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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7690539 | Viscous material dispense system A viscous material dispense system including a dispense valve having an outlet, a mix tube secured at an upper end thereof to the outlet of the dispense valve, a mixer shroud positioned telescopically over the mix tube and including a conical lower end, and an air s... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7351385 | System for enabling landfill disposal of kitchen waste oil/grease An apparatus for conversion of kitchen waste grease to a landfill-acceptable solid includes a grease collection cartridge. A mixing baffle within the cartridge has a package with a reactant to convert grease and oil, and water into soap. The apparatus has means for ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7270470 | Feed extender for explosive manufacture A feed device extends the run time for manufacturing explosive materials. The feed device includes a feed hopper for retaining processing materials where the feed hopper includes an access at the top of the feed hopper for inputting processing materials and an exten... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263678 | Method of identifying floorplan problems in an integrated circuit layout A method and apparatus are provided for identifying a potential floorplan problem in an integrated circuit layout pattern. The method and apparatus identify a critical timing path in the layout pattern and identify a start point and one or more end points along the ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7114638 | Bin partitions to improve material flow An insert in the form of a bin partition improves flow of powder or particulate material once installed into an existing bin. The insert has a triangular shape with a baffle on top of it covering a portion of the partition. The partition changes the shape of the exi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7036687 | Liquid beverage mixing chamber The present disclosure relates to a system method and apparatus for mixing a beverage produced from a concentrate. The apparatus includes a mixing chamber having a removable cover with at least one protrusion formed thereon for disrupting a flow of beverage into the... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7000804 | Container dispenser device for separated flowable contents The present invention is a container dispenser device for handling separated flowable contents of a container. This device is placed under a cap of a container, or, alternatively, replaces a cap of a container and includes cap features itself. The present invention ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6913166 | Apparatus for dispensing liquids and solids A system for metering and dispensing single and plural component liquids and solids as described herein. The dispensing system has a microprocessor-based control system and progressive cavity pumps which provide a very accurate control of component ratios, shot size... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6877635 | Beverage dispensing apparatus including a whipper insert and method An apparatus and method for producing and dispensing whipped soft drinks, hot chocolate and beverages which does not use mechanical whipping such as rotating blades, but rather accomplishes the whipping of the mixture of syrup and water by a whipper insert 28 | 04/12/2005 |
| 6845890 | Bulk granular solids gravity flow curing vessel A bulk granular solids gravity flow curing vessel comprises an upper curing unit having a top opening for receiving particulate solids, a lower curing unit coupled to receive particulate solids from the upper curing unit, and at least one of the upper and lower curi... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6808091 | Nozzle for juice dispenser A dispensing nozzle includes an outer housing defining an interior and a nozzle outlet. A mixing nozzle insert is positioned within the nozzle housing. The insert has a central elongate core that includes a top end that is positioned adjacent inlets for water and ju... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6732485 | Method and device for structural reinforcement The present disclosure describes a device and method for the creation of a anchor points at any location in a wall through the injection of a curable anchor material into the cavity behind the wall. Once cured, the newly created anchor point will allow the wall to s... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6698622 | Double-barreled syringe with detachable locking mixing tip A double-barreled syringe is provided which includes a mixing tip which is detachable after the tip is locked to the syringe body, so that the tip may be replaced by a locking cap. Locking occurs when a neck extending from the body between two shoulders i... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6564972 | Double-barreled syringe with detachable locking mixing tip A double-barreled syringe is provided which includes a mixing tip which is detachable after the tip is locked to the syringe body, so that the tip may be replaced by a locking cap. Locking occurs when a neck extending from the body between two shoulders i... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6510966 | Rotary vibrating applicator for viscous materials An air driven vibrator is attached to a robotic applicator for sealants and adhesives. When the plane of vibration is normal to the axis of the dispenser, the vibration will impart a rotary motion to the applicator. When the plane of vibration is parallel... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6488186 | System and method for dispensing viscous material A closure for dispensing a viscous material such as mustard or ketchup from a container includes a threaded closure body having a dispensing orifice through which viscous material may flow during dispensing, and a collection space for collecting a volume ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6464105 | Device for withdrawing a ready liquid medicament from a receptacle provided with a pierceable membrane Disclosed is a holder, attachable to a receptacle, with a hollow spike for piercing the membrane of the receptacle and with a connection piece arranged coaxially to the hollow spike for the releasable attachment of an injection syringe. For the quick and ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6427869 | Method and apparatus for controlling the discharge of concrete from a concrete hose A concrete hose end insert for controlling the discharge of concrete from a concrete hose, having a base member and clamps for securing the insert to a concrete hose end, and having a vertical insert member for positioning within the interior of a concret... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6394314 | Double-barreled syringe with detachable locking mixing tip A double-barreled syringe is provided which includes a mixing tip which is detachable after the tip is locked to the syringe body, so that the tip may be replaced by a locking cap. Locking occurs when a neck extending from the body between two shoulders i... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6305269 | Apparatus for preparing and dispensing whipped beverages An apparatus for producing and dispensing whipped soft drinks, hot chocolate and beverages which does not use mechanical whipping such as rotating blades, but rather accomplishes the whipping of the mixture of syrup and water used to produce the beverage ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6280575 | Frusto-conical outlet for a cellulose material treatment vessel In a cellulose pulp handling vessel having a first diameter material storing or treating portion above a second diameter discharge which is at least 20% less than the first diameter, reduced compression of the material and reduced power requirements of an... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6126039 | Method and apparatus for accurately dispensing liquids and solids A system for metering and dispensing single and plural component liquids and solids as described herein. The dispensing system has a microprocessor-based control system and volumetrically efficient non-reciprocating pumps which provide a very accurate con... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6065645 | Double-barreled syringe with detachable locking mixing tip A double-barreled syringe is provided which includes a mixing tip which is detachable after the tip is locked to the syringe body, so that the tip may be replaced by a locking cap. Locking occurs when a neck extending from the body between two shoulders i... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5944226 | Add-on valve assembly for dual-component cartridge An add-on valve assembly for dual-component cartridge has a valve member and a retainer nut which secures the valve member to a dual-component material cartridge. The valve member includes a body having a forwardly extending threaded nozzle and rearwardly... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5921447 | Flow-through metered aerosol dispensing apparatus and method of use thereof There is disclosed an aerosol dispensing apparatus, more particularly an aerosol dispensing valve incorporating a controlled metered dispensing function wherein the metering chamber holding the next aerosolized dose is in fluidic communication with the re... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5909959 | Compact fluid mixer A compact assembly for mixing two or more fluids comprising a housing having interior serpentine flow channels. The channels are defined by alternating upward and downward extending partitions. The tip end of each partition is offset from respective inter... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5842600 | Tankless beverage water carbonation process and apparatus Carbonated beverage water is prepared on flow demand by a process that combines respective flow streams of water and carbon dioxide in a mixing venturi. Downstream of the venturi, the mixture of water and carbon dioxide is passed through a static mixer pr... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5839610 | Ingredient mixing bowl and moisture reduction system for a vending machine An ingredient mixing apparatus and moisture reduction system for a liquid vending machine which is capable of mixing a predetermined portion of dry ingredient with a liquid and vending the resultant mixture. The ingredient mixing apparatus includes a mixi... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5829639 | Flowable material dispenser with chambers A dispenser for storing and dispensing two flowable materials, preferably comprising a single piece container having a driving member, a storage member having an discharge nozzle defining two separate passages and two cylinders each communicating with a s... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5819988 | Double-barreled syringe with detachable locking mixing tip A double-barreled syringe is provided which includes a mixing tip which is detachable after the tip is locked to the syringe body, so that the tip may be replaced by a locking cap. Locking occurs when a neck extending from the body between two shoulders i... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5743436 | Applicator for dispensing material from a dual chamber cartridge A dispensing applicator includes a body with a handle, a pivotable lever and a front holder with a receptacle that is adapted to removably receive a dual chamber cartridge. In certain embodiments, the majority of the cartridge contents are expelled during... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5632413 | Adhesive bonding apparatus and method using non-compressible beads A method for adhesively joining two members includes the steps of mixing non-compressible beads with an adhesive, applying the resulting mixture to one of the members and hemming one member over the other in overlapping relationship. Apparatus for perform... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5580171 | Solids mixing, storing and conveying system for use with a furnace for single crystal silicon production There is disclosed a static mixer for intimate mixing of granular solids, a solids flow controller and a solids transfer tube which are useful to mix polycrystalline material with dopant solids, and to feed the resultant mixture continuously and accuratel... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5575409 | Static mixer nozzle configuration that removably receives a locking hub thereon A nozzle configuration for a static mixer having a retaining shoulder with a square cross-section, an inclined front face and a flat retaining face that is normal to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle. An undercut having a octagonal cross-section is prov... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5570822 | Static mixing nozzle A static mixing nozzle used with a dispenser system thoroughly mixes one or more liquids. The static mixing nozzle has an insert having a housing with a plurality of baffles arranged in a staggered and alternating pattern throughout the passage. The baffl... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5568885 | Agitator for liquid pump A liquid dispensing system generally includes a liquid pump connected to a source of pressure and an outlet tube. A first valve regulates the flow of pressurized air or gas between the source of pressure and the liquid pump. The first valve also regulates... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5566860 | Dual component cartridge A cartridge for use in a dispensing gun for simultaneously dispensing and mixing a pair of chemically reactive fluid components maintained in separate chambers in the cartridge. One of the fluid components is contained in an elongated tube formed of a thi... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5549222 | Beverage dispensing nozzle A post mix beverage dispensing nozzle includes a housing that contains a diffuser. The nozzle connects to a dispensing valve for dispensing a viscous beverage syrup that must be mixed with a mixing fluid, such as water, before dispensing. The diffuser com... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5462204 | Foam dispensing gun A foam dispensing gun has a body with a depending handle. The body has two passageways divided into forward and rearward portions by an intermediate chamber. A hose connector and duck-bill one-way valve are mounted in the rearward portion of each passagew... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5458262 | Method for an aligned attachment of a mixer to a cartridge A method and apparatus for attaching in alignment a mixer to a dispensing cartridge. A ledge or recess is provided on the mixer while a corresponding groove or nose is provided at the dispensing end of the cartridge. A mixing element such as a mixing heli... | 10/17/1995 |
