack can be pushed on the wheels. The system can include a shuttle on which the rack can be positioned, the shuttle and rack including features allowing the rack to be locked to and unlocked from the shuttle. The system can include a cooler, a frame, and other components to which the shuttle can be docked and the rack can be transferred from the shuttle. The system can include a robotic arm for loading food items onto the shelves of the rack. The system can include an elevator assembly for loading food items onto the shelves of the rack. 1. A food transportation system , comprising:a rack including a plurality of shelves, a first bottom end portion, and a first pin extending vertically at the first bottom end portion;an appliance including a first latch sized to capture the first pin of the rack when the rack is positioned within the appliance, a second bottom end portion, and a second pin extending vertically at the second bottom end portion; anda shuttle including a second latch sized to capture the second pin of the appliance when the shuttle is docked with the appliance, a cover, and a release block extending vertically through the cover;wherein the rack includes a flange sized to capture the release block of the shuttle when the rack is positioned on the cover of the shuttle.2. The food transportation system of wherein the appliance controls the temperature of the rack when the rack is positioned within the appliance.3. The food transportation system of claim 1 , wherein the first pin extends through a recess from a center of the bottom end portion.4. The food transportation system of wherein the rack further includes a top plate provided at a top end portion opposite the first bottom end portion claim 3 , the top plate supported by the plurality of columns.5. The food ...

Vending-kiosk based systems and methods to vend and/or prepare items, for instance prepared foods

Kiosks, components, and methods are disclosed for preparing food to be vended to customers. The kiosk may be part of a multi-modal food distribution system in which the kiosk may operate in one or more various modes, including a kiosk vending mode, a constellation mode, and a cook en route mode to vend hot, prepared food to customers. The kiosks in the system may be configurable to change between each of the different modes depending upon information received by the system. The kiosk may be part of a kiosk-based food preparation system in which the kiosk vends prepared food items to customers. The kiosk may transmit information that may be used to provide replenishment to the kiosk. Such information may include the number of items vended, the number of items and/or supplies remaining, and/or a replenishment signal.

Cover and drainage for a food container

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers, which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally, allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover, which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.

Closure and drainage for food containers and food supports

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers that preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.

Lazy susan menu graphical user interface

Systems and methods are disclosed for presenting items on a computer display for selection by a user. A subset of the items is arranged along an arc that stretches across the display, and the items can be scrolled based on user input. The user can select an item displayed along the arc to navigate to a separate display that has information about the selected item. Users can select items for purchase from the various displays.

In-vehicle appliance attachment systems

Technologies are generally described for in-vehicle appliance attachment systems. A re-configurable anchor system may include low profile support extrusions vertically attached to interior vehicle walls and horizontal rails with screw, track, and/or channel based securing mechanisms attached to the support extrusions. Configurable mounting connectors comprising a mounting block and a right-angle connection plate, held together by a security pin, may be attached to the horizontal rails and side or back of appliances. Depending on the configuration, the configurable mounting connectors may allow appliances to be arranged with minimal spacing between each other or between the appliances and the wall. The configurable mounting connectors may also be fitted with dampeners to reduce transmission of vehicle vibration to the appliances.

DELIVERY VEHICLES FOR EN ROUTE FOOD PRODUCT PREPARATION

Technologies are generally described for delivery vehicles and containers for en route food product preparation. Modular food product preparation systems that may receive food items and supplies and prepare food product(s) en route such that the food product(s) is prepared by the time the system reaches a delivery destination may include trucks, railway cars, watercraft, and similar vehicles. Food preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. An on-board controller may determine the process steps and timing(s) and control operations of robotic devices arranged modularly in a container or vehicle to execute steps of the food preparation process. Alternatively or additionally, the on-board controller may receive instructions from a remote controller. Travel parameters of the vehicle may also be adjusted based on the food preparation process and/or travel information. 1. A modular system for food product preparation , the method comprising:a container configured to provide a environment for preparation of food items;one or more intake ports on the container configured to receive the food items and supplies;one or more delivery ports on the container configured to provide prepared food product;one or more re-configurable anchor systems in the container configured to anchor one or more food preparation equipment;one or more re-configurable supply ports in the container configured to supply the one or more food preparation equipment; and determine travel information of a vehicle, food items information, and food product information associated with the food product to be prepared and delivered;', 'determine one or more steps and a timing for a process to prepare the food product based on the travel information, the food items information, and the food product information; and', 'control robotic devices of the one or more food preparation ...

