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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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Поддерживает ввод нескольких поисковых фраз (по одной на строку). При поиске обеспечивает поддержку морфологии русского и английского языка
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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Mobile vending trailer

Номер: US20120104785A1
Автор: Mark M. Hixson, Robert Paul Creswell, Jr.
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.

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Номер записи: 1
30-05-2013 дата публикации

FACILITY COMPRISING FOOD AND DRINK INFRASTRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS TO FACILITY

Номер: US20130133556A1
Автор: Ochi Yasushi
Принадлежит: BLD ORIENTAL CO., LTD.

To provide either a facility comprising a plurality of stores that offer food and drink, and that treats customer seating for the plurality of stores as a shared space, or a method of attracting customers to said facility. This facility comprises: a traveling wheeled vehicle, which is capable of carrying customers on a tour of the shared space; and rotating tables. The rotating tables are configured such that tables are positioned upon rotating devices. The rotating devices comprise upper rotating bodies, further comprising central gears which are positioned in the centers of bases. The rotating devices further comprise: drive motors that are capable of rotationally driving the central gears; and casters that support the upper rotating bodies. The traveling wheeled vehicle and the rotating tables are positioned in the shared space. 1. A method of attracting customers to a facility:forming a sharing space by a seat of plurality of stores offering food and drink;placing a traveling wheeled vehicle capable of carrying customers on a tour of the shared space;placing a rotating device provided with a base substrate, with an upper rotating body having a central gear positioned in the centers of base substrate , with a drive motor capable of rotationally driving the center gear, and with a caster for supporting the rotating body, in the sharing space; andplacing a rotating table for placing a table in the said rotating device, in the sharing space.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the drive motor is fixed to the sharing space.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:placing a lower rotating body for fixing the above drive motor provided to the rotating device;placing the upper rotating body being stacked in the lower rotating body while aligning their central axes; andplacing a caster for supporting the upper rotating body in the state a wheel of the caster upturned is provided to the lower rotation body.4. The method according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 2
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Mobile kitchen

Номер: US20130319399A1
Автор: Juan C. Lemus, Larry Viverette, Luther Barnes, Ramiro Andrade, Robert S. Babington, Victor Worsley
Принадлежит: Babington Enterprises

A mobile kitchen comprises a housing disposed atop one or more wheel axles and a plurality of appliances disposed within the housing. Each appliance is heated by combustion of a distillate fuel. One or more air channels are disposed about each of the appliances, such that each air channel substantially isolates excess heat from combustion of the distillate fuel from a workspace within the housing. One or more first air blowers are associated with the air channels, and each is adapted to force air through the air channels and vent the excess heat to the exterior of the housing. One or more second air blowers are coupled to the housing, and each second air blower is adapted to vent a predetermined volume of air from within the workspace at least once per minute.

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Номер записи: 3
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Food service unit with drive through capabilities

Номер: US20130334833A1
Автор: Vahe Nick Karapetian, Jr.
Принадлежит: Universal Solutions LLC

A vehicle useful for catering, vending and food service normally has service windows on the passenger side of the vehicle to accommodate pedestrian patrons. Disclosed herein is such a vehicle fitted with an auxiliary service window on the driver's side of the vehicle to accommodate vehicular occupants. An auxiliary service platform is installed below interior floor level to place a server in closer proximity to an adjacent vehicle. Steps are provided to enable access to the auxiliary platfrom from the interior vehicle floor.

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Номер записи: 4
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Frozen confection kiosk and liquid-dispensing assembly for use therewith

Номер: US20140027471A1
Автор: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
Принадлежит: Tikiz Dev Group LLC

A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream is provided with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. The dispenser assembly may be configured to allow people to operate faucets from both sides of the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly extends outwardly of the kiosk in a dispensing orientation and is movable to a stored orientation. The dispenser assembly may also be movable between several dispensing positions. The kiosk may be stationary or mobile. The kiosk may be provided with more than one dispenser assembly and may use a dispenser assembly mounted on a trailer.

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Номер записи: 5
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Liquid Toppings Dispensing System

Номер: US20190001859A1
Автор: Lamb Tony
Принадлежит:

A mobile confectionary apparatus includes a vehicle with at least one upstanding side wall. An interior space may be surrounded by the upstanding side wall. An opening may extend through the side wall. A liquid toppings dispensing system is adjustably positionable adjacent to the side wall and includes a first plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping. The liquid toppings dispensing system is pivotable relative to the side wall between a first position and a second position. The liquid toppings dispensing system is located externally of the side wall in each of the first and second positions. 1. A mobile confectionary apparatus , comprising:a vehicle including at least one upstanding side wall;an interior space surrounded by the at least one upstanding side wall and configured to receive at least one person; anda liquid toppings dispensing system including a housing being positioned adjacent to the at least one upstanding side wall and including a plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping onto the item, each of the plurality of liquid dispensers being in fluid communication with at least one reservoir holding the at least one liquid topping, with the liquid toppings dispensing system being located externally of the at least one upstanding side wall and spaced laterally therefrom so as to be juxtaposed with the at least one upstanding side wall.2. The mobile confectionary apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle includes an opening extending through the at least one upstanding side wall and through which an item may be passed from the interior space to outside of the vehicle.3. The mobile confectionary apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of liquid dispensers is arranged along an axis that is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the liquid toppings dispensing system.4. The mobile confectionary apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one tube extending from the ...

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Номер записи: 6
20-01-2022 дата публикации

MEAL DELIVERY VEHICLE

Номер: US20220017006A1
Автор: LO Kuang-Chen
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A meal delivery vehicle for delivering foods includes a vehicle unit, a cover unit, and a power supply. The cover unit is mounted to the vehicle unit and cooperates with a carrier surface of the vehicle unit to define a space to receive the foods therein. The cover unit includes a cover and a driving device connected to the cover and operable for converting the cover between a covering state, where the cover covers the space, and an open state, where the cover uncovers the space to allow the space to be in spatial communication with ambient surroundings. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the driving device to provide electricity thereto. 1. A meal delivery vehicle for delivering foods , comprising:a vehicle unit having at least one carrier surface adapted for carrying the foods; two mounting seats mounted on said vehicle unit and spaced apart from each other in a front-rear direction,', 'a fresh-keeping cover including a rotated portion and a connecting portion that are mounted respectively to said mounting seats, said rotated portion being rotatable about a rotating axis that extends through said mounting seats, that is parallel to the front-rear direction, and that is located above said carrier surface along an up-down direction transverse to the front-rear direction, rotation of said rotated portion about the rotating axis resulting in conversion of said fresh-keeping cover between a covering state, where said fresh-keeping cover covers said accommodating space, and an open state, where said fresh-keeping cover uncovers said accommodating space to allow said accommodating space to be in spatial communication with ambient surroundings, and', 'a driving device operable for converting said fresh-keeping cover between the covering state and the open state, including a rotating member that is rotatably mounted to one of said mounting seats which is mounted with said rotated portion and that is connected co-rotatably to said rotated portion for ...

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Номер записи: 7
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE STAGE FRAMEWORK AND METHOD OF HANDLING

Номер: US20160009213A1
Автор: BARRETTE Andre, CHOUINARD Marius, DOUCET Jonathan, MIRON Yvan
Принадлежит:

The mobile stage framework includes a plurality of spaced-apart column structures and a first and a second self-contained unit. Both units are separated from one another when the mobile stage framework is fully disassembled for transportation. The first unit includes an articulated floor structure and the second unit includes an articulated roof structure. Both structures are in an unfolded working position when the mobile stage framework is fully assembled and are in their folded transport position when the mobile stage framework is fully disassembled for transportation. A method of handling a mobile stage framework is also disclosed. 1. A mobile stage framework having a lengthwise direction and a widthwise direction , the mobile stage framework including:a plurality of spaced-apart column structures; anda first and a second self-contained unit, both units being separated from one another when the mobile stage framework is fully disassembled for transportation, the first unit including an articulated floor structure having a folded transport configuration and a deployed working configuration, the second unit including an articulated roof structure having a folded transport configuration and a deployed working configuration, the floor structure and the roof structure each being in their deployed working configuration when the mobile stage framework is fully assembled and being in their folded transport configuration when the mobile stage framework is fully disassembled for transportation, the floor structure being removably secured to the column structures at first locations and the roof structure being removably secured to the column structures at second locations as well as being positioned directly above the floor structure when the mobile stage framework is fully assembled, the second locations being vertically above the first locations and being vertically movable with reference to the first locations when the mobile stage framework is being assembled and ...

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Номер записи: 8
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Adjustable Retaining Structure for a Cradle Fixture

Номер: US20160009421A1
Автор: Alfredo Jose Gerosa, Branko Sarh, Gregory Gudzinski, Harinder S. Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Quang T. Do, Richard Griffith Reese, Iv, Yuanxin Charles Hu
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method and apparatus for adjusting an adjustable retaining structure. The adjustable retaining structure may be rotated, passively, about a spherical interface as a panel applies a load to the adjustable retaining structure.

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Номер записи: 9
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE PERFORMANCE STAGE

Номер: US20210009024A1
Автор: SR. Thomas Randolph, Wilson
Принадлежит:

A mobile performance stage is configurable between a compact transport condition to a performance condition with expanding deck wings and expanding canopy wings. The deck wings are carried directly on top of the main trailer deck and roll on tracks to deploy to the performance condition. The roof canopy includes a main roof element and two foldable roof wings. The roof wings pivot from fully open to a fully closed stowed condition below the main roof element to reduce the height of the stage when transported. Lift columns are hinged to reduce height. The roof wings may also be stored in a vertical position to provide side walls for a cargo trailer configuration. The roof may also be completely removed to form a deck only stage. 1. A mobile performance stage configurable as a low profile trailer for transport of the mobile performance stage , comprising:a performance deck supported by a frame carried by a plurality of ground transport wheels;a plurality of deck wing extensions selectively configurable between a stowed condition, stored horizontally for trailer profile reduction, atop the performance deck, and a deployed condition, extending from a lateral side of the performance decka roof canopy having a main roof element dimensioned to cover the performance deck, and a plurality of roof wings selectively extensible from the main roof element between the stowed condition, nested subjacent to the main roof element, for a trailer profile reduction, and a deployed condition, extending from the main roof element and covering the plurality of deck wing extensions;a plurality of knuckled upright support members coupled to the frame to support the roof canopy in the deployed condition, and collapse to align with a top surface of the main roof element in the stowed condition; anda cable and winch lift system configured to elevate and lower the roof canopy.2. The mobile performance stage of claim 1 , further comprising:a roof wing support coupled to each of a first end and a ...

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Номер записи: 10
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SERVICE PROVIDING DEVICE AND SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20180011492A1
Автор: Fujimoto Hideki, KAJIYAMA Hajime, Kobayashi Tetsuya, MARUO Masatoshi, MIYAZAKI Mariko, Ogata Naoya, SAKURAI Yasuharu, SHIBUSAWA Toshihiko, TSUBOTA Hirokazu, YAMAMOTO Kunitoshi
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

A service providing device includes a mobile unit, a providing unit, and an obtaining unit. The mobile unit moves to a destination. The providing unit moves together with the mobile unit and provides a service. The obtaining unit obtains information at a destination at which the providing unit provides a service. 1. A service providing device comprising:a mobile unit that moves to a destination;a providing unit that moves together with the mobile unit and provides a service; andan obtaining unit that obtains information at a destination at which the providing unit provides a service.2. The service providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining unit obtains information before a service is provided and information after the service is provided.3. The service providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining unit obtains information concerning a change which has been made by the provision of a service.4. The service providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining unit obtains information concerning an emotional expression of a person receiving a service.5. The service providing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sender that sends the information obtained by the obtaining unit.6. A service providing system comprising:a mobile unit that moves to a destination;a providing unit that moves together with the mobile unit and provides a service;an obtaining unit that obtains information at a destination at which the providing unit provides a service; andan evaluating unit that evaluates a service provided by the providing unit, based on the information obtained by the obtaining unit.7. The service providing system according to claim 6 , wherein the evaluating unit determines whether a person received a service has a favorable impression about the service.8. The service providing system according to claim 6 , further comprising:a managing unit that manages a service to be provided by the providing unit, based on an ...

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Номер записи: 11
10-01-2019 дата публикации

MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

Номер: US20190011806A1
Автор: BINDER MARAT, ZILBAN GEORGE
Принадлежит:

A mobile photography studio for photographing objects. The studio has a main trailer body having an internal volume defined by a roof, a floor, a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls. A control computer controls an expansion of the sidewalls of the trailer, and optionally the roof, to expand the internal volume of the trailer. A turntable, which is disposed on the trailer floor supports and rotates the object based on commands from the control computer. At least one camera takes photographs of the object on the turntable based on commands from a camera control computer. A plurality of lights illuminate the object on the turntable based on commands from the control computer. The camera control computer controls the camera(s), and stores and processes the photographs. 1. A mobile photography studio for photographing an object comprising:a main trailer body having an internal volume defined by a roof, a floor, a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls;a control computer;said two side walls being expandable walls configured to expand from said main trailer body a predetermined distance and increase the internal volume of said main trailer body, said at least two expandable walls being expanded and contracted based on commands from said control computer;a turntable, disposed on said trailer floor, configured to support and rotate the object based on commands from said control computer;at least one camera configured to take photographs of the object on said turntable based on commands from a camera control computer;a plurality of lights configured to illuminate the object on said turntable based on commands from said control computer; andsaid camera control computer being configured to control said at least one camera, and store and process the photographs.2. The mobile photography studio according to claim 1 , wherein said roof is an expandable roof configured to expand from said main trailer body a predetermined distance and to increase the internal volume of ...

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Номер записи: 12
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Selling Consumer Products

Номер: US20150015016A1
Автор: Cohen Benjamin, Hazan David
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus for advertising, promoting, marketing and/or selling products and services. The inventions include a mobile vehicle and moving showroom for advertising, promotion, marketing, and sales of products and services. The products and services may be promoted for direct sale from the moving showroom, or for sale from other outlets, such as retail stores and internet sales. 1. An article of manufacture , comprising:(a) a self-propelled moving vehicle, said self-propelled moving vehicle comprising a cab and a showroom, said showroom being provided behind said cab;(b) said showroom comprising a display area;(c) said showroom further comprising a series of panels, said series of panels comprising a panel on the left side of said showroom, a panel on the right side of said showroom, and a panel at the rear side of said showroom; and,(d) wherein each of said panels is movable, such that each of said panels has a closed position and an open position.2. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can view said display area when at least one of said series of panels is in said open position.3. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can interact with said display area when at least one of said series of panels is in said open position.4. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can reach in to touch articles in said display area when at least one of said series of panels is in said open position.5. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can view said display area from two of said sides of said showroom when at least two of said series of panels are in said open position.6. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can reach in to touch articles in said display area from two of said sides of said showroom when at least two of said series of panels are in said open position.7. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can view said display area ...

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Номер записи: 13
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Slide out for food trucks

Номер: US20170015232A1
Автор: Susan Nash
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved slide out for food trucks, recreational vehicles, buses, and trailers is described in which the slide out that extends from below to above the top of the vehicle's wheels.

