Abstract: An energy collection system including a collection apparatus having a light concentrating lens is disclosed. The light concentrating lens can include a light receiving surface and a light exiting surface opposite the light receiving surface. The light exiting surface includes a curved shape configured to direct light passing through the lens to a focal point. The energy collection system further includes a concentrator apparatus having a conduit and an energy absorbing medium within the conduit to convert the solar energy to thermal energy.

Abstract: A mobile dishwasher comprises a washer having a nozzle for discharging a cleaning fluid, and a first cart being configured to be detachably coupled to the washer. The first cart comprises two or more side-openings for receiving soiled utensils before being coupled to the washer.

Abstract: An industrial dishwasher includes a detergent station for washing serviceware with cleaning agent; a sanitising station for disinfecting the serviceware with sterilising agent; a neutralisation station connected to the detergent station, the sanitising station or both for deactivating the cleaning agent, the sterilising agent or both; and one or more conveyor chains connected to the detergent station, the sanitising station or both stations for carrying the serviceware to the detergent station, the sanitising station or both stations.

Abstract: A method for packaging set meals includes a first step of providing service ware items, a second step of offering food, beverage or condiment items, a third step of preparing at least one configuration of set meal package, and a fourth step of assembling a set meal package according to the configuration automatically. A set meal packaging line includes one or more machine stations for loading food, beverage, condiment or cutlery items onto a tray, one or more conveyors for transferring the food, beverage, condiment or cutlery items. The one or more machine stations include an industrial robot.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for providing democratizing power in a power grid system. In architecture, the system includes a module for receiving a plurality of user preferences concerning load shedding using a graphical user interface, and a module for implementing the user preferences during a grid irregularity. The system is operable to aggregate power in order to facilitate continuous demand response and for emergency purposes. The method of providing democratizing power, can be broadly summarized by the following steps of determining if a device needs a transfer of energy, determining if an electric network connected to the device is able to supply backup power, and determining the quantity of the backup power. The method further includes the steps of determining the cost of the backup power and facilitating payment of the cost of the backup power.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for providing democratizing power in a power grid system. In architecture, the system includes a module for receiving a plurality of user preferences concerning load shedding using a graphical user interface, and a module for implementing the user preferences during a grid irregularity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for providing democratizing power in a power grid system. In architecture, the system includes a module for receiving a plurality of user preferences concerning load shedding using a graphical user interface, and a module for implementing the user preferences during a grid irregularity. The method of providing democratizing power, can be broadly summarized by the following steps of determining if a device needs a transfer of energy, determining if an electric network connected to the device is able to supply backup power, and determining the quantity of the backup power. The method further includes the steps of determining the cost of the backup power and facilitating payment of the cost of the backup power.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for raster image processing are provided that include a software application adapted for use on a networked computer coupled to a plurality of networked printers, the software application adapted to receive a print job, parse the print job into one or more print pieces, load balance the print pieces among the printers based on color use and print speed, and provide a list of the printers that received the print pieces.