Patent Document

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    Application is based on U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/140,981, which was filed on Mar. 31, 2015, and is entitled “Fresh food and dry goods merchandising display case with interchangeable kit system which expands utility for use in a wide variety of foodservice and supermarket departments,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference and on which priority is hereby claimed. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    There are budgetary restraints on foodservice and supermarket capital expenditures that preclude operators from buying multiple merchandisers to sell different items. No merchandising case exists that allows foodservice and supermarket operators to easily change functionality with interchangeable kits and parts so that they may sell different products in different departments from one case. The invention claimed here solves this problem. 
         [0003]    Merchandising cases stay in one place with set functions and merchandise the same things. It would take up to 10 different style cases currently available in the marketplace to perform all of the functions this system performs. The claimed invention differs from what currently exists. This case and its interchangeable kits eliminate the need for foodservice and supermarket operators to buy multiple cases with different functions to sell different products in different departments. As it is intended for use in public shopping areas, it also provides sanitation features not normally found anywhere other than in employee work spaces 
         [0004]    Merchandising equipment for foodservice and supermarket operators provide singular functions and cannot be easily changed to merchandise different products as desired in different departments. Therefore, multiple equipment purchases are required. Supermarkets can&#39;t use bakery tables to merchandise produce, or produce tables to merchandise seafood, or seafood tables to function as a rolling butcher shop for meat and poultry, or a butcher table to shuck clams or oysters, or a shucking table to merchandise bottled drinks on ice, or an ice table to display bakery items. 
         [0005]    This system performs the multiple functions outlined herein, saving money, preserving space, and increasing sales, by allowing for the purchase of a single case with kits that are easily fitted onto and off the case that change the functionality. This one case can be moved into different departments and fitted with different kits to sell different things. 
         [0006]    This merchandising case has multiple interchangeable kits and parts that provide changing functionality for sales of products in different foodservice and supermarket departments. The kits allow the operator to change the case from a range of self service and full service functions with minimal or no tools required. Operators can thereby change the kit as desired to use the same piece of equipment in different departments to sell many different products ranging from cut meat, poultry, seafood, shucked oysters, sausages, produce, bakery, groceries, floral, juice, general merchandise and more. 
         [0007]    In addition, food retailers are challenged by high occupancy costs per square foot, and therefore they must make decisions regarding what types of merchandising they can fit into their floor plan and which will not. Further, storage space in supermarkets and food retailers is even more restricting, therefore, whatever can stay on the sales floor and out of the back room is a blessing to retailers. Labor reduction is one of the 2 biggest hot buttons for supermarkets. Moving this system from department to department is more efficient than sending it into the storage area at the end of any given day, and retrieving it the next day. As the kits are designed specifically so they do not require tools to install or remove, there is nothing to impede the interchangeable kit change over, which typically take 1-2 minutes. This is also important to retailers, whose staff is not necessarily mechanically competent to use tools, and tools are not typically on site. 
         [0008]    In the accompanying example of a Prior Art merchandising display case  FIG. PA1 -PA 26 , which is commonly used in the foodservice and supermarket industry independently with a singular function, the depicted merchandiser generally has a base that is constructed of as many as 12 cut steel tubes, which are welded together to create a base frame, whereby each tube has to be notched, coped, deburred and polished, then welded together so that a final grinding and polishing process can finish the base. That entire fabrication process is very costly, labor intensive, material intensive and yields a “busy” look and an unnecessarily heavy base. In addition, it creates more joints that are subject to cracking or breaking, and which accumulate dirt. The new base design claimed in this invention reduces 12 straight tubes to 4 bent tubes, reducing the weight, visual confusion, labor, material, risk of breakage, and dirt accumulation. This new base design has been tested to hold 500 lbs., which far exceeds the possible weight of the loaded case. 
