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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7810989 | Cocktail shaker A cocktail shaker uses a motor to cause a container to be shaken. The shaker includes a following member coupled to a following device that is engaged in a directional mechanism, such as a slot or rod. The directional mechanism defines the path and angle of the moti... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7338199 | Shaker An apparatus for mixing of liquid substances or distribution of solid substances in liquid substances in a plurality of sample containers arranged in a microplate (7) is supported on a horizontally displaceable support plate (2). A motor (3) tha... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325968 | Structure for holding either a cylindrical or square shaped container during a mixing operation Apparatus and method for mixing a fluid dispersion disposed in a container having either a cylindrical or a square shape. The apparatus includes a holding structure having a retaining structure connected to a base. The retaining structure prevents lateral movement o... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326564 | Flow system for medical device evaluation and production In some embodiments, a flow system includes a medical device mount, fluid and a conduit containing the fluid and medical device mount. The conduit is mounted on an assembly that moves the conduit along with the medical device mount to induce relative motion of the f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7270472 | Resonant shaking A resonant shaker includes a support tray for supporting a target carrier. A sensor generates an electrical signal that is related to an acceleration of the support tray. A linear drive motor includes an armature that is coupled to the support tray. The linear drive... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7210843 | Multidirectional mixing of fluid samples A method of mixing fluid samples using an electromagnetic multidirectional shaker is provided. The shaker has a first electromagnet driving a first support panel in a first direction, and a second electromagnet driving a second support panel in a second direction. T... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188993 | Apparatus and method for resonant-vibratory mixing An apparatus and method for mixing fluids and/or solids in a manner that can be varied from maintaining the integrity of fragile molecular and biological materials in the mixing vessel to homogenizing heavy aggregate material by supplying large amounts of energy. Va... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7008100 | Vibrating machine with cam driven sample holders A vibrating machine, specifically designed for extracting, mixing and separating liquid and powder organic and inorganic materials, in liquid or powder form, comprises two shoulders supporting a plurality of test tubes, each shoulder being rigidly coupled to a cam f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6945689 | System for holding paint container A system for mixing paint and for holding a container of paint having a cover engaging a body is disclosed. The system comprises a rotary mixer comprising a holder configured for receiving the container. The system also comprises a clamp comprising an arm configured... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6808304 | Method for mixing liquid samples using a linear oscillation stroke A method for generating a vortex-like mixing action within a liquid held in a container by causing the container to move back and forth in a constant sinusoidal pattern at high speeds. Momentum forces acting upon the liquid solution cause it to generate an internal ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6659637 | Vertical electromagnetic shaker for biological and chemical specimens An electromagnetic vibratory microplate shaker is disclosed of simplified design and improved mixing capability over previously known microplate shaker devices, comprising an electromagnetic drive assembly mounted within a rigid base and operatively conne... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6579002 | Broad-range large-load fast-oscillating high-performance reciprocating programmable laboratory shaker A reciprocating laboratory shaker with multiple force cancellations to reduce vibration and noise while permitting, typically, oscillations ranging to 3/4" peak-to-peak at speeds ranging to 6000 cpm with sample loads ranging to one pound (1 lb.) for shaki... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6390660 | Method and device for suspending solid particles in a liquid In a method and apparatus for suspending solid particles in a predetermined volume of liquid contained inside a container having a wall, the wall being partly isolated from the liquid by a deposit adhering to its internal face, and bringing together at le... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6299344 | Flexible band reciprocating shaker A reciprocating laboratory shaker (10) includes a platform (12) driven by a motor (62) which is constrained to move in a reciprocating fashion by a pair of flexible bands (30, 32) located on opposite sides of the platform (12). A frame (24), which prefera... | 10/09/2001 |
| 5971599 | Reciprocating shaker apparatus A shaker apparatus including a base member that has a front side and a top portion. A bottle holder is provided and has a flat member. The flat member has an interior side with a pair of end plates projecting outwardly. A rocker arm extends from an exteri... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5921477 | Apparatus for tissue preparation An apparatus and method for preparing tissue samples for DNA, RNA or protein extraction of the present invention includes a reciprocating saw mounted to a frame and connected to a plurality of tissue sample containers containing tissue samples and agitati... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5897205 | Attachment for power tools for mixing aerosol cans The invention relates to a device for shaking aerosol spray paint cans. It comprises a flexible membrane (1) capable of forming a suction bond with an aerosol can (4), the membrane (1) being attachable to a power tool having a reciprocal motion output, fo... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5833362 | Beverage blender A beverage blender including a beverage support section and a base section, the beverage support section positioned in spaced-apart relation above the base section by at least one support structure disposed therebetween. The support structure maintains th... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5632956 | Apparatus and methods for carrying out electrochemiluminescence test measurements An apparatus for agitating an electrochemiluminescent test sample in a sample container having a mouth for permitting withdrawal of the electrochemiluminescent test sample therefrom and a body extending away from the mouth. The apparatus includes a base, ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5458416 | Fluidic mixer A mixer for mixing a container's contents has a holder for holding the container, a first mechanism for effecting rotation of the holder, and a second mechanism for effecting reciprocating linear motion of the holder. The first mechanism effects rotation ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5451105 | Self-supporting apparatus for repeatedly agitating an aerosol canister Self-supporting apparatus and methods therefore are disclosed for repeatedly agitating an aerosol canister such as an aerosol canister of paint. The apparatus includes a tubular member for retaining a canister of paint. Additionally, a cap is forced upon ... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5348393 | Safety guard system for food mixer A food mixer includes a dual mount sensor arrangement which prevents operation of the mixer unless a protective safety guard is secured to the mounts. Each mount is physically spaced from each other so that a user must take extraordinary, and deliberate m... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5316053 | Apparatus and process for automatically reconstituting dry materials, especially pharmaceuticals An apparatus and process for reconstituting dry pharmaceuticals and other materials in which a peristaltic pump controlled by a timer automatically dispenses the desired amount of solvent to reconstitute a pharmaceutical at an appropriate concentration an... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5273357 | Nail polish shaker apparatus A shaker apparatus (10) for shaking the contents of a bottle of nail polish (100) including a bottle holder unit (15) slideably disposed on a pair of vertical guide posts (32) and operatively associated with a rotary drive unit (14) having an eccentric ca... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5203385 | Apparatus and process for automatically reconstituting dry materials, especially pharmaceuticals An apparatus and process for reconstituting dry pharmaceuticals and other materials in which a peristaltic pump controlled by a timer automatically dispenses the desired amount of solvent to reconstitute a pharmaceutical at an appropriate concentration an... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5167928 | Laboratory shaker apparatus A shaker apparatus is provided for laboratory testing. The apparatus comprises a base that is reciprocally movable relative to a sub-base. A frame is mounted to the base and includes spaced apart vertical supports with a horizontal support assembly rotata... | 12/01/1992 |
| 4990130 | Multiple motion centrifuge A centrifuge device is provided which may impart selectively controlled centrifugal force to samples under consideration, or a shaking or agitation movement to the samples, as required. A feature of the invention is the use of two roller clutches on the s... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4818115 | Device to mechanically break apart a barrier A device to mechanically decompose a barrier which separates two or more mutually miscible ingredients and mixes the said ingredients, preferably a mixer for amalgam in capsules. The device 1 comprises first members to fixedly hold the said ingredients an... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4647214 | Comestible converting apparatus An improved apparatus for pressuring a hard frozen comestible, similar to hardened ice cream, while simultaneously subjecting it to mechanical action to reduce the crystal and cell structure of the material to transform it into a soft, smooth and creamy t... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4571087 | Array sonicator apparatus for automated sample preparation Apparatus is disclosed for automatically sonicating microtiter trays and arrays of test tubes, vials, and other small sample containers. An inverted cuphorn on an ultrasonic transducer introduces sonic energy through an extended fluid bath, on a one-by-on... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4537512 | Method and apparatus for Korsakovian dilution An apparatus and method for carrying out the Korsakovian dilution of a master tincture contained in a bottle. The bottle is drained through a vacuum pump acting by way of a control water trap. Then the feed station sends a dose of distilled water into the... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4316672 | Shaking machine, especially for Indian ink writing device The invention refers to a vibration or shaking machine, especially for Indian ink writing devices, said machine having a housing with a guide in which is guided a sliding holder for holding at least one of the objects to be shaken, as well as a driving mo... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4173418 | Apparatus for mixing liquids Apparatus for mixing liquids such as paints in closed containers, including a motor drive unit coupled to a drive pulley to produce a constant rotational speed. The drive pulley is connected via an eccentric crank to a shaker plate which has mounted there... | 11/06/1979 |
| 4133466 | Tray and retainer combination A support tray for carrying and transmitting repetitious lateral motion to one or more containers has a plurality of parallel-spaced members extending transverse to the direction of motion and at least one retaining clip. The retaining clip can have upwar... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4085955 | Pen shaking device A desk top shaker for unclogging a pen having ink which clogs the pen point, including a housing having an opening, a casing supported on a shaft in the housing and receiving the pen through the opening to removably hold the pen, a motor in the housing fo... | 04/25/1978 |