A root zone warming system (10) for an athletic field of natural turf (11) supplies positive pressurization to the root zone via a piping network (12) with openings. The system (10) enables control of the temperature of the supplied air by varying the flow resistance at an output end of a constant air supply source (27), such as a positive displacement blower. By increasing the flow resistance at the output end of the blower (27), with a variably controllable valve (29), the operating temperature of the blower (27) increases and thereby causes a corresponding increase in the temperature of the air supplied therefrom. By varying the flow resistance a user can vary the temperature of the air supplied to the piping network (12) and to the root zone, thereby to control the amount of warming of the root zone so as to reduce the onset, degree, or duration of turf dormancy during the winter season.
The invention relates to a completely or partially compostable turf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, the decomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf until a defined period of time has elapsed.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Construction, repair and maintenance of athletic fields formed by artificial turf systems, pre-grown natural turf systems, and hybrid systems that contain natural turf and an artificial component Layout design of athletic playing fields for others and related layout planning and design consulting services, wherein the paying field consists of natural turf, artificial turf, and hybrid turf that contains both natural turf and artificial components
A root zone warming system (10) for an athletic field of natural turf (11) supplies positive pressurization to the root zone via a piping network (12) with openings. The system (10) enables control of the temperature of the supplied air by varying the flow resistance at an output end of a constant air supply source (27), such as a positive displacement blower. By increasing the flow resistance at the output end of the blower (27), with a variably controllable valve (29), the operating temperature of the blower (27) increases and thereby causes a corresponding increase in the temperature of the air supplied therefrom. By varying the flow resistance a user can vary the temperature of the air supplied to the piping network (12) and to the root zone, thereby to control the amount of warming of the root zone so as to reduce the onset, degree, or duration of turf dormancy during the winter season.
A subsurface warming system for an athletic field supplies positive pressurization to a particulate subsurface via a piping network with pipes that have openings. The system enables control of the temperature of the supplied air by varying the flow resistance at an output end of a constant air supply source, such as a positive displacement blower. By increasing the flow resistance at the output end of the blower, with a variably controllable valve equipped with a modulating actuator, the operating temperature of the blower increases and thereby causes a corresponding increase in the temperature of the air supplied therefrom. By varying the flow resistance, as needed, a user can vary the temperature of the air supplied to the piping network and eventually to the subsurface, to allow the problem associated with freezing of the subsurface during the winter season, for an athletic field that may be an artificial turf.
A root zone warming system (10) for an athletic field of natural turf (11) supplies positive pressurization to the root zone via a piping network (12) with openings. The system (10) enables control of the temperature of the supplied air by varying the flow resistance at an output end of a constant air supply source (27), such as a positive displacement blower. By increasing the flow resistance at the output end of the blower (27), with a variably controllable valve (29), the operating temperature of the blower (27) increases and thereby causes a corresponding increase in the temperature of the air supplied therefrom. By varying the flow resistance a user can vary the temperature of the air supplied to the piping network (12) and to the root zone, thereby to control the amount of warming of the root zone so as to reduce the onset, degree, or duration of turf dormancy during the winter season.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Construction of natural turf surfaces featuring subsurface structures adapted to provide vacuum-enhanced drainage and root zone warming to the order and/or specification of others Installation and maintenance of natural turf surfaces featuring subsurface structures adapted to provide vacuum-enhanced drainage and root zone warming to the order and/or specification of others
The invention relates to a completely or partially compostable turf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, the decomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf until a defined period of time has elapsed.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Consultation in the field of evaluating artificial turf for the purpose of repairing and maintaining the artificial turf; repairing, and maintaining artificial turf
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
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Geotextiles, namely, fabric and sheeting for creating a stadium surface that also features natural turf harvesting, installing, and maintaining a stabilized natural turf
wherein, in use, prior to being laid at a destination site, the removable root-permeable backing 60 is separated from the reinforcing root-permeable mat 10, so that any roots 34 which engage with and extend through the removable root-permeable backing 60 are substantially removed from the turf surface 80.
