Abstract:
An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
Abstract:
An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
Abstract:
Systems, computer programs, and methods for coordinating employee activities to facilitate fulfillment of orders for items and/or services sold by retailers and provided to customers for pick-up are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: receiving one or more pick-up orders; generating tasks associated with preparing portions of the one or more pick-up orders using one or more carts; receiving a first electronic confirmation that the portions of the one or more pick-up orders have been prepared; receiving a notification associated with the one or more pick-up orders; generating tasks associated with moving the portions of the pick-up orders prepared for pick-up before the notification from the one or more carts to a pick-up location within a pick-up facility; and receiving a second electronic confirmation that the tasks associated with moving the portions of the one or more pick-up orders have been completed.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and computer programs for facilitating customer interaction and fulfillment relating to orders for items and/or services sold by retailers and provided to customers for pick-up are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: receiving a customer arrival notification for a customer to pick up at a pick-up facility one or more items purchased from a retailer in an order previously placed by the customer; determining an estimated order pick-up time for the order; and providing an electronic pick-up notification to the customer that includes the estimated order pick-up time.
Abstract:
A folding chair apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, the folding chair apparatus comprises a plurality of vertical posts, a plurality of cross-braces, and a plurality of legs that each comprise an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the legs, cross-braces, and vertical posts are coupled together to form a frame, wherein the vertical posts define one or more planes, and wherein the lower portions of the at least two legs extend outwardly from the upper portions of the at least two legs beyond at least one of the planes; and a seat coupled to the frame.
Abstract:
A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
Abstract:
A folding chair apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, the folding chair apparatus comprises a plurality of vertical posts, a plurality of cross-braces, and a plurality of legs that each comprise an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the legs, cross-braces, and vertical posts are coupled together to form a frame, wherein the vertical posts define one or more planes, and wherein the lower portions of the at least two legs extend outwardly from the upper portions of the at least two legs beyond at least one of the planes; and a seat coupled to the frame.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for detecting items located in the bottom of a customer's shopping cart basket. Such items are often hidden from the immediate view of cashiers and other store employees, and therefore, may not be properly accounted for during checkout. Therefore, a relatively inexpensive solution for detecting and displaying the bottom of basket area to cashiers and/or other store employees is desired so that losses associated with such items can be minimized.
Abstract:
An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for receiving and processing online orders for items and/or services to be fulfilled by the retailer using multiple different fulfillment channels or methods for multiple items in a single order are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: receiving data regarding a plurality of items selected for purchase from a retailer by a customer in an order, wherein one or more possible fulfillment channels are associated with each of the items; assigning a fulfillment channel for each of the items in the order, wherein at least two different fulfillment channels are assigned within the order; receiving payment information from the customer for the order; and retrieving and/or preparing the items in the order for fulfillment to the customer via at least two different fulfillment channels.