Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a refrigeration system having an interior space cooled by a plurality of cooling. Each cooling unit is capable of operating either synchronously when in communication with a control panel or under independent operation. Each cooling unit is modularly and replaceable without the use of tools by means of a quick connect system. The cooling units use a heat exchanger cooled by chilled water and make use of an electronic super heat control and electronic expansion valve to regulate the flow of refrigerant for improved efficiency.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a refrigeration system having an interior space cooled by a plurality of cooling. Each cooling unit is capable of operating either synchronously when in communication with a control panel or under independent operation. Each cooling unit is modularly and replaceable without the use of tools by means of a quick connect system. The cooling units use a heat exchanger cooled by chilled water and make use of an electronic super heat control and electronic expansion valve to regulate the flow of refrigerant for improved efficiency.

Abstract: A container comprises a wall and a floor. The wall has an upper rim defining an opening for receiving a foodstuff. The floor and the wall together define a chamber for containing the foodstuff. An inward fold is formed in the floor such that a portion of the floor projects into the chamber and such that a full-length crevice is defined by the floor. At least a portion of the opposing sides of the inward fold have cooperating non-planar contours, such as cooperating zigzag or serpentine contours.

Abstract: A container comprises a wall and a floor. The wall has an upper rim defining an opening for receiving a foodstuff. The floor and the wall together define a chamber for containing the foodstuff. An inward fold is formed in the floor such that a portion of the floor projects into the chamber and such that a full-length crevice is defined by the floor. At least a portion of the opposing sides of the inward fold have cooperating non-planar contours, such as cooperating zigzag or serpentine contours.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating or serving food heating having a non-heated furniture surface and a food-heating surface, adapted to maintain food within a specified temperature range by sensing the temperature of the food heating surface and transmitting data about the temperature to a microprocessor which controls an electrical circuit which supplies heat to the apparatus.

Abstract: A rotisserie oven is provided having a radiating heating system in combination with a convection heating system to prepare raw meat and poultry food product inside of a cooking chamber. A spit assembly carries the food product, and includes components that are detachable to assist in cleaning. The oven further includes a steam cleaning assembly that is integrated with the convection heating system that assists in grease removal from the components inside the cooking chamber. A humidity removal system regulates the moisture level inside of the cooking chamber during food preparation. A rotisserie oven is provided of the type that includes a cooking chamber having at least one open end closed by a movable door assembly. A radiating heating system is disposed in the cooking chamber and receives electricity to produce radiating heat to cook food carried by a rotating spit assembly.

Abstract: A rotisserie oven is provided having a radiating heating system in combination with a convection heating system to prepare raw meat and poultry food product inside of a cooking chamber. A spit assembly carries the food product, and includes components that are detachable to assist in cleaning. The oven further includes a steam cleaning assembly that is integrated with the convection heating system that assists in grease removal from the components inside the cooking chamber. A humidity removal system regulates the moisture level inside of the cooking chamber during food preparation.

Abstract: A rotisserie oven is presented having a spit assembly, heating assembly, drainage assembly, door assembly, and other features.

Abstract: A warming chamber defining a heated internal cavity is presented having a door that may be opened or closed to provide access to the cavity for the storage of, for example, food products. The chamber includes a temperature sensor that sends signals to a control regarding the sensed temperature within the cavity. The control then activates heating elements when necessary to maintain the cavity at a predetermined temperature. The control further senses when the door has been opened, and supplies a power boost to the heating elements in anticipation of a cooling effect even though a temperature drop within the cavity has not yet been sensed.

Abstract: A warming chamber defining a heated internal cavity is presented having a door that may be opened or closed to provide access to the cavity for the storage of, for example, food products. The chamber includes a temperature sensor that sends signals to a control regarding the sensed temperature within the cavity. The control then activates heating elements when necessary to maintain the cavity at a predetermined temperature. The control further senses when the door has been opened, and supplies a power boost to the heating elements in anticipation of a cooling effect even though a temperature drop within the cavity has not yet been sensed.

Abstract: A controller controls the running speed of a variable speed motor of the type which runs at a speed related to the duty cycle of a pulse width modulated drive voltage applied to it and to the load being applied. The controller includes a setting switch for setting the motor running speed and a device for measuring the load being applied to the motor. Also included is a data storage for storing data representing a plurality of different pulse width modulation duty cycles for driving the motor at various desired motor running speeds and with various loads being applied to the motor. A processor is operatively connected to the setting switch, the load measuring device and the data storage for generating signals representing a particular duty cycle corresponding to a desired running speed setting and applied load to result in the desired motor speed. The processor generates these signals at a predetermined time interval to reach and maintain the desired motor speed.