Particulate infill from a worn down infilled artificial turf, particularly a sand/rubber mixture which includes crumb rubber from vehicle tires, is extracted from a prior field and then thereafter incorporated into the top surface of the compacted base at the same site, thereby to assure better drainage conditions in the compacted base for the subsequently installed field. The extracted and incorporated infill helps to maintain open drainage channels throughout the top of the compacted base, particularly in areas where limestone is prevalent. Otherwise, the limestone “fines” are susceptible to compacting and creating a cement-like crust at the top of the base. An existing infill extractor/collector device is modified to operate in a second mode, so that instead of merely performing the conventional bagging of the already-used infill, the already-used infill is laterally diverted back on to the base at the same site, and thereafter, distributed and tilled into the base. By incorporating the extracted infill into the base of the new field, the need to bag, remove, and dispose of the used infill is eliminated, along with the time and costs associated therewith, while at the same time improving the drainage of the new field. Two structures for diverting the collected infill are disclosed.
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Computer system comprising primarily of computers, telecommunication apparatus for the maintenance and cleaning of food preparation equipment, computerized kitchen appliances, computerized food preparation and holding equipment, and cooking equipment and utensils for the restaurant, bakery, commercial kitchen and commissary industries, all sold as a unit; Computer hardware and recorded software for use in the operation of restaurants to assist in monitoring facility equipment, predicting demand and managing storage, preparation, and serving of food items sold as a unit; Computer hardware and downloadable software for use in the operation of restaurants to assist in monitoring facility equipment, predicting demand and managing storage, preparation, and serving of food items sold as a unit; Recorded computer software for providing web-based access to applications and services through a web operating system or portal interface; Downloadable computer software for providing web-based access to applications and services through a web operating system or portal interface. Providing a web-based system and online portals for remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing web-based access to applications and services through a web operating system or portal interface; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software, namely, cloud-based software for remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management.
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ARTIFICIAL TURF VISUAL MARKING ELEMENT FOR MARKING A TURF SURFACE
A turf surface (200) which comprises one or more natural turf portions (202) comprising natural grass plants (206) and at least one hybrid turf portion (204) comprising an artificial turf visual marking element (100) and the natural grass plants (206). The artificial turf visual marking element comprises an artificial turf backing (102). The artificial turf backing is divided into at least one visual marking region (104) and a structural support region (106) at least partially surrounding each of the at least one visual marking region. The artificial turf backing comprises holes (112) throughout the visual marking region. The artificial turf backing comprises the holes (112) throughout the structural support region. The natural grass plants of the hybrid turf portion comprise roots (208) growing through the holes. The artificial turf visual marking element further comprises contrasting (114) artificial turf fibers attached to the artificial turf backing only within the visual marking region. The contrasting artificial turf fibers provide a visual contrast to the natural grass plants within the visual marking region and the support region.
The invention relates to a completely or partially compostableturf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, thedecomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf untila defined period of time has elapsed.
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Computer system comprising primarily of computers, telecommunication apparatus for the maintenance and cleaning of food preparation equipment, computerized kitchen appliances, computerized food preparation and holding equipment, and cooking equipment and utensils for the restaurant, bakery, commercial kitchen and commissary industries, all sold as a unit; computer hardware and software for use in the operation of restaurants to assist in monitoring facility equipment, predicting demand and managing storage, preparation, and serving of food items; computer software that provides web-based access to applications and services through a web operating system or portal interface. Providing a web-based, cloud based system (computing services) and creation of online portals in the field of remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management.