MULTI-MODAL VEHICLE IMPLEMENTED FOOD PREPARATION, COOKING, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for preparing hot food during delivery or at a remote location. A multi-modal food distribution system may operate in one or more various modes, including a constellation mode, a cook enroute mode, and a pop-up kitchen mode, to deliver hot, prepared food to customers. The vehicles in the system may be configurable to change between each of the different modes depending upon information received by the system. The system may in the constellation mode include additional delivery vehicles that retrieve food from a vehicle that serves as a hub. The additional delivery vehicles may deliver the food to the delivery destination. In the cook enroute mode, the vehicle may prepare and cook food enroute to a delivery destination. In a pop-up kitchen mode, the vehicle may prepare food for pick up by customers. 1. A method of operation of a multi-modal food preparation system , the method comprising: transmitting information to at least one vehicle to act as a hub, including information that specifies a plurality of orders for instances of food items to be prepared; and', 'transmitting information to a number of additional vehicles to act as delivery vehicles, including routing information that routes the additional vehicles between the at least one vehicle that acts as the hub and a plurality of delivery destinations associated with respective ones of the orders; and, 'in a constellation mode 'transmitting information to the at least one vehicle which transports a number of food preparation units to act as a combined cooking and delivery vehicle, the information including information that specifies a plurality of orders for instances of food items to be prepared including commands to control respective ones of the food preparation units for each of the instances of food items to be prepared, and the information further including destination information that specifies a delivery destination for each of the orders.', 'in a cook ...

EN ROUTE FOOD PRODUCT PREPARATION

Technologies are generally described for en route food product preparation. Food product preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., starting point, intermediate waypoints, delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. Instructions for robotic devices arranged modularly in a container or truck to execute steps of the food product preparation process and their timing may be transmitted to a controller managing the operations of the robotic devices. Instructions may be updated en route based on changing travel or other conditions. 1. A method for en route food product preparation , the method comprising:receiving travel information for a vehicle;receiving food items information and food product information associated with the food product to be prepared;determining one or more steps and a timing for a process to prepare the food product based on the travel information, the food items information, and the food product information; andautonomously executing the process based on the determined one or more steps and the timing such that the food product is prepared when the vehicle reaches a delivery destination.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the travel information for the vehicle comprises:determining one or more delivery destination locations, one or more potential routes between the delivery destinations, road condition information for the potential routes, traffic condition information for the potential routes, or weather condition information for the potential routes.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining an estimated time for the vehicle to reach the delivery destination.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the food items information comprises:receiving one or more of quantity information, quality information, or type information associated with ingredients for the food product to be prepared.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving ...

Vending-kiosk based systems and methods to vend and/or prepare items, for instance prepared foods

Kiosks, components, and methods are disclosed for preparing food to be vended to customers. The kiosk may be part of a multi-modal food distribution system in which the kiosk may operate in one or more various modes, including a kiosk vending mode, a constellation mode, and a cook en route mode to vend hot, prepared food to customers. The kiosks in the system may be configurable to change between each of the different modes depending upon information received by the system. The kiosk may be part of a kiosk-based food preparation system in which the kiosk vends prepared food items to customers. The kiosk may transmit information that may be used to provide replenishment to the kiosk. Such information may include the number of items vended, the number of items and/or supplies remaining, and/or a replenishment signal.

Container for transport and storage of food products

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.

Garments with configurable visual appearances and systems, methods and articles to automatically configure same

Garments may adjust appearance based on various input. For example, an appearance (e.g., color scheme, logo, name, branding, insignia, graphic, and, or text) of a garment, for example a uniform or portion(s) thereof may change based on various conditions or contexts. Appearance may be responsive to type of item being delivered or vended or service to be performed. Appearance may be updated in response to detecting an item in proximity, a vehicle in proximity, proximity to a location or geo-fenced area, a seller of an item or service, a buyer of an item or service, a courier service, etc. The appearance may be updated autonomously.

Vehicle with context sensitive information presentation

Motor vehicle for providing prepared foodstuffs

Kraftfahrzeug, um zubereitete Lebensmittel bereitzustellen, wobei das Kraftfahrzeug umfasst: eine Anzahl von Rädern, einen Frachtabschnitt mit einem Frachtbereich, in dem die Lebensmittel zubereitet werden, eine oder mehrere Kameras mit einem Sichtfeld von zumindest einem Abschnitt des Frachtbereichs, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Kameras dazu ausgebildet sind, Standbilder und/oder bewegliche Bildern des zumindest einen Abschnitts des Frachtbereichs aufzunehmen, ein Funkgerät und eine Antenne, die mit dem Funkgerät kommunikativ gekoppelt ist, wobei das Funkgerät und die Antenne dazu ausgebildet sind können, die aufgenommenen Bilder an einen Standort zu übertragen, der sich von dem Kraftfahrzeug entfernt befindet. A motor vehicle for providing prepared foodstuffs, the motor vehicle comprising: a number of wheels, a cargo section with a cargo area in which the food is prepared, one or more cameras having a field of view of at least a portion of the cargo area, the one or more cameras configured to receive still images and / or moving images of the at least one portion of the cargo area, a radio and an antenna communicatively coupled to the radio, the radio and the antenna configured to transmit the captured images to a location remote from the motor vehicle.

Method and apparatus for identifying and scheduling medicine intake

A novel system and method for identifying objects uses a device, such as a pen. The device has integrated components and wireless access to identify objects according to stickers placed on the objects.

CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FOOD PRODUCTS

<p>Sistemas y métodos para proporcionar contenedores de alimentos compostables que conservan la calidad de un producto alimenticio durante un período prolongado de tiempo, y que opcionalmente permiten la cocción del producto alimenticio en el mismo. En algunas implementaciones, los contenedores de alimentos son resistentes, apilables, aislantes y requieren una mano de obra mínima o nula para el ensamblaje. En algunas implementaciones, el contenedor de alimentos incluye una base y una cubierta que cooperan para formar una cámara cerrada para soportar, proteger, aislar y opcionalmente cocinar un producto alimenticio, tal como una pizza. La base y la cubierta pueden<br /> estar formadas por una sola capa de material que incluye, pero no se limita a, fibra de caña de azúcar moldeada ("bagazo"), fibra de madera moldeada, fibra de bambú moldeada, papel moldeado o plástico.</p> <p> Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers that preserve the quality of a food product for a prolonged period of time, and that optionally allow cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating and require minimal or no labor for assembly. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover that cooperate to form a closed chamber to support, protect, isolate and optionally cook a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may consist of a single layer of material that includes, but is not limited to, molded sugar cane fiber ("bagasse"), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, paper molded or plastic. </p>

Food container cover

Food container base

Food container

Food container base

Food container

Food container

Food containers having locking interfaces

A container includes a molded fiber tray at least partially defining a tray internal volume. The tray includes a perimeter wall extending upward from a bottom tray surface, a rest extending outward from the perimeter wall, a parapet extending upward from the rest, and a tray build-up projecting inward from the parapet. The tray build-up and the rest at least partially define a gap therebetween. The container includes a molded fiber lid at least partially defining a lid internal volume. The lid includes a perimeter wall extending downward from a lid upper surface, and a ridge extending downward from the perimeter wall. The ridge includes an outer ridge wall, a lateral surface extending inward from the outer ridge wall, and a lid build-up projecting outward from the outer ridge wall. The lid build-up is configured to be received in the gap when the container is in a closed condition.

Container for transport and storage of food products

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber ("bagasse"), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.

Container for transporting and storing food products

本发明公开了用于提供可分解食品容器的系统和方法，该食品容器在延长的持续时间内保持食物产品的品质，并且任选地允许在其中烹饪食物产品。在一些具体实施中，该食品容器是坚固的、可堆叠的、绝缘的，并且需要最少的人工劳动或不需要人工劳动来组装。在一些具体实施中，该食品容器包括基部和盖，该基部和该盖配合以形成用于支撑、保护、隔离和任选地烹饪食物产品诸如比萨的封闭腔室。该基部和该盖可各自由单层材料形成，该材料包括但不限于模制甘蔗纤维(“甘蔗渣”)、模制木纤维、模制竹纤维、模制纸材或塑料。该基部和/或该盖可包括一个或多个可拆卸部分，该一个或多个可拆卸部分可与该基部和/或该盖的其余部分选择性地分离。

Food container

Component for a food container

Food container

Methods of preparing food products

A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.

Food container cover

Container for transport and storage of food products.

SISTEMAS Y MÉTODOS PARA PROPORCIONAR CONTENEDORES DE ALIMENTOS COMPOSTABLES QUE CONSERVAN LA CALIDAD DE UN PRODUCTO ALIMENTICIO DURANTE UN PERÍODO PROLONGADO DE TIEMPO, Y QUE OPCIONALMENTE PERMITEN LA COCCIÓN DEL PRODUCTO ALIMENTICIO EN EL MISMO. EN ALGUNAS IMPLEMENTACIONES, LOS CONTENEDORES DE ALIMENTOS SON RESISTENTES, APILABLES, AISLANTES Y REQUIEREN UNA MANO DE OBRA MÍNIMA O NULA PARA EL ENSAMBLAJE. EN ALGUNAS IMPLEMENTACIONES, EL CONTENEDOR DE ALIMENTOS INCLUYE UNA BASE Y UNA CUBIERTA QUE COOPERAN PARA FORMAR UNA CÁMARA CERRADA PARA SOPORTAR, PROTEGER, AISLAR Y OPCIONALMENTE COCINAR UN PRODUCTO ALIMENTICIO, TAL COMO UNA PIZZA. LA BASE Y LA CUBIERTA PUEDEN ESTAR FORMADAS POR UNA SOLA CAPA DE MATERIAL QUE INCLUYE, PERO NO SE LIMITA A, FIBRA DE CAÑA DE AZÚCAR MOLDEADA ("BAGAZO"), FIBRA DE MADERA MOLDEADA, FIBRA DE BAMBÚ MOLDEADA, PAPEL MOLDEADO O PLÁSTICO. SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE COMPOSTABLE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF A FOOD PRODUCT DURING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME, AND THAT OPTIONALLY ALLOW THE COOKING OF THE FOOD PRODUCT IN THE SAME. IN SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS, FOOD CONTAINERS ARE RESISTANT, STACKABLE, INSULATING AND REQUIRE A MINIMUM OR NULL WORKHEAD FOR ASSEMBLY. IN SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS, THE FOOD CONTAINER INCLUDES A BASE AND A COVER THAT COOPERATE TO FORM A CLOSED CHAMBER TO SUPPORT, PROTECT, INSULATE AND OPTIONALLY COOK A FOOD PRODUCT, SUCH AS A PIZZA. THE BASE AND COVER MAY BE FORMED BY A SINGLE LAYER OF MATERIAL THAT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, MOLDED SUGAR FIBER ("BAGAZO"), MOLDED WOOD FIBER, MOLDED BAMBOO FIBER, MOLDED PAPER.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS

Ένα σύστημα προετοιμασίας και παράδοσης φαγητού μπορεί να περιλαμβάνει πληθώρα μονάδων μαγειρέματος όπως φούρνους, κάθε μία περιέχουσα ένα η περισσότερα έτοιμα (προκατασκευασμένα), αλλά μερικώς ή εντελώς άψητα τρόφιμα. Τα τρόφιμα στις μονάδες μαγειρέματος προορίζονται προς παράδοση σε καθένα από ένα αντίστοιχο πλήθος προορισμών παράδοσης καταναλωτή. Οι μονάδες μαγειρέματος φορτώνονται σε ένα θάλαμο φορτίου ενός οχήματος παράδοσης για παράδοση στο πλήθος προορισμών παράδοσης προς καταναλωτές. Οι συνθήκες μαγειρέματος εντός της μονάδας μαγειρέματος ελέγχονται έτσι ώστε κάθε τρόφιμο να είναι μαγειρεμένο πριν από την άφιξη στον τόπο προορισμού του καταναλωτή. Σε τουλάχιστον μερικές από τις υλοποιήσεις, ο εκτιμώμενος χρόνος παράδοσης για κάθε τόπο προορισμού του καταναλωτή μπορεί να ανανεώνεται δυναμικά και οι συνθήκες μαγειρέματος εντός της μονάδας μαγειρέματος να ρυθμίζονται. A food preparation and delivery system may include a variety of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared (pre-made) but partially or completely uncooked foods. Food in cooking units is destined for delivery to each of a corresponding number of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the number of delivery destinations to consumers. The cooking conditions inside the cooking unit are controlled so that each food is cooked before arriving at the consumer's destination. In at least some of the embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each destination of the consumer can be dynamically renewed and the cooking conditions inside the cooking unit can be adjusted.

Food container.

CONTENEDOR DE ALIMENTOS FOOD CONTAINER

Vending-kiosk based systems and methods to vend and/or prepare items, for instance prepared foods

Kiosks, components, and methods are disclosed for preparing food to be vended to customers. The kiosk may be part of a multi-modal food distribution system in which the kiosk may operate in one or more various modes, including a kiosk vending mode, a constellation mode, and a cook en route mode to vend hot, prepared food to customers. The kiosks in the system may be configurable to change between each of the different modes depending upon information received by the system. The kiosk may be part of a kiosk-based food preparation system in which the kiosk vends prepared food items to customers. The kiosk may transmit information that may be used to provide replenishment to the kiosk. Such information may include the number of items vended, the number of items and/or supplies remaining, and/or a replenishment signal.

On-demand robotic food assembly equipment, and related systems and methods

A piece of equipment for on-demand food preparation, for instance on an assembly line, that can use an end-of-arm tool to retrieve and deposit food items on a horizontal surface, such as the surface of a conveyor. The end-of-arm tool may include a peel, in which the peel can be translated from a retracted position to an extended position to transfer food items. The piece of equipment may translate the peel quickly into the extended position to facilitate the retrieval of food items from the horizontal surface. The piece of equipment may be rotated to position the robotic appendage and the peel in a desired direction. The peel may include a push bar that may be movable between a withdrawn position and a push positon to selectively push items off of the peel.

Food container

Systems and methods of preparing food products

Systems and methods of preparing food products

Food container

Systems and methods of preparing food products

Product spreader apparatus, system, and method

An apparatus, system, and method are described for automating application of product, such as a sauce or a dressing, on, or to, a food item. In some embodiments, a head of an applicator makes contact with a surface of a food item, and the force of the contact and a pattern of travel across the food item may be selectively controlled.

Robotic assembly of food items upon request and related systems, devices and methods