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Номер записи: 14
16-01-2020 дата публикации

TRANSFORMABLE MOBILE ROOM

Номер: US20200017014A1
Автор: Lopez Raul Fernandez
Принадлежит:

This invention refers to a mobile room, which is designed to expand its interior spaces through a mechanism driven by a motor, which can be used as an auditorium or conference room, and can be installed temporarily in areas where there are no rooms or conventional audiences. 1. A transportable and transformable mobile room that includes:a king pin to hook the mobile room to a tractor truck for transfer of said mobile room;a suspension system for low bed axles;a system of tires for moving the mobile room;a system for opening mobile lateral parts comprising:a motor,a gear motor that is coupled to the motor and a sliding arm drive system,a fixed support sub-assembly comprising a basic frame formed by a chassis, side beams and bridges, a platform and a roof structure of a trailer that forms a space also limited by a fixed floor, a fixed frame, andat least two movable lateral parts, slidable through a fixed part in laterally opposite directions; andat least one pair of sliding arms, arranged in pairs and corresponding to each of two sides,wherein said sliding arms are inside a main chassis, parallel to steel sections thereof,wherein said sliding arms are joined by a plate and bolt arrangement to each corresponding side;wherein said sliding arms comprise, in turn, at least two pairs of transmitter arms, movably attached to the chassis of the mobile room and arranged in parallel,wherein at least one first pair of the at least two pairs of transmitter arms runs in the opposite direction with respect to at least one second pair of the at least two pairs of transmitter arms,wherein said sliding arms are driven by a main motor arranged horizontally on the chassis coupled to the gear motor, said main motor moves a band mechanically coupled to a shaft parallel to an axis of rotation of the motor by means of journal bearings, movement of the shaft causes movement of a transmission chain that transmits angular movement to each pair of sliding arms by sliding guides; andwherein the ...

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Номер записи: 15
25-01-2018 дата публикации

MOBILE SHOWROOM

Номер: US20180022260A1
Автор: Achmar Mohamad, Rostam Behrooz
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A mobile showroom may have multiple flexible wall mount panels to conform to a vehicle interior, wherein the panels having at least one lateral rib, multiple threaded mounting inserts and multiple panel mounting holes affixable to the vehicle interior, at least one top bracket adjustably coupled to at least one threaded mounting insert, wherein the top bracket has a top bracket retention lip, at least one bottom bracket adjustably coupled to another threaded mounting insert, wherein the bottom bracket has a bottom bracket retention lip and the bottom is in vertical alignment with the top bracket to hold a sample securely and at least one bracket support bar to rotatably link the at least one bottom bracket to another bottom bracket. 1. A device , comprising:a plurality of flexible wall mount panels to conform to a vehicle interior,wherein the panels having at least one lateral rib, a plurality of threaded mounting inserts and a plurality of panel mounting holes affixable to the vehicle interior;at least one top bracket adjustably coupled to at least one threaded mounting insert, wherein the top bracket has a top bracket retention lip and wherein the at least one top bracket adjustable coupling provides a top spring force to the at least one top bracket;at least one bottom bracket adjustably coupled to another threaded mounting insert, wherein the bottom bracket has a bottom bracket retention lip and the bottom is in vertical alignment with the top bracket and wherein the at least one bottom bracket adjustable coupling provides a bottom spring force to the at least one bottom bracket and holds a sample securely; andat least one bracket support bar to rotatably link the at least one bottom bracket to another bottom bracket.2. The device of wherein claim 1 , at least one panel having at least one top notch for clearance around a vehicle support rib.3. The device of wherein claim 1 , at least one panel having at least one channel for clearance around a vehicle support ...

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Номер записи: 16
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SELF-ADAPTIVE FAIR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220044295A1
Автор: WANG Shui-Mu
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A self-adaptive fair system includes a mobile carrier, a first object, a processing unit and a production station. The mobile carrier is for selectively moving to or being moved to a first location. The first object is exhibited at the first location through the mobile carrier. The first object is accessed by a first user at the first location for selectively generating a first user design. The processing unit is for receiving a first order inputted by the first user and transmitting the first order. The first order is related to the first user design. The production station located outside the mobile carrier and signally connected to the processing unit for producing a second object according to the first order. 1. A self-adaptive fair system , comprising:a mobile carrier for selectively moving to or being moved to a first location;a first object exhibited at the first location through the mobile carrier, the first object being accessed by a first user at the first location for selectively generating a first user design;a processing unit for receiving a first order inputted by the first user and transmitting the first order, wherein the first order is related to the first user design; anda production station located outside the mobile carrier, signally connected to the processing unit and for producing a second object according to the first order.2. The self-adaptive fair system of claim 1 , wherein the second object is accessed by a second user for selectively generating a second user design claim 1 , the processing unit is for receiving a second order inputted by the second user and transmitting the second order claim 1 , the second order is related to the second user design claim 1 , the production station is for producing a third object according to the second order.3. The self-adaptive fair system of claim 2 , wherein the second user is located at a second location different from the first location claim 2 , the self-adaptive fair system further comprises:a ...

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Номер записи: 17
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Mobile Work Stress Relief

Номер: US20170028164A1
Автор: Jacob Leider
Принадлежит: Meditation Works LLC

A mobile meditation unit has a scheduling control for receiving a request for a mobile meditation session. The control is programmed to receive a request, and schedule a mobile meditation unit to be dispatched to a particular location. A mobile meditation unit includes an enclosed space having climate control and seating locations. A method of providing a mobile meditation system is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 18
04-02-2016 дата публикации

TRANSPORTABLE MODULAR SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BOXING FOOD AND BEVERAGE ITEMS

Номер: US20160031356A1
Автор: Blatstein Eric J., Difurio Gabriel A., Falocco Ronald M., HILLERICH, JR. THOMAS A.
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A transportable system for dispensing and boxing items is mounted to and enclosed by a truck. The system comprises at least two dispensing carts. Each cart includes a body, a set of wheels disposed on a bottom surface of the body, a set of bearings disposed on the top surface of the body, and an outlet defined by the body. At least one of the at least two dispensing carts is adapted to store a first set of items vertically and dispense the first set of items using an unpowered escapement and at least another one of the dispensing carts is adapted to store items horizontally. The system further comprises a box dispenser configured to dispense boxes and a conveyor system disposed beneath the outlets of the at least two dispensing carts. The conveyor system defines a continuous path for boxes from the box dispenser to an end location. 1. A transportable system for dispensing and boxing items , the system being mounted to and enclosed by a truck , the system comprising:at least one dispensing cart, each cart including a body, a set of wheels disposed on a bottom surface of the body, a set of bearing surfaces disposed on the top surface of the body for guiding the dispensing cart into a predetermined position in the truck, and an outlet defined by the body; anda conveyor system disposed beneath the outlets of the dispensing cart, the conveyor system defining a continuous path for boxes to circulate under the dispensing cart.2. The transportable system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing cart includes an escapement configured to control passage of the items through the outlet claim 1 , the escapement including a jaw and a linkage claim 1 , the linkage including an interface for engaging an actuator.3. The transportable system of claim 2 , wherein the escapement includes a pair of jaws and a pair of linkages.4. The transportable system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing cart includes a set of carousel cells configured to hold the items and rotate about a frame so as to ...

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Номер записи: 19
30-01-2020 дата публикации

FROZEN CONFECTION KIOSK AND LIQUID-DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH

Номер: US20200029588A1
Автор: Tollefson Brian J., Tollefson David S.
Принадлежит: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC

An apparatus has a kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream. The apparatus includes a liquid topping dispenser assembly having liquid dispensing faucets that are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confection. The liquid topping dispenser assembly is mounted onto a sidewall of the kiosk such that an open space is formed. A gasket assembly is positioned within the open space. 1. An apparatus comprising:a kiosk comprising a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a back wall defining an interior chamber;an axial axis of the kiosk defined as horizontally extending from the back wall between the first sidewall and the second sidewall;a mounting bracket extending external to the first sidewall or the second sidewall;a liquid topping dispenser assembly including a support and a plurality of liquid dispensing faucets carried by the support, wherein the dispenser assembly is seated on the mounting bracket, the dispenser assembly secured to the mounting bracket so that the dispenser assembly is fixed with respect to the first sidewall or the second sidewall to form an open space between the dispenser assembly and the first or second sidewall;a gasket assembly positioned within the open space between the dispenser assembly and the first or second sidewall; anda plurality of fasteners to further mount the dispenser assembly to the first or second sidewall.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fasteners includes one or more fasteners to mount the mounting bracket to the first or second sidewall.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one upper mounting piece to secure the dispenser assembly to the first or second sidewall using at least one of the plurality of fasteners.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a width of the open space corresponds to the at least one upper mounting piece.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gasket assembly comprises at least one seal ...

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Номер записи: 20
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Cpap system

Номер: US20150035307A1
Автор: Mark M. Hixson, Robert P. Creswell
Принадлежит: Individual

A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.

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Номер записи: 21
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for autonomously loading and unloading autonomous vehicles

Номер: US20190033868A1
Автор: David Ferguson, Jiajun Zhu
Принадлежит: Nuro Inc

An autonomous system for loading or unloading an autonomous vehicle, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, includes one or more module(s) that include at least one of a compartment or a sub-compartment where the module(s) are located in an autonomous vehicle, a robotic movement apparatus configured to autonomously move items to or from the module(s), one or more processors, and at least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous system to autonomously move an item, using the robotic movement apparatus, to or from the at least one module of the autonomous vehicle.

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Номер записи: 22
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND MECHANISM FOR UPSELLING PRODUCTS ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20190034858A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
Принадлежит:

Provided herein is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles for containing, securing, and delivering at least one of a first item and at least one of a second item after a customer places an order for a first item, operating autonomously or semi-autonomously, and a fleet management module for coordination of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet. 1. A platform for autonomously or semi-autonomously delivering a second item to a customer , the platform comprising: (i) a locking compartment configured to contain and secure at least one of a first item and at least one of a second item, wherein the locking compartment comprises a sensor configured to detect an absence of at least one of the first item and the second item;', '(ii) an input device configured to receive at least one of a customer verification and a selection of the second item by the customer; and', '(iii) an autonomous or semi-autonomous or semi-autonomous propulsion system; and, 'a) an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprising (i) an ordering module configured to receive an order from the customer, the order comprising the first item and a customer location;', '(ii) a delivery module controlling the autonomous or semi-autonomous propulsion system to direct the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle to the customer location; and', '(iii) a customer verification module confirming an identity of the customer based on the customer verification and unlocking the locking compartment based on the confirmation of the identity of the customer; and', '(iv) a release detection module determining that first item has been removed from the compartment based on the absence of the first item, determining that second item has been removed from the compartment based on the absence of the second item, or both., 'b) the platform further comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage media encoded with a computer program including ...

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Номер записи: 23
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Advertising on autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle exterior

Номер: US20190034967A1
Автор: Cosimo LEIPOLD, David Ferguson, Jiajun Zhu, Pichayut JIRAPINYO
Принадлежит: Nuro Inc

Provided herein is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of electric autonomous vehicle for apportioned display of a media, operating autonomously and a fleet management module for coordination of the autonomous vehicle fleet. Each autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprising a screen configured to display the media. Activation, deactivation, brightness modification, in combination with specific media selection enables more efficient media display.

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Номер записи: 24
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Mobile Cooking Cart

Номер: US20160039326A1
Автор: Raike Steven Ronald, SMITH Jonathan
Принадлежит:

The present invention is an indoor portable or demonstration cooking cart. Specifically it allows a cooktop and ventilation system to be integrated into the structure of a movable cooking cart and allow its use at any location with a compatible floor connection. 1A mobile cart; and a cooktop and ventilation system and additive means to attach said vehicle to a floor installed duct or plenum. A mobile cooking cart comprising: NOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLEThis invention relates generally to an indoor or outdoor portable or demonstration cooking cart. Specifically it allows a cooktop and ventilation system to be integrated into the structure of a mobile cooking cart and allow its use at any location with a compatible floor connection.Traditionally mobile and demonstration cooking carts particularly indoor ones do not utilize cooktops as part of their assembly due to problems venting. This problem has been partially solved by others by either simply not having the cooktop be a part of the mobile cart assembly altogether by locating the cooktop in an adjacent built in area, or by employing a large permanent bulky ventilation hood system overhead.The cooktop in an adjacent area approach takes the focus away from the user (cook or chef) who is engaged cooking at the cart. The user is usually facing an audience and they are forced to move away from the focal point to reach the cooktop. It also means the installation of a permanent cooktop where it may only be used intermittently.The overhead vent hood approach also has disadvantages. Placing a large overhead vent hood is visually distracting and in addition is not suitable to spaces with high ceilings.It is therefore an object of the instant invention to provide an improved integrated cooking system for a mobile cooking cart.It is a further object of the instant invention to provide a cooktop system on the mobile cooking cart countertop.It is another object of the instant invention to provide a ventilation ...

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Номер записи: 25
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Selling Consumer Products

Номер: US20150042118A1
Автор: Benjamin Cohen, David Hazan
Принадлежит: Benjamin Cohen, David Hazan

Methods and apparatus for advertising, promoting, marketing and/or selling products and services. The inventions include a mobile vehicle and moving showroom for advertising, promotion, marketing, and sales of products and services. The products and services may be promoted for direct sale from the moving showroom, or for sale from other outlets, such as retail stores and internet sales.

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Номер записи: 26
07-02-2019 дата публикации

FROZEN CONFECTION KIOSK AND LIQUID-DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH

Номер: US20190039498A1
Автор: Tollefson Brian J., Tollefson David S.
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A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. 1. An apparatus comprising:a kiosk comprising a sidewall defining an interior chamber having a size suitable for accommodating a person therein;a frozen confection forming device in the interior chamber;a serving window formed through the sidewall and configured to allow a frozen confection to pass through the window from the interior chamber to outside the kiosk;a track assembly having a front track and a rear track; the front track defining a front passage and the rear track defining a rear passage;a front hole formed through the sidewall configured to allow the front track to extend therethrough; anda liquid-topping dispenser assembly which comprises a support and a plurality of liquid-dispensing faucets carried by the support and operable by a person outside the kiosk; wherein the dispenser assembly is mounted on the track assembly so that the dispenser assembly is movable on the track assembly perpendicularly to the sidewall.2. The apparatus of wherein the sidewall further comprises:a back wall; andone of a left wall and right wall which is secured to the back wall along a rear corner of the sidewall;wherein the hole formed through the sidewall is formed through the one of a left wall and right wall.3. The apparatus of wherein the dispenser assembly is a left assembly when the hole is formed in a left wall and the dispenser assembly is a right assembly when the hole is formed in a right wall.4. The apparatus of wherein the left dispenser assembly is moveable on the track assembly perpendicularly to the left wall and parallel to the back wall.5. The apparatus of wherein the right dispenser assembly is moveable on the track assembly perpendicularly to the right wall and parallel to the back wall.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 27
06-02-2020 дата публикации

DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING ROBOT VEHICLES WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL COMPARTMENTS

Номер: US20200039465A1
Автор: Ferguson David, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
Принадлежит:

An autonomous robot vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a conveyance system and a compartment coupled to the conveyance system. The conveyance system autonomously drives the autonomous robotic vehicle between one or more storage locations and one or more delivery locations. The compartment receives one or more items stored at the one more storage locations. The compartment includes a temperature control module configured to maintain the compartment within a predetermined temperature range to provide temperature control for the one or more items as the conveyance system drives between the one or more storage locations and the one or more delivery locations. 1. An autonomous vehicle comprising:a conveyance system configured to autonomously drive the autonomous robotic vehicle between a first location and a second location; andat least one storage compartment, the at least one storage compartment including at least one sub-compartment, the at least one storage compartment being removable from the autonomous vehicle for selective replacement of the at least one storage compartment, the at least one sub-compartment configured to receive at least one item at the first location, the at least one storage compartment being operatively coupled to a temperature control module configured to maintain the at least one compartment within a predetermined temperature range to provide temperature control for the at least one item as the conveyance system drives the autonomous vehicle between the first location and the second location.2. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one item is a grocery item.3. The autonomous vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first location is a grocery storage location.4. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one item is a food item.5. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the temperature control module is configured to maintain the at least one sub-compartment within the ...