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Computer system comprising primarily of computers, telecommunication apparatus for the maintenance and cleaning of food preparation equipment, computerized kitchen appliances, computerized food preparation and holding equipment, and cooking equipment and utensils for the restaurant, bakery, commercial kitchen and commissary industries, all sold as a unit; computer hardware and software for use in the operation of restaurants to assist in monitoring facility equipment, predicting demand and managing storage, preparation, and serving of food items; computer software that provides web-based access to applications and services through a web operating system or portal interface. Providing a web-based, cloud based system (computing services) and creation of online portals in the field of remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Providing a web-based, cloud based system and online portals in the field of remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable graphical user interface (GUI) and middleware for providing an interface between software applications, services, and operating systems
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Providing a web-based, cloud based system and online portals in the field of remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable graphical user interface (GUI) and middleware for providing an interface between software applications, services, and operating systems
25.
HYBRID TURF OR ARTIFICIAL TURF WITH INHOMOGENEOUS LATEX BACKING
The invention relates to an artificial turf (140) comprising: - a layer (132) of artificial turf fibers (130), the layer having an upper side (US) and a lower side (LS), wherein first portions of the artificial turf fibers protrude from the upper side and second portions of the artificial turf fibers protruding from the lower side, the first portions forming artificial grass blades (130); - a backing on the lower side of the layer, the backing being a solidified, inhomogeneous latex mixture of a first latex (602, 706) and a second latex (604, 708), the first latex in the dry state being less water-swellable than the second latex in the dry state, the backing contacting at least the second portions and mechanically fixing the artificial turf fibers in the layer.
D06N 7/00 - Matériaux sous forme de feuilles flexibles, non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. fils, filaments, filés ou cordes textiles, collés sur des matériaux macromoléculaires
The invention relates to a method of producing a support mat (200) for hybrid turf (312), the method comprising: - placing a degradable mesh (216) on top of a non-degradable (206), synthetic fiber mesh to form a multi-layer structure having an upper side (US) and a lower side (LS); - incorporating artificial turf fibers (222) into the multi-layer structure such that the artificial turf fibers penetrate the multi-layer structure as a whole and such that portions of the artificial turf fibers extend upwardly from the upper side of the multi-layer structure, each artificial turf fiber being a monofilament generated by an extruder or a bundle of extruder-generated monofilaments, - applying a liquid backing (220) to the lower side (LS) of the multi-layer structure; and - solidifying the liquid backing, the multi-layer structure with the incorporated artificial turf fiber and the backing forming the support mat.
D06N 7/00 - Matériaux sous forme de feuilles flexibles, non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. fils, filaments, filés ou cordes textiles, collés sur des matériaux macromoléculaires
D06N 3/18 - Cuir artificiel, toile cirée ou matériau similaire obtenu par enduction de nappes fibreuses avec une substance macromoléculaire, p. ex. avec des résines, du caoutchouc ou leurs dérivés ayant deux couches de substances macromoléculaires différentes
27.
Device and method for properly locating the YardLine numbers of a football field
A template for properly determining the positions for the yardline numbers of an American-style football field includes a generally rectangular frame having an external perimeter and an internal opening defined by an internal perimeter. The shape of the internal opening, and the corresponding shape of the internal perimeter, is such that for each of the yardline numbers, i.e. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0, the internal perimeter defines a plurality of locations for abutting a corresponding plurality of outer edge portions of the yardline number. With the external perimeter appropriately aligned along one or more lines of the field, the frame can be used to properly locate any one of the six yardline numbers that are needed to properly locate all of the yardline numbers on an American-style football field. This frame reduces the number of templates needed to locate the yardline numbers of a football field, and also simplifies the process of properly locating the yardline numbers.
Particulate infill from a worn down infilled artificial turf, particularly a sand/rubber mixture which includes crumb rubber from vehicle tires, is extracted from a prior field and then thereafter incorporated into the top surf ace of the compacted base at the same site, thereby to assure better drainage conditions in the compacted base for the subsequently installed field. The extracted and incorporated infill helps to maintain open drainage channels throughout the top of the compacted base, particularly in areas where limestone is prevalent. Otherwise, the limestone "fines" are susceptible to compacting and creating a cement-like crust at the top of the base. An existing infill extractor/collector device is modified to operate in a second mode, so that instead of merely performing the conventional bagging of the already-used infill, the already-used infill is laterally diverted back on to the base at the same site, and thereafter, distributed and tilled into the base.