         [0009]    These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become better understood in conjunction with the reading of the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, appended claims, and accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0010]      FIG. 1A  shows an Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table (“MIT-M”) which can range in size from 12″ long to 180″ long with otherwise identical designs and functions. It is precisely dimensioned to accept all component kits, and features fully welded corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel construction.  FIG. 1B  shows a Plan View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1C  shows a Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 1D  shows a Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 1E  shows a Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 9 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 1F  shows a Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 18 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 1G  shows a Plan View of the 36″ long version of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1H  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 1I  shows a Front Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 1J  shows a Rear Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 1K  shows a Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 1L  shows an Exploded Isometric View of the Tubular Support Structure of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1M  shows a Cross Section View of the Tubular Support Structure of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1N  shows a Front View of the Tubular Support Structure of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1O  shows an Isometric View of the Tubular Support Structure of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1P  shows an Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1Q  shows Isometric Views of the Tubular Support Structure and the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1R  shows an exploded Isometric View of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1S  shows a Plan View of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1T  shows an Isometric View of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1U  shows a Front View of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1V  shows a Cross Section View of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1W  shows an Separated Isometric View of the outside of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1X  shows an Isometric View of the outside of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1Y  shows a Plan View of the outside of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 1Z  shows a Cross Section View of the outside of the Insulated Bin Assembly of the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0011]      FIGS. 2A and 2C  show Isometric Views of the Self-Service Kit (“SSKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 2B  shows a Cross Section View of the Self-Service Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 2D  shows a Plan View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table with the Self-Service Kit installed.  FIG. 2E  shows an Isometric View of the Self-Service Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 2F  shows a Plan View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Self-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 2G  shows a Front View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Self-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 2H  shows a Cross Section View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Self-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 2I  shows an Isometric View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Self-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 2J  shows a Cross Section View of the Self-Service Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 2K  shows a Cross Section View of the Self-Service Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 9 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 2L  shows a Cross Section View of the Self-Service Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 18 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer. 
           [0012]      FIG. 3A  shows an Isometric View of the Canopy Kit (“CKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 3B  shows a Cross Section View of the Canopy Kit.  FIG. 3C  shows a Plan View of the Canopy Kit, displaying an overhead depiction of how the brackets of the Lexan™ panel are fuse welded to the stainless steel tubular structure.  FIG. 3D  shows an Elevation View of the Canopy Kit, displaying how the Lexan™ panel rests on top of the stainless steel tubular structure.  FIG. 3E  shows the detail of the overhang bend at the end of both sides of the Lexan™ panel on top of the Canopy Kit.  FIG. 3F  shows the detail of how the Lexan™ panel is affixed to the top of the Canopy Kit with mounting brackets secured by an acorn nut, spacer, Poly sheet, and screw assembly. 
           [0013]      FIGS. 4A and 4B  show Isometric Views of the Lexan™ end panels and tempered front glass panel parts of the Full-Service Kit (“FSKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 4C  shows a Cross Section View of the Full-Service Kit and the Scale Stand Kit (“SS”) installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 4D  shows a Plan View of the Full-Service Kit and the Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 4E  shows an Isometric View of the Full-Service Kit and the Scale Stand Kit (“SS”) installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 4F  shows a Plan View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Full-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 4G  shows a Front View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Full-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 4H  shows a Cross Section View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Full-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 4I  shows an Isometric View of the stainless steel retention clips that hold the Full-Service Kit in place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 4J  shows a Cross Section View of the Full-Service Kit and Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position in between a 64″ tall customer and a 64″ employee servicing the case.  FIG. 4K  shows a Cross Section View of the Full-Service Kit and Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 9 degree pitch position in between a 64″ tall customer and a 64″ employee servicing the case.  FIG. 4L  shows a Cross Section View of the Full-Service Kit and Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 18 degree pitch position in between a 64″ tall customer and a 64″ employee servicing the case. 
           [0014]      FIG. 5A  shows a Plan View of the Half Canopy Kit (“HCKT”) which is installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 5B  shows a Cross Section View of the Half Canopy Kit.  FIG. 5C  shows an Isometric View of the Half Canopy Kit. 
           [0015]      FIGS. 6A and 6B  show front and back Isometric Views of the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit (“MCB”) which is designed and shown to be integrated into the base unit Mobile Insulated Display Table with no tools required.  FIG. 6C  shows a Long Cross Section View of the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit.  FIG. 6D  shows an Elevation View of the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit.  FIG. 6E  shows a Cross Section View of the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit.  FIG. 6F  shows a Side View of the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit.  FIG. 6G  shows an Exploded Isometric View of the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit. 
           [0016]      FIG. 7A  shows an Isometric View of the Oyster Shucking Station Kit (“OSKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware, installed in the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Full-Service Kit.  FIG. 7B  shows an Isometric View of the Oyster Shucking Station Kit (“OSKT”) installed in the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Self-Service Kit.  FIG. 7C  shows an assembled Plan View of the Oyster Shucking Station Kit.  FIG. 7D  shows an Exploded Isometric View of the Oyster Shucking Station Kit. FIG.  FIG. 7E  shows a Side View of the Oyster Shucking Station Kit.  FIG. 7F  shows a detailed view of the tabs that keep the scrap pan, scrap pan cover, and removable poly board in place on the Oyster Shucking Station Kit.  FIG. 7G  shows an Isometric View of the Oyster Shucking Station. 