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Номер записи: 28
18-02-2021 дата публикации

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MECHANISMS ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Номер: US20210046897A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Smith Russell, Vines Nick, Zhu Jiajun
Принадлежит:

An autonomous robot vehicle includes a front side and an energy absorbing system. The front side includes a front bumper and a front face including a frame defining a cavity. The energy absorbing system includes an energy absorbing member mounted in the cavity of the frame, and an inflatable airbag. The energy absorbing member is configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle. The inflatable airbag is mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle such that when the inflatable airbag is deployed, the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle. 1. An autonomous robot vehicle comprising:a front side including a front bumper facing a first direction and a front face including a frame; andan energy absorbing system comprising an energy absorbing member mounted on the frame of the front face, wherein the energy absorbing member is configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle, and wherein the energy absorbing member faces the first direction and extends between a top portion of the front side and a top portion of a recess defining at least one cavity having a first side facing the first direction that is covered by a lens.2. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing system further includes an inflatable airbag mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle claim 1 , and wherein when the inflatable airbag is deployed claim 1 , the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle.3. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the energy absorbing system further includes an interior airbag disposed within a storage compartment of the autonomous robot vehicle.4. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the energy absorbing system further includes detection sensors configured to detect obstacles in a direction of travel of the autonomous robot vehicle.5. The autonomous robot vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 29
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Method of preparing and using an armored truck as a mobile assaying platform

Номер: US20140122376A1
Автор: Chris M. Noyes
Принадлежит: AOW ASSETS LLC

There is provided a method for modifying an armored truck to create a self-contained, mobile smelting and assaying facility for the processing of precious metals. There is further provided a method for using the mobile facility to visit a client site, receive precious metal from the client, smelt the metal, pour an ingot therefrom, assay the ingot and pay the client for the received precious metal based on a current market price obtained within the mobile facility. A security/surveillance system included interior and exterior cameras whose images are both recorded and transmitted to a remote location. The communications system provides continuous Internet access within the facility.

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Номер записи: 30
14-02-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-MODAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING VENDING KIOSKS AND AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY VEHICLES

Номер: US20190047460A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled
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Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures. 1. A self-propelled delivery robot , comprising:a propulsion subsystem including at least one motor coupled to move the self-propelled delivery robot through an environment;a first thermally insulated compartment having a first interior, the first interior sized and dimensioned to contain a first food item;a second thermally insulated compartment having a second interior, the second interior sized and dimensioned to contain a second food item; and a processor; and', receive location information related to a destination; and', 'transmit at least one instruction to the at least one motor, the at least one instruction which causes the at least one motor to move the self-propelled delivery robot along a route., 'a computer readable memory, the computer readable memory including processor-readable instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to], 'a control subsystem comprising2. The self-propelled delivery robot of claim 1 , further comprising:a container, the container which surrounds the first thermally insulated compartment and the second thermally insulated ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Information providing apparatus, vehicle, information providing system, non-transitory computer readable medium, and information providing method

Номер: US20220067615A1
Автор: Ayana TAKESHITA, Changyi Luo, Kenta Miyahara, Tae SUGIMURA, Yuhei Suzuki
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

An information providing apparatus includes a controller configured to: estimate whether an ingredient of a first meal to be cooked with the ingredient in a vehicle will be in surplus, in which the first meal was scheduled to be provided to a first user but will not be provided to the first user; and in a case in which it is estimated that the ingredient will be in surplus, determine a site at which to provide a second meal to be cooked with the ingredient in the vehicle, to a second user different from the first user.

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Номер записи: 32
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE VIA AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20190050790A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, Leipold Cosimo, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
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Systems and methods for autonomous delivery management are disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes one or more processors and a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous delivery management system to provide a user interface for a customer to enter subscription information, receive subscription information from the user interface where the subscription information includes an item and a time interval for regularly delivering the item to the customer, store the subscription information, determine a handling itinerary for the item that includes delivery of the item in compliance with the time interval, and communicate instructions to an autonomous vehicle based on the handling itinerary. 1. An autonomous delivery management system comprising:at least one processor; and provide a user interface for a customer to enter subscription information;', 'receive subscription information from the user interface, the subscription information including an item and a time interval for regularly delivering the item to the customer;', 'store the subscription information;', 'determine a handling itinerary for the item that includes delivery of the item in compliance with the time interval; and', 'communicate instructions to an autonomous vehicle based on the handling itinerary., 'a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the autonomous delivery management system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the item includes at least one of a drug prescription claim 1 , a grocery claim 1 , or another consumable.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the subscription information includes an automatic payment method.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the handling itinerary includes at least one of a pickup location claim 1 , a destination location claim 1 , or a deadline for delivery.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the at least one processor ...

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Номер записи: 33
14-02-2019 дата публикации

VENDING-KIOSK BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO VEND AND/OR PREPARE ITEMS, FOR INSTANCE PREPARED FOODS

Номер: US20190050797A1
Автор: Goldberg Joshua Gouled, SATCHELL Christopher J.
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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. 1. A vending kiosk , comprising:at least one cooking unit;a plurality of vending compartments, each of the vending compartments having a respective interior and a respective opening via which items are retrievable or dispensable from the interior to an exterior of the vending kiosk, the interiors of the compartments delineated from one another;a plurality of customer-facing doors, each of the customer-facing doors movable between a first position which prevents access to the interior of a respective one of the vending compartments from an exterior of the vending kiosk and a second position which allows access to the interior of the respective one of the vending compartments from the exterior of the vending kiosk;at least one processor, the at least one processor communicatively coupled to control operation of the customer-facing doors.2. The vending kiosk of wherein the vending kiosk is a self-propelled vending kiosk.3. The vending kiosk of wherein the self-propelled vending kiosk is operable to cook food while at a destination.4. The vending kiosk of wherein the self-propelled vending kiosk is operable to cook food while en route to a destination and to ...

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Номер записи: 34
14-02-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190050798A1
Автор: Christopher J. SATCHELL, Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG
Принадлежит: ZUME INC

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.

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Номер записи: 35
14-02-2019 дата публикации

VENDING-KIOSK BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO VEND AND/OR PREPARE ITEMS, FOR INSTANCE PREPARED FOODS

Номер: US20190050799A1
Автор: Goldberg Joshua Gouled, SATCHELL Christopher J.
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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. 1. A vending kiosk , comprising:at least one cooking unit; a first receptacle, the first receptacle comprising at least one wall that at least partially delimits an interior of the first receptacle, a front with a front opening that provides access into the interior of the first receptacle from the front of the first receptacle, and a rear with at least a rear opening that provides access into the interior of the first receptacle from the rear of the first receptacle; and', 'a second receptacle, the second receptacle comprising at least one wall that at least partially delimits an interior of the second receptacle, a front with a front opening that provides access into the interior of the second receptacle from the front of the second receptacle, a top with a top opening that provides access into the interior of the second receptacle from the top of the second receptacle, and a tray, the tray moveable with respect to the at least one wall of the second receptacle between a raised position in which the tray is at least proximate the top of the second receptacle and a lowered position in which the tray is at least proximate a bottom of the second receptacle ...

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Номер записи: 36
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190050800A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John
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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. 1. A portable cooking and delivery system , comprising:a vehicle having a cargo compartment;a number of ovens, each oven having a respective heating element and at least one wall that forms an interior which is thermally insulated from an exterior thereof and which is thermally insulated from the respective interior of each other ones of the ovens; andat least one controller that controls at least one of a temperature or a cooking time for each oven in response to an estimated transit time of the vehicle to a delivery destination.2. The portable cooking and delivery system of wherein the at least one controller that controls at least one of a temperature or a cooking time for each oven in response to an automatically determined estimated transit time of the vehicle to the delivery destination claim 1 , the estimated transit time dynamically updated during transit.3. The portable cooking and delivery system of wherein the number of ovens comprises a plurality of ovens claim 1 , each of the ovens has a respective interior that is thermally insulated from the respective interior of each other ones of the ovens claim 1 , each of the ovens independently operable from one another.4. The portable ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190050801A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John
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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. 1. A portable cooking and delivery system , comprising:a vehicle having a cargo compartment;a number of ovens, each oven having a respective heating element and at least one wall that forms an interior which is thermally insulated from an exterior thereof and which is thermally insulated from the respective interior of each other ones of the ovens;a packaging rack sized and dimensioned to be received in the cargo compartment of the vehicle, the packaging rack sized and dimensioned to each hold packaging; anda transfer mechanism operable to mechanically transfer contents of the oven to respective packaging held by the packaging rack without the contents being touched by a human during the transfer from the oven to the respective packaging.2. The portable cooking and delivery system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one controller, the at least one controller communicatively coupled to automatically causes the transfer mechanism to mechanically transfer the contents of the oven to the respective packaging held by the packaging rack in response to a defined time being reached for cooking the contents of the oven at a defined temperature as specified by a cooking schedule.3. The portable ...

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Номер записи: 38
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190050802A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John
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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. 1. A portable cooking and delivery system , comprising:a vehicle having a cargo compartment;a number of ovens, each oven having a respective heating element and at least one wall that forms an interior which is thermally insulated from an exterior thereof and which is thermally insulated from the respective interior of each other ones of the ovens, each oven operable to heat contents thereof; anda number of ejectors, each ejector moveable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, wherein the ejector is selectively positionable based on a dimension of the contents of a respective oven to bias the contents of the respective oven against movement within the oven during transit of the vehicle.2. The portable cooking and delivery system of wherein each ejector is further operable to mechanically transfer the contents of the respective oven to respective packaging without the contents being touched by a human during the transfer of the contents from the respective oven to the respective packaging.3. The portable cooking and delivery system of claim 1 , further comprising:a packaging rack sized and dimensioned to be received in the cargo compartment of the vehicle, the packaging ...

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Номер записи: 39
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190050803A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John
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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. 1. A method of operation in a food preparation and delivery system , the method comprising:analyzing previously delivered orders for food items to predict future orders for food items; andloading each of a plurality of food items in a respective one of a plurality of ovens for transit to destinations, wherein at least one of the food items loaded is at least one unordered food item that is cached in a respective one of the ovens in anticipation of a new order for the respective at least one of the food items.2. The method of wherein loading each of a plurality of food items in a respective one of a plurality of ovens for transit to destinations includes loading a plurality of food items which have already been ordered into respective ones of the ovens.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:positioning the plurality of ovens in a cargo compartment of at least one vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:loading the food items into respective ones of the ovens without the food items being touched by a human during the loading of the food items into the respective ovens.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:withdrawing the food items from the respective ones of the ovens ...

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Номер записи: 40
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190050804A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John
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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. 1. A method of operation in a food preparation and delivery system , the method comprising:receiving a number of orders for food items from each of a plurality of customers; andfor each of a number of the customers, providing images of at least one of the producing or cooking of a specific instance of the food item to be delivered to the customer based on the orders for food items received from the respective one of the customers.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:capturing images of the producing of the food items; andproviding a selectable link selection of which provides access to the captured images of the producing of the specific instance of the food item to be delivered to the respective customer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:capturing images of the cooking of the food items in a respective one of a number of ovens carried by each of a plurality of vehicle; andproviding a selectable link selection of which provides access to the captured images of the cooking of the specific instance of the food item to be delivered to the respective customer.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:capturing images of the producing of the food items;capturing images of the ...

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Номер записи: 41
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MIXED FLEET TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Номер: US20190050807A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, Leipold Cosimo, Zhu Jiajun
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Systems and methods are disclosed for providing transportation or delivery services using a fleet of mixed vehicles. A computer-implemented method of providing services using a fleet of mixed vehicles includes receiving at a server a request for a service, determining parameters for the service, selecting by the server a vehicle from a fleet of mixed vehicles to perform at least a portion of the service based on the determined parameters, and transmitting a message to the selected vehicle to perform the at least a portion of the service. The fleet of mixed vehicles includes at least two of: a semi-autonomous vehicle, a fully-autonomous vehicle, a vehicle remotely operated by a human, or a human driven vehicle. 1. A computer-implemented method of providing services using a fleet of mixed vehicles , the method comprising:receiving, at a server, a request for a service;determining parameters for the service;selecting, by the server, a vehicle from a fleet of mixed vehicles to perform at least a portion of the service based on the determined parameters, wherein the fleet of mixed vehicles includes at least two of: a semi-autonomous vehicle, a fully-autonomous vehicle, a vehicle remotely operated by a human, or a human-driven vehicle; andtransmitting a message to the selected vehicle to perform the at least a portion of the service.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the parameters include at least one of:distance, location, customer's preference, vehicle type, size of a requested good, weight of a requested good, time, service-level agreement, optimal delivery route, speed limit, or weather or road conditions at, near, or en route the location of the customer receiving the service.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the service includes transporting or delivering a good or product.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising determining one or more paths for the selected vehicle.5. The computer-implemented ...

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Номер записи: 42
14-02-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190050951A1
Автор: GARDEN John Alexander, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled
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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 vehicle to serve orders of food items , the method comprising:traveling by the vehicle to at least one destination;operating a number of cooking appliances carried by the vehicle while traveling to the at least one destination to heat at number of food items which have been ordered by a number of customers; andproviding the heated food items to at least some of the customers at the at least one destination.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving at least one order at least one of the food items before the vehicle starts traveling to the at least one destination.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a plurality of orders for respective ones of the food items before the vehicle starts traveling to the at least one destination.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:loading the orders which include instances of food items that are fully cooked into thermally insulated holders.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:on reaching at least one of the at least one destination, preparing of food items while the vehicle remains a static at the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-02-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190050952A1
Автор: GARDEN John Alexander, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled
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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 vehicle to serve orders of food items , the vehicle operating in a first mode and selectively configurable to operate in one of multiple modes , the vehicle communicatively coupled to an off-board control system , the method comprising: a cook enroute mode in which the vehicle acts as a combined cooking and delivery vehicle, operably preparing an instance of the food item while enroute to a delivery destination;', receiving at a number of additional vehicles, routing information that routes the additional vehicles between the vehicle that acts as a hub and a plurality of delivery destinations associated with respective ones of the orders; and', 'a pop-up kitchen mode in which the vehicle operably prepares at a static location instances of food items in response to the orders for food items; and, 'a constellation mode in which the vehicle acts as a hub, the vehicle operably preparing an instance of the food item, the constellation mode further comprising], 'receiving information at the vehicle, the information transmitted by the off-board control system, the information indicating at least one ...