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A turf cutter device, an infill extractor/collector device, and a turf wind-up device are used to facilitate the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. An infill extractor/collector device mounted on a motorized vehicle moves a relatively narrow strip of filled artificial turf from the surface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. After redirecting the strip toward the front of the vehicle, the vehicle drives over the unfilled strip. Meanwhile, the extractor/collector device moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer. The turf cutter device is used prior to infill extraction, while the turf wind up device may be used before or after infill extraction, depending on whether infill extraction takes place at the field or at a remote site, respectively.
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A turf surface (80) comprising: (a) a reinforcing root-permeable mat (10); (b) a removable root-permeable backing (60) located beneath the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10); (c) a layer of growth media (42) located on the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10); and (d) natural grass plants (30) having roots (32) extending downwardly through the layer of growth media (42) and the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10) and the removable root-permeable backing (60); wherein, in use, prior to being laid at a destination site, the removable root-permeable backing (60) is separated from the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10), so that any roots (34) which engage with and extend through the removable root-permeable backing (60) are substantially removed from the turf surface (80).
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Installation of artificial turf systems for athletic fields; construction, repair and maintenance of athletic facilities in the nature of athletic fields featuring artificial turf systems; construction, repair and maintenance of athletic facilities in the nature of athletic fields featuring hybrid turf systems with pre-grown turf and artificial turf; construction of athletic facilities in the nature of athletic fields featuring pre-grown natural turf; design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of artificial turf and related consulting services; design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of hybrid turf systems consisting primarily of artificial turf and related consulting services; design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of natural turf and related consulting services; design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of hybrid turf systems consisting primarily of pre-grown turf and related consulting services; landscape gardening, namely, repair and maintenance of natural turf for athletic fields for others
An apparatus for extracting and collecting particulate infill from an infilled artificial turf field. A vehicle has a first forward end and a second rearward end. An infill extractor is located at the first end of the vehicle and adapted to extract infill from a strip of infilled athletic turf. Extracted infill falls into a bottom section of the infill extractor. An infill mover is secured to the vehicle and adapted to move the extracted infill from the bottom section of the infill extractor toward the second end of the vehicle. An infill collector is connected to the second end of the vehicle and operable to cooperate with the infill mover to collect the moved infill. The infill collector includes a frame that is laterally movable relative to the vehicle from an operative "in use" position to a stowed position.
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An apparatus for extracting and collecting particulate infill from an infilled artificial turf field. A vehicle has a first forward end and a second rearward end. An infill extractor is located at the first end of the vehicle and adapted to extract infill from a strip of infilled athletic turf. Extracted infill falls into a bottom section of the infill extractor. An infill mover is secured to the vehicle and adapted to move the extracted infill from the bottom section of the infill extractor toward the second end of the vehicle. An infill collector is connected to the second end of the vehicle and operable to cooperate with the infill mover to collect the moved infill. The infill collector includes a frame that is laterally movable relative to the vehicle from an operative "in use" position to a stowed position.