UNA LÍNEA DE ENSAMBLAJE ROBÓTICO DE ALIMENTOS POR PEDIDO PUEDE INCLUIR UNO O MÁS TRANSPORTADORES Y UNO O MÁS ROBOTS, OPERABLES PARA ENSAMBLAR ARTÍCULOS ALIMENTICIOS EN RESPUESTA A PEDIDOS RECIBIDOS DE ARTÍCULOS ALIMENTICIOS, Y UNO O MÁS HORNOS OPERABLES PARA, POR EJEMPLO, COCINAR PARCIALMENTE ARTÍCULOS ALIMENTICIOS ENSAMBLADOS. LA LÍNEA DE ENSAMBLAJE ROBÓTICO DE ALIMENTOS POR PEDIDO PUEDE EMPAQUETAR OPCIONALMENTE LOS ARTÍCULOS ALIMENTICIOS ENSAMBLADOS Y PARCIALMENTE COCIDOS EN EL EMPAQUE, Y OPCIONALMENTE CARGAR LOS ARTÍCULOS ALIMENTICIOS EMPAQUETADOS PARCIALMENTE COCIDOS EN UNIDADES DE COCCIÓN PORTÁTILES (POR EJEMPLO, HORNOS) QUE SE CARGAN OPCIONALMENTE EN REJILLAS QUE, A SU VEZ, OPCIONALMENTE CARGADOS EN VEHÍCULOS DE ENTREGA, DONDE LOS ARTÍCULOS ALIMENTICIOS SE COCINAN INDIVIDUALMENTE BAJO CONDICIONES CONTROLADAS MIENTRAS SE ENRUTAN A LOS DESTINOS DEL CONSUMIDOR, TAL COMO LA COCCIÓN DE CADA ARTÍCULO ALIMENTICIO SE COMPLETA JUSTO ANTES DE LLEGAR A LA UBICACIÓN DE DESTINO DEL CONSUMIDOR. UNA COLA DE CUMPLIMIENTO DINÁMICO PARA EL CONTROL DEL ENSAMBLAJE SE MANTIENE AL MENOS EN PARTE EN EL TIEMPO DE TRÁNSITO ESTIMADO PARA LOS PEDIDOS. A ROBOTIC FOOD ASSEMBLY LINE ON ORDER CAN INCLUDE ONE OR MORE CONVEYORS AND ONE OR MORE ROBOTS, OPERABLE TO ASSEMBLE FOOD ITEMS IN RESPONSE TO ORDERS RECEIVED FROM FOOD ITEMS, AND ONE OR MORE THAN PERFORMANCE, OTHER ITEMS. ASSEMBLED. THE ROBOTIC FOOD ASSEMBLY LINE BY ORDER CAN OPTIONALLY PACK THE FOOD ITEMS ASSEMBLY AND PARTIALLY COOKED IN THE PACKAGE, AND OPTIONALLY LOAD THE FOOD PACKAGED PARTIALLY FOOD ITEMS THAT BE CAREFULLY OPENED BY OPEN CARD. , AT THE TIME, OPTIONALLY LOADED IN DELIVERY VEHICLES, WHERE THE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED INDIVIDUALLY UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS WHILE ROUTING TO THE DESTINATIONS OF THE CONSUMER, SUCH AS THE COOKING OF EACH FOOD ARTICLE TO COMPLETE IT OF THE CONSUMER. A DYNAMIC COMPLIANCE TAIL FOR ASSEMBLY CONTROL IS MAINTAINED AT LEAST IN PART IN THE ESTIMATED TRANSIT TIME FOR ORDERS.

Grouping orders in a delivery system

A system according to examples may begin a process for grouping orders by gathering information associated with orders, preparation equipment, delivery personnel, delivery vehicles, and other factors that may impact preparation and deliveries. Various models such as delivery model, preparation model, etc. may be generated or retrieved. Candidates may be generated from single orders and scored using a cost function. A candidate with highest score may be selected. Then, the iterative process may be performed, where combinations of the candidates with increasing numbers may be grouped combinations with highest score selected until no higher score can be found. The group of candidates with highest score from the iteration may be flattened to generate a preparation sequence. The preparation sequence may be fed into the preparation model, and results of the preparation model ay be fed into a delivery model. Estimated delivery times may be provided to customers as delivery ranges.

Porous mold for molded fiber part manufacturing and method for additive manufacturing of same

This disclosure describes systems and methods for creating porous molds using additive manufacturing processes such as three-dimensional (3D) printing. At a high level, it has been found that creating a generally porous mold, or a mold with porous regions or zones, can improve the performance of the mold and the quality of the parts created therefrom. It has further been determined that porous molds can be created using additive manufacturing techniques through manipulation of mold manufacturing parameters such as, but not limited to, layer thickness, number of perimeter layers, fill pattern, and fill density. Through variation of these manufacturing parameters, the porosity of a mold created by an additive manufacturing device, e.g., a 3D printer, can be tailored for use with molded fiber.

Systems and methods for producing molded fiber products

A molded fiber part production line includes a forming station, a part transfer system, a press station, and a removal system. The forming station includes a slurry tank, a forming mold, and a mold actuation system. The part transfer system includes a part transfer feature and a conveyance mechanism. The press station includes a core mold, a cavity mold compatible with the core mold, and a press actuation system. The removal system includes a removal feature defining a plurality of part vacuum channels and a plurality of trim vacuum channels. The removal system also includes a conveyance mechanism for moving the removal feature from a position in engagement with at least one of the core mold and the cavity mold to another position.

Porous molds for molded fiber part manufacturing and method for additive manufacturing of same

This disclosure describes systems and methods for creating porous molds using additive manufacturing processes such as three-dimensional (3D) printing. At a high level, it has been found that creating a generally porous mold, or a mold with porous regions or zones, can improve the performance of the mold and the quality of the parts created therefrom. It has further been determined that porous molds can be created using additive manufacturing techniques through manipulation of mold manufacturing parameters such as, but not limited to, layer thickness, number of perimeter layers, fill pattern, and fill density. Through variation of these manufacturing parameters, the porosity of a mold created by an additive manufacturing device, e.g., a 3D printer, can be tailored for use with molded fiber.

Leak-resistant tray and lid

A container includes a molded tray and a molded lid, both made of unitary fiber bodies. The tray includes at least one internal well and a perimeter engaging wall extending upward from a perimeter rim. The perimeter engaging wall includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an uppermost surface. The lid includes a ceiling and defines a perimeter engaging receiver extending upward from a perimeter rim. The rim is defined by an inner wall, an outer wall, and an uppermost wall. The perimeter engaging wall is configured to be removably received in the perimeter engaging receiver.