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Номер записи: 44
25-02-2021 дата публикации

SERVER APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, MOBILE SHOP, AND METHOD OF OPERATING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210056592A1
Автор: Kobayashi Ryosuke, MAEKAWA Takuya, SAKURAI Yugo, Takeshita Ayana, YAMAMURO Naoki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A server apparatus and the like that improve operation efficiency of a marketplace for trading products are provided. The server apparatus includes a communication interface, and a controller configured to transmit and receive information to and from another apparatus via the communication interface. The controller calculates a time required until sale of a product at a display position based on a temporal change in captured images of the display position where the product is displayed until the product is sold, determines an exhibition fee for the display position based on the time required, informs a terminal apparatus of an exhibitor of the exhibition fee, and urges the exhibitor to exhibit the product for sale at the display position. 1. A server apparatus comprising:a communication interface; anda controller configured to transmit and receive information to and from another apparatus via the communication interface, whereinthe controller is configured to calculate a time required until sale of a product at a display position based on a temporal change in captured images of the display position at which the product is displayed until the product is sold, determine an exhibition fee for the display position based on the time required, inform a terminal apparatus of an exhibitor of the exhibition fee, and urge the exhibitor to exhibit the product at the display position.2. The server apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the controller receives an acceptance of the exhibition fee from the terminal apparatus of the exhibitor, the controller performs processing to charge the exhibition fee to a financial account of the exhibitor.3. The server apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is further configured to determine the exhibition fee by taking into account a route of a mobile shop which has the display position.4. The server apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is further configured to determine the exhibition fee by taking ...

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Номер записи: 45
03-03-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE FITNESS UNIT

Номер: US20160059104A1
Автор: Monaco Greg P.
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The present application is directed to a mobile fitness unit in an automatically folding shipping container. The mobile fitness unit may be towed or air lifted into position, and unfolded to create a sturdy and flat platform for use. Frames may be extended out from the roof of the unfolded shipping container to form pull up bars and squat racks, or provide stable mounts for equipment such as lateral pull-down cables, punching bags, or other apparatuses. The mobile fitness unit may provide exercise positions for a dozen or more individuals simultaneously. After use, the frames may be collapsed and the sides of the container folded to seal the unit for movement. 1. A folding mobile fitness unit , comprising:a floor;a plurality of beams attached to the floor;a roof supported by the plurality of beams; andat least one collapsible frame attached to an upper portion of one or more of the plurality of beams by a joint having one degree of freedom, the collapsible frame configured to extend outward laterally from the one or more beams.2. The folding mobile fitness unit of claim 1 , wherein each at least one collapsible frame comprises:at least one leg, comprising an upper portion and an extendable lower portion;at least one upper lateral support, attached to the upper portion of the at least one leg and the upper portion of the one or more of the plurality of beams by the joint having one degree of freedom; andat least one lower lateral support, attached to the extendable lower portion of the at least one leg and a lower portion of the one or more of the plurality of beams.3. The folding mobile fitness unit of claim 2 , wherein the collapsible frame further comprises a pole attached to at least two upper lateral supports and/or the upper portions of at least two corresponding legs.4. The folding mobile fitness unit of claim 3 , wherein the pole is configured to serve as a pull-up bar.5. The folding mobile fitness unit of claim 3 , wherein the pole is configured to support ...

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Номер записи: 46
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Motorized Vending Cart

Номер: US20180056843A1
Автор: David E. Michalski
Принадлежит: Magec LLC

A motorized vending cart includes a drive base, one or more drive motors mounted to the drive base and configured to rotate a plurality of wheels, a thermally insulated container mounted to the drive base, a power inverter mounted to the drive base, and a battery bank mounted to the drive base. The battery bank includes one or more batteries and is in electrical connection with the one or more drive motors and the power inverter. A vending cart body is mounted to the drive base and at least partially surrounds the thermally insulated container and the one or more drive motors. A control panel is electrically connected to and configured to control the one or more drive motors. An appliance is mounted to the vending section of the vending cart body and electrically connected to the power inverter.

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Номер записи: 47
20-02-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE RETAIL STORE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200055557A1
Автор: Kamm Joel
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A self-contained mobile retail store structure which is transportable from one location to another. The structure is mounted to a frame which is coupled to a plurality of wheels by a hydraulic system capable of raising, lowering, inclining and declining the structure relative to a ground surface. In a stationary position, the walls of the structure contact the ground surface, and in the transportable position, the walls of the structure are spaced from the ground surface. The mobile retail store structure of this disclosure fits in a standard-sized parking space, and may be configured with other similar structures to expand the retail area. 1. A mobile retail store structure transportable to a plurality of locations , the structure comprising:a base including a top, a bottom, a proximal end and a distal end;a body section having a floor portion coupled to the top of the base;at least one set of wheels configured to transport the body section; anda hydraulic system coupling the bottom of the base and the at least one set of wheels;wherein the hydraulic system is configured to move the base from a transportable position, in which the floor portion is angled with respect to a ground surface and the distal end of the base is spaced from the ground surface, to a stationary position, in which the floor portion is substantially level with respect to the ground surface and the distal end of the base engages the ground surface.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the floor portion extends distally in an angular direction such that a distance between the distal end of the base and the floor portion is greater than a distance between the proximal end of the base and the floor portion.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the transportable position claim 1 , at least a portion of the floor portion is level with or above a top surface of the at least one set of wheels.4. The structure of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the stationary position claim 1 , the floor ...

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Номер записи: 48
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for augmented capabilities for remote operation of robot vehicles

Номер: US20190056729A1
Автор: David Ferguson, Jiajun Zhu, Yi Shen
Принадлежит: Nuro Inc

An autonomous robot vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a land vehicle conveyance system, a communication system configured to communicate with a remote human operator system, one or more processors, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous robot vehicle to receive via the communication system control instructions from the remote human operator system for controlling the land vehicle conveyance system, control the land vehicle conveyance system in accordance with the control instructions to perform travel, and autonomously control the land vehicle conveyance system in coordination with the control instructions from the remote human operator system to semi-autonomously perform travel.

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Номер записи: 49
21-02-2019 дата публикации

FLEET OF ROBOT VEHICLES FOR FOOD PRODUCT PREPARATION

Номер: US20190056751A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
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An autonomous robot vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a conveyance system, a navigation system, a communication system configured to communicate with a food delivery management system, one or more storage modules including a storage compartment or a storage sub-compartment configured to store food items, one or more preparation modules including a preparation compartment or a preparation sub-compartment configured to prepare the food items, processor(s), and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous robot vehicle to, autonomously, receive via the communication system a food order for a destination, determine a travel route that includes the destination, control the conveyance system to travel the travel route to reach the destination, and prepare the food item while traveling on the travel route. 1. An autonomous robot vehicle comprising:a conveyance system;a navigation system configured to navigate to destinations;a communication system configured to communicate with a food delivery management system;at least one storage module including at least one of: a storage compartment or a storage sub-compartment configured to store food items;at least one preparation module including at least one of: a preparation compartment or a preparation sub-compartment configured to prepare the food items;at least one processor; and receive, via the communication system, a food order for a destination;', 'determine, via the navigation system, a travel route that includes the destination;', 'control the conveyance system to travel the travel route to reach the destination; and', 'prepare, via the at least one preparation module, a food item corresponding to the food order while traveling on the travel route., 'a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the autonomous robot vehicle to, autonomously2. The autonomous robot vehicle of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING MODULE-BASED VENDING

Номер: US20210065491A1
Автор: Bofill Brian, Bofill Steven, Gartenberg Adam, Mohammed Jafar, Shimmerlik Brian
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Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for modular vending systems utilizing reloadable product dispensing modules, including, but not limited to, vertical product dispensing modules comprising a vertical conveyor and a mounting structure for releasably engaging with module holder structures of modular vending machines, and a central controller device for communicating with a plurality of modular vending machines. 120-. (canceled)21. A product dispensing module of a modular vending machine system , the product dispensing module comprising:a vertical conveyor comprising a plurality of product supporting positions in a substantially vertical arrangement;a coupler connected to the vertical conveyor, the coupler being configured for coupling with a drive assembly of a modular vending machine for operating the vertical conveyor; anda container connected to the coupler, the container comprising at least one wall configured to retain products in the product supporting positions of the vertical conveyor,the container being configured to be removably installed.22. The product dispensing module of claim 21 , wherein the vertical conveyor comprises a helical coil rotatably mounted in the container.23. The product dispensing module of claim 21 , wherein the vertical conveyor comprises a conveyor belt loop mounted in the container.24. The product dispensing module of claim 23 , wherein the product supporting positions comprise a plurality of shelves attached to the conveyor belt loop claim 23 , the plurality of shelves being configured to support products moving vertically in the container.25. The product dispensing module of claim 24 , wherein each of the plurality of shelves is pivotally connected to the conveyor belt loop.26. The product dispensing module of claim 21 , wherein the vertical conveyor comprises a screw-type conveyor rotatably mounted in the container.27. The product dispensing module of claim 21 , wherein the at least one wall comprises ...

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Номер записи: 51
27-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND MECHANISM FOR UPSELLING PRODUCTS ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20200062214A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
Принадлежит: Nuro, Inc.

According to one aspect, a platform for providing at least one item to a customer is disclosed. The platform includes an autonomous, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous vehicle that includes at least one compartment configured to contain a first item ordered by the customer and to contain a second item not ordered by the customer. The platform further includes an application including an ordering module configured to obtain an order from the customer that includes the first item, and a release detection module configured to determine when the first item has been removed from the at least one compartment and configured to determine when the second item has been removed from the at least one compartment. In one embodiment, the second item is predicted using a machine learning algorithm. 1. A platform for providing at least one item to a customer , the platform comprising: (i) at least one compartment configured to contain a first item ordered by the customer and to contain a second item not ordered by the customer, wherein the at least one compartment includes at least one sensor configured to detect an absence of at least one of the first item and the second item,', '(iii) a propulsion system, the propulsion system being autonomous, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous; and', '(ii) an input device configured to obtain a selection of the second item from the customer, and'}], 'a) a vehicle, the vehicle being autonomous, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous, the vehicle including'} (i) an ordering module configured to obtain an order from the customer, the order including the first item,', '(ii) a delivery module configured to control the propulsion system to direct the autonomous vehicle to a customer location,', '(iii) a customer verification module configured to confirm an identity of the customer, the customer verification module further configured to provide access to the at least one compartment based on confirmation of the identity of the customer, and', '(iv) ...

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Номер записи: 52
09-03-2017 дата публикации

MOBILE PLATFORMS FOR PERFORMING OPERATIONS ALONG AN EXTERIOR OF A FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170066044A1
Автор: Barrick Kevin Marion, Do Quang T., IV Richard Griffith, Miller Jeffrey Lawrence, Oberoi Harinder S., Reese, Stojanoski Vanco
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A method and apparatus for performing an assembly operation. A tool may be macro-positioned relative to an exterior of a fuselage assembly. The tool may be micro-positioned relative to a particular location on the exterior of the fuselage assembly. An end effector is removably associated with an external robotic device associated with an external mobile platform. The tool is removably associated with the end effector. An assembly operation may be performed at the particular location on the panel using the tool. 1. A method for performing an assembly operation , the method comprising: macro-positioning a tool relative to an exterior of a fuselage assembly;', 'micro-positioning the tool relative to a particular location on the exterior of the fuselage assembly;', 'removably associating an end effector with an external robotic device associated with an external mobile platform;', 'removably associating the tool with the end effector; and', 'performing the assembly operation at the particular location using the tool., 'using a controller to perform the steps of2. The method of further comprising:exchanging the tool with another one of a number of tools being held by a tool magazine station associated with a platform base of the external mobile platform.3. The method of further comprising:exchanging the end effector with another one of a number of end effectors being held in an end effector storage associated with a platform base of the external mobile platform.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein macro-positioning the tool relative to the exterior of the fuselage assembly comprises:driving an assembly fixture to a position using an autonomous vehicle; anddriving, using the autonomous vehicle, the external mobile platform having the tool, into a position relative to the assembly fixture such that the tool is positioned relative to the exterior of the fuselage assembly.5. An apparatus comprising:a macro-positioning system associated with an external mobile platform, the ...

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Номер записи: 53
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Automated Mobile Pharmacy

Номер: US20220084661A1
Автор: FOLSE KYLER B.
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An automated, mobile pharmacy system is disclosed. The invention is comprised of a small structure or conventional shipping container converted into a secure pharmacy with robotic systems and artificial intelligence software operations that can be delivered to communities around the world. Embodiments of the invention can be rented and managed by pharmacists. The system within the pharmacy conducts automated prescription filling and includes drive-through pickups at an attached kiosk, scheduled walk-in pickups at internal lockers, mail deliveries, and home delivery services. During drive through and internal locker pickups, users present their identification and security code to the window to pick up medications. During scheduled walk in pickups, users are notified when a prescription is ready and enter the pharmacy using a security code and retrieve their medications from secure lockers inside. An object of the invention is to enhance secure access to prescription medications. 1. A mobile pharmacy comprised of the following parts:a) a portable building for storing and dispensing medications;b) automated robotic arms for preparing medications for pickups and deliveries;c) computer systems for remotely managing the mobile pharmacy;d) a kiosk for customer pickups;e) lockers for customer pickups and postal and courier delivery pickups.f) a software application; andg) a cloud network.2. The mobile pharmacy of wherein the mobile pharmacy can be rented by pharmacists and pharmacy companies.3. The mobile pharmacy of wherein the mobile pharmacy can transported to multiple locations to serve communities.4. The mobile pharmacy of wherein the portable building has exterior and interior security cameras and systems.5. The mobile pharmacy of wherein the computer systems and automated robotic arms can be monitored and shut down by the pharmacist remotely.6. The mobile pharmacy of wherein the kiosk and lockers have customer identification verification systems.7. The mobile ...

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Номер записи: 54
24-03-2022 дата публикации

DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING ROBOT VEHICLES WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL COMPARTMENTS

Номер: US20220092673A1
Автор: Ferguson David, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
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An autonomous robot vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a conveyance system and a compartment coupled to the conveyance system. The conveyance system autonomously drives the autonomous robotic vehicle between one or more storage locations and one or more delivery locations. The compartment receives one or more items stored at the one more storage locations. The compartment includes a temperature control module configured to maintain the compartment within a predetermined temperature range to provide temperature control for the one or more items as the conveyance system drives between the one or more storage locations and the one or more delivery locations. 1. An autonomous vehicle for transporting or retrieving deliveries comprising:a conveyance system configured to autonomously drive the autonomous vehicle between a first location and a second location; andat least one securable storage compartment, the at least one securable storage compartment including at least one securable storage sub-compartment, the at least one securable storage compartment or sub-compartment being removable from the autonomous vehicle for selective replacement of the at least one securable storage compartment or sub-compartment, the at least one securable storage compartment or sub-compartment configured to receive at least one item at the first location, the at least one securable storage compartment or sub-compartment being operatively coupled to an ambient air control module configured to control ambient air in the at least one securable storage compartment or sub-compartment to provide ambient air control for the at least one securable storage compartment or sub-compartment as the conveyance system drives the autonomous vehicle between the first location and the second location.2. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ambient air control module includes a temperature control module configured to control temperature levels within the at least ...