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
installation of artificial turf systems for athletic fields; construction, repair and maintenance of athletic facilities in the nature of athletic fields featuring artificial turf systems; construction, repair and maintenance of athletic facilities in the nature of athletic fields featuring hybrid turf systems with pre-grown turf and artificial turf; construction of athletic facilities in the nature of athletic fields featuring pre-grown natural turf design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of artificial turf and related consulting services; design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of hybrid turf systems consisting primarily of artificial turf and related consulting services design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of natural turf and related consulting services; design of athletic playing fields for others consisting of hybrid turf systems consisting primarily of pre-grown turf and related consulting services; landscape gardening, namely, repair and maintenance of natural turf for athletic fields for others
A turf cutter device, an infill extractor/collector device, and a turf wind-up device are used to facilitate the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. An infill extractor/collector device mounted on a motorized vehicle moves a relatively narrow strip of filled artificial turf from the surface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. After redirecting the strip toward the front of the vehicle, the vehicle drives over the unfilled strip. Meanwhile, the extractor/collector device moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer. The turf cutter device is used prior to infill extraction, while the turf wind up device may be used before or after infill extraction, depending on whether infill extraction takes place at the field or at a remote site, respectively.
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An apparatus for extracting and collecting particulate infill from an infilled artificial turf field. A vehicle has a first forward end and a second rearward end. An infill extractor is located at the first end of the vehicle and adapted to extract infill from a strip of infilled athletic turf. Extracted infill falls into a bottom section of the infill extractor. An infill mover is secured to the vehicle and adapted to move the extracted infill from the bottom section of the infill extractor toward the second end of the vehicle. An infill collector is connected to the second end of the vehicle and operable to cooperate with the infill mover to collect the moved infill. The infill collector includes a frame that is laterally movable relative to the vehicle from an operative “in use” position to a stowed position.
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Apparatus and methods for facilitating the removal of existing turf and installing new turf
A turf cutter device, an infill extractor/collector device, and a turf wind-up device are used to facilitate the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. An infill extractor/collector device mounted on a motorized vehicle moves a relatively narrow strip of filled artificial turf from the surface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. After redirecting the strip toward the front of the vehicle, the vehicle drives over the unfilled strip. Meanwhile, the extractor/collector device moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer. The turf cutter device is used prior to infill extraction, while the turf wind up device may be used before or after infill extraction, depending on whether infill extraction takes place at the field or at a remote site, respectively.
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Produits et services
Computer hardware and software for use in the operation of
restaurants to assist in monitoring facility equipment,
predicting demand and managing storage, preparation, and
serving of food items; computer software that provides
web-based access to applications and services through a web
operating system or portal interface; temperature controls;
pressure controls; humidity controls; time controls; liquid
level electronic controls; electronic process controls;
electronic timers for food service application; electronic
controls for controlling temperature; electronic controls
for controlling time; electronic controls for controlling
liquid filling devices; electronic controls for commercial
cooking equipment; electronic control systems for cooking
appliances. Providing remote restaurant management allowing operators to
view, manage and generate reports on real-time and
historical performance metrics for workflow, food
production, food safety, product quality, equipment
diagnostics and service, asset management and energy
management via a web-based system and online portals;
monitoring and controlling mobile and fixed assets via a
managed communications and network device platform utilizing
internet, wireless, wired, and satellite communications
devices.
A turf surface (80) comprising: (a) a reinforcing root-permeable mat (10); (b) a removable root-permeable backing (60) located beneath the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10); (c) a layer of growth media (42) located on the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10); and (d) natural grass plants (30) having roots (32) extending downwardly through the layer of growth media (42) and the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10) and the removable root- permeable backing (60); wherein, in use, prior to being laid at a destination site, the removable root-permeable backing (60) is separated from the reinforcing root-permeable mat (10), so that any roots (34) which engage with and extend through the removable root-permeable backing (60) are substantially removed from the turf surface (80).
Machines, machine parts and motorized vehicles used for installing, renewing, refurbishing and removing artificial turf, in particular on sports grounds/playing fields; motorized artificial turf removal device, namely, a mechanism for removing and collecting particulate infill from artificial turf.
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF EXISTING TURF AND INSTALLING NEW TURF
A motorized vehicle adapted for removable attachment of a cutter attachment, an infill extractor/collector attachment, a wind-up attachment, and a roll-out attachment facilitates the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. The extractor/collector attachment moves a relatively narrow strip of filled turf from the subsurface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. A conveyor moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer. The extractor/collector includes structure for restraining a trailing edge of the strip and also for causing the strip to traverse an opened/closed/opened path, to promote effective removal of infill therefrom.
