Abstract: A merchandise dispensing system for storing and dispensing food products, consumables, and beverages may include a plurality of modules, such as a food module, a consumables module, a beverage module, and one or more container modules. The modules may be positioned adjacent each other or connected to each other to form a merchandise dispensing system.

Abstract: A merchandise dispensing system for storing and dispensing food products, consumables, and beverages may include a plurality of modules, such as a food module, a consumables module, a beverage module, and one or more container modules. The modules may be positioned adjacent each other or connected to each other to form a merchandise dispensing system.

Abstract: A containment device is described which has been developed for use on stairlift chairs, but may have a variety of other applications. The containment device includes a belt (26) retractably wound onto a reel. The reel is, in turn, mounted in a carrier (28). In operation, the carrier (28) is displaced to a locking point, the act of displacement unwinding the belt from the reel. When the carrier (28) is locked in position the belt (26) is locked with respect to the reel. Other features, particularly relevant to stairlift applications, are described.