           [0017]      FIG. 8A  shows a Plan View of the Meat Cutting Kit (“MCKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 8B  shows an Isometric View of the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIGS. 8C and 8D  show Plan Views of the Meat Cutting Kit with and without the poly top installed.  FIG. 8E  shows an Exploded Isometric View of the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 8F  shows a Cross Section View of the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 8G  shows a Cross Section View of the Poly board top of the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 8H  shows a Plan View of the 14 gauge 304 stainless steel base of the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 8I  shows a Rotated Side View of the 14 gauge 304 stainless steel base of the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 8J  shows an Isometric view of the Meat Cutting Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Half-Canopy Kit, the Self-Service Kit, and the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit.  FIG. 8K  shows an Isometric view of the Meat Cutting Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Full-Service Kit and the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit.  FIG. 8L  shows an Isometric view of the Meat Cutting Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Self-Service Kit and the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit. 
           [0018]      FIG. 9A  shows a Rear View of the Sausage Grinding Kit (“SGKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware,  FIG. 9B  shows a Plan View of the Sausage Grinding Kit.  FIG. 9C  shows an Inverted View of the Sausage Grinding Kit.  FIG. 9D  shows a Cross Section View of the Sausage Grinding Kit.  FIG. 9E  shows an Isometric View of the Sausage Grinding Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 9F  shows a Detailed View of the corner of the Sausage Grinding Kit.  FIG. 9G  shows an Isometric View of the Sausage Grinding Kit.  FIG. 9H  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Sausage Grinding Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 9I  shows an Inverted Cross Section View of the Sausage Grinding Kit. 
           [0019]      FIG. 10A  shows a Plan View of one of the two slider brackets of the Smoothie Kit (“SMKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 10B  shows a Side View of one of the two slider brackets of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10C  shows a Plan View of the base support for one of the two slider brackets of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10D  shows a Cross Section View of the base support for one of the two slider brackets of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10E  shows a Plan View of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10F  shows a Cross Section View of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10G  shows an Isometric View of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10H  shows a Plan View of the Poly board top of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10I  shows a Front View of the Poly board top.  FIG. 10J  shows a Cross Section View of the Poly board top.  FIG. 10K  shows a Long Cross Section View of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10L  shows a Plan View of the steel support structure of the Smoothie Kit.  FIG. 10M  shows an Isometric View of the Smoothie Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table along with the Half Canopy Kit. 
           [0020]      FIGS. 11A, 11B and 11C  shows Plan Views of the Stepped Dry Insert Kit (“SDIKT”) in 3 different interchangeable configurations, which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIGS. 11D, 11E, 11F and 11G  show Isometric Views of the Stepped Dry Insert Kit in 3 different interchangeable configurations.  FIGS. 11H, 11I and 11J  show Cross Section Views of 3 different interchangeable configurations of the Stepped Dry Insert Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position in between two 64″ tall customers.  FIGS. 11K, 11L and 11M  show Plan Views of the 3 steps.  FIGS. 11N, 11O and 11P  show Short Cross Section Views of the 3 steps.  FIGS. 11Q, 11R and 11S  show Isometric Views of the 3 steps.  FIGS. 11T, 11U and 11V  show Long Cross Section Views of the 3 steps. 
           [0021]      FIG. 12A  shows an Exploded Isometric View of the Skirt Kit (“WSKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 12B  shows an Isometric View of the Skirt Kit.  FIG. 12C  shows a Cross Section View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 12D  shows an Isometric View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 12E  shows an Isometric View of the Skirt Kit without mounting clips.  FIG. 12F  shows a Plan View of the Skirt Kit without mounting clips.  FIG. 12G  shows a Cross Section View of the Skirt Kit without mounting clips.  FIG. 12H  shows an Isometric View of the Skirt Kit with mounting clips.  FIG. 12I  shows a Plan View of the Skirt Kit with mounting clips.  FIG. 12J  shows a Cross Section View of the Skirt Kit with mounting clips.  FIG. 12K  shows a Front Isometric View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 12L  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 12M  shows a Front View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 12N  shows a Back View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 12O  shows a Cross Section View of the Skirt Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0022]      FIG. 13A  shows a Cross Section View of the Scale Stand Kit (“SS”) without mounting hardware.  FIG. 13B  shows an Isometric View of the Scale Stand Kit without mounting hardware.  FIG. 13C  shows a Plan View of the Scale Stand Kit.  FIG. 13D  shows a Plan View of the Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 13E  shows a Cross Section View of the Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Full-Service Kit.  FIG. 13F  shows an Isometric View of the Scale Stand Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Full-Service Kit. 