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A63C 19/04 - Paillassons ou tapis pour terrains de jeux
A motorized vehicle adapted for removable attachment of a cutter attachment, an infill extractor/collector attachment, a wind-up attachment, and a roll-out attachment facilitates the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. The extractor/collector attachment moves a relatively narrow strip of filled turf from the subsurface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. A conveyor moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer. The extractor/collector includes structure for restraining a trailing edge of the strip and also for causing the strip to traverse an opened/closed/opened path, to promote effective removal of infill therefrom.
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35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
Produits et services
Computer hardware and software for use in the operation of restaurants to assist in monitoring facility equipment, predicting demand and managing storage, preparation, and serving of food items; Computer software that provides web-based access to applications and services through a web operating system or portal interface; Temperature Controls for commercial food service and bakery equipment; Pressure Controls, namely, electronic controllers for regulating pressure in commercial food service and bakery equipment; Humidity Controls, namely, electronic controllers for regulating humidity in commercial food service and bakery equipment; Time Controls, namely, timers for monitoring time intervals in commercial food service and bakery equipment ; Liquid Level Electronic Controls, namely, electronic controllers for regulating liquid levels in commercial food service and bakery equipment ; Electronic Process Controls, namely, microprocessor based controller for commercial food service and bakery equipment; Electronic timers for food service application; Electronic Controls for Controlling Temperature; Electronic Controls for Controlling Time; Electronic Controls for Controlling Liquid Filling Devices; Electronic Controls for Commercial Cooking Equipment; Electronic Control Systems for Cooking Appliances Providing a web-based system and online portals in the field of remote restaurant management allowing operators to view, manage and generate reports on real-time and historical performance metrics for workflow, food production, food safety, product quality, equipment diagnostics and service, asset management and energy management
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Machines and machine parts for the renewal, refurbishment and removal of artificial turf, in particular on sports grounds/playing fields; artificial turf removal device, namely, a mechanism for removing and collecting particulate infill from artificial turf. lawn care, in particular removal of artificial turf, particularly on sports grounds/ playing fields.
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Machines and machine parts for the renewal, refurbishment and removal of artificial turf, in particular on sports grounds/playing fields; attachments mounted on a machine used for removing artificial turf, namely, a powered attachment that cuts artificial turf. lawn care, in particular removal of artificial turf, particularly on sports grounds/ playing fields.
A method and device for installing synthetic turf uses a motorized turf rollout vehicle and a frame removably carried by the vehicle, the frame holding a roll of synthetic turf on a spindle at a first, forward end thereof. The roll and spindle are held in an orientation that is transverse to the first forward direction, and have a transverse dimension that extends beyond that of the vehicle. As the vehicle moves forward in the first direction, the vehicle engages and pulls the roll of turf, and the vehicle also moves on top of the just-unrolled portion of the turf. This accurately and efficiently places the turf on and over the base, in a desired position. Because the vehicle moves on top of the just unrolled section of turf, the present invention eliminates direct contact with, and disruption to, the underlying prepared base. This method and device reduces the time and cost associated with locating a roll of synthetic turf over a base during the installation of an athletic field, compared to prior installation methods.