Systems and methods for screens for fiber part forming molds

A method of forming a forming mold screen including providing a die plate defining a plate contour and a die center point. A screen is disposed on the die plate. A retainer plate secured to the die plate defines an opening having a retainer center point substantially aligned with the die center point. The screen is disposed between the die plate and the retainer plate and substantially defines a plane. A nested punch unit inserted into the opening includes an inner punch and an outer punch disposed around the inner punch. The inner punch and the outer punch are aligned along an axis substantially aligned with the retainer center point. The screen pressed with the nested punch unit includes pressing the screen with the inner punch followed by pressing the screen with the outer punch.

Systems and methods for producing molded fiber products

A molded fiber part production line includes a forming station, a part transfer system, a press station, and a removal system. The forming station includes a slurry tank, a forming mold, and a mold actuation system. The part transfer system includes a part transfer feature and a conveyance mechanism. The press station includes a core mold, a cavity mold compatible with the core mold, and a press actuation system. The removal system includes a removal feature defining a plurality of part vacuum channels and a plurality of trim vacuum channels. The removal system also includes a conveyance mechanism for moving the removal feature from a position in engagement with at least one of the core mold and the cavity mold to another position.

Configurable meal kit preparation and storage vehicle

Technologies are generally described for preparation and delivery of configurable meal kits with the assistance of an augmented reality (AR) system. Modular food product preparation systems may receive food items and supplies and prepare food products such as configurable meal kits en route such that the food products are prepared by the time the system reaches a delivery destination. Food preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. An on-board AR system may provide a user with an augmented vision of the re- configurable preparation and storage environment in the delivery vehicle through a wearable AR device. The user may be provided with information and/or instructions to assist the autonomous or semi-autonomous (robotic) systems in the environment and to control preparation, packaging, and storage of the food products.

Sistemas y metodos para la fabricacion de productos de fibra moldeada.

Una línea de producción de piezas de fibra moldeada incluye una estación de formado, un sistema de transferencia de piezas, una estación de prensado y un sistema de retirada. La estación de formado incluye un tanque de lechada, un molde de formado y un sistema de accionamiento del molde. El sistema de transferencia de piezas incluye un elemento de transferencia de piezas y un mecanismo de transporte. La estación de prensado incluye un molde de núcleo, un molde de cavidad compatible con el molde de núcleo y un sistema de accionamiento de la prensa. El sistema de retirada incluye un elemento de retirada que define una pluralidad de canales de vacío de piezas y una pluralidad de canales de vacío de recortes. El sistema de retirada también incluye un mecanismo de transporte para mover el elemento de retirada desde una posición en contacto con al menos uno de entre el molde de núcleo y el molde de cavidad a otra posición.

Product spreader apparatus, system, and method

An apparatus, system, and method are described for automating application of product, such as a sauce or a dressing, on, or to, a food item. In some embodiments, a head of an applicator makes contact with a surface of a food item, and the force of the contact and a pattern of travel across the food item may be selectively controlled.

Tapa para un contenedor de alimentos.

TAPA PARA UN CONTENEDOR DE ALIMENTOS

Systems and methods for producing molded fiber products

A molded fiber part production line includes a forming station, a part transfer system, a press station, and a removal system. The forming station includes a slurry tank, a forming mold, and a mold actuation system. The part transfer system includes a part transfer feature and a conveyance mechanism. The press station includes a core mold, a cavity mold compatible with the core mold, and a press actuation system. The removal system includes a removal feature defining a plurality of part vacuum channels and a plurality of trim vacuum channels. The removal system also includes a conveyance mechanism for moving the removal feature from a position in engagement with at least one of the core mold and the cavity mold to another position.

容器

一种容器，包括模制托盘和模制盖，两者均由一体式的纤维主体制成。托盘包括至少一个内部井部和从周边边缘向上延伸的周边接合壁。周边接合壁包括内表面、外表面和最上表面。盖包括顶板并且限定了从周边边缘向上延伸的周边接合容纳部。边缘由内壁、外壁和最上壁限定。周边接合壁构造成可移除地容纳在周边接合容纳部中。

Systems and method for producing molded fiber products

Molded fiber part production lines using trimless forming and pressing molds

A method of manufacturing a molded fiber part includes drawing a fiber slurry onto a forming mold to form a partially-formed molded fiber part. The forming mold includes a forming mold reference dimension along a first axis of the partially-formed molded fiber part. The partially -formed molded fiber part is inserted into a press mold. The press mold includes a press mold reference dimension along the first axis of the partially -formed molded fiber part, wherein the press mold reference dimension is greater than the form mold reference dimension. A compressive pressure is applied to the partially-formed molded fiber part with the press mold, so as to expand the partially -formed molded fiber part towards the press mold reference dimension.

Molded fiber part production lines using trimless forming and pressing molds

A method of manufacturing a molded fiber part includes drawing a fiber slurry onto a forming mold to form a partially-formed molded fiber part. The forming mold includes a forming mold reference dimension along a first axis of the partially-formed molded fiber part. The partially -formed molded fiber part is inserted into a press mold. The press mold includes a press mold reference dimension along the first axis of the partially -formed molded fiber part, wherein the press mold reference dimension is greater than the form mold reference dimension. A compressive pressure is applied to the partially-formed molded fiber part with the press mold, so as to expand the partially -formed molded fiber part towards the press mold reference dimension.