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Номер записи: 55
14-03-2019 дата публикации

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A PREDEFINED SERVICE IN A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE DURING OPERATION

Номер: US20190080333A1
Автор: HÖFLICH Sebastian, RÖMMELER Volker, WEHINGER Jan
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A driver assistance system, a computer program product, a signal sequence, a transportation vehicle and a method for assisting provision of a predefined service in a transportation vehicle while the transportation vehicle is traveling on an imminent route. The method includes automatically determining a criterion for the successful provision of the service, determining a driving status and/or a situation of a transportation vehicle which infringe/infringes the criterion on the route, and avoiding the driving status and/or the situation of a transportation vehicle to assist the provision of the service. 1. A driver assistance system for assisting provision of a predefined service in a transportation vehicle while the transportation vehicle is traveling on an imminent route , the driver assistance system comprising:a data input;an evaluation unit; anda data output, determine automatically a criterion for the successful provision of the service and a driving status and/or a situation of the transportation vehicle which infringe/infringes the criterion on the route in conjunction with the first data input, and', 'bring about avoidance of the driving status and/or of the situation of the transportation vehicle to assist the provision of the service in conjunction with the data output., 'wherein the evaluation unit is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the avoidance of the driving status and/or of the situation of a transportation vehicle comprises: an acceleration, and/or', 'shock absorber settings, and/or', 'longitudinal guidance and/or transverse guidance, and/or', 'engine control, and/or', 'chassis setting, and/or', 'heating/air conditioning system., 'using an alternative route and/or controlling the transportation vehicle with the automatically modified control variables, including3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system detects the provision of a service in the transportation vehicle by sensor claim 1 , and automatically determines the criterion of ...

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Номер записи: 56
19-03-2020 дата публикации

COOKING DEVICE

Номер: US20200086780A1
Автор: Baker David W., PING Wang
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A cooking device is provided herein that includes a trailer having one or more frame members and configured to couple with a vehicle. A housing is supported by the frame members and defines a heating chamber. A heat source is disposed within the heating chamber. A controller is operably coupled with an auger assembly to direct fuel to the heat source for heating the heating chamber. A power actuator is operably coupled with the controller and configured to accept electrical power from two or more power supplies and provide power to the controller from one of the two or more power supplies. 1. A cooking device comprising:a trailer having one or more frame members and configured to couple with a vehicle;a housing supported by the frame members and defining a heating chamber;a heat source disposed within the heating chamber;a controller operably coupled with an auger assembly to direct fuel to the heat source for heating the heating chamber; anda power actuator operably coupled with the controller and configured to accept electrical power from two or more power supplies and provide power to the controller from one of the two or more power supplies.2. The cooking device of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a lower portion claim 1 , an upper portion claim 1 , and a lid operably coupled to the upper portion by a hinge.3. The cooking device of claim 1 , further comprising:a hopper operably coupled with an auger assembly, the auger assembly including a channel and an auger disposed within the channel; anda motor operably coupled with the auger and electrically powered by the power actuator.4. The cooking device of claim 1 , wherein the two or more power supplies includes a cooking device power supply claim 1 , a vehicle power supply disposed within and a vehicle and separable from the cooking device claim 1 , and an external power supply that supplies power from an electrical power grid.5. The cooking device of claim 1 , further comprising:an inverter disposed between ...

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Номер записи: 57
12-05-2022 дата публикации

MOBILE BUSINESS UNIT HAVING REMOVABLE WHEELS, AUTOMATIC LIFT AND LEVELING SYSTEM, AND REMOVABLE OR RETRACTABLE HITCH & COMPOSITE IMPERMEABLE FLOORING STRUCTURE HAVING INTEGRATED BASEBOARDS

Номер: US20220144157A1
Автор: Haynes Kevin W.
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Mobile business units can provide business units for a variety of businesses including, for example, a mobile kitchen or “ghost kitchen”, a mobile insurance or disaster relief office, and a mobile medical facility. Novel impermeable surface configurations enabling sterilization of the interior of the mobile business units are provided. Novel deployment of the mobile business unit can include removal of an axle frame, tires, and axles to convert the mobile business unit to a stationary business unit. A removable hitch assembly can shorten the length of the mobile business unit. Cloud software can integrate the business unit with delivery drivers to lower the cost of “last mile delivery” to end customers. 1. A mobile business unit comprising:a mobile container having a base frame; and a first longitudinal frame member extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of and along a first side of the base frame of the mobile container;', 'a second longitudinal frame member extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of and along a second side of the base frame of the mobile container;', 'a plurality of cross support frame members interconnected between the first and second longitudinal frame members;', 'a front axle assembly affixed to the axle frame proximate a front end of the axle frame, the front axle assembly including a first wheel proximate the first longitudinal frame member and second wheel proximate the second longitudinal frame member;', 'a back axle assembly affixed to the axle frame proximate a back end of the axle frame, the back axle assembly including a third wheel proximate the first longitudinal frame member and fourth wheel proximate the second longitudinal frame member; and', 'a fixture assembly configured to removably interconnect the axle frame to the base frame of the mobile container., 'an axle frame removably affixed to the base frame of the mobile container, the axle frame comprising2. The mobile business unit of wherein the mobile ...

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Номер записи: 58
12-05-2022 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE MOBILE BUSINESS UNIT HAVING MODULARIZED UTILITIES AND CONFIGURABLE SYSTEM OF MOBILE BUSINESS UNITS FOR DEPLOYMENT AT A SITE

Номер: US20220145613A1
Автор: Haynes Kevin W.
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Mobile business units featuring modularized utilities for plug and play of business unit equipment provide a reconfigurable and scalable system of mobile business units for a variety of businesses including, for example, a mobile kitchen or “ghost kitchen”, classroom or office space, medical facilities, insurance or disaster relief facilities, fabrication units, pharmacies, grocery-to-go units, mobile repair garages, and mobile broadcasting centers. The mobile business units can be stacked, positioned side by side, positioned end to end, and interconnected in various systems using modular interconnection units. The modularized utilities enable quick reconfiguration and plug and play of business unit equipment so each mobile business unit can be rapidly reconfigured. 1. A reconfigurable mobile business unit comprising:a main frame having an interior floor surface;a container frame having a plurality of interior wall surfaces mounted on and along a circumference of the interior floor surface of the main frame, each of the plurality of wall surfaces extending substantially perpendicular from the interior floor surface; the container frame also having an interior ceiling surface mounted on the plurality of interior wall surfaces and being substantially parallel to the interior floor surface; wherein the interior floor surface, the interior wall surfaces, and the interior ceiling surface together define an interior volume of the mobile business unit;a plurality of equipment locations positioned at regular intervals about the circumference of the interior floor surface of the main frame, each of the equipment locations having a utility bundle installed in one of an interior wall surface or the interior floor surface and being accessible in the interior volume of the mobile business unit to enable installation of a piece of business unit equipment at any one of the plurality of equipment locations.2. The reconfigurable mobile business unit of wherein each utility bundle ...

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Номер записи: 59
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Module-based vending machine system

Номер: US20150102051A1
Автор: Adam GARTENBERG, Brian BOFILL, Brian SHIMMERLIK, Jafar MOHAMMED, Steven Bofill
Принадлежит: Vengo Inc

Modular vending machine systems provide for reloadable product dispensing modules, including, but not limited to, vertical product dispensing modules. In some embodiments, the modular vending machine systems comprise one or more modular vending machines and product dispensing modules that may be releasably mounted using module holder structures of the modular vending machines. In some embodiments, a central controller device may be used for communicating with a plurality of modular vending machines, product dispensing modules, and/or docking stations.

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Номер записи: 60
06-04-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle with Deployable Workout Assembly

Номер: US20170096091A1
Автор: Johnson Benjamin
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A vehicle having a deployable workout assembly. The vehicle includes a frame that is slidably attached to the upper surface thereof. The frame includes a pair of support legs for supporting the longitudinal members aloft. The assembly further includes one or more crossbars extending across the members, which can be utilized for pull-ups and other such exercises. The support legs include one or more sets of spotters thereon, which can be utilized to support barbells and other such objects. In combination, the vehicle provides a mobile fitness center that can be deployed, utilized for exercise, and then stowed with minimal time and effort. The vehicle can additionally include various storage containers within the interior of the cargo area for storing weights and other objects. 1) A vehicle , comprising:a first rail and a second rail disposed along a top surface of the vehicle;a first member slidably engaged with the first rail;a second member slidably engaged with the second rail;a crossbar extending between the first member and the second member;a first leg pivotably attached to a distal end of the first member;a second leg pivotably attached to a distal end of the second member;each of the first leg and the second leg configured to pivot from a stowed position parallel to the first member and the second member to a deployed position perpendicular to the first member and the second member; andeach of the first leg and the second leg including a spotter thereon.2) The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an interior cargo area claim 1 , the interior cargo area including a plurality of containers.3) The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a stabilizer adjustably disposed at a distal end of each of the first leg and the second leg.4) The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first leg rests flush adjacently against the first member and the second leg rests flush adjacently against the second member when in the stowed position.5) The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 61
01-04-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE WITH CONTEXT SENSITIVE INFORMATION PRESENTATION

Номер: US20210097905A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John, Goldberg Joshua Gouled
Принадлежит: Zume Inc.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 62
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Slide out for food trucks

Номер: US20160101719A1
Автор: Susan Nash
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved slide out for food trucks, recreational vehicles, buses, and trailers is described in which the slide out that extends from below to above the top of the vehicle's wheels.

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Номер записи: 63
12-04-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTAINING SALES BINS

Номер: US20180099602A1
Автор: Buttolo Pietro, Dellock Paul Kenneth, Huebner Annette Lynn, Salter Stuart C., Wylie Pamela Vergos
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Autonomous vehicle is provided which includes a plurality of sales bins positioned on a side of the vehicle. An awning is configured to deploy from the vehicle over the sales bins. The awning includes a first light source which is configured to illuminate a ground space proximate the awning. A second light source is configured to illuminate the sales bins. A sensor is configured to detect an electronic device proximate the vehicle. 1. An autonomous vehicle comprising:a plurality of sales bins positioned on a side of the vehicle; a first light source configured to illuminate a ground space proximate the awning; and', 'a second light source configured to illuminate the sales bins; and, 'an awning configured to deploy from the vehicle over the sales bins, the awning comprisinga sensor is configured to detect an electronic device proximate the vehicle.2. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a display configured to deploy from at least one of a front or a rear of the vehicle.3. The autonomous vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the display is illuminated.4. The autonomous vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the display is operable between an undeployed and a deployed position claim 3 , the display extending from the vehicle in the deployed position.5. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the awning further comprises a camera.6. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second light sources are configured to illuminate a single sales bin of the plurality of sales bins.7. The autonomous vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the at least one of the first and second light sources are configured to illuminate a single sales bin based on detected preferences from an electronic device.8. A vehicle comprising:a plurality of bins positioned on the vehicle;an awning configured to deploy from the vehicle proximate the bins, the awning comprising a light source configured to illuminate the bins; anda sensor for detecting an electronic device ...

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Номер записи: 64
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle for Performance

Номер: US20150107164A1
Автор: Kil Jung
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle for performances comprises a roof, a floor, and a roof lifting member that is disposed in an orthogonal direction between the floor and the roof. Also, roof extension panels are pivotably coupled to both sides of the upper end of the roof, and floor extension panels are pivotably disposed at both sides of the floor. In this case, the roof extension panels are spread, and then the roof is lifted up. Thereafter, the floor extension panels are spread, and then folding-type auxiliary panels are spread to both sides and fixed by supports. Next, flying speaker supporting trusses are pivoted to the outside by a certain angle to install flying speakers. Next, the visual equipment supporting trusses are spread to both sides, and then visual equipment is spread. Thereafter, an installation into a performance state is completed by shortening the length of a fixing cable.

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Номер записи: 65
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Consumer Products Showroom

Номер: US20180111539A1
Автор: Cohen Benjamin, Hazan David
Принадлежит: Bobcar Media LLC

Methods and apparatus for advertising, promoting, marketing and/or selling products and services. The inventions include a mobile vehicle and moving showroom for advertising, promotion, marketing, and sales of products and services. The products and services may be promoted for direct sale from the moving showroom, or for sale from other outlets, such as retail stores and internet sales. 1. An article of manufacture , comprising:(a) a self-propelled moving vehicle, said self-propelled moving vehicle comprising a cab and a showroom, said showroom being provided behind said cab;(b) said showroom comprising a display area;(c) said showroom further comprising a series of panels, said series of panels comprising a panel on the left side of said showroom, a panel on the right side of said showroom, and a panel at the rear side of said showroom; and,(d) wherein each of said panels is movable, such that each of said panels has a closed position and an open position.2. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can view said display area when at least one of said series of panels is in said open position.3. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can interact with said display area when at least one of said series of panels is in said open position.4. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can reach in to touch articles in said display area when at least one of said series of panels is in said open position.5. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can view said display area from two of said sides of said showroom when at least two of said series of panels are in said open position.6. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can reach in to touch articles in said display area from two of said sides of said showroom when at least two of said series of panels are in said open position.7. An article of manufacture as in claim 1 , wherein a consumer can view said display area ...

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Номер записи: 66
27-04-2017 дата публикации

FOOD TRUCK HAVING A LOW PROFILE EXHAUST SYSTEM

Номер: US20170115009A1
Автор: Ramphos Anthony, Ramphos Nicholas A.
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A food truck having a low profile exhaust system is provided. The low profile exhaust system on the food truck extends through either the left sidewall, the right sidewall, or the rear sidewall of the food truck to remove exhaust gases from the kitchen area within the interior of the food truck. The exhaust system has a stack or chimney on the outside of the truck that extends upwardly a short distance terminating at a top end that is generally equal to that of the roof of the food truck such that the food truck is not limited by federal or state rules, regulations, or restrictions of commercial vehicles based on their heights. 1. A food truck comprising:a left sidewall spaced from a right sidewall;a rear endwall extending between the left and right sidewalls;a roof;a kitchen area interior to the food truck defined between the left and right sidewalls and below the roof, and within the kitchen area is positioned at least one of the following cooking devices: a deep fryer, an oven, a stove, and a grill; anda low profile cooking exhaust system defining an exhaust passageway extending at a height generally not exceeding the roof through one of (i) the left sidewall, (ii) the right sidewall, and (iii) the rear endwall adapted to remove resultant cooking gases and fumes from the kitchen area produced by the cooking devices.2. The food truck of claim 1 , further comprising an outlet of the exhaust passageway exterior to one of (i) the left sidewall claim 1 , (ii) the right sidewall claim 1 , and (iii) the rear endwall claim 1 , and the outlet positioned at a height generally similar to that of the roof.3. The food truck of claim 2 , wherein the outlet of the exhaust passageway is defined at a height flush with the roof.4. The food truck of claim 2 , wherein the outlet of the exhaust passageway is defined at a height below the roof.5. The food truck of claim 2 , wherein the outlet of the exhaust passageway is defined by an exterior assembly such that the outlet is ...