           [0023]      FIG. 14A  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit (“CWP”) without poly cutting board.  FIG. 14B  shows a Side View of the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit without poly cutting board.  FIG. 14C  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the rear of the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Half Canopy Kit and the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 14D  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the underbody of the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Half Canopy Kit and the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 14E  shows a Cross Section View of the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the rear of the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Half Canopy Kit and the Meat Cutting Kit.  FIG. 14F  shows a Cross Section View of the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the underbody of the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Half Canopy Kit and the Meat Cutting Kit. 
           [0024]      FIG. 15A  shows a Plan View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit (“DSKP”), which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware, installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 15B  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in up position, along with the Scale Stand Kit and the Half Canopy Kit.  FIG. 15C  shows a Plan View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit.  FIG. 15D  shows a Cross Section View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit.  FIG. 15E  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit in up position.  FIG. 15F  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit in up position, installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Scale Stand Kit and the Half Canopy Kit.  FIG. 15G  shows an Isometric View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit in down position, installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Scale Stand Kit and the Half Canopy Kit.  FIG. 15H  shows a Cross Section View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit in up position, installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Scale Stand Kit and the Half Canopy Kit.  FIG. 15I  shows a Cross Section View of the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit in up position, installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Scale Stand Kit and the Half Canopy Kit. 
           [0025]      FIG. 16A  shows an Elevation View of the Chef Demo Mirror Kit (“CDMKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 16B  shows a Detailed View of the Chef Demo Mirror Kit.  FIG. 16C  shows Isometric view of the Chef Demo Mirror Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 16D  shows an Isometric View of the Chef Demo Mirror Kit.  FIG. 16E  shows a Cross Section View of the Chef Demo Mirror Kit. 
           [0026]      FIG. 17A  shows a Plan View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit (“SDSKT”), which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware, in Alt #1 position.  FIG. 17B  shows a separated Isometric View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #1 position.  FIG. 17C  shows a Front View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #1 position.  FIG. 17D  shows a Cross Section View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #1 position.  FIG. 17E  shows assembled Isometric Views of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit going into place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in Alt #1 position, along with the Self-Service Kit.  FIG. 17F  shows a Plan View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #2 position.  FIG. 17G  shows a separated Isometric View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #2 position.  FIG. 17H  shows a Front View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #2 position.  FIG. 17I  shows a Cross Section View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #2 position.  FIG. 17J  shows assembled Isometric Views of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit going into place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in Alt #2 position, along with the Self-Service Kit.  FIG. 17K  shows a Plan View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #3 position.  FIG. 17L  shows an Exploded View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #3 position.  FIG. 17M  shows a Front View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #3 position.  FIG. 17N  shows a Cross Section View of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit in Alt #3 position.  FIG. 17O  shows assembled Isometric Views of the Square Dry Step Insert Kit going into place on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in Alt #3 position, along with the Self-Service Kit. 
           [0027]      FIG. 18A  shows a Plan View of the Pyramid Insert Kit (“PMDKT”), which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware, installed in the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 18B  shows a Front Elevation View of the Pyramid Insert Kit with the removable ice stop in place above the finger holes which allow for easy removal.  FIG. 18C  shows a Cross Section View of the Pyramid Insert Kit with the removable ice stop in place above the finger holes which allow for easy removal.  FIG. 18D  shows a Cross Section View of the Pyramid Insert Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Self-Service Kit.  FIG. 18E  shows a Cross Section View of the Pyramid Insert Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table with removable ice stops in place above the finger holes which allow for easy removal.  FIG. 18F  shows an Isometric View of the Pyramid Insert Kit with removable ice stops in place installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table, along with the Self-Service Kit.  FIG. 18G  shows a Side View of the Pyramid Insert Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 18H  shows a Plan View of the Pyramid Insert Kit with removable ice stops in place above the finger holes which allow for easy removal.  FIG. 18I  shows an Isometric View of the Pyramid Insert Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table with removable ice stops in place above the finger holes which allow for easy removal.  FIG. 18J  shows an Isometric View of the Pyramid Insert Kit with removable ice stops in place above the finger holes which allow for easy removal.  FIG. 18K  shows an Isometric View of a solid side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit without the removable ice stop.  FIG. 18L  shows a Plan View of a solid side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit without the removable ice stop.  FIG. 18M  shows a Plan View of a removable ice stop which gets placed onto a side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit.  FIG. 18N  shows a Cross Section View of a removable ice stop which gets placed over a cutout on a side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit.  FIG. 18O  shows a Side View of a removable ice stop which gets placed over a cutout on a side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit.  FIG. 18P  shows an Isometric View of a removable ice stop which gets placed over a cutout on a side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit.  FIG. 18Q  shows an Isometric View of the Pyramid Insert Kit without a side panel and without a removable ice stop in place on one side, exposing the cutout for easy employee access to the drain of the Mobile Insulated Display Table for cleaning.  FIG. 18R  shows a Cross Section View of the Pyramid Insert Kit without a removable ice stop in place.  FIG. 18S  shows a Side View of a side panel of the Pyramid Insert Kit without a removable ice stop in place, exposing the cutout for easy employee access to the drain of the Mobile Insulated Display Table for cleaning. 
