Track Patents (Class 186/34)
  • Patent number: 6290025
    Abstract: A railroad theme restaurant with educational and entertainment aspects is provided, housed in a round building structure, having a model train food delivery system running on a network of model train tracks configured to service numerous seating modules for the rapid and accurate delivery of food orders to restaurant patrons. The model train food delivery system incorporates novel insulated insets to accommodate the transport of various food dishes and drink containers from a food preparation area to the dining tables. An inset storage area and loading dock facilitates the rapid loading of food orders and unloading of empty insets. Restaurant employees assume the titles, dress and mannerisms of railroad yard workers as they perform their regular duties adding to an overall interesting and fun atmosphere. The railroad track network is controlled by numerous electric switches and electronic sensors which detect the position of trains and direct the movement of food delivery train cars and returning trains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventors: Terry S. Lynn, Robbin J. Hunt