Abstract: A mixer according to the present disclosure may include a container for receiving material to be mixed, and a mixing assembly configured to extend into the container. The mixing assembly may include a rotatable shaft and multiple blade units connected to the shaft. Furthermore, each blade unit may include multiple parallel blades.

Abstract: A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A kit from which a plurality of parts are selected and arranged to store a plurality of food items in a refrigerated space at a food preparation station is provided. The kit includes a plurality of food containers. Each container is to contain a food item in a lower portion thereof. The kit also includes a plurality of plastic insulating panels. Each of the panels has upper and lower surfaces. When selected panels are arranged side-by-side at the food preparation station, the panels form an upper insulating wall of the refrigerated space. A first set of the panels has an array of holes for receiving and retaining the containers therein so that the lower portions of the containers are suspended in the refrigerated space below the lower surfaces of the arranged panels.

Abstract: A foldable cardboard food box (10) includes a base (16), a back wall (28), a cover (34), a front wall (46), a dip tray panel (54), a support wall (64), and base side wall assemblies (74) that are constructed such that upon folding the box provides a food receptacle (12) and a dip tray section (14) with a dip tray panel (54) supported by side wall vertical edge junctions (108) that are spaced rearward from the front wall (46).

Abstract: A kit from which a plurality of parts are selected and arranged to store a plurality of food items in a refrigerated space at a food preparation station is provided. The kit includes a plurality of food containers. Each container is to contain a food item in a lower portion thereof. The kit also includes a plurality of plastic insulating panels. Each of the panels has upper and lower surfaces. When selected panels are arranged side-by-side at the food preparation station, the panels form an upper insulating wall of the refrigerated space. A first set of the panels has an array of holes for receiving and retaining the containers therein so that the lower portions of the containers are suspended in the refrigerated space below the lower surfaces of the arranged panels.

Abstract: A kit from which a plurality of parts are selected and arranged to store a plurality of food items in a refrigerated space at a food preparation station is provided. The kit includes a plurality of food containers. Each container is to contain a food item in a lower portion thereof. The kit also includes a plurality of plastic insulating panels. Each of the panels has upper and lower surfaces. When selected panels are arranged side-by-side at the food preparation station, the panels form an upper insulating wall of the refrigerated space. A first set of the panels has an array of holes for receiving and retaining the containers therein so that the lower portions of the containers are suspended in the refrigerated space below the lower surfaces of the arranged panels.