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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8092075 | Agitation/deaeration device An agitation/deaeration apparatus is provided which causes a container containing a viscous to-be-kneaded object to be rotated and revolved simultaneously, to agitate and deaerate the to-be-kneaded object, wherein piping (wiring) connecting the container and an exte... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8029183 | Apparatus for mixing bone cement A method and apparatus is disclosed for forming a mixed material. For example, two components of a bone cement may be positioned in the apparatus and mixed under vacuum. An increase in pressure on one side of a movable piston can move the material for ease of access... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7980754 | Method for bringing a powder and a liquid component in contact with each other for mixing to form bone cement The present invention relates to a method for bringing a powder and a liquid component, preferably polymer and monomer, in contact with each other for mixing thereof, preferably to form bone cement, wherein the powder component (P) is placed in a mixing container ( | 07/19/2011 |
| 7967499 | Bone cement mixer with two paddles, the paddles arranged to limit longitudinal movement A mixing assembly for mixing bone cement includes a housing, a lid, a handle, and two mixing paddles, a first and a second mixing paddle. The lid is removably attachable to the housing. The handle has a portion that extends through the lid and that is rotatable in a... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7841763 | Bone cement mixer with a discharge valve attached to the support base The invention relates to a relatively simple, low cost and effective apparatus for mixing and discharging bone cement into a discharging device such as a syringe, while also providing an improved mixing action and producing minimal fumes. The syringe may be connecte... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7670042 | Marinating device A marinating device includes a supporting base having a blocking sidewall, a food marinating container having a guiding rib and a container sidewall physically contacted with the blocking sidewall to block a sideward movement of said food marinating container at a f... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7563018 | Device for producing bone cement and method in connection therewith The present invention relates to a mixing device for producing bone cement by mixing components intended therefor, wherein the bone cement (3) is made by mixing the components (4, 5) under a vacuum in a mixing space (6), and wherein the mixing s... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7441943 | Apparatus for mixing and dispensing components Apparatus and methods for mixing and dispensing components. The methods and apparatus of the invention are particularly advantageous to manually mix the components of radiopaque bone cement and inject the resulting radiopaque bone cement into skeletal structures. Th... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438460 | Mixing device with vacuum box A mixing device for mixing liquid, flowable or powder-form materials, having a first component that is mounted in a rotatable manner on a frame, a second component mounted in a rotatable manner on the first component, a drive unit for generating a rotary movement of... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7425091 | Hydraulic actuated cavitation chamber with integrated fluid rotation system A method for initiating cavitation within the fluid within a cavitation chamber is provided. In the cavitation preparatory steps, a hydraulically actuated piston is fully retracted and then the cavitation chamber is isolated. The hydraulic piston is then fully exten... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425092 | Hydraulic actuated cavitation chamber with integrated fluid rotation system A method for initiating cavitation within the fluid within a cavitation chamber is provided. In the cavitation preparatory steps, a hydraulically actuated piston is fully retracted and then the cavitation chamber is isolated. The hydraulic piston is then fully exten... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7404666 | Method for cavitating fluids within a cavitation chamber using a hydraulically actuated driver A method for forming and imploding cavities within a cavitation chamber is provided. The method uses a cavitation piston, coupled to a hydraulically actuated piston, to form the desired cavities during piston retraction and then implode the cavities during piston ex... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7401501 | Method and apparatus for determining liquid absorption of aggregate A method of determining liquid absorption of an aggregate comprises providing a shaker apparatus, a vacuum source and a container; placing a sample of the aggregate in the container; adding liquid to the container sufficient to reach a calibration mark on the contai... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7387660 | Degassing procedure for a cavitation chamber A method of degassing cavitation fluid using a closed-loop cavitation fluid circulatory system is provided. The procedure is comprised of multiple stages. During the first stage, the cavitation fluid contained within the reservoir is degassed using an attached vacuu... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7380974 | Hydraulic actuated cavitation chamber with integrated fluid rotation system A method for forming and imploding stabilized cavities within a cavitation chamber is provided. A hydraulically actuated piston is withdrawn to form the desired cavities and then extended to implode the cavities. At least one impeller is rotated in order to stabiliz... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381241 | Degassing procedure for a cavitation chamber A method of degassing cavitation fluid using a closed-loop cavitation fluid circulatory system is provided. The procedure is comprised of multiple stages. During the first stage, the cavitation fluid is continuously circulated through the cavitation chamber, reservo... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380975 | Hydraulic actuated cavitation chamber with integrated fluid rotation system A method for initiating cavitation within the fluid within a cavitation chamber is provided. In the cavitation preparatory steps, a hydraulically actuated piston is fully retracted and then the cavitation chamber is isolated. The hydraulic piston is then fully exten... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371241 | Multi-use surgical cement dispenser apparatus and kit for same The present invention is directed to a system and method for percutaneous delivery of bone cement during a surgical procedure. The system of the present invention has a plunger assembly 100, comprising: a shaft having a first end, a middle section, and a seco... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7332113 | Method for the production of a biocompatible polymer-ceramic composite material with a predetermined porosity Method for the production of a biocompatible polymer-ceramic composite material with a predetermined porosity, designed and determined a priori, which includes a first phase (a) of the production of a suspension of a bioceramic material in distilled water, a second ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320540 | Bone cement mixing and delivery device with releasable mixing blade A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and deliver the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber bet... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311436 | Apparatus for mixing and dispensing components Apparatus and methods for mixing and dispensing components. The methods and apparatus of the invention are particularly advantageous to mix the components of radiopaque bone cement and inject the resulting radiopaque bone cement into skeletal structures. The apparat... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306361 | Bone cement mixing and delivery system with multiple advancement mechanisms and method of use A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7278778 | System for mixing and transferring flowable materials A plurality of bone filler devices receive bone filling material from an apparatus that receives components of the bone filling material in an unmixed condition, mixes the components of the bone filling material, and dispenses the mixed components of the bone fillin... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275928 | Apparatus for forming a striation reduced chemical mechanical polishing pad The present invention provides an apparatus for forming a chemical mechanical polishing pad, comprising a tank with polymeric materials, a storage silo with microspheres and a curative storage tank with curing agents. The apparatus further provides a premix prep tan... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270473 | Bowl scraper and related attachment system for mixing machine A bowl scraper is configured for attachment to a rotatable mixing machine support such that forces exerted on the bowl scraper during scraping operations hold the bowl scraper in place. The bowl scraper includes an attachment arm including an upper arm portion and a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264191 | Agitator mill An agitator mill comprises a grinding receptacle and a rotarily drivable agitator arranged therein. A grinding-stock supply mouthes into the grinding chamber; a grinding-stock discharge leads out of the grinding chamber. The grinding chamber is at least partially fi... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7245561 | Water feature The invention provides a water feature comprising a vessel containing a volume of water and means for imparting rotational motion thereto, wherein means are also provided for varying the height of the volume of water in the vessel. The invention also provides a meth... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244061 | Marinating machine A marinating machine rotates a drum containing the food to be marinated. The drum is positioned on a pair of rotatable shafts only one of which is drivingly engaged to a motor rotating the drum. The pair of shafts is spaced far enough apart from each other such that... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238459 | Method and device for processing powder A powder is de-aerated in a collector and then transferred to a chamber via a valve. The chamber may then be injected with a low-pressure air stream carrying an additive for mixing with the de-aerated powder. The mixing of the powder with the air and additive stream... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237944 | Scraped heat exchanger having blade with protective rest nub Attachment apparatus and method for interlocking attachment of a scraper blade with a drive shaft of a scraped surface heat exchanger includes a blade having dual attachment beams and a central locking member, and at least one pin having dual fingers each for interl... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229656 | Food tumbler A counter-top appliance has a food container with internal fins extending inward from the outer wall at an angle offset from radial. The food container is coupled to a motor for rotation in either of two directions. One direction of rotation produces a scooping, ele... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7216761 | Two-component mixing and dispensing device A device for preparing and ejecting polymeric cement made from at least two pre-packaged components comprises a tubular vessel including a first axial end wall having a closed outlet, and a second axial end wall having an aperture. A first starting component of the ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201512 | Kneader for tooth restoration material To mix powder and liquid components evenly, a kneader comprises a rotating plate rotated around a driving axis; a bearing for a capsule housing body mounted near a circumference part of the plate, wherein an axis supported with the bearing is rotatable only in a rev... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7185648 | Medicament dispenser A medicament dispenser including a medicament container having a dispensing outlet; an agitator for agitating the contents; and a driver for driving the agitator independent of any container movement. The medicament container may be a metered dose inhaler or deliver... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168847 | Device for mixing and/or injecting cements The embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for storing and/or mixing and/or injecting cements, especially bone cements. The device includes a tube having a longitudinal axis, a front end with an outlet opening, a rear end; and an internal cylindrica... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160020 | Methods for mixing and transferring flowable materials A method mixes and transfers a bone filling material. The method makes use of a receptacle for receiving components in an unmixed condition. A mixing element can be inserted into the receptacle to mix the components. An actuator having a drive member and a driven me... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147361 | Methods for injecting dry bulk amendments for water and soil treatment The present invention includes methods for introducing a dry material into a fluid stream in a way that ensures a predictable, highly accurate and consistent application of the material. The invention applies variable amounts of dry material regardless of whether th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135202 | Method of vacuum tumbling for processing meat The present invention relates to a method of processing meat such as, but not limited to, turkey breast meat. The meat is vacuum tumbled prior to coagulation of blood within the meat, and the blood is withdrawn from the meat. The meat is then injected with a brine s... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7116071 | Power tool and motor controller A method and apparatus to automatically reverse the motor of a power tool, such as a dispensing gun or similar tool. In some constructions, a controller automatically reverses the direction of plunger movement and removes the plunger from contact with the back wall ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108156 | Post-mix beverage dispenser for frothed beverages A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a diluent jet directed at a wall of a mixing chamber thereof such that a swirling descending mass of diluent is formed. A concentrate dispensing outlet ejects concentrate into the swirling mass of diluent causing turbulent mixi... | 09/19/2006 |
