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.