Eugene T Bennington

US Patent:

20010052680, Dec 20, 2001

Filed:

Feb 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/240996

Inventors:

EUGENE KEVIN BENNINGTON - TAMPA FL, US

Assignee:

Eugene Kevin Bennington

International Classification:

B60S009/00
B60P009/00
B62B001/04

US Classification:

280/030000, 280/641000, 414/462000

Abstract:

The present invention pertains to a mobile cart. In a specific embodiment, the subject cart can be automatically loaded onto and from a raised platform. In a specific embodiment, the subject cart can be utilized as a catering cart for transporting and serving food and beverages. The subject cart can utilize thermoelectric devices for heating and cooling of food stored in, and served from, the cart. Lift mechanisms can allow the caterer to raise and lower the food cart, which can assist in loading and unloading the subject cart from a transport vehicle. The subject cart can also provide storage areas for foods, beverages, and utensils. Advantageously, the subject invention can allow a caterer to (i) load the subject cart with hot and cold food; (ii) load the cart into a transport vehicle; (iii) transport the cart to the customer's site; (iv) unload the cart from the transport vehicle; (v) quickly and easily transport the cart, containing hot and cold food, to the serving location; (vi) serve the customers; and (vii) quickly load the cart back into the transport vehicle and return to the caterer's base of operation. A power source, for example batteries, may be utilized to supply the power needed for heating and cooling and for self-propulsion, if desired.