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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7223013 | First in first out hydration tanks A hydration tank provided with an interior rotating vessel located between a stationary wall of the hydration tank and a stationary wall of a central inlet tube provided centrally within the tank. Liquid flows downward into the tank via a central inlet tube, then up... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7178979 | Water agitation system for water retention structure A water agitation system configured to be positioned within a water retention structure configured to receive and retain water, includes a housing having a drive shaft extending downwardly therefrom; at least one upright member connected to a cross beam that is conf... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7144150 | Rinseable splash shield and method of use The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned over the opening of the vessel. After the materia... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7121716 | Mixing equipment sealing device A shaft sealing arrangement for sealing bores around a pair of stirrer shafts that emerge through a wall of an associated mixing vessel includes a pair of generally cylindrical shaft sealing assemblies designed to be carried on adjacent stirrer shafts, each gland as... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108418 | Bearing seal assembly for concrete auger mixer and method for using same An auger mixer for mixing a concrete mix includes an elongated mixer housing having a mixing chamber for mixing the concrete mix therein. A mixing auger is rotatably mounted within the mixing chamber. A bearing assembly mounts one end of the auger shaft to the mixer... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7070318 | Mixing apparatus having rotational and axial motion A mixing apparatus having a rotating blade mixer affixed to the end of a mixer shaft which is rotatably mounted thru a mixer seal member which is adapted to be brought into sealing engagement with the open filler end of a retail tube of viscous caulking compound, wh... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7036824 | Device for the float mounting a sealed housing A device for float mounting a sealed housing around a rotating, deflecting shaft. A sealed housing is connected to a static part in such a way that it can yield radially as well as rotate around a shaft axis at least to a small extent. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6910799 | Mixing apparatus and method A mixing apparatus having a blade mixer affixed to the end of a mixer shaft which is rotatably or non-rotatably, but slidably mounted thru a mixer seal member which is adapted to be brought into sealing engagement with the open filler end of a retail tube of viscous... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6746147 | Seal shaft shutoff device and method An apparatus for providing a secondary seal on mixers and similar rotating equipment that includes a stop assembly and a collar which cooperate to minimize translational movement of a mixer shaft during shutoff and to form a reversible seal between the vessel and th... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6632012 | Mixing manifold for multiple inlet chemistry fluids Exemplary methods, systems and apparatus are provided for accomplishing mixing of chemistries, such as those used in polishing materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. A manifold is provided that combines chemistries with a mixing element, for examp... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6616318 | Mixing apparatus with an upper mixing element rotatably and reciprocatably associated with a base mixing element A mixing apparatus for mixing material in a container comprising a base mixing element and an upper mixing element wherein the upper mixing element can be rotatably and reciprocatably coupled to the base mixing element. The base mixing element can be form... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6616323 | Food blending apparatus The invention concerns apparatus for blending and dispensing food products within a container, which may be disposable. The container 1 is charged with food product through its upper opening which is then sealed with a closure member 2. The closure member... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6592249 | Device for producing and/or processing mixtures consisting of multiple constituents The invention relates to a device (10) for producing and/or processing plastic material mixtures comprising a mixing head (11) which has one or several inlets (15) for the mixture constituents and in which a mixer (17) provided for mixing the constituents... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6474862 | Apparatus for making frozen drinks The present invention is a frozen drink machine and a method for making frozen drinks from a frozen substance which has been frozen into a block. According to the method of the present invention, a block of frozen substance is held in a vessel while a rot... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6322241 | Material vacuum stirring and dispersing device A material vacuum stirring and dispersing device includes a closed container for stirring solid and liquid under vacuum condition, making it possible to stir materials evenly, without forming material balls to enhance the quality of the mixture. The devic... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6270247 | Mixing and kneading apparatus A mixing and kneading device comprises a mixing and kneading shaft mounted in a housing and driven to a rotating as well as to a reciprocating movement. For sealing the housing, there is provided a sealing assembly located between the housing and the mixi... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6241376 | Process for the preparation of a magnetic dispersion for magnetic recording media and magnetic recording media produced therewith A process for the preparation of high-quality magnetic dispersions having an Hc>120 kA/m, a residual induction Mr/Mm ࣙ0.9 and an orientation ratio of about 2.7 achieves, with a self-purging single-shaft blade-type kneading apparatus, very advantageous m... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6210030 | Method and apparatus to control viscosity of molten plastics prior to a molding operation An apparatus and method for continuously reducing the viscosity of molten moldable polymeric material uses shear vibration under extensional flow to cause disentanglement. One or more station treatment cavities are defined by a gap composed of two closely... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6099741 | Method and apparatus for treating liquid-containing material based on organic waste products Liquid containing organic waste material and chemicals are continually introduced into the upper part of a vertical, cylindical treatment chamber. While sinking through the chamber, the material is beaten by fast rotating treating elements which also mix ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6027242 | Food preparation blender with mixing blades oscillating between larger and smaller volumes A mixing apparatus that employs mixing blades that are capable of producing rotational mixing action and a vertically oscillating mixing action so that the blades are moveable within the apparatus from an area of a relatively larger volume to an area of a... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5962060 | Method for making frozen drinks The present invention is a method for making frozen drinks from a frozen substance which has been frozen into a cup. According to the method of the present invention, a cup containing a frozen substance is positioned in a cup support located in a frozen d... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5645346 | Food preparation blender with a rotating and vertically oscillating mixing blade A mixing apparatus that employs mixing blades that are capable of producing rotational mixing action and a vertically oscillating mixing action. The invention includes mixing blades which are in communication with a drive source for the production of rota... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5458012 | Drive for a crystal ball for moving a figure upwardly and downwardly The present invention provides a crystal ball which move upwardly and downwardly, wherein the convex surface of the planetary gears which is used to drive the revolving disk is a bevel to form a bulgy state, and a mantle surrounding said bulgy convex surf... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5458417 | Universal kitchen appliance A kitchen appliance for processing food by chopping, mixing, whipping, kneading, pressing, and preparing emulsions from food has a horizontally positioned cylindrical vessel for receiving food. A tool for processing food in the vessel has a diameter that ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5282413 | Installation for steeping grains Installation for steeping grains of the type comprising a tank (1) provided with a cylindrical lateral wall (2), with a bottom (3) and with a perforated platform (11) disposed at a certain distance from the bottom (3) and on which the grain rests in a lay... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5246175 | Apparatus for making frozen foods Apparatus for making frozen foods including a mastication chamber, a frozen food material feeder leading into the mastication chamber, a masticator disposed in the chamber and an aeration chamber for introducing air into masticated frozen food fed into th... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5208050 | Mixing orifice extruder A frozen yoghurt or ice cream dispensing system is presented. This system costs a small fraction that of the state of the art dispensing system, yet it is more versatile and puts out a better product, than the state of the art systems. A pre-formed "hard"... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5201263 | Cooking utensil with built-in automatic stirring device A cooking utensil with a built-in automatic stirring device includes a pot body and a cover which is provided on an open top of the pot body and which confines an enclosed space. A rotary knob is rotatably mounted on the cover and has an axial shaft which... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5150967 | Milkshake machine A machine specifically for making milkshakes and malts out of hard ice-cream in sixty seconds or less. The ice-cream and ingredients are placed in a container that can be locked and sealed to the underside of a housing designed especially for that purpose... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5145250 | Process for the preparation of bone cement A process for the preparation of bone cement for subsequent introduction into the cavity of a bone serving to receive a prosthesis. The components serving for the production of the bone cement are introduced into a cartridge and mixed together during a mi... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5139667 | Nutsche process filter drive unit A drive unit for a nutsche filter which includes a drive shaft assembly and an impeller shaft assembly which rotate together but which telescope relative to one another. Moving parts of the overall drive shaft assembly are enclosed for protection from cor... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5123833 | Fast cycle plasticator/injector unit for molding machines A fast cycle plasticator/injector unit for plastic molding machines having a screw type plasticating extruder for feeding thermoplastic material through a sealed fluid flow path to an accumulator which periodically feeds the thermoplastic material through... | 06/23/1992 |
| 4974965 | Frozen dessert mixing machine Improvements are provided in machines for processing frozen comestibles of the type in which a frozen comestible is placed in a mixing cup and the mixing cup is moved toward an auger which mixes the frozen comestible into a smooth, soft material. The impr... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4946286 | Liquid pitcher including a mixing and grinding mechanism A pitcher for grinding and mixing material therein including a pitcher body, a removable lid and a rotary and reciprocal shaft journaled in the lid and having an apertured grinding and mixing plate attached to one end of the shaft. The grinding and mixing... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4898474 | Self-contained, adjustable disperser and mixer A mixing device for liquids is described, wherein improved control of the mix is achieved by restructuring the components so that the character of the mix can be observed easily and corrections effected simultaneously. The disperser/mixer incorporates a m... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4889432 | Dental mixer apparatus A dental mixer apparatus including an upright mixing chamber having an upper open end for receiving dental impression materials and a plunger member suspended coaxially upon an elongated rotary driven mixer shaft for vertical reciprocable movement between... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4824255 | Drive apparatus for a screw injection molding unit and a process for its operation A drive apparatus useful in screw injection molding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is particularly useful when both axial and rotational movements are required because the invention discloses a construction that reduces the wear attributed to seali... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4798471 | Apparatus for making molding sand Apparatus for making molding sand has one or more housings defining upright cylindrical chambers and being movable with reference to a plate-like support to and from positions of register with an aperture in the support. Each chamber is normally closed at... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4761076 | Mixer There is provided a mixer especially suitable for small batches of cementitious product comprising a receptacle and means for mounting a motor drivable paddle arrangement within the receptacle in such a manner that the paddle, while operating, can be move... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4732487 | Non-intrusive agitation of a fluid medium Impeller means (4 and 5) is provided in a container (2) for agitating fluid. The impeller means is movable to effect fluid flow. The impeller means includes an impeller (4) which is separate from a wall portion of the container to a point of which the imp... | 03/22/1988 |
