Abstract: A mixing device and overflow evacuation system for a vending machine which is capable of mixing a predetermined portion of dry ingredients with a liquid and vending the resultant mixture. The mixing bowl is generally conically shaped and open at its upper end with an annular cap covering the upper end with a central opening which permits the dry ingredient to be dispensed into the mixing bowl therethrough. The liquid is injected so as to cause the liquid to move in a generally spiral path around the mixing bowl and the dry ingredient is injected into the path of the liquid so that the two are mixed. The mixing bowl is provided with baffles in the lower portion thereof which break up the flow and cause the mixture to pass through an outlet spout. The evacuation system includes a vacuum tube connected to the upper portions of each of the mixing bowls to remove steam therefrom when hot liquids are being used.

Abstract: A coffee grinder mount assembly for mounting a coffee grinder to a housing by a support member. The assembly located adjacent a coffee bean storage bin for receiving coffee beans therefrom for grinding. The assembly having a mounting bracket for supporting the coffee grinder and fixedly attaching it to the housing. The mounting bracket including a sliding mechanism for moving the coffee grinder between an operating position where the coffee grinder may be operated to grind coffee or like food product suitable for brewing, and a servicing position where the coffee grinder is disposed remote from the storage bin. The coffee grinder being movable with the sliding mechanism in a linear direction away from the operating position and then pivotable with the sliding mechanism to the servicing position.

Abstract: A sliding and venting sunroof includes a perforated tape drive system, an overlapping groove panel positioning device and a "one-touch" power sunroof control. The drive system uses a single gear to drive two tapes. The overlapping groove mechanism includes a fixed plate with a groove therein, a slidable plate with a groove therein, and a lift arm with a pin that can simultaneously ride in both grooves. The sunroof control does not allow sunroof closing in the absence of a continuous indication from an operator that the sunroof is to be closed, but allows full opening by instantaneous indication from an operator.