           [0028]      FIG. 19A  shows a Cross Section View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit (“TDSSKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 19B  shows a Front View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit.  FIG. 19C  shows an Isometric View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit.  FIG. 19D  shows a Cross Section View of the top shelf of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit with product stops.  FIG. 19E  shows a Cross Section View of the middle shelf of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit with product stops.  FIG. 19F  shows a Cross Section View of the bottom shelf of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit with product stops.  FIG. 19G  shows an Isometric View of the bottom shelf of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit.  FIG. 19H  shows a Side View of the Shelf Hanger piece of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit.  FIG. 19I  shows an Isometric View of the Shelf Hanger piece of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit.  FIG. 19J  shows a Cross Section View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit installed on both sides of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 19K  shows an Isometric View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit installed on both sides of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 19L  shows a Cross Section View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit installed on one side of the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 19M  shows an Isometric View of the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit installed on one side of the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0029]      FIG. 20A  shows a Plan View of the assembled Deep Ledge Kit (“DLKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 20B  shows a Front View of the assembled Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20C  shows an Inverted Cross Section View of the assembled Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20D  shows an Isometric View of the assembled Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20E  shows a Plan View of the shallow section of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20F  shows an Inverted Side View of the shallow section of the Deep Ledge Kit  FIG. 20G  shows an Isometric View of the shallow section of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20H  shows an Inverted Side View of the deep section of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20I  shows a Detailed View of the edge of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20J  shows a Side View of one section of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20K  shows an Isometric View of one section of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20L  shows a Detailed View of the edge of the Deep Ledge Kit.  FIG. 20M  shows a Plan View of the Deep Ledge Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 20N  shows an Isometric View of the Deep Ledge Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 20O  shows a Cross Section View of the Deep Ledge Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0030]      FIGS. 21A and 21B  show Cross Section Views of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit (“TDCSKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 21C  shows an Isometric View of the Triple Dry corner Shelf Kit.  FIG. 21D  shows a Plan View of the rear wall panel of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit.  FIG. 21E  shows a Front Elevation View of the rear wall panel of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit prior to being bent and having shelves installed.  FIG. 21F  shows a Cross Section View of the rear wall panel of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit prior to having shelves installed.  FIG. 21G  shows a Plan View of the assembled Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 21H  shows an Exploded Plan and Isometric view of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit.  FIG. 21I  shows an Isometric View of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 21J  shows a Cross Section of the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0031]      FIG. 22A  shows a Plan View of the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit (“DHDBKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 22B  shows an Isometric View of the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit.  FIG. 22C  shows a Rear Elevation View of the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit.  FIG. 22D  shows a Side View of the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit.  FIG. 22E  shows an Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table with the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit installed on the rear.  FIG. 22F  shows a Cross Section View of the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table,  FIG. 22G  shows a Side View of the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0032]      FIG. 23A  shows a Plan View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit (“DSK”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 23B  shows a Front Elevation View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit.  FIG. 23C  shows a Cross Section View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit in up position.  FIG. 23D  shows an Isometric View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit in up position.  FIG. 23E  shows a Detailed View of the corner of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit.  FIG. 23F  shows a Plan View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in up position.  FIG. 23G  shows an Isometric View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in up position.  FIG. 23H  shows a Cross Section View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in up position.  FIG. 23I  shows a Side View of the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in up position. 