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Номер записи: 67
13-05-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID TOPPINGS DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210138950A1
Автор: Lamb Tony
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A mobile confectionary apparatus includes a vehicle with at least one upstanding side wall. An interior space may be surrounded by the upstanding side wall. An opening may extend through the side wall. A liquid toppings dispensing system is adjustably positionable adjacent to the side wall and includes a first plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping. The liquid toppings dispensing system is pivotable relative to the side wall between a first position and a second position. The liquid toppings dispensing system is located externally of the side wall in each of the first and second positions. 1. A mobile confectionary apparatus , comprising:a vehicle including at least one upstanding side wall;an interior space surrounded by the at least one upstanding side wall and configured to receive at least one person; anda liquid toppings dispensing system including a housing being positioned adjacent to the at least one upstanding side wall and including a plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping onto the item, each of the plurality of liquid dispensers being in fluid communication with at least one reservoir holding the at least one liquid topping, with the liquid toppings dispensing system being located externally of the at least one upstanding side wall and spaced laterally therefrom so as to be juxtaposed with the at least one upstanding side wall.2. The mobile confectionary apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle includes an opening extending through the at least one upstanding side wall and through which an item may be passed from the interior space to outside of the vehicle.3. The mobile confectionary apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of liquid dispensers is arranged along an axis that is generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the liquid toppings dispensing system.4. The mobile confectionary apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one tube extending from the ...

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Номер записи: 68
13-05-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND STORING MEDIUM

Номер: US20210139094A1
Автор: Ashizawa Hiroki, HASEGAWA Taro, Inamori Shigeru, Maekawa Motoki, Matsuoka Fuminori, MATSUTANI Shintaro, NAKAGAWA Yasuki, NANAHARA Masaki, Sato Aya, Sato Misaki
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An information processing apparatus comprises a controller configured to determine a combination of two or more units having different functions to be loaded on a vehicle platform, and generate a command to assemble a vehicle used for a predetermined application from the determined units. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller configured todetermine a combination of two or more units having different functions to be loaded on a vehicle platform, andgenerate a command to assemble a vehicle used for a predetermined application from the determined units.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga storage unit configured to store the combination of two or more units in association with the application of the vehicle.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe controller obtains information that specifies the application of the vehicle from a user and determines the combination of units suitable for the application based on the stored data.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe application of the vehicle is transportation of freight, andthe two or more units include at least a housing unit that independently functions as a parcel locker.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , whereinthe two or more units include at least a constant-temperature transportation unit.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , whereinthe information that specifies the application of the vehicle includes information that indicates a quantity of freight to be transported, andthe controller determines a number of units to be combined based on the quantity of freight.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe application of the vehicle is provision of food and drink, andthe two or more units include at least any of a cooking unit and a water supply and drain unit.8. The information processing ...

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Номер записи: 69
09-06-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ONE-CLICK DELIVERY OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20220180419A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
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A delivery system includes a database configured to store information of a customer where the information includes a default payment method, a communication system configured to communicate with an autonomous vehicle and with a device of the customer, where the device includes a display screen having a button to summon an autonomous vehicle, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the delivery system to receive an indication via the communication system that the button on the device of the customer has been clicked, and instruct the autonomous vehicle to travel to a location of the customer. 1. An autonomous vehicle comprising:a compartment;at least one processor; and in response to a one-click request from an entity to summon an autonomous vehicle to transport an item to a location, travel to a location of the entity;', 'determine that the entity has passed authentication within a number of trials;', 'in response to determining that the entity has passed the authentication within the number of trials, grant the entity access to the compartment;', 'store the item in the compartment; and', 'transport the item to the location., 'a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the autonomous vehicle to2. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the at least one processor claim 1 , cause the autonomous vehicle to:travel to the location of the entity based on the compartment having sufficient storage space for the item.3. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the at least one processor claim 1 , cause the autonomous vehicle to:travel to the location of the entity based on a distance between the autonomous vehicle and the location of the entity.4. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 70
05-05-2016 дата публикации

LIQUID TOPPINGS DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160121778A1
Автор: Lamb Tony
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A mobile confectionary apparatus includes a vehicle with at least one upstanding side wall. An interior space may be surrounded by the upstanding side wall. An opening may extend through the side wall. A liquid toppings dispensing system is adjustably positionable adjacent to the side wall and includes a first plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping. The liquid toppings dispensing system is pivotable relative to the side wall between a first position and a second position. The liquid toppings dispensing system is located externally of the side wall in each of the first and second positions.

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Номер записи: 71
03-05-2018 дата публикации

Autonomous mobile automated storage and retrieval system and operating model for on-demand electronic commerce

Номер: US20180118078A1
Автор: Al Sati Omar Amin, Alkhaldi Abdullah Hassan
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A self-driving mobile store that contains an automated storage and retrieval system and operating model capable of dispensing products on the move for on-demand electronic commerce to enable increased operational capacity and speed of delivery to customer orders with minimum manpower requirement 1A mobile automated storage and retrieval system that is capable of dispensing items on the move in response to customer request and locationA supply chain design where order fulfillment and last mile delivery are combined with capacity to store and process thousands of itemsA mobile satellite warehouse that can perform package sorting process on the move to improve the process of package delivery servicesA mobile storage and retrieval system that dispenses products in the driver cabin to save item picking time and optimize the delivery process. Autonomous automated store that handles order fulfillment and last mile delivery simultaneously using mobile technology and dynamic product catalog that shows products availability based on trucks proximity from customers The present invention is directed to significantly improving efficiency and speed of on-demand e-commerce by using mobile automated storage and retrieval systems in addition to efficient operating model to fulfill customer orders.The invention is in Supply chain and logistics operation design where it aims at combining the automated order fulfillment with last mile delivery in one operation resulting in faster and lower cost operation for e-commerce order fulfillment and delivery.Current e-commerce operational model has a costly operation in order fulfillment and last mile delivery that results in negative operating margins for most e-commerce companies.In logistics, Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are currently only used in fixed environments like warehouses and mega distribution centers, some are customized for use in stationary vending machines.Major e-commerce companies are adopting a model where ...

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Номер записи: 72
05-05-2016 дата публикации

PORTABLE REMOTE-CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20160122956A1
Автор: Christiansen Brianna J., Christiansen Erica L., Christiansen Matthew S., Christiansen Scott A.
Принадлежит: SafeTBots, LLC

A movable robotic-like assembly which includes an upper body portion, a base portion and a wheel assembly for supporting the base portion and for moving the movable assembly. Signage is provided in the upper body portion, featuring instructions in a first portion for vehicles, including a stop indication, and signage in a second portion approximately 90° from the previous portion for pedestrians waiting to cross the street in which vehicles are traveling. A motor assembly drives the wheel assembly. A controller separate from the moving assembly remotely controls the movement and the operation of the movable assembly. 1. A portable , remotely controlled apparatus for control of traffic and/or pedestrians , comprising:a movable assembly which includes an upper body portion and a base portion with a wheel assembly supporting the base portion for movement;traffic control indicators in the upper body portion, including a first traffic control indicator portion facing in one direction for vehicles and a second traffic control indicator portion facing in another direction for pedestrians attempting to cross a street in which vehicles are permitted to travel, wherein the second traffic indicator control portion is controllable independently of control of the first traffic control indicator portion;a motor assembly for driving the wheel assembly; anda controller separate from the movable assembly for controlling the movement of the moveable assembly remotely.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the another direction is approximately 90° to the first direction.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second traffic control indicator portions are first and second signage portions and wherein the first and second signage portions is illuminated.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first signage portion comprises a text message claim 3 , including a stop sign claim 3 , or a slow or caution sign or a warning sign concerning workers ahead.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 73
24-07-2014 дата публикации

GOLF CART VENDING SERVICE UNIT

Номер: US20140203584A1
Автор: Buttenob Chris, Muday Thomas Paul, WHITE Michael
Принадлежит: 19TH HOLE CART LLC

Disclosed is a vending service unit that couples to a golf cart vehicle to form a golf cart with food and retail service features. The vending service unit includes modules that allow hot and cold food and beverages to be stored and sold, and other retail items such as tobacco, golf supplies, and ice to be displayed and sold from the golf cart with food and retail service features. The vending service unit includes removable concession modules that a vendor can easily and quickly replace and/or interchange. The disclosed vending service unit includes drawers that allow different types of beverage to be stored and sold. The drawers are individually insulated and can be individually heated or chilled for different food temperatures and types. The vending service unit includes a counter surface that can be used to set items upon and upon which to conduct business. 1. A golf cart with food and retail service features , the golf cart comprising:a golf cart vehicle;and a vending service unit body;', 'at least one drawer that couples to the vending service unit body;', 'at least one removable concession module, wherein each of the at least one removable concession modules removeably couples to the vending service unit body; and', 'a module locking bar, wherein the module locking bar removeably couples each of the at least one removable concession modules to the vending service unit body., 'a vending service unit, wherein the vending service unit couples to the golf cart vehicle, and wherein the vending service unit comprises2. The golf cart of claim 1 , wherein the vending service unit further comprises a counter that couples to the vending service unit body above the at least one drawer.3. The golf cart of claim 2 , wherein the at least one drawer is four drawers that each couple to the vending service unit body beneath the counter claim 2 , and wherein more than one of the four drawers can be opened at a time. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. A golf cart with food ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-04-2019 дата публикации

MOBILE PARTY SYSTEM

Номер: US20190118693A1
Автор: JR. Peter Murphy, SR. Peter Murphy, Vandervelde, Vandervelde John Patrick
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A mobile party system based on a standard semi-trailer having an interior wall running side to side dividing its interior space into two equal halves, each such half being a separate party area that can be accessed by party goers through a releaseable, pivotable wall situated within a side panel of said semi-trailer, and each such party area being outfitted with heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment, an electrical power source, at least one restroom, and with kitchen and bar service facilities. 1. A mobile party system comprising:a tractor unit; anda semi-trailer having an interior wall running side to side thereby dividing the interior space of said semi-trailer into two equal halves, each such half being accessable to partygoers through a releaseable, pivotable wall situated within a side panel of said semi-trailer, and each such half being outfitted with each of following: heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment; with an electrical power source; with at least one restroom; and with kitchen and bar service facilities,whereby dual equally proportioned areas are made available for the use of partygoers.2. The mobile party system of in which said heating claim 1 , cooling claim 1 , and ventilation equipment comprises not more than one heating unit claim 1 , one cooling unit claim 1 , and one ventilation unit that placed are placed in a mechanical systems area between said dual equally proportioned areas claim 1 ,whereby each of said dual equivalent areas share the outputs of said heating unit, said cooling unit, and said ventilation unit.3. The mobile party system of in which the top of each of said releaseable claim 1 , pivotable walls are connected to the roof of said semi-trailer by hinges claim 1 ,whereby said walls when opened provide shelter over the entrance to each of said dual equally proportioned areas.4. The mobile party system of in which each of said equally proportioned areas comprises an open area claim 1 , an L-shaped sitting area with seats ...

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Номер записи: 75
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Utility Fixture for Creating a Distributed Utility Network

Номер: US20180126447A1
Автор: Barrick Kevin Marion, Do Quang T., Gerosa Alfredo Jose, Hu Yuanxin Charles, Mackay Scott Allen, Oberoi Harinder S., Sarh Branko
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A method and apparatus for distributing a number of utilities. The number of utilities may be coupled between a number of utility sources and a utility fixture. The number of utilities may be coupled between the utility fixture and a mobile system. 1. A coupling unit comprising:a quick-change device;a number of coupling elements; andan alignment system for aligning the quick-change device with a corresponding quick-change device and the number of coupling elements with a corresponding number of coupling elements.2. The coupling unit of claim 1 , wherein the quick-change device is a male quick-change device.3. The coupling unit of claim 1 , wherein the number of coupling elements comprises at least one of a power coupling element claim 1 , an air coupling element claim 1 , a hydraulic coupling element claim 1 , a communications coupling element claim 1 , or a water coupling element.4. The coupling unit of claim 1 , wherein the coupling unit is associated with a base structure of a utility fixture.5. The coupling unit of claim 1 , wherein the alignment system comprises:a guidance fork for receiving a roller associated with a mobile system.6. The coupling unit of claim 5 , wherein the alignment system further comprises:a sensor device that generates data for use in aligning the roller relative to the guidance fork along at least one axis.7. The coupling unit of claim 6 , wherein the alignment system further comprises:a set of movement systems that move the guidance fork towards the roller based on the data generated by the sensor device.8. The coupling unit of claim 1 , wherein the alignment system comprises:a roller.9. The coupling unit of claim 8 , wherein the alignment system comprises:a sensor device that generates data for use in aligning the roller relative to a guidance fork along at least one axis.10. The coupling unit of claim 9 , wherein the alignment system further comprises:a set of movement systems that move the roller towards and guide the roller within ...

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Номер записи: 76
02-05-2019 дата публикации

SEMITRAILER CONFIGURED AS A MOBILE PRESENTATION ENCLOSURE WITH IMPROVED ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS

Номер: US20190126806A1
Автор: Held Eric, Helmsing Michael Joseph, Orf Brian, Rio Todd, Steele Mark D., Szyhowski John E.
Принадлежит: Craftsmen Industries, Inc.

A semitrailer is configured as a mobile presentation enclosure where the semitrailer rests on the ground when detached from a truck which enables individuals to easily access a floor top surface in an interior of the semitrailer by taking one step up onto the floor top surface in the interior of the semitrailer. 1. A semitrailer configured as a mobile presentation enclosure , the semitrailer comprising:a side panel on a side of the semitrailer, the side panel being moveable between a closed position where the side panel extends over the side of the semitrailer and an opened position where the side panel projects outwardly from the side of the semitrailer and exposes an opening in the side of the semitrailer that provides an individual access to an interior of the semitrailer through the opening;a floor in the interior of the semitrailer, the floor having a top surface that has a configuration defined by a first longitudinal edge of the floor and a second longitudinal edge of the floor at laterally opposite sides of the floor, and a forward edge of the floor and a rearward edge of the floor at longitudinally opposite ends of the floor;a kingpin assembly secured to the forward edge of the floor, the kingpin assembly including a kingpin that is positioned vertically above the floor by the kingpin assembly, the kingpin being releasably attachable to a truck;a wheel assembly secured to the rearward edge of the floor, the wheel assembly including wheels having an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation being positioned vertically above the floor by the wheel assembly; and,the kingpin assembly and the wheel assembly being configured whereby, when the wheels are on a surface and the kingpin is releasably attached to a truck on the surface, the wheels and the truck support the semitrailer spaced vertically above the surface with the top surface of the floor oriented at an angle relative to the surface, and when the wheels are on the surface and the kingpin is not attached to ...

