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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7380977 | Dental impression material kneading device To provide a dental impression material kneading device for discharging each paste of a dental impression material comprising two kinds of pastes having different fluidities at the time of feed start with a mixing ratio selected and set among two or more gradual mix... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7270469 | Apparatus and method for adding pigmentation to concrete mix A pigmentation dispenser utilizes a hopper having two rotors therein, a first rotor above a second rotor. The second rotor moves the pigmentation material through an outlet opening and deposits it on a conveyor containing a concrete mix. The concrete mix and pigment... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261545 | Powder preheating Powdered starting material utilized for molding (e.g., rotational molding, injection molding, blow molding), extrusion, and the like can be preheated to reduce the time required to complete the processing of the material. After being preheated to a temperature below... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7174310 | Point of sale cosmetic station A system for cosmetics point of sale display, including a station at which cosmetics may be displayed, dispensed, packaged or applied. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7147364 | Mixer and liquid analyzer provided with same The invention provides a mixer capable of mixing two kinds of liquids with each other while varying a mixing ratio in a wide range of the flow rates thereof by causing the two liquids in trace amounts to come into contact with each other, or a mixer capable of mixin... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7044340 | Apparatus and method for optimally mixing and applying a two part epoxy An apparatus and method for mixing and injecting or applying a viscous material which is especially useful for mixing and applying a two part epoxy. The apparatus in its preferred form utilizes two uniformly heated holding tanks with auger feeds which each feed two ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036917 | Device for parallel metering of liquids A device for parallel metering of a liquid with the following features: the device has a first body; the first body has a main channel, secondary channels, one inlet and outlets; the main channel i... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036686 | Soft drink dispensing system A system for dispensing and mixing metered amounts of first and second liquid components of a soft drink. The system comprises a mixing chamber connected by separate feed conduits to pressurized sources of the first and second liquid components. First normally close... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6588926 | Method for homogeneously mixing plural incoming product streams of different composition A continuous mixer (32) is disclosed which can be used for mixing of incoming product streams (22,24) of different characteristics respectively to yield a final product stream (26) of predetermined, consistent characteristics. The mixer (32) includes an e... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6543490 | Aerosol colorant charging system and method A method and apparatus (10) for custom blending spray paints. A customer provides a sample (S) of a color to be matched. The sample is tested on a spectrophotometer to determine the colors needed to match the sample; or if the paint formula is known, it i... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6494608 | System for the continuous and automatic production of automotive and other paints capable of handling a plurality of different paints A system which continuously automatically produces paint, particularly for automotive applications, includes tanks of raw materials which are constructed to supply resins, paint concentrates, paint additives, and paint solvents in a fully automated and co... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6322773 | Tooth-bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0-10.... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6312670 | Tooth bleaching compositions The present invention relates to improved dental compositions and methods for bleaching teeth. More specifically, this invention is directed towards hydrogen peroxide-containing compounds that are maintained at a substantially constant pH range of 6.0-10.... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6056431 | Modified passive liquefier batch transition process A method and apparatus for blending consecutive batches of photographic emulsions which includes two modified passive liquefaction apparatus, each capable of independent batch melt production. Each modified liquefaction apparatus has a metering pump assoc... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5887974 | Slurry mixing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for producing a slurry from a slurry concentrate in which streams of slurry concentrate, de-ionized water and oxidizer are pumped to form three pumped streams that are brought together to form a mixture. Homogeneity is promoted wit... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5803596 | Method and apparatus for high capacity production of finished aqueous foam with continuously adjustable proportioning An apparatus for continuous production of finished foam material, in which the proportions of the constituents are monitored and continuously adjustable during operation of the machine. The liquid components are metered by positive-displacement, progressi... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5800056 | Apparatus for diluting a solution and method for the same An apparatus for diluting a solution comprises a preparation vessel for mixing a solution with a diluent to dilute the solution, a solution supply unit, a diluent supply unit, and a controller. The controller controls the solution supply unit and the dilu... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5482368 | Continuous mixer operable to control saccharides concentration A continuous mixer system for controlling the saccharide concentration of a sweetened liquid product mixture, which has (i) an undiluted sweetened solution input, (ii) a water input, (iii) a mixer having a product output, (iv) a first positive displacemen... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5358331 | Blending device for particulate material, with helical conveyer A device for continuously blending particulate materials has a central shaft, a plurality of metering elements which are each separately metering a respective particulate material, blending element for receiving and blending the metered quantities of part... