Abstract: A trash compactor system which includes a trash compactor unit, a compaction receptacle and a trash deposit door disposed above the receptacle to enable trash to be desposited in the system. The door is automatically opened when a person approaches the compactor to deposit waste material therein by pressure being applied to a mat switch positioned on the floor adjacent the compactor. The compactor member compacts waste in the receptacle by passing through a compaction cycle. When pressure is removed from the switch, a predetermined time period has elapsed and the waste deposit door is closed, the compaction cycle is initiated. At this time, mechanical locks within the compactor are forced against the door, preventing the door from being opened during the compaction cycle. The mechanical locks are released after the compaction cycle is completed.

Abstract: Apparatus is described which is adapted for draining fluid from containers and into a collection vessel. The containers to be drained, and the collection vessel, are supported and retained by the apparatus.

Abstract: Adjustable wire guide rods are selectively positioned in holes in the movable dispenser table so that it can handle different size dishes.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in a heated dispenser for hot toppings and the like of the type having an immersible pump and spigot subassembly detachably mounted in a removable vessel containing the topping or other pumpable food product which is, in turn contained inside a double-walled electrically-heated housing, such improvement comprising an electrically-heated saddle located atop the rim of the housing is position to cradle the spigot so as to prevent the material therein from congealing while, at the same time, permitting removal of the pump subassembly to gain access to the storage vessel without having to disconnect any wires.