           [0033]      FIG. 24A  shows an Isometric View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit (“WPKT”), which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware, installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 24B  shows a Plan View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 24C  shows a Cross Section View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position.  FIG. 24D  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit fitted with a roll of wrapping paper.  FIG. 24E  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit without the mounting bracket.  FIG. 24F  shows a Rear Isometric View of the mounting bracket of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit.  FIG. 24G  shows a Cross Section View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 0 degree pitch position next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 24H  shows a Cross Section View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 9 degree pitch next to a 64″ tall customer.  FIG. 24I  shows a Cross Section View of the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table in 18 degree pitch position in between a 64″ tall customer and a 64″ employee servicing the case. 
           [0034]      FIG. 25A  shows a Plan View of the Trash Receptacle Kit (“TRKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 25B  shows an Inverted Cross Section View of the Trash Receptacle Kit.  FIG. 25C  shows an Inverted Isometric View of the Trash Receptacle Kit.  FIG. 25D  shows a Cross Section View of the Trash Receptacle Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 25E  shows an Isometric View of the Trash Receptacle Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0035]      FIG. 26A  shows a Rear Elevation View of the Knife Holder Kit (“KHKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 26B  shows a Cross Section View of the hanging bracket of the Knife Holder Kit.  FIG. 26C  shows an Isometric View of the Knife Holder Kit with a knife in place.  FIG. 26D  shows an Isometric View of the Knife Holder Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table. 
           [0036]      FIG. 27A  shows a Rear Elevation View of the Paper Towel Holder Kit (“PTHKT”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 27B  shows an Isometric View of the Paper Towel Holder Kit with a paper towel roll in place.  FIG. 27C  shows a Plan View of the Paper Towel Holder Kit.  FIG. 27D  shows a Cross Section view of the Paper Towel Holder Kit with a paper towel roll in place.  FIG. 27E  shows an Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table with the Paper Towel Holder Kit installed on the rear.  FIG. 27F  shows a Plan View of the rolled tube piece of the Paper Towel Holder Kit.  FIG. 27G  shows a Cross Section View of the rolled tube piece of the Paper Towel Holder Kit.  FIG. 27H  shows a Cross Section View of the Paper Towel Holder Kit.  FIG. 27I  shows a Rear View of the Paper Towel Holder Kit. 
           [0037]      FIG. 28A  shows a Plan View of the Safety Step Kit (“DPSI”) which is installed and removed without any tools or hardware.  FIG. 28B  shows a Cross Section View of the Safety Step Kit.  FIG. 28C  shows an Isometric View of the Safety Step Kit.  FIG. 28D  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Safety Step Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 28E  shows a Rear Isometric View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table without the Safety Step Kit in place.  FIG. 28F  shows a Cross Section View of the Safety Step Kit installed on the Mobile Insulated Display Table.  FIG. 28G  shows a Cross Section View of the Mobile Insulated Display Table without the Safety Step Kit in place. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0038]    Some of the embodiments of the present invention are discussed below. As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should be understood that the description contained herein is not limited by the details of the foregoing description, unless otherwise stated. The present invention should be construed within its spirit and scope, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims, or equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the invention. 
         [0039]    We refer initially to  FIG. 1A-1Z , showing the Mobile Insulated Display Table (“MIT-M”). It is designed in 3D modeling software, which is programmed to instruct a CNC laser, CNC punch, CNC plasma, and CNC hydraulic brake to cut and form the parts. Parts are then welded using heliarc welding equipment, then deburred and ground to eliminate sharp edges, then polished by hand to its final finish. The case is insulated with a double wall stainless steel liner  1 , the space between which is filled with polystyrene insulation  2 . A drain  3  is installed, and the valve  4  and drain hose  5  attached and insulated. Then the assembly is mounted on support base  6  made of 1⅝″ diameter 16 gauge stainless steel tubing bent precisely with a CNC tubing bending machine. They are then coped with a milling machine, then heliarc welded, then ground, then polished, and finally heavy-duty casters  7  are installed. 
         [0040]    The MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z  can range in size from 12″ long to 180″ long with otherwise identical designs and functions. It is precisely dimensioned to accept all component kits, and has fully welded construction, corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel construction, a fully welded bent tubular steel frame  6 , an adjustable tilting mechanism  8  with 3 positions, a welded stainless steel drain  3  and a shutoff valve  4  with a 5′ insulated drain hose  5  and a hose hanging bracket  9 . 
         [0041]      FIG. 2A-2L  shows the Self-Service Kit (“SSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 6 components including: 2 each 11″ high×32″ wide×⅜″ thick scratch resistant Lexan™ with polished edges (front and rear risers)  10 , 2 each 11″ high×31⅛″ wide×⅜″ thick scratch resistant Lexan™ with polished edges (left and right side risers)  11 , and 2 custom designed stainless steel retention clips  12  which hold Lexan™ pieces in place while allowing removal without the use of tools. Lexan™ panels  10 - 11  are sized so when placed into case, they lock together with the help of the stainless steel retention clip  12 . 
