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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2006
Calvin Tong, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Ryan Berens, Ramsey, NJ (US);
Andrew Kilb, Carrboro, NC (US);
David M. Wynne, Fishkill, NY (US);
Alexander Loa, Pilesgrove, NJ (US);
Michael Powers, Princeton, NJ (US);
Calvin Tong, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Ryan Berens, Ramsey, NJ (US);
Andrew Kilb, Carrboro, NC (US);
David M. Wynne, Fishkill, NY (US);
Alexander Loa, Pilesgrove, NJ (US);
Michael Powers, Princeton, NJ (US);
International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC, Warrenville, IL (US);
Abstract
An integrated kitchen unit for a mobile vehicle. The integrated kitchen unit intended to make preparation, eating, and cleaning easier and more intuitive than the existing solution. The integrated kitchen unit provides multiple storage areas based on the needs required for cooking, including storage for utensils, and even storage for a range of third party appliances. The microwave becomes an integrated part of the design, opening up additional space and allowing for optimized ergonomics of preparation surfaces. Extendable tables can be pulled out for additional surfaces or for other needs such as desk area. Standard 110V AC outlets included in the design allow drivers to plug in any third party appliance, possible providing inverters be installed in the berth. A disposal container is located on the side of the integrated kitchen unit, allowing for easy access while preparing at the workstation, and even while driving. A feature which may provide for easier cleanup is a bendable and washable surface that attaches to the preparation surface, allowing for immediate cleanup by folding up the surface and cleaning it at a later time when the driver stops at a truck stop.