Abstract: A system to retrieve and analyze data may include at least one data collection engine to operate on a processor and to retrieve selected data related to an inquiry from at least one data source. The system may also include at least one rules engine to operate on the processor or another processor to apply predetermined functions to the selected data to respond to the inquiry.

Abstract: A food product slicer includes a base and a knife mounted for rotation relative to the base. A slide rod extends in a direction past the knife. A carriage assembly is mounted for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of the knife. At least one bearing arrangement connects the carriage assembly to the slide rod to facilitate the reciprocal movement of the carriage assembly. The bearing arrangement includes a lubricant reservoir. A bearing bracket holds a bearing that rides on the slide rod. The lubricant reservoir is fluidly connected to deliver lubricant to the slide rod in proximity to the bearing.

Abstract: A food product slicer includes a base and a knife mounted for rotation relative to the base. A carriage assembly is mounted to the base for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of the knife. The carriage assembly includes a home position forward of the knife and has a tray arm removably mounted to a carriage arm. An adjustable gauge plate is mounted for movement between a closed position that prevents slicing and multiple open positions that permit slicing at respective thicknesses. An interlock arrangement prevents removal of the tray arm from the carriage arm unless the carriage assembly is in the home position and the gauge plate is in the closed position. The interlock arrangement includes a key member rotatably mounted to the tray arm. A key slot may be located on the carriage arm for receiving an end of the key member.

Abstract: A food product slicer includes a base and a knife mounted for rotation relative to the base. A carriage assembly is mounted to the base for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of the knife. The carriage assembly includes a home position forward of the knife and has a tray arm removably mounted to a carriage arm. An adjustable gauge plate is mounted for movement between a closed position that prevents slicing and multiple open positions that permit slicing at respective thicknesses. An interlock arrangement prevents removal of the tray arm from the carriage arm unless the carriage assembly is in the home position and the gauge plate is in the closed position. The interlock arrangement includes a key member rotatably mounted to the tray arm. A key slot may be located on the carriage arm for receiving an end of the key member.

Abstract: A food product slicer includes (50) a base (52) and a knife (54) mounted for rotation relative to the base (52). A slide rod (80) extends in a direction past the knife (54). A carriage assembly (56) is mounted for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of the knife (54). At least one bearing arrangement (82) connects the carriage assembly (56) to the slide rod (80) to facilitate the reciprocal movement of the carriage assembly (56). The bearing arrangement (82) includes a lubricant reservoir (86). A bearing bracket (84) holds a bearing (90) that rides on the slide rod (80). The lubricant reservoir (86) is fluidly connected to deliver lubricant to the slide rod (80) in proximity to the bearing (90).

Abstract: A system to retrieve and analyze data may include at least one data collection engine to operate on a processor and to retrieve selected data related to an inquiry from at least one data source. The system may also include at least one rules engine to operate on the processor or another processor to apply predetermined functions to the selected data to respond to the inquiry.