ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,329,296, issued on June 17.

"Food stand system" was invented by Jasna Ostojich (Park Ridge, Ill.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A food stand system with a plan view in the shape of an incomplete circle, with a flat top surface as a countertop, and a convex customer-facing surface. The stand contains a food preparation appliance having both cooking and refrigeration components. Sensors measure the appliance interior state, and provide data to an automated controller that controls appliance operation to prepare food for consumption."

The patent was filed on Sept. 25, 2020, under Application No. 17/032,427.

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