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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7390119 | Method and apparatus for storing and delivering liquid color materials A container of liquid color material has a diaphragm liquid color pump located therewithin for providing liquid color from the container and non-drip apparatus for releaseably connecting the container with a blender for supply of liquid color thereto and methods for... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384183 | Mobile decontamination unit An apparatus capable of mixing and dispensing a decontaminant foam that is useful in strategic and tactical decontamination comprises in one embodiment a plurality of tanks 11, a pump assembly that is capable of mixing binary or multi-component decontaminant ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380977 | Dental impression material kneading device To provide a dental impression material kneading device for discharging each paste of a dental impression material comprising two kinds of pastes having different fluidities at the time of feed start with a mixing ratio selected and set among two or more gradual mix... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7331702 | Agitation mixer An agitation mixer 10 comprises a casing 12 through which a fluid passes, an agitator body 15 installed inside the casing 12 and connected to rotation means 92, a liquid inlet 22 for feeding a liquid into the casing 12, | 02/19/2008 |
| 7178978 | Fluid mixing apparatus and method This invention relates to devices, methods, and systems for mixing materials, and in particular provides linkages and containers such as syringes in operative arrangement such that actuation of the linkages can move material from one container to another thereby mix... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7147364 | Mixer and liquid analyzer provided with same The invention provides a mixer capable of mixing two kinds of liquids with each other while varying a mixing ratio in a wide range of the flow rates thereof by causing the two liquids in trace amounts to come into contact with each other, or a mixer capable of mixin... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144148 | Continuous manufacture of high internal phase ratio emulsions using relatively low-shear and low-temperature processing steps Methods for continuously producing HIPR silicone in water emulsions are disclosed. The methods use low shear devices, and thus the temperature of the emulsions is kept low, while enhanced particle size and viscosity are obtained. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7059761 | Product blender and dispenser A command module, draw switch, blending and dispensing assembly, and multiple ingredient storage and delivery modules are added to a conventional milk shake freezer and dispensing machine. A selector panel is provided to enable the operator to dispense a shake-like ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7029164 | Automated system and process for the preparation of a high viscosity fluid formulation An automated fluid formulating system for use in small scale laboratory operations. The system utilizes a computer to provide precise control over the measurement of ingredients and the entire formulating process. The novel feature of this invention is that it can p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6827479 | Uniform small particle homogenizer and homogenizing process A uniform small particle homogenizer for liquid product comprising a pair of intensifier cylinder pumps (20) driven by a hydraulic system (22). The pumps have a power stroke side and a suction stroke side, and a pair of proximity sensors (24) th... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6629774 | Static mixer nozzle and attachment accessory configuration A static mixer apparatus providing a mixer and releasably affixed dispensing accessory in which the static mixer outlet tip has a dispensing accessory mounting structure to maintain orientation of the accessory about an axis defined by the structure, the ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6464385 | Method and apparatus for preparing slurry from starting materials A material blending tank 1 is formed in a pressure-resistant, and tightly closable vessel, in its inner cavity, into which predetermined quantities of starting materials are charged, followed by hermetically sealing the tank; a material adjusting tank 2 i... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6453803 | Soft ice cream manufacture method thereof and soft ice cream manufacture apparatus There is provided a soft ice cream in which even materials such as a strawberry easily changed in properties and containing an acid component can be used, and the unique flavor of the material other than a soft ice cream mix, such as strawberry jam and ch... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6353053 | Method and device for producing polyurethanes containing filling materials The present invention is directed to a process and corresponding device for incorporating expanded graphite in a gentle manner into a polyurethane reactive mixture and, on the other hand, processes and corresponding means for reducing or preventing sedime... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6314996 | Foam marking system A foam marking system is provided with separate tanks for water and foam concentrate. A water pump and a concentrate pump deliver water and concentrate from the respective tanks to a mixing chamber at a pre-selected ratio. The water pump is controlled by ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 5540498 | Cam-operated gradient former Gradient gels for electrophoresis are produced by an apparatus in which a pair of syringes are mounted on a support rack together with cams arranged for synchronous rotation. Cam followers engaged by the cams are linked to the syringe barrels, with each c... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5443797 | Process and apparatus for the production of a flowable reaction mixture from at least two flowable reactive components A process and apparatus are described for the production of a flowable reaction mixture from at least two flowable reactive components which may be difficult to mix, which components react with one another to form a solid or a foam material. The component... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5409311 | Device for the production of medium-viscous or more highly viscous dual-component of multi-component compounds by intermixing the components The device (10) for the intermixing of two components, such as synthetic compound and hardener, for the production of a dual or multi-component compound, such as filler for repair work on sheet metal is comprised of an evacuable mixing container (50) whic... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5372789 | Device for the production of a reaction mixture In devices for the production of a reaction mixture, which forms a foamed plastic, from at least two reaction components and a foaming agent, it is possible to determine the content of foaming agent in a reaction component mixed therewith in that an inter... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5348389 | System for the preparation of a fluid concentrate intended for medical use Apparatus for the preparation of fluids intended for medical use is disclosed, including a source of pure water and at least one cartridge or other vessel containing a powder which is to be dissolved in the water for preparation of the desired fluid. The ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5322357 | Apparatus for blending a powder with a liquid An apparatus has the capacity to satisfactorily blend a liquid with a powder and pump the resultant viscous slurry in a single stage operation. The apparatus has a vertically oriented drive shaft with a bladed impeller attached to the drive shaft. A housi... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5308159 | Continuous flow mixer A continuous flow mixer includes an impeller assembly and a mixing chamber formed from concentric inner and outer tubes. The inner tube is radially constrained but is movable along the axis of the outer tube. The impeller assembly is at one end of the mix... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5304001 | Method and apparatus for metering and mixing non-compressible and compressible fluids The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for effectively proportionating a mixture of compressible and non-compressible fluids and in particular, the present invention is directed to apparatus and methods for forming a coating compositio... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5303998 | Method of mixing and managing oil and gas well drilling fluids A method of mixing drilling fluids at a drill site includes the transportation of sealed silo assemblies that can contain dry products in bulk to the well drilling site. The dry products are maintained within the silo assemblies in a dry and pressurized c... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5304390 | Supercritical ratio control system utilizing a sonic flow venturi and an air-driven positive displacement pump A process for delivering a predetermined ratio of a compressible fluid and a non-compressible fluid which comprises the measurement of only the flowrate of the compressible fluid, the activation of an air-driven positive displacement pump at appropriate t... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5279709 | Method and apparatus for improving the control and treatment of fiber suspension flow A method and apparatus for controlling the flow of a fiber suspension having a direction of flow and a consistency from 5-25% including a treatment chamber having an axis extending in the direction of flow of the fiber suspension, a suspension inlet and a... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5234268 | Cleaning solution mixing and metering process Disclosed is a cleaning solution delivery system for mixing and metering cleaning solution from liquid bulk storage containers of liquid cleaning concentrate. The mixing and metering station includes a first set of hydraulic cylinders each of which is con... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5225210 | Colored resin molder A colored resin molder having a cylindrical input member, a resin material supply mechanism for storing a molding resin material having thermoplastic properties and supplying the stored resin material through the input member, a coloring agent supply devi... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5192130 | Method for producing an emulsion and an apparatus therefor A process of making emulsion for photographic material being prevented from coarse oil globules mixed-in which causes visible spots on the final products is disclosed. Before mixing and emulsifying oil phase and water phase in an emulsifying tank, said tw... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5186538 | Core and molding sand preparation apparatus with adjustable mixing blade A molding sand preparation apparatus of the mixing-bowl type is suitable for preparing face sand or back sand without structural modification. The apparatus includes sand hoppers and resin and catalyst tanks as well as pumps, controls and the like for mea... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5102228 | Apparatus and method for producing foamed materials An apparatus and method for controlling the production of foamed material in which the material and foam are delivered to a mixer (12) in predetermined relative proportions. The apparatus comprises a mixer (23) for mixing a foam solution and air together,... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5071257 | Method of and arrangement for mixing Mixing of materials including a first component with a lower pressure and a second component with a higher pressure is performed by introducing the first component with the lower pressure into the second component with the higher pressure, and acceleratin... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5026168 | Slurry mixing apparatus A mixing apparatus is provided for mixing slurries, particularly high density, high viscosity fracturing fluid slurries containing a large proportion of proppant material. A mixing tub has a generally round horizontal cross-sectional shape. A relatively l... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5020917 | Cleaning solution mixing and metering system Disclosed is a cleaning solution delivery system for mixing and metering cleaning solution from liquid bulk storage containers of liquid cleaning concentrate. The mixing and metering station includes a first set of hydraulic cylinders each of which is con... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5018870 | Dual-pump mixing and feeding apparatus The apparatus includes a frame in which a vessel is mounted. Water is delivered into the vessel through one inlet, polymer is delivered into the vessel through a second inlet, and a further liquid is delivered into the vessel through a further inlet. A pu... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5011292 | Liquid pumping, mixing and dispensing apparatus Apparatus for pumping, mixing and dispensing two liquids includes a conduit for tapping a remotely located container containing a first concentrated liquid such as methyl alcohol. A housing contains a second liquid for diluting the first liquid and a pump... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5011293 | Emulsifier mixing cell A device for the continuous production or the production on demand of a wr-in-oil emulsion from a water soluble chemical and an oil when mixed with an emulsifier. The device operates at relatively low pressures on the water and the oil lines. Water based... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4974964 | Apparatus for preparing electrophotographic photosensitive members An apparatus for preparing electrophotographic photosensitive members comprises a means for forming a charge generation layer by coating a charge generation layer coating solution containing two or more kinds of charge-generating materials having differen... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4969747 | Reverse flow dispensing mixer A dispensing mixer unit suited for use with a dispensing gun for mixing and dispensing at least two materials through a common mixing nozzle. The dispensing mixer comprises a tubular shell having at least two compartments for separately storing the materi... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4968420 | Dissolution method and apparatus A dissolution system employs a tapered vessel that has a wide, upper mouth and a narrow, lower neck. A liquid is introduced into the vessel through the lower neck and flows upwardly. A powder to be dissolved in the solution is introduced onto the liquid s... | 11/06/1990 |