E01C 23/00 - Dispositifs ou dispositions auxiliaires pour la construction, la réparation, la remise en état ou la dépose de routes ou de surfaces similaires
B65H 18/10 - Mécanismes d'enroulage des bandes dans lesquels l'énergie est appliquée à la broche de la bobine
A01G 1/00 - Horticulture; Culture des légumes (étiquettes ou plaques d'identification G09F 3/00, G09F 7/00)
B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement
E01C 19/52 - Appareils pour mettre en place des éléments séparés du revêtement préformés, p. ex. des bordures de trottoir
B65H 54/00 - Bobinage, envidage ou emmagasinage du matériau filiforme
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer system comprising primarily of computers, telecommunication apparatus for the maintenance and cleaning of food preparation equipment, computerized kitchen appliances, computerized food preparation and holding equipment, and cooking equipment and utensils for the restaurant, bakery, commercial kitchen and commissary industries, all sold as a unit
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer system comprising primarily of computers, telecommunication apparatus for the maintenance and cleaning of food preparation equipment, computerized kitchen appliances, computerized food preparation and holding equipment, and cooking equipment and utensils for the restaurant, bakery, commercial kitchen and commissary industries, all sold as a unit
A method for improving communications to customers therefore increasing demand for a perishable or vanishing item produced, inventoried and/or sold at a facility is provided. The method monitors the sales and production and availability of the perishable or vanishing item at a facility for sale of the perishable or vanishing item and determines if more demand is needed for the perishable or vanishing item and the time period necessary for existing customers to meet the determined demand, and notifies the sales staff and potential customers within the facility when a time period in which the perishable or vanishing item waste is less than that of the determined time period.
In accordance with the invention, a method for increasing demand for a perishable item utilizing production capacity planning in a perishable asset production facility, such as a restaurant situation which allows for flexibility and production forecastability to determine a necessary number of new customers to balance demand with production capacity is provided The determination is made as a function of raw material, labor availability, work in process, and food in holding cabinets (inventory) awaiting purchase. By monitoring this production capacity and the trend of sales, by utilizing probability theory, and expected sales in a given time interval necessary demand to optimize sales is predicted. It is then determined how large a geographical area containing potential customers, as function of predicted response rates, is to be notified in order for expected demand to meet expected production.
A kitchen appliance including a biometric detector for capturing biometric characteristic. A database contains user profile information including at least a biometric identity data corresponding to a biometric characteristic. A computer is operatively coupled to the biometric input device and database for controlling the operation of the kitchen appliance in response to the biometric characteristic and as a function of the user profile information.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
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METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN APPLIANCE FOR USE WITH A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE
An appliance (10) has a metallic housing (12). A radio frequency transceiver (14) is mounted on the surface of the housing. The radio frequency transceiver is operatively coupled to an appliance control for receiving and transmitting instructions and information to and from the control. A bezel (24) made of non-electrically conductive material is mounted on a surface of the housing. An antenna (22) is operatively coupled to the transceiver and is disposed within the bezel. In one embodiment, the radio frequency transceiver is disposed between the bezel and the housing. The bezel is formed of plastic.
A system for monitoring the type and quantity of food prepared in at least one appliance includes at least one appliance for processing at least one type and quantity of food. A controller associated with the appliance controls the processing performed by the appliance. A backoffice application server is in communication with the controller. The controller prompts a user at the appliance, to input the type of food to be processed and the quantity of food to be processed by the appliance. The controller receives the input and transmits the input to the backoffice application server.
A system for synchronization of a food preparation appliance and a holding station comprising a food preparation appliance for processing a food during a food preparation cycle and a holding station for maintaining food for a first predetermined period of time. The appliance and holding station communicate with each other. The appliance sends a signal to at least one holding when the food is transferred after the completion of the food processing cycle. A timer operatively coupled to the holding station. The timer countdown the elapsed time after the food has been prepared. Upon food transfer from appliance to the holding station, the remaining countdown is transferred from the appliance timer to the holding station timer. Holding station has a first countdown of the first elapsed time period and a second countdown of a time period less than the first elapsed time period by a predetermined time period.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPRISING COMPUTERS, COMPUTERIZED FOOD COOKING AND BAKING APPLIANCES, COMPUTERIZED FOOD PREPARATION ANDHOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS, FOR MANAGING ALL THE OPERATIONS OF A RESTAURANT, BAKERY, COMMERCIAL KITCHEN OR COMMISSARY