Molded fiber part production lines using trimless forming and pressing molds

A method of manufacturing a molded fiber part includes drawing a fiber slurry onto a forming mold to form a partially-formed molded fiber part. The forming mold includes a forming mold reference dimension along a first axis of the partially-formed molded fiber part. The partially -formed molded fiber part is inserted into a press mold. The press mold includes a press mold reference dimension along the first axis of the partially -formed molded fiber part, wherein the press mold reference dimension is greater than the form mold reference dimension. A compressive pressure is applied to the partially-formed molded fiber part with the press mold, so as to expand the partially -formed molded fiber part towards the press mold reference dimension.

Bandeja y tapa resistentes a las fugas.

Un contenedor incluye una bandeja moldeada y una tapa moldeada, ambos hechos de cuerpos de fibra unitarios. La bandeja incluye al menos un pozo interno y una pared perimetral de acoplamiento que se extiende hacia arriba desde un borde perimetral. La pared perimetral de acoplamiento incluye una superficie interior, una superficie exterior y una superficie superior. La tapa incluye un techo y define un receptor de acoplamiento perimetral que se extiende hacia arriba desde un borde perimetral. El borde está definido por una pared interior, una pared exterior y una pared superior. La pared perimetral de acoplamiento está configurada para recibirse de forma separable en el receptor de perimetral de acoplamiento.

Leak-resistant tray and lid

Garments with configurable visual appearances and systems, methods and articles to automatically configure same

Garments may adjust appearance based on various input. For example, an appearance (e.g., color scheme, logo, name, branding, insignia, graphic, and, or text) of a garment, for example a uniform or portion(s) thereof may change based on various conditions or contexts. Appearance may be responsive to type of item being delivered or vended or service to be performed. Appearance may be updated in response to detecting an item in proximity, a vehicle in proximity, proximity to a location or geo-fenced area, a seller of an item or service, a buyer of an item or service, a courier service, etc. The appearance may be updated autonomously.

Farm and mobile manufacturing

The present technology relates to systems and methods for utilizing machine learning systems to improve farming and manufacturing in the food industry. For example, a method of the technology includes receiving, by the computational system, historical order information representative of a plurality of instances of historical orders for one or more prepared food items. The method also includes training a machine learning system based at least in part on the received historical order information. In addition, the method includes, for prepared food items, predicting, via the trained machine learning system of the computational system, an amount of future supply need of one or more ingredients for the prepared food items for a defined period of time in the future.

Contenedores de alimentos que tienen interfaces de cierre.

Un contenedor incluye una bandeja de fibra moldeada que define, al menos parcialmente, un volumen interno de la bandeja. La bandeja incluye una pared perimetral que se extiende hacia arriba desde una superficie inferior de la bandeja, un soporte que se extiende hacia afuera de la pared perimetral, un parapeto que se extiende hacia arriba desde el soporte, y un cúmulo de la bandeja que se proyecta hacia adentro desde el parapeto. El cúmulo de bandeja y el soporte definen, al menos parcialmente, un espacio entre ellos. El contenedor incluye una tapa de fibra moldeada que define, al menos parcialmente, un volumen interno de la tapa. La tapa incluye una pared perimetral que se extiende hacia abajo desde una superficie superior de la tapa, y una cresta que se extiende hacia abajo desde la pared perimetral. La cresta incluye una pared de cresta exterior, una superficie lateral que se extiende hacia el interior de la pared de cresta exterior, y un cúmulo de la tapa que se proyecta hacia el exterior de la pared de cresta exterior. El cúmulo de la tapa está configurado para ser recibida en el espacio cuando el contenedor está cerrado.

Molded fiber product production line

A molded fiber part former includes a first forming mold defining a first mold area and at least one fluid inlet. The molded fiber part former also includes a wall substantially surrounding the first mold area. The molded fiber part former includes a fluid channel disposed adjacent to and surrounding the wall, wherein the channel is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid inlet and defines a fluid channel outlet.

用于模塑纤维零件制造的多孔模具的多轴3d打印

公开了一种制作3D打印的多孔模具或过滤器的方法，其中模具/过滤器的外表面由单个打印的材料层形成。然后以形成多孔体的方式将支撑层铺设在表面层上，该多孔体在整个模具/过滤器表面上具有基本均匀的孔隙率。描述了这种多孔体作为用于制造模塑纤维零件的模具上的筛网的用途，以及作为具有3D外表面的过滤器的一般用途。

Molded fiber product production line utilizing fluid trim operation

A molded fiber part former includes a first forming mold defining a first mold area and at least one fluid inlet. The molded fiber part former also includes a wall substantially surrounding the first mold area. The molded fiber part former includes a fluid channel disposed adjacent to and surrounding the wall, wherein the channel is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid inlet and defines a fluid channel outlet.

Multiaxis 3d printing of porous molds for molded fiber part manufacturing

A method of making 3D printed porous mold or filters are disclosed in which the external surface of the mold/filter is formed by a single printed layer of material. Supporting layers are then laid down on the surface layer in way that creates a porous body that of substantially uniform porosity across the entire mold/filter surface. Use of such porous bodies as screens on molds for the manufacture of molded fiber parts are described as well as general uses as filters having 3D exterior surfaces.