         [0042]      FIG. 3A-3F  shows the Canopy Kit (“CKT”). This removable kit is comprised of a removable welded stainless steel tubular structure  13  with a permanently mounted clear Lexan™ top  14 . It includes fitted brackets  15  to allow the canopy to be installed with complete stability and removed without tools or hardware. 
         [0043]      FIG. 4A-4L  shows the Full-Service Kit (“FSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 8 components including: an aluminum front hinge base plate  16  permanently attached to a removable stainless steel mounting bracket  17 , an aluminum glass clamp (affixed to glass)  18 , a tempered glass panel  19 , 2 tall scratch resistant Lexan™ side panels with polished edges  20  with 2 custom designed stainless steel retention clips  12  which hold Lexan™ pieces firmly in place abutting the front glass  19 , 2 custom designed stainless steel retention clips  12  which stabilize the side Lexan™ panels  20  and locks them in place with the rear Lexan™ panel  21 , which is 11″ high×32″ wide×⅜″ thick scratch resistant Lexan™ with polished edges. Entire kit is designed to be installed and removed without any tools or hardware. 
         [0044]      FIG. 5A-5C  shows the Half Canopy Kit (“HCKT”). This removable kit is comprised of a removable welded stainless steel structural frame  22  supporting  2  sided Lexan™ breath protection guards  23 , a front  24  and a top  25  made of clear Lexan™. Entire assembly is affixed to 3 stainless steel mounting brackets  26 , designed to be installed and removed without tools or hardware. 
         [0045]      FIG. 6A-6G  shows the Modular Clam Bar/Dry Shelf Kit (“MCB”). This modular kit is comprised of a fully welded corrosion resistant insulated stainless steel ice trough  27  with integral drain  28  and hanging shelves  29 , mounted on casters  30  for easy mobility. Designed to appear to be integrated into base MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z . 
         [0046]      FIG. 7A-7G  shows the Oyster Shucking Station Kit (“OSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 7 components including: a poly cutting board  31  with scrap chute  32  and pre-drilled holes  33  for mounting the oyster shucking machine  34 , a stainless steel top  35  with cutout  36  to align with chute  32  in the poly cutting board  31 , a stainless steel base  37  and a removable stainless steel scrap pan  38  plus 2 anti-slip stainless steel retention brackets  39 . 
         [0047]      FIG. 8A-8L  shows the Meat Cutting Kit (“MCKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 5 components including: a poly chopping block  40  with a scrap chute pass-through  41  and knife retention safety slots  42 , a stainless steel drip pan  43  with poly liner  44  to collect runoff of knives and protect blades when in storage, 14 gauge stainless steel support platform  45  with a scrap chute  46  to align with the chopping block  40 , a stainless steel scrap tray  43 A that is sized to fit inside of the stainless steel support platform  45  below the scrap chute  46 . 
         [0048]      FIG. 9A-9H  shows the Sausage Grinding Kit (“SGKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 3 components: a 14 gauge fully welded and braced grinder support structure  47  that fits into the MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z , with 2 stainless steel retention brackets  48  to keep it in place. 
         [0049]      FIG. 10A-10M  shows the Smoothie Kit (“SMKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 10 components including: stainless steel base  49  with cutout  50  for scraps, and cutouts  51  for 7 stainless steel ingredient pans  52 , a poly cutting board  53  with scrap chute  54  and a scrap pan  55 . 
         [0050]      FIG. 11A-11V  shows the Stepped Dry Insert Kit (“SDIKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 3 different height, corrosion resistant stainless steel stepped platforms  56  that nest. 
         [0051]      FIG. 12A-12O  shows the Skirt Kit (“WSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of a permanently affixed removable stainless steel cosmetic base panel with a front  57  and two sides  58 . 
         [0052]      FIG. 13A-13F  shows the Scale Stand Kit (“SS”). The scale stand kit is removable and is comprised of a 16 gauge 304 stainless steel scale platform  59  with safety retention sides  60 , stainless steel support post  61 , mounting hardware  62  and a scale cord chase  63 . 
         [0053]      FIG. 14A-14F  shows the Cutting Board with Integral Wrap Paper Roll Holder (“CWP”). This removable kit is comprised of 3 components including: a cutting board platform  64  with mounting bracket  65  and integral wrap paper roll holder  66  and a poly cutting board  67 . The assembly can be mounted on employee side of the MIT-M  FIGS. 1A-1Z  and removed without tools or hardware. 