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Номер записи: 77
07-08-2014 дата публикации

MOBILE SHOWROOM AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20140217765A1
Автор: Johnson Jamey
Принадлежит:

A mobile showroom and method of using a showroom to transport and display merchandise in an environment that nearly replicates that of the environment in which the merchandise will be used, and also allow the merchandise to be placed in the environment in which the merchandise will be used. 1. A mobile showroom comprising:an interior compartment containing multiple units each comprising multiple goods mounted thereto, at least some of the multiple units being adapted to enable orientations thereof to be altered, and at least some of the multiple units being adapted to be releasably secured to frames within the compartment to allow removal of one or more of the multiple units and simultaneously the multiple goods mounted thereto;multiple lighting units that are individually operable and provide multiple different lighting effects including an overhead ambient lighting effect, a non-vertical directionally-focused flood and/or spot lighting effect directed at the multiple units, and a downwardly-directed flood and/or spot lighting effect that is more localized than the overhead ambient lighting effect; andmeans for electronically communicating images of the multiple units and the multiple goods thereof outside the showroom.2. The mobile showroom according to claim 1 , wherein the orientations of at least some of the multiple units are alterable by pivoting or rotating.3. The showroom according to claim 1 , wherein the multiple goods comprise hardware chosen from the group consisting of handles for entry doors claim 1 , handles for bathroom cabinet doors claim 1 , and handles for kitchen cabinet doors.4. A method of using the showroom of claim 1 , the method comprising:transporting the showroom with a vehicle to a location;operating the multiple lighting units to replicate a lighting environment within a building; andviewing of at least one of the multiple units of the showroom by a potential buyer of the multiple goods.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 78
17-05-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREPARING, PACKAGING, AND DISTRIBUTING A FROZEN CONFECTION

Номер: US20180134202A1
Автор: Rupp Carl A.
Принадлежит: Snowie LLC

The disclosure extends to systems, methods, and devices for providing a pre-packaged frozen confection. The system includes a vehicle comprising three wheels, an ice chest secured to the vehicle, and a toppings dispenser attached to at least one of the vehicle or the ice chest. The toppings dispenser includes at least one receptacle configured for holding a liquid topping, a housing attached to at least one of the vehicle or the ice chest, and a spout in fluid communication with the receptacle. 1. A system for dispensing a pre-packaged frozen confection , the system comprising:a vehicle comprising at least three wheels;an ice chest secured to the vehicle; at least one receptacle configured for holding a liquid topping;', 'a housing attached to at least one of the vehicle or the ice chest, the housing configured to hold the at least one receptacle; and', 'a spout in fluid communication with the receptacle., 'a toppings dispenser attached to at least one of the vehicle or the ice chest, the toppings dispenser comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ice chest is disposed between two of the at least three wheels of the vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , the vehicle further comprising:an ice chest connection member; andan ice chest platform attached to the ice chest connection member and disposed between two of the at least three wheels;wherein the ice chest is secured to the platform and disposed between two of the at least three wheels.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle further comprises a seat and the ice chest is secured to the platform at a backside of the seat.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle further comprises a seat and the ice chest is secured to the platform at a frontside of the seat.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a pedal cycle.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is motorized.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle further comprises:a wheel hub disposed in a center of at least one wheel of ...

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Номер записи: 79
30-04-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-MODAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING VENDING KIOSKS AND AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY VEHICLES

Номер: US20200134952A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled
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Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures. 1. A vending kiosk , comprising:a plurality of compartments, each of the compartments having a respective interior and a respective opening via which items are retrievable or dispensable from the interior to an exterior of the vending kiosk, the interiors of the compartments delineated from one another;a plurality of doors, the doors respectively moveable between a closed configuration in which the door prevents access to the interior of at least one of the compartments and an open configuration in which the door provides access to the interior of at least one of the compartments;a plurality of actuators responsive to at least one actuator control signal to lock the doors in the closed configuration and selectively unlock one or more of the doors to move to the open configuration; andat least one processor communicatively coupled to the actuators to provide the at least one actuator control signal to unlock one or more of the doors in response to at least one of: a purchase transaction occurring at or proximate the kiosk or a receipt of information that indicates a presence of a ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-06-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20210174311A1
Автор: ANDO Masaru, Fujiwara Yasushi, Ito Hiroyuki, Matsumoto Kei, NAKAGAME Azusa, Ogawa Takashi, SUGIYAMA Yukiya, Suzuki Yuji, TOYAMA Erina, YAMAZAKI Keita, YOSHIKAWA Katsuhisa
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An information processing apparatus disclosed has a controller configured to execute the processing of, when a first vehicle body unit on which a first vending machine is mounted is laid at a specific place, determining a time for maintenance defined as a time to perform maintenance of the first vending machine, and sending a replacement command to a chassis unit that is configured in such a way as to be capable of travelling autonomously and being coupled to and separated from a vehicle body unit, as per the time for maintenance. The replacement command is a command to transport a second vehicle body unit on which a second vending machine is mounted to the specific place and retrieve the first vehicle body unit from the specific place. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller configured to execute the processing of:when a first vehicle body unit on which a first vending machine is mounted is laid at a specific place, determining a time for maintenance defined as a time to perform maintenance of the first vending machine; andsending a replacement command to a chassis unit that is configured in such a way as to be capable of travelling autonomously and being coupled to and separated from a vehicle body unit, as per the time for maintenance, the replacement command being a command to transport a second vehicle body unit on which a second vending machine is mounted to the specific place and retrieve the first vehicle body unit from the specific place.2. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the replacement command includes:a command to couple the chassis unit with the second vehicle body unit;a command to cause the chassis unit to travel to the specific place:a command to separate the chassis unit from the second vehicle body unit at the specific place;a command to couple the chassis unit with the first vehicle body unit at the specific place; anda command to cause the chassis unit to travel to a place where ...

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Номер записи: 81
24-05-2018 дата публикации

CART, KIOSK, BOOTH, EQUIPMENT OR MACHINE INTEGRATED WITH AN INFLATABLE AND DEFLATABLE ADVERTISING, IDENTIFYING DISPLAY

Номер: US20180144670A1
Автор: Penner Roy M.
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The present invention is a cart, kiosk, booth, equipment, machine (or similar) of any design or construction, mobile or stationary, integrated with an inflatable & deflatable advertising/signage/display/identity element. Inflatable & deflatable advertising, signage, display (or similar) identity elements can be configured in any; form, shape, size, color, etc. and therefore the present invention integrates carts, kiosks, booths (or similar) with inflatable & deflatable advertising/identity elements to improve the design and fabrication of carts, kiosks, booths (or similar). 1. An apparatus , comprising:a support member having a height and a width, and inner and outer structures;an inflatable element having an outer surface, a lower portion and upper portion, said lower portion of said inflatable element mounted to said support member, engaging said support member so as to support and attach to said lower portion of said inflatable element;a blower for blowing air into the inflatable element, so as to inflate said inflatable element;wherein, said blower can be configured to deflate the inflatable element by drawing air out of the inflatable element; andwherein said support member further having formed therein a storage area within said inner structure of said support member, said storage area formed so as to permit the storage of said inflatable element within said storage area.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is integrated into at least one of a cart claim 1 , a kiosk claim 1 , a booth claim 1 , a machine claim 1 , a second apparatus claim 1 , or a second structure that can be utilized to vend or provide a product or a service.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is integrated with at least one of the cart claim 1 , the kiosk claim 1 , the booth claim 1 , the machine claim 1 , the second apparatus claim 1 , or the second structure forming a unified structure for advertising or identifying a product or a service claim 1 , and for ...

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Номер записи: 82
17-06-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210177545A1
Автор: Levine Sam William
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A mobile orthodontic treatment system includes comprising a mobile trailer and a panoramic machine provided within the trailer. The panoramic machine is configured to obtain a 2-D image of a patient's mouth and includes a base secured to the floor of the housing and a stanchion secured to the trailer by a bracket. The mobile orthodontic treatment system further includes a digital scanner and a monitor provided within the housing. The digital scanner is configured to obtain a 3-D image of the patient's mouth and display the image on the monitor. The digital scanner and the monitor are mounted on a wall of the housing by a wall mount articulating bracket. The mobile orthodontic treatment system further includes a lift assembly provided on one of a side and an end of the housing to enable disabled people to enter and exit the housing. 1. A method of treating a patient requiring orthodontic services at a remote location , the method comprising:providing a mobile orthodontic treatment system including a mobile trailer, one of a panoramic machine and a digital scanner provided within the mobile trailer, the panoramic machine being configured to obtain a 2-D image of a patient's mouth, the digital scanner being configured to obtain a 3-D image of the patient's mouth, and a lift assembly to enable disabled people to enter and exit the mobile trailer;moving the mobile trailer to a patient's location; andtreating the patient in the mobile orthodontic treatment system by defining a problem based on at least one of a 2-D image and a 3-D image of the patient's mouth, designing a treatment strategy based on the problem, and providing a treatment strategy for the patient.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying an apparatus to the patient's teeth to move the patient's teeth.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein applying the apparatus includes scheduling periodic visits of the patient by moving the mobile trailer to a location convenient to the patient.4. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 83
07-05-2020 дата публикации

PORTABLE MULTIPLE GRILL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200139872A1
Автор: Bates Steven, Ware Alisa
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A portable multiple grill assembly includes a trailer that is towed behind a vehicle. A fire pit is coupled to the trailer for containing an open flame. A plurality of cooking grills is each coupled to the trailer. A table is coupled to and extends outwardly from the plurality of cooking grills. A plurality of chair units is each slidably coupled to the trailer. Each of the chair units is slidable into a deployed position to have a user sit thereon. A venting unit is coupled to the trailer to vent smoke from cooking grills thereby inhibiting the user from being exposed to the smoke. A display is coupled to the trailer and the display is elevated above the fire pit and the cooking grills to be visible to the user when the user is seated on the one of the chair units. 1. A portable multiple grill assembly being configured to be towed behind a vehicle for serving food to a plurality of people , said assembly comprising:a trailer being towed behind a vehicle, said trailer having a frame, a hitch and an axle, said axle having a pair of wheels being rotatably coupled thereto for rolling along a support surface;a fire pit being coupled to and being positioned above said frame of said trailer, said fire pit being comprised of a fire resistant material wherein said fire pit is configured to contain an open flame;a plurality of cooking grills, each of said cooking grills being coupled to and being positioned above said frame of said trailer, said plurality of cooking grills being distributed around said fire pit;a table being coupled to and extending outwardly from said plurality of cooking grills;a plurality of chair units, each of said chair units being slidably coupled to said trailer, each of said chair units being slidable into a deployed position having said chair units extending outwardly beyond said table wherein each of said chair units is configured to have a user sit thereon, each of said chair units being slidable into a stored position having each of said chair ...

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Номер записи: 84
17-06-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DINING VEHICLE

Номер: US20210179137A1
Автор: Gillett Carla R.
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An autonomous dining vehicle characterized as a mobile restaurant, bar or a limousine comprising a lower floor, an upper floor connected by multiple steps, a kitchen area for cooking meals all made on the lower floor, a consumption area including tables and seating on the lower and upper floors, at least one restroom, door and a ramp for access. A driver may provide manual driving or a driver operating from a control center systematically provides autonomous driving to autonomously control steering and propulsion said wheel-set. 1. An autonomous dinning vehicle comprising:a first autonomous dining vehicle characterized as a mobile restaurant, the autonomous dining vehicle provided for rental services or commercial use;framework which may include; a chassis configured with a wheel-set operably connected with a preferred power source, a lower floor and an upper floor connected by multiple steps, a kitchen area for cooking meals all made on the lower floor, a bar, consumption area arranged with tables and seating on the lower and upper floors to accommodate multiple passengers, at least one restroom, windows and doors with step-up or a ramp for access;a processing unit including a memory unit;an autonomous mode a controller operable to receive and transmit signals to said processing unit, wherein a driver operating from a control center systematically provides autonomous driving to control steering and propulsion said wheel-set;a wireless communication system electrically connected with said processing unit, a global positioning satellite receiver electrically connected with said processing unit; a perception sensor electrically connected with said processing unit, wherein said perception sensor is operable to detect environmental features, and a perception sensor electrically connected with said processing unit, wherein said perception sensor is operable to detect a feature of a one or more passengers; wherein said processing unit is operable to navigate an ...

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Номер записи: 85
15-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING MEDIA ON AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20220292573A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Jirapinyo Pichayut, Leipold Cosimo, Zhu Jiajun
Принадлежит: Nuro, Inc.

Provided herein is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of electric autonomous vehicles for apportioned display of a media, operating autonomously and a fleet management module for coordination of the autonomous vehicle fleet. Each autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprising a screen configured to display the media. Activation, deactivation, brightness modification, in combination with specific media selection enables more efficient media display. 1. A vehicle capable of operating autonomously or semi autonomously , the vehicle comprising:one or more one display screens disposed on an exterior of the vehicle;a plurality of self-driving sensors configured to generate sensed data corresponding to the vehicle's surroundings;a computer system configured to receive the sensed data to perform real-time navigation and obstacle avoidance for the vehicle; anda media processor configured to cause the one or more display screens disposed on the exterior of the vehicle to display an emergency notification in response to a determination, based on the sensed data, of a pedestrian proximity or a bicyclist proximity to the vehicle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the emergency notification incorporates contextual information that is relevant to the vehicle's location or surroundings.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the contextual information is based on the sensed data.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of self-driving sensors comprises a LiDAR claim 1 , a radar claim 1 , and a camera.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the one or more display screens disposed on the exterior of the vehicle includes at least two displays and the media processor is further configured to determine brightness levels of the at least two displays independently.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the media processor is further configured to select between an active mode and an active mode for the one or more display screens based on the sensed ...

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Номер записи: 86
28-08-2014 дата публикации

LIQUID TOPPINGS DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140239020A1
Автор: Lamb Tony
Принадлежит: KONA ICE, INC.

A mobile confectionary apparatus includes a vehicle with at least one upstanding side wall. An interior space may be surrounded by the upstanding side wall. An opening may extend through the side wall. A liquid toppings dispensing system is attachable to the side wall and includes a first plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping. The liquid toppings dispensing system is pivotable relative to the side wall between a first position and a second position. The liquid toppings dispensing system is located externally of the side wall in each of the first and second positions. 1. A mobile confectionary apparatus , comprising:a vehicle including at least one upstanding side wall;an interior space surrounded by the at least one upstanding side wall and configured to receive at least one person, the at least one upstanding side wall including a pair of opposing side walls and a rear wall extending transversely between the pair of opposing side walls;an opening extending through the at least one upstanding side wall and through which an item may be passed from the interior space to outside of the vehicle; anda liquid toppings dispensing system being pivotable relative to the rear wall and including a first plurality of liquid dispensers arranged along an axis and being configured to dispense at least one liquid topping onto the item, the liquid toppings dispensing system being pivotable relative to the rear wall between a first position and a second position, with the liquid toppings dispensing system being located externally of the at least one upstanding side wall in each of the first and second positions,wherein, in the first position, the liquid toppings dispensing system is displaced away from the rear wall and, in a second position, the axis of the first plurality of liquid dispensers is located generally parallel to the rear wall so that the liquid toppings dispensing system confronts the rear wall of the vehicle.2. (canceled)3. ...