Food preparation apparatus, system, and method

An apparatus, system, and method are described for automating preparation, such as perforation, of a food product. In some embodiments, a food preparation apparatus generally includes a spindle having a set of pins to piercingly engage the food product carried by a conveyor, at least one transmission coupled to the spindle to drive the spindle to rotate about an axis of rotation, and a coupler that couples the food preparation apparatus to a support.

防漏托盘和盖

一种容器，包括模制托盘和模制盖，两者均由一体式的纤维主体制成。托盘包括至少一个内部井部和从周边边缘向上延伸的周边接合壁。周边接合壁包括内表面、外表面和最上表面。盖包括顶板并且限定了从周边边缘向上延伸的周边接合容纳部。边缘由内壁、外壁和最上壁限定。周边接合壁构造成可移除地容纳在周边接合容纳部中。

用于生产模制纤维产品的系统和方法

一种模制纤维零件生产线包括成型工位、零件转移系统、压制工位和取出系统。成型工位包括浆料罐、成型模具和模具致动系统。零件转移系统包括零件转移特征和传送机构。压制工位包括芯模具、与芯模具兼容的腔模具、以及压制致动系统。取出系统包括取出特征，该取出特征限定多个零件真空通道和多个修整料真空通道。取出系统还包括传送机构，该传送机构用于将取出特征从与芯模具和腔模具中的至少一个接合的位置移动到另一个位置。

Multiaxis 3d printing of porous molds for molded fiber part manufacturing

A method of making 3D printed porous mold or filters are disclosed in which the external surface of the mold/filter is formed by a single printed layer of material. Supporting layers are then laid down on the surface layer in way that creates a porous body that of substantially uniform porosity across the entire mold/filter surface. Use of such porous bodies as screens on molds for the manufacture of molded fiber parts are described as well as general uses as filters having 3D exterior surfaces.

利用流体修整操作的模制纤维产品生产线

本发明涉及利用流体修整操作的模制纤维产品生产线。一种模制纤维部件成型器，其包括第一成型模具，第一成型模具限定第一模具区域和至少一个流体入口。所述模制纤维部件成型器还包括壁，壁基本围绕所述第一模具区域。所述模制纤维部件成型器包括第一流体通道，第一流体通道邻接并且围绕所述壁，其中所述通道流体连接到所述至少一个流体入口并限定流体通道出口。

用于识别通信总线上的部件的系统和方法

本发明公开了系统和网络，其中节点地址由通信地耦接到通信网络的部件所请求和/或被分配到通信地耦接到通信网络的部件。部件可使用节点地址来与通信地耦接到通信网络的其他部件发送和接收数据以及其他信息。可保持关于此类部件的附加信息，例如，每个通信地耦接的部件的位置信息。此类信息可以用于保持通信网络的状态并且可包括物理位置信息，物理位置信息可基于从感测部件(例如，成像器)获得的数据来确定。

使用售卖亭和自主递送车辆的多模式配送系统和方法

公开用于从售卖亭、储物柜系统或自推式递送车辆配送热或冷的食物品项的车辆、组件和方法。所述售卖亭可具有多个门，其中至少一个门响应于确认购买交易或验证与所述购买交易相关联的人或装置的存在而解锁。所述多个门提供对可选择性地加热和制冷的相应隔室的存取。此类温度改变可基于温度控制时间表。所述储物柜系统可包含一个或多个可配置隔室，其可经由可选择性地联接成较大门的一组门来存取。所述自推式递送车辆可具有多个热绝缘隔室，其可用于在不同温度下携载多个品项。

用于运输和储存食物产品的容器

本发明公开了用于提供可分解食品容器的系统和方法，该食品容器在延长的持续时间内保持食物产品的品质，并且任选地允许在其中烹饪食物产品。在一些具体实施中，该食品容器是坚固的、可堆叠的、绝缘的，并且需要最少的人工劳动或不需要人工劳动来组装。在一些具体实施中，该食品容器包括基部和盖，该基部和该盖配合以形成用于支撑、保护、隔离和任选地烹饪食物产品诸如比萨的封闭腔室。该基部和该盖可各自由单层材料形成，该材料包括但不限于模制甘蔗纤维(“甘蔗渣”)、模制木纤维、模制竹纤维、模制纸材或塑料。该基部和/或该盖可包括一个或多个可拆卸部分，该一个或多个可拆卸部分可与该基部和/或该盖的其余部分选择性地分离。

用于生产模制纤维产品的系统和方法

一种模制纤维零件生产线包括成型工位、零件转移系统、压制工位和取出系统。成型工位包括浆料罐、成型模具和模具致动系统。零件转移系统包括零件转移特征和传送机构。压制工位包括芯模具、与芯模具兼容的腔模具、以及压制致动系统。取出系统包括取出特征，该取出特征限定多个零件真空通道和多个修整料真空通道。取出系统还包括传送机构，该传送机构用于将取出特征从与芯模具和腔模具中的至少一个接合的位置移动到另一个位置。