         [0054]      FIG. 15A-15I  shows the Cutting Board Drop Shelf Kit (“DSKP”). This removable kit is comprised of 2 components including: a cutting board platform  68  with drop hardware  69  and a poly cutting board  70 , attached to a mounting bracket  71  which makes the kit easy to install and remove without tools or hardware. 
         [0055]      FIG. 16A-16E  shows the Chef Demo Mirror Kit (“CDMKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 5 components including: an adjustable overhead mirror  72 , and a tubular stainless steel support structure  73  with mounting brackets  74  on both sides. 
         [0056]      FIG. 17A-17O  shows the Square Dry Step Insert Kit (“SDSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 3 components including: 3 interlocking stainless steel platforms  75  that are tabbed and slotted so they can be configured in 9 different layouts. 
         [0057]      FIG. 18A-18S  shows the Pyramid Insert Kit (“PMDKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 5 components including: fully welded stainless steel pyramid  76  with slots and cutouts to fit 4 removable side panels/ice avalanche guards  77 . 
         [0058]      FIG. 19A-19M  shows the Triple Dry Side Shelf Kit (“TDSSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 1 component: heavy gauge fully welded three level stainless steel dry display shelf assembly  78 , designed with mounting bracket  79  which allows installation and removal of the kit without tools or hardware on any of 3 sides of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z . 
         [0059]      FIG. 20A-20N  shows the Deep Ledge Kit (“DLKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 6 components: 2 each heavy gauge stainless steel extension shelf inserts  80  and 4 each locking brackets  81 . Designed to be installed and removed without tools or hardware. 
         [0060]      FIG. 21A-21J  shows the Triple Dry Corner Shelf Kit (“TDCSKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 1 component: heavy gauge fully welded three level stainless steel dry corner display shelf assembly  82 , designed with mounting bracket  83  which allows installation and removal of the kit without tools or hardware on 2 front corners of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z . 
         [0061]      FIG. 22A-22G  shows the Dry Hanging Display Box Kit (“DHDBKT”). This removable kit is comprised of 1 component: a heavy gauge welded stainless steel dry display box  84  with mounting bracket  85  that allows kit to be installed and removed without tools or hardware on any of 3 sides of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z . 
         [0062]      FIG. 23A-23I  shows the Stainless Steel Drop Shelf Kit (“DSK”). This removable kit is comprised of 1 assembly including a stainless steel shelf  86  with drop hinge hardware  87 , and a stainless steel mounting bracket  88  that permits installation and removal on any of 3 sides of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z  without tools or hardware. 
         [0063]      FIG. 24A-24I  shows the Wrap Paper Roll Holder Kit (“WPKT”). This accessory kit is comprised of 1 assembly including: a stainless steel paper wrap holder  89  with integrated cutting blade  90 . Mounts to underside of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z . 
         [0064]      FIG. 25A-25E  shows the Trash Receptacle Kit (“TRKT”). This removable accessory kit is comprised of 1 component: a welded stainless steel trash receptacle  91  with integral hanging bracket  92  permitting kit to be installed and removed from any of 3 sides of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z  without tools or hardware. 
         [0065]      FIG. 26A-26D  shows the Knife Holder Kit (“KHKT”). This removable accessory kit is comprised of 1 component: a stainless steel knife box  93  with slotted poly insert  94  to protect knife blades, with integral hanging bracket  95  permitting the kit to be installed and removed on any of 3 sides of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z . 
         [0066]      FIG. 27A-27I  shows the Paper Towel Holder Kit (“PTHKT”). This removable accessory kit is comprised of 2 components: a stainless steel paper towel holder  96  with bracket  97  to allow mounting and removal on any of 3 sides of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z  without tools or hardware, plus a dowel  98  which passes through the paper towel roll. 
         [0067]      FIG. 28A-28G  shows the Safety Step Kit (“DPSI”). This removable accessory kit is comprised of 5 components: a diamond-plated aluminum safety step  99  with anti-tip base  100 , anti-slip friction coating  101 , two welded cross members  102  to support 500 pounds, and interlocking bracket  103  to allow mounting and removal on the bent tubular steel frame of MIT-M  FIG. 1A-1Z  without tools or hardware. 
         [0068]    Although illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments and that various other changes and modifications may be effected herein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. 
         [0069]    Furthermore, as various changes could be made in the described constructions, and additional accessory kits could be developed to integrate without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in these descriptions or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

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