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Номер записи: 87
09-06-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20160162833A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John
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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. 1. A method of operation in a food preparation and delivery system , the method comprising:loading each of a plurality of food items in a respective one of a plurality of ovens;positioning the plurality of ovens in a cargo compartment of a vehicle; andfor each of the ovens, automatically controlling by at least one controller at least one of a temperature or a cooking time based at least in part on an estimated time to destination for the respective food item to cook the food items in the ovens while the vehicle travels to each of at least two destinations which are different from one another.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a signal by the at least one controller that stops the cooking of the contents of the oven when a defined cooking time is reached for a set of temperatures at which the respective oven was operated during at least part of a transit of the vehicle.3. The method of wherein automatically controlling at least one of a temperature or a cooking time based at least in part on an estimated time to destination for the respective food item includes automatically controlling by the at least one controller at least one of the temperature or the cooking time based ...

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Номер записи: 88
08-06-2017 дата публикации

MOBILE RETAIL TRUCK

Номер: US20170158108A1
Автор: Elbaz Stephan
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A mobile retail motorized vehicle, having a motorized vehicle which features an exterior compartment mounted on a number of wheels, where the exterior compartment adapted and configured to hold a power source separate from the motorized vehicle power source; an exterior perimeter defined by at least one transparent enclosure and at least one entryway, where the at least one enclosure is defined by a second exterior perimeter. The mobile retail motorized vehicle also has an internal compartment, which has a retail showroom which is configured to display a plurality of merchandise items; and wherein the internal compartment further comprises a plurality of displays; and a solar powered lighting source; and an audio and speaker system. 1. A mobile retail motorized vehicle , comprising: 'said exterior compartment adapted and configured to hold a power source separate from a motorized vehicle power source;', 'a motorized vehicle comprising an exterior compartment mounted on a plurality of wheels;'} 'said at least one transparent enclosure defined by a second exterior perimeter;', 'an exterior perimeter defined by at least one transparent enclosure and at least one entryway;'} 'wherein the internal compartment further comprises a plurality of displays; and', 'an internal compartment; said internal compartment comprised of a retail showroom; said retail showroom adapted and configured for displaying a plurality of merchandise items; and'}a solar powered lighting source; andan audio and speaker system.2. The motorized vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the external compartment further comprises at least one cut out.3. The motorized vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of merchandise items includes at least one of window treatments claim 1 , window accessories claim 1 , and closets.4. The motorized vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the power source further comprises a generator.5. The motorized vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of displays includes at least one of the ...

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Номер записи: 89
24-06-2021 дата публикации

IN-VEHICLE APPLIANCE ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210188149A1
Автор: Gonzalez Pablo, Leeman Paul
Принадлежит: Zume, Inc.

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. 1. A re-configurable anchor system for en route food item preparation vehicles , the anchor system comprising:one or more frames comprising a plurality of vertical support extrusions and a plurality of horizontal rails, wherein the plurality of vertical support extrusions are affixed to an interior wall of the vehicle and the plurality of horizontal rails are affixed to the plurality of vertical support extrusions; and each appliance is attached to one or more of the plurality of horizontal rails through one or more pairs of configurable mounting connectors, and', 'the plurality of configurable mounting connectors are configured to secure an appliance in a first configuration that allows reduced spacing between appliances or in a second configuration that allows reduced spacing between the appliance and the interior wall., 'a plurality of configurable mounting connectors, wherein'}2. The anchor system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of configurable mounting connectors are manually reconfigurable between the first configuration and the second configuration.3. The anchor system of claim 1 , wherein a number and a separation distance of the ...

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Номер записи: 90
07-06-2018 дата публикации

FULLY AUTOMATIC PIZZA, FLATBREAD, LAHMACUN ETC. PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180158153A1
Автор: EKIN AKIF
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The present invention relates to a system in a vehicle which enables fully automatic preparation of pizza during delivery in order to deliver crisp pizza fresh out of the oven to the customers. The system carries out the process starting from the fermentation of the dough up to the cooking of the product in the vehicle automatically without using manpower. Delivery with optional autonomous driving characteristic is performed without a driver. Pizza delivery vehicles operating in real time with the back office and management application, calculates the cooking time by using the position information of the vehicle and times it such that the cooking process is completed when the vehicle arrives at the delivery destination. As a result, it is enabled for the pizzas cooked inside the stone oven within the vehicle to be delivered to the customers with quality such that they were cooked in a restaurant. 2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the pizza delivery vehicle comprisean apparatus which provides dough ingredients,a dough mixing machine which enables to mix added dough ingredients,a dough fermentation area which enables to ferment a dough mixture by leaving the dough to wait for a certain period of time,a cold storage cabinet which enables to store a fermented dough, and pizza ingredients in a healthy manner,a dough processing machine which enables to cut the dough in desired geometrical shapes,delivery mechanisms which enable the delivery of a pizza dough between such components,a roller which sauces the pizza,a pizza preparation machine which garnishes the pizza according to the preferences of the customer,a mobile stone oven cooking unit located inside the vehicle anda packaging machine which enables to pack cooked pizzas.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the dynamic pizza delivery algorithm calculates estimated delivery time of the dynamic pizza delivery vehicle to a destination and carries out pizza preparation and cooking procedures autonomously ...

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Номер записи: 91
16-06-2016 дата публикации

BUS ADAPTED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEATRICAL PLAYS ON THE ROAD

Номер: US20160167560A1
Автор: Ramirez Javier Fuentes
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Consisting of a series of transformations and adaptations made to the cabin of a bus in order to interpret theatrical plays therein, characterized in that these transformations and adaptations consist in dividing the passenger cabin of the bus into two distinct halves by orientating the seats, the seats of the rear half facing forward in the direction of travel and the seats of the front half facing back against the direction of travel, the center being configured into a space for a stage visible to all passengers, and adding safety barriers, a dressing room, facing video screens, a mixer, microphones and loudspeakers. 11{'b': '2', 'Division of the passenger area from the cabin of the bus into two distinct halves differentiated by the orientation of the seats (), the seats of the rear half facing forward in the direction of travel and the seats of the front half facing in the opposite direction of travel, the center being configured as a stage visible to all passengers.'}{'b': 3', '4', '2', '3', '2', '5', '6, 'Installation of safety barriers () with padded horizontal supports () in front of the first row of the new north-facing gallery of seats () facing the central stage as a result of the change in the orientation of said seats, wherein said support security barrier () is installed both on the left side of the first row of seats () facing the stage () and on the right side with respect to the center aisles () of the bus.'}{'b': '7', 'A dressing room () for actors is mounted in the front part of the bus on the right side of the driver, consisting of an aluminum cabin fixed by attachment means to the cabin floor and separated by a curtain which serves for costume changes for the actors, positioned so that it does not prevent the panoramic view of the driver.'}{'b': 8', '5', '2, 'At least two video screens () are installed in the central bus cabin where the stage () is located, oriented to be viewed from the rear as well as the front facing seats ().'}{'b': '9', 'A ...

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Номер записи: 92
21-05-2020 дата публикации

MODULAR SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS FOOD ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200154949A1
Автор: Fukuba Daniel, Klein Stephen, Vicenti Eric
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A modular system for autonomous food assembly includes: a skid operable in a first configuration configured to transiently install on a vehicle and in a second configuration configured to transiently install in a kiosk; a set of food dispensing modules configured to transiently install on the skid and store and dispense food based on food orders; and a fixed infrastructure configured to distribute power from a first power source in the truck to the set of food dispensing modules in the first configuration, from a second power source in the fixed kiosk to the set of food dispensing modules in the second configuration, and to the set of food dispensing modules; a controller installed on the skid and configured to receive food orders and control the set of food dispensing modules to dispense food orders from the truck in the first configuration and from the kiosk in the second configuration. 1. A modular system for autonomous food assembly comprises: operable in a first configuration configured to transiently install on a road vehicle; and', 'operable in a second configuration configured to transiently install in a kiosk;, 'a skid transiently install on the skid;', 'store ingredients; and', 'dispense servings of ingredients;, 'a set of food dispensing modules configured to distribute power from a first power source in the truck to the set of food dispensing modules in the first configuration; and', 'distribute power from a second power source in the fixed kiosk to the set of food dispensing modules in the second configuration;, 'a fixed infrastructure installed on the skid remotely from the set of food dispensing modules and configured to receive food orders; and', from the truck in the first configuration; and', 'from the fixed kiosk in the second configuration., 'selectively control the set of food dispensing modules, according to food orders, to prepare food units for dispensation], 'a controller installed on the skid and configured to2. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 93
01-07-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FULFILLING WORK TASKS VIA MODULAR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20210201230A1
Автор: DUFFY David Michael, KAWASAKI Akihisa, LAWRENSON Matthew John, Nakahara Koichi, Sugihara Kenji, VAN DEN BERG Jan Jasper, YAMAGATA Sadako
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

A method for fulfilling a work task request using a modular autonomous vehicle is provided. The method includes transmitting a work task request specifying a work request to be performed by the modular autonomous vehicle, and identifying equipment required for performing the work task request. Once the work task request is stored at a server, the method further includes identifying information of the equipment required for performing the work task request, and determining whether equipment of the modular autonomous vehicle corresponds to the equipment required for assigning the work task to the modular autonomous vehicle. Method also includes, upon receiving in-cabin sensing data, assigning or denying the work task to the modular autonomous vehicle for performance of the work task. 1. A method for generating and fulfilling a work task via a modular autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:transmitting, from a computing device and to a server, a work task request specifying a work request to be performed by the modular autonomous vehicle;identifying, by the server, equipment required for performing the work task request;accessing, by the modular autonomous vehicle, information of the equipment required for performing the work task request;determining, by the server, whether equipment of the modular autonomous vehicle corresponds to the equipment required for performing the work task request;when the equipment of the modular autonomous vehicle is determined to correspond to the equipment required for performing the work task request, requesting, by the server and from the modular autonomous vehicle, in-cabin sensing data of the modular autonomous vehicle;assigning or denying, by the server, the work task to the modular autonomous vehicle based on the in-cabin sensing data; andwhen the work task is assigned to the modular autonomous vehicle, performing, by the modular autonomous vehicle, the work task as specified in the work task request.2. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 94
15-07-2021 дата публикации

DELIVERY VEHICLES FOR EN ROUTE FOOD PRODUCT PREPARATION

Номер: US20210213618A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled, GRAHAM Tookie
Принадлежит: ZUME INC

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 ...

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Номер записи: 95
04-06-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200175467A1
Автор: GARDEN John Alexander, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled
Принадлежит: Zume, Inc.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 96
15-07-2021 дата публикации

EN ROUTE FOOD PRODUCT PREPARATION

Номер: US20210217111A1
Автор: Garden Alexander John, Goel Vaibhav, Goldberg Joshua Gouled, GRAHAM Tookie
Принадлежит: ZUME INC

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 ...

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Номер записи: 97
20-06-2019 дата публикации

MOBILE RETAIL STORE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190185081A1
Автор: Kamm Joel
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A self-contained mobile retail store structure which is transportable from one location to another. The structure is mounted to a frame which is coupled to a plurality of wheels by a hydraulic system capable of raising, lowering, inclining and declining the structure relative to a ground surface. In a stationary position, the walls of the structure contact the ground surface, and in the transportable position, the walls of the structure are spaced from the ground surface. The mobile retail store structure of this disclosure fits in a standard-sized parking space, and may be configured with other similar structures to expand the retail area. 1. A mobile retail store structure transportable to a plurality of locations , the structure comprising:a base including a top, a bottom, a proximal end and a distal end;a body section having a floor portion coupled to the top of the base, the floor portion extending distally in angular direction such that a distance between the distal end of the base and the floor portion is greater than a distance between the proximal end of the base and the floor portionat least one set of wheels configured to transport the body section; anda hydraulic system coupling the bottom of the base and the at least one set of wheels;wherein the hydraulic system is configured to move the base from a transportable position, in which the floor portion is angled with respect to a ground surface and the distal end of the base is spaced from the ground surface, to a stationary position, in which the floor portion is substantially level with respect to the ground surface and the distal end of the base engages the ground surface.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the transportable position claim 1 , at least a portion of the floor portion is level with or above a top surface of the at least one set of wheels.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the transportable position claim 1 , the base is substantially level with respect to ...

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Номер записи: 98
11-06-2020 дата публикации

METHOD, APPARATUS AND MEDIUM FOR ENABLING SELF-DRIVING VENDING MACHINE TO COPE WITH WEATHER ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20200183407A1
Автор: Wang Zhijie, Yu Ning
Принадлежит: BEIJING BAIDU NETCOM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A method, an apparatus and a medium for enabling a self-driving vending machine to cope with a weather environment are proposed. The method comprises: obtaining information about a weather environment of a place where the self-driving vending machine is located; in response to determining that a protective measure needs to be taken according to the information about the weather environment, performing protection for the self-driving vending machine according to a preset protective measure. The technical solution may be applied to avoid the impacts caused by weather factors to the recognition capability of the sensors of the self-driving vending machine and the user's purchasing behaviors, and thereby ensuring normal use of the self-driving vending machine. 1. A method for enabling a self-driving vending machine to cope with a weather environment , comprising:obtaining information about a weather environment of a place where the self-driving vending machine is located; andin response to determining that a protective measure needs to be taken according to the information about the weather environment, performing protection for the self-driving vending machine according to a preset protective measure.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein obtaining information about a weather environment of a place where the self-driving vending machine is located comprises:obtaining the information about the weather environment collected by at least one of a camera or a sensor mounted on the self-driving vending machine.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining that a protective measure needs to be taken according to the information about the weather environment comprises:determining that the protective measure needs to be taken when determining, according to the information about the weather environment, that the weather is at least one of the following conditions: it is raining, it is raining and the rainfall thereof is larger than a preset first threshold, it ...

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Номер записи: 99
12-07-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE HAVING A DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FOOD

Номер: US20180194257A1
Автор: Eismann Joachim
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A motor vehicle () having a driver's position (), having a device () adjacent thereto for processing, in particular for assembling, food, and having an oven device () for heating foods is designed so that at least the device () for processing, in particular assembling, foods is arranged in a section () which is separate from the driver's position () and which has at least one access option () for the driver. 1. A motor vehicle having a driver's position , having a device adjacent thereto for processing , in particular for assembling , food , and having an oven device for heating food , wherein at least the device for processing , in particular for assembling , foods is arranged in a section separated from the driver's position and has at least one means of access for the driver.2. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section is provided with means that enable processing by the driver without direct contact with the foods.3. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section is separated from the driver's position by an especially at least sectionally transparent partition wall.4. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein reaching through the partition wall using gloves is possible.5. The motor vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the partition wall is provided with at least one working glove installed in a sealed manner and extending into the section.6. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section is provided with at least one robotics unit for processing foods and controllable from the outside.7. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section is formed as a closed claim 1 , modular unit.8. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section has its own ventilation device.9. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section includes the oven device.10. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the section includes a spatially separated cooling device for storing foods claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 100