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5348389 | System for the preparation of a fluid concentrate intended for medical use Apparatus for the preparation of fluids intended for medical use is disclosed, including a source of pure water and at least one cartridge or other vessel containing a powder which is to be dissolved in the water for preparation of the desired fluid. The ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5344231 | System for the preparation of a fluid concentrate intended for medical use Apparatus for the preparation of fluids intended for medical use is disclosed, including a source of pure water and at least one cartridge or other vessel containing a powder which is to be dissolved in the water for preparation of the desired fluid. The ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5104524 | Apparatus for washing a solvent in the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuels The invention is directed to an apparatus for washing a solvent in the recessing of irradiated nuclear fuel. The solvent is washed with an aqueous solution in a mixer-settler having at least one stage which includes a mixing chamber and a settling chambe... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5102228 | Apparatus and method for producing foamed materials An apparatus and method for controlling the production of foamed material in which the material and foam are delivered to a mixer (12) in predetermined relative proportions. The apparatus comprises a mixer (23) for mixing a foam solution and air together,... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5098666 | Device for metering at least two flowable reaction components into a mixing chamber In a device for metering at least two fluid reaction components into a mixing chamber, flexible displacement elements (1, 2; 47, 48, 49, 50) are provided in each container chamber (43, 44, 45, 46) which divide each container chamber (43, 44, 45, 46) into ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5018870 | Dual-pump mixing and feeding apparatus The apparatus includes a frame in which a vessel is mounted. Water is delivered into the vessel through one inlet, polymer is delivered into the vessel through a second inlet, and a further liquid is delivered into the vessel through a further inlet. A pu... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4966466 | Impingement mixing device with pressure controlled nozzle adjustment A closed loop feedback control for a high pressure impingement mixing system. The high pressure impingement mixing device is equipped with a circulation loop containing both a pressure sensor and a flow volume meter. Constant pressure and flow volume is a... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4944599 | Impingement mixing device with pressure controlled nozzle adjustment A closed loop feedback control for a high pressure impingement mixing system. The high pressure impingement mixing device is equipped with a circulation loop containing both a pressure sensor and a flow volume meter. Constant pressure and flow volume is a... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4920519 | Dual-pump mixing and feeding apparatus The apparatus includes a frame in which a vessel is mounted. Water is delivered into the vessel through one inlet, polymer is delivered into the vessel through a second inlet, and a further liquid is delivered into the vessel through a further inlet. A pu... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4915160 | Apparatus for and a method of producing moulding sand for moulds A mould forming mix of ingredients including sand, a binder, and a catalyst blend is produced. The catalyst blend includes at least two catalysts one of which is slow acting and the other of which is fast acting. The ratio of the fast and slow catalysts u... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4892410 | Method and apparatus for protective encapsulation of structural members The method and apparatus for forming an encapsulation or encasement about a structural member that is particularly well suited for use in a marine environment is disclosed. A two component polymer system for protective and repair encapsulation is pumpable... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4871262 | Cosmetic dispensing system A cosmetic dispensing system for blending selected cosmetic additives into a cosmetic base is provided. The system includes a plurality of storage containers for storing the additives; a pumping system for transferring selected additives to a cosmetic bas... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4836685 | Process and an apparatus for mixing substances The present invention relates to a process and an apparatus for blending substances in a highly accurate manner. The process consists of delivering an amount of a first substance into a mixing vessel and determining the weight of the amount of the first s... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4779186 | Automatic density control system for blending operation A control system is provided which can be retrofit to existing conventional blender devices, such as a blender trailer used for combining a pregelled liquid with a solid particulate additive at a well site. The control is provided either manually or autom... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4705083 | Method and machine for batching coloring agents into paints and varnishes A machine for automatically batching coloring agents for paint or varnish is disclosed. The machine includes a computerized method for calibrating the amount of coloring agent dispensed with solenoid valves which calculate the viscosity and the delay time... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4642222 | Polymer feed system A polymer feed system comprises at least one mixing and activating apparatus having a water inlet, a polymer inlet and an outlet and constructed and arranged to dilute and fully activate a polymer. The polymer feed system further comprises a conduit for c... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4538222 | Apparatus and method for mixing a plurality of substances A self-contained portable unit for producing a mixture of substances in response to two separate flows includes a portable trailer upon which a holding tank is mounted. Various additive channels are maintained on the trailer for introducing additives, at ... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4522502 | Mixing and feeding apparatus The mixing and feeding apparatus comprises a frame on which is mounted a polymer delivering pump and a water delivering mechanism. The frame also supports a mixer which includes a vessel for receiving the polymer and the water. The impeller mechanism incl... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4506987 | High pressure liquid chromatographic gradient mixer A gradient mixer which effects the continuous mixing of any two miscible solvents without excessive decay or dispersion of the resultant isocratic effluent or of a linear or exponential gradient. The two solvents are fed under low or high pressure by mean... | 03/26/1985 |
