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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8029184 | Apparatus and method for mixing components The invention relates to an apparatus suitable for preparing a variety of emulsion type of food products. The apparatus comprises a source unit (a) for components that are used to make a base product and a source unit (b) for post-added ingredients. It is preferred ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7401972 | On chip dilution system An on-chip chemical compound dilution system for providing dilution of a chemical compound in a microfluidic application includes at least one sample well for providing a selected chemical compound to be diluted, a dilution well for providing a diluent for diluting ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7380669 | Apparatus and method for sorting and recombining minerals into a desired mixture A method and apparatus is employed to create a mixture having a desired composition. A raw material is separated in a pair of density separators into constituent parts. Those parts are then recombined in a desired fashion using a pair of splitters to create an inter... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377685 | Apparatus and process for mixing at least two fluids The apparatus comprises a first fluid line for conducting an intermittently flowing first fluid and a second fluid line for conducting an intermittently flowing second fluid, the two fluid lines being connected at a junction to a third fluid line, which forwards the... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7351334 | Liquid chromatographic method and system A chromatographic monitor includes an array of flow cells with individual light sensors that are collectively an array of photodiodes. The output from the photodiodes are multiplexed. To prevent losing information, the photodiodes are each connected to a different o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7320583 | Apparatus and method for producing colored extruded food products An apparatus and associated method for varying the color and/or flavor of an extruded food product during a single production run of a single extrusion device. The apparatus includes a multi-additive injection system, which is attached to a fluid supply line of an e... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314306 | Homogenization device and method of using same A homogenization device comprising a flow-through channel having at least two local constrictions of flow wherein the size of a first local constrictions is adjustable thereby permitting variable flow rate through one portion of the device and the size of a second l... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7264006 | Ozonated water flow and concentration control apparatus and method The invention features an apparatus and a method for supplying ozonated water to more than one process tool. Ozonated water of a first concentration received from an ozonated water generator and water received from a source are mixed to produce ozonated water of a s... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7175338 | Stand mixer A stand mixer is provided with wheels proximate the base. The base houses a mixing bowl capable of being placed into a locked position. When the mixing bowl is in the locked position, its handle faces outward. The mixer can be lifted with the handle to transfer the ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7097348 | Methods and apparatuses for mixing cosmetic preparations at a point of sale A method of mixing customized cosmetic products at a point of sale is disclosed. The method includes a suspension free of colorant to a container, adding one or more suspensions containing one or more colorants on top of the non-colorant containing suspension and ad... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7055547 | Circuit balancing valve A circuit balancing valve includes a valve body having fluid flow passage extending therethrough. The fluid flow passage includes a fluid inlet passage-side in fluid communication with a supply line, and a fluid flow outlet passage-side in fluid communication with a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6974245 | Device for mixing a liquid fertilizer with a flow of water, for use by individuals The mixing device for liquid fertilizer with a flow of irrigation water, comprises a mixing head (1) provided with an internal mixing chamber (2) into which opens an internal water supply channel (3), adapted to be connected to a source (4 | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966688 | Apparatus for mixing and dispensing powder An apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing a powder material in an aqueous solution wherein the powder material is premixed into solution by a spreader. The premix solution is subsequently dispensed in a diluted aqueous stream by a venturi proportioner. In a ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6939215 | Method for reducing viscosity of mechanically separated meats and ground meats The present invention is directed to a method and system for reducing viscosity of mechanically separated meat in an amount effect to allow the mechanically separated meat to be transported through processing equipment at reduced pumping pressures. In accordance wit... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926030 | Apparatus for mixing two fluids or keeping them separate A mixing apparatus for mixing two fluids immediately following contact with each other is disclosed. The mixing apparatus includes a spring-loaded ball valve separating a first fluid from a second fluid. The ball valve closes as a result of at least spring force. Th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905239 | Sprinkling method for preparing powder formulations The invention relates to a new process for producing powdered preparations for inhalation wherein a substance having a smaller particle size distribution is metered continuously through a suitable feed device onto a moving bed of a powdered substance having a larger... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6883957 | On chip dilution system An on-chip chemical compound dilution system for providing dilution of a chemical compound in a microfluidic application includes at least one sample well for providing a selected chemical compound to be diluted, a dilution well for providing a diluent for diluting ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6719452 | Process for manufacturing transparent tints A rapid process for making transparent tints that match the color and tinting strength of a standard tint. The process involves the use of a faster and more accurate shading technique that utilizes the light transmittance properties of the tints in the wet over the ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6659635 | Method for introducing a first fluid into a second fluid, preferably introduction of steam into flowing cellulose pulp The apparatus is adapted for the admixing of a first fluid, preferably steam into the flow of a second fluid, preferably cellulose pulp. With the purpose of obtaining a high and good admixing capacity and avoiding the generation of noise, the admixing of ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6659634 | Chemical solution feeding apparatus and method for preparing slurry An apparatus for feeding slurry to an external device. The apparatus includes a preparation tank for preparing the slurry. A circulation pipe is connected to the preparation tank to circulate the slurry. A feeding pipe is connected between the preparation... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6604849 | Slurry dilution system with an ultrasonic vibrator capable of in-situ adjustment of slurry concentration A slurry dilution system with an ultrasonic vibrator capable of diluting slurry in-situ to any desired level of concentration is proposed. Raw slurry and the de-ionized water fed into the slurry dilution system is mixed and homogenized by an ultrasonic vi... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6588927 | Purified developer producing equipment and method The developer producing equipment of the present invention is equipped with a preparation tank to which a developer stock solution and pure water are supplied, and in which these ingredients are agitated, and a leveling tank which is connected to this pre... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6499872 | Ultra-lean dilution apparatus An ultra-lean dilution apparatus is provided for proportioning minute quantities of a first fluid, such as a concentrated cleaning solution, for mixing into a second fluid, such as tap water, which provides improved performance and which can be manufactur... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6347883 | Apparatus for adding a first fluid into a second fluid with means to prevent clogging The apparatus is used for adding a first fluid to a second fluid. The apparatus has a tube-shaped element. The tube-shaped element has a flow-through channel defined therein for carrying the flow of the second fluid. The flow-through channel has, a substa... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6341888 | Apparatus for introduction of a first fluid into a second fluid A method and apparatus for introduction of a first fluid into a second fluid, that flows in a conduit. A first member with a pass-through canal for said second fluid, is at least partially encircled by a chamber with a wall between the inner part of the c... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6314770 | Plant and method for supplying machines with dyes for the continuous dyeing of textile materials Plant for supplying machines with dyes for the continuous dyeing of textile materials, comprising means for preparing a dyeing bath, the dyeing bath consisting of a mixture of dyeing products, chemicals and/or auxiliary products in aqueous solution, said ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6290386 | Mobile device for preparing aqueous liquid paints from powdery components and water The present invention relates to a mobile apparatus for the production of water based liquid paints from pulverulent constituents and water. The apparatus comprises a traveling frame, a mixing container, a mixing unit for mixing the pulverulent constituen... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6224778 | Method for manufacturing a system for mixing fluids A method of manufacturing a system for mixing fluids for providing a flow of a fluid product having a certain pre-established quality or characteristic, from a flow of a first fluid component and a flow of a second fluid component, wherein the fluid compo... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6203183 | Multiple component in-line paint mixing system An in-line mixing system and method for mixing one or more paint fluid subcomponents. The system includes subcomponent input lines (20) connected to a reducing manifold (22). An on/off solenoid valve (28) in each line is arranged to allow or prohibit flui... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6187237 | Method for making a product to be extruded, and an extruder A method for making a product to be extruded and an extruder. The extruder has at least two conical stators and at least one conical rotor placed rotatably between the stators. The extruder further has supply conduits for feeding the material to be extrud... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6085912 | Apparatus for sorting and recombining minerals background of the invention An apparatus for separating a mixture of mineral particles and recombining the mineral particles in an alterable, controlled fashion to create a plurality of products each having a predetermined, desired particle size distribution.... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6082889 | Rapid fluid mixer A mixer and method of mixing are described which involves forming a viscous first fluid into a thin film by passage through an annulus and then injecting a second fluid into the flowing liquid. Injection may be through either annulus-forming surface or bo... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6036354 | Method and apparatus for product enrichment A method for enriching a processed agricultural commodity includes the initial step of preparing a liquid enrichment solution. The solution is continuously mixed in a measured flow of supply water and thence the enriched supply water is mixed with a measu... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5915834 | Variable set point oxygen concentration mixer Apparatus for mixing two gasses, at least one of which contains oxygen, to a desired concentration of oxygen, comprising a mixing plenum, an inlet valve, for admitting one of the two gasses into the mixing plenum, an oxygen sensor for detecting oxygen con... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5833364 | Chemical delivery and on-site blending system for producing multiple products A chemical delivery and on-site blending system for producing multiple products is provided. Generally, chemical subcomponents are fed to a chemical blending system for making a multitude of products at the facility where the products are to be used. Also... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5785960 | Method and system for customizing dermatological foundation products A method and apparatus is provided for customizing a skin foundation product for a customer at a location remote from a central location where the product is prepared. The essential elements are that of a skin analyzer for reading skin properties, a telem... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5674382 | Wet oxidation apparatus with compressor A wet oxidation apparatus includes a device for raising the pressure of liquid oxygen; an evaporator for evaporating the liquid oxygen; a device for supplying nitrogen including a compressor for compressing atmospheric air and for supplying the compressed... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5634715 | Installation for the mixing of liquid and solid matter An installation for the mixing of a given quantity of liquid with a given quantity of powdery solid matter comprises a storage tank for the liquid and a mixing device having an inlet hopper. A liquid supply conduit, coming from the storage tank, and a sol... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5622692 | Method and apparatus for customizing facial foundation products A method and apparatus is provided for customizing a facial foundation product at point of sale to a customer. Three essential elements are that of a skin analyzer for reading skin properties, a programmable device receiving the reading and correlating sa... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5590976 | Mobile paving system using an aggregate moisture sensor and method of operation A mobile paving system (10) is provided that produces paving material while the mobile system (10) proceeds over a surface. The mobile paving system (10) includes an aggregate hopper (12) operable to hold aggregate for use in producing paving material and... | 01/07/1997 |
