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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8267573 | Food mixer blades with inserts A mixer apparatus comprising a pair of counter rotating beater blades operating in a rotating bowl for the mixing of food ingredients, in which at least one of the beater blades is provided with inserts which urge small quantities of the food ingredients from a thin... | 09/18/2012 |
| 7325969 | Container mixer A container mixer comprising a loadbearing device, a mixer arm (5) and a docking unit (6) for holding a container (7). The mixer arm (5) is mounted on the rotatable part of a first rotary device (10) having a horizontal first axis ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325968 | Structure for holding either a cylindrical or square shaped container during a mixing operation Apparatus and method for mixing a fluid dispersion disposed in a container having either a cylindrical or a square shape. The apparatus includes a holding structure having a retaining structure connected to a base. The retaining structure prevents lateral movement o... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7231872 | Chocolate processing machine A chocolate tempering machine is digitally programmable for controlling the heating, cooling and rotation within the machine. The machine may be programmed to enable agitated, liquid chocolate to retain its proper viscosity for extended periods of time as well as mi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7160022 | Paint stirring machine and method for mounting same A paint stirring machine of the type driven by stirrer lids, on each of which is mounted a paint can, the stirrer lids being suspended by supports with lateral slide-rails on shelves (3) of the machine and individually driven by a front meshing pinion engaged... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7135145 | Device for agitating the fluid contents of a container An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automat... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7070319 | Sample rotator with fixed sampling point A device for holding and rotating cylindrical sample containers for use in analytical instrumentation. The device maintains the surface of material in the container at a constant location during rotation by using a series of fixed contact points. The drive wheel is ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6953278 | Mixing machine with accessible internal control unit A mixing machine includes portions of a control system formed as a unit that is mounted within the machine for movement between an operating position internal of the machine and a service position in which at least part of the unit extends through an opening in the ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6946389 | Method of forming buried conductors Buried conductors within semiconductor devices and structures, and methods for forming such conductors, are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a plurality of conductive elements buried within the substra... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6886972 | Food processor comprising a sifter device In a food processor (1) with a drivable apparatus part (17) provided for interacting with a material which is to be processed and with driving means (9) for driving the drivable apparatus part (17), said driving means (9) comprisin... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6874928 | Mixing apparatus and method Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring means for r... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6802641 | Invertible mixing system with angled blade assembly and method for mixing powders with such system A mixing system employing a rotary blade mixing assembly designed to mix liquid-like, resinous powders with a particulate tinting agent or other additive to produce a uniform, homogeneous powder is disclosed. The mixing system includes a mixing container that may be... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6796706 | Food mixer A food mixer 10 having a turntable 22 that receives a bowl 23. Projecting into a bowl 23 are beaters 24 that are driven by means of a motor 13. The turntable 22 is driven by means of a motor 25. A common speed ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6776517 | Mixing apparatus and method Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring means for r... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6634782 | Fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer A fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer (10, FIG. 1) in which an operator sets scoop dial control (34, FIG. 1), based upon the number of scoops of ice-cream or related products placed in mixer cup. The mixer cup (28, FIG. 2) rotates automatically by ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6588930 | Food mixer with detachable head A food mixer includes a head (12) that is detachable from a base (11) for use separately in mixing food such as cake ingredients. The turntable motor (25) in the base is controlled by an independent speed control (18). Control (18) and motor(25) receive t... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585404 | Fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer A fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer (10, FIG. 1) in which an operator sets scoop dial control (34, FIG. 1), based upon the number of scoops of ice-cream or related products placed in mixer cup. The mixer cup (28, FIG. 2) rotates automatically by ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6517230 | Mixing apparatus and method Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6416212 | Method and apparatus for mixing materials in a bag with a movable plunger Building materials such as concrete, mortar and plaster are placed in a bag which is suspended in a bottomless drum. A handle is used to move a plunger up-and-down through the bottom of the drum such that the plunger repeatedly moves part of the bag upwar... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6235245 | Device for mixing, resuspending, homogenizing and aeration of substances in test tubes A multi-purpose device, the device including a tube holder for holding tubes; tube driving apparatus for rotating the tubes in the tube holder, the tube holder having spaces for accommodating the tubes such that each one of the tubes can be placed in a se... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6068397 | Folding stand mixer assembly A food mixer assembly having a base, an arm one end of which is pivotally attached to the base, and a head assembly receivable on the free end of the arm. The mixer assembly is stored by removing the head assembly, collapsing the arm into the plane of the... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5911505 | Stand mixer with shaft coupling A stand mixer comprising a drive shaft, a transmission shaft, and a coupling. The drive shaft is rotatably held in a first housing. The transmission shaft is held in a second housing. The second housing is pivotally mounted to the first housing so that th... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5908242 | Stand mixer with locking connection between the mixing bowl and the bowl support A stand mixer comprising a lower housing with a support rotatably mounted thereto and a mixing bowl removably connected to the support. Between the mixing bowl and the support is a self-locking connection. The self-locking connection comprises the support... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5782558 | Headlock feature for stand mixer A stand mixer having a mixer head that can be locked in an up or down position. The locking mechanism includes a pin slideably retained in the pedestal of the stand, which is removeably received in one or more recesses in the mixer head.... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5704711 | Portable mixing apparatus including a hand-held tool drive assembly A portable mixing apparatus (10) for mixing concrete, mortar, roof sealant, paint and other materials that is powered by a hand-held power tool such as an electric drill (22). The mixing apparatus (10) includes a support base (14), a bucket holder (16) ca... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5635398 | Hybridization vessel rotator A hybridization vessel rotator can be used, without modification, in either a liquid bath or a conventional oven. The rotator includes a frame which supports a spindle to which hybridization vessels are attached. A motor turns the spindle to rotate the ve... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5524530 | Kitchen machine with protected rotatable bowl A kitchen machine is provided with a base (3) and a motor housing (5) which is arranged on the base (3) and in which an electric motor (27) is accommodated. On the base (3) next to the motor housing (5), an open bowl (9) can be placed, journalled relative... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5098193 | Spray can mixing apparatus A mixing apparatus comprising a wire coil body defining a cylinder of revolution, with a cylindrical central cavity. The wire coil body includes a wire lower end portion coaxially aligned with the cylindrical central cavity and extending underlying the wi... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5054933 | Mixing device with means to introduce and extract gaseous material The invention relates to a mixing device with a mixing vessel which can be pivoted by 180° between a starting position and a mixing position. The vessel part which is permanently connected to the pivot shaft includes an extraction mechanism by means of w... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5035601 | Hollow forming machine capable of rotating mould in both horizontal and vertical direction A hollow forming machine capable of rotating moulds in both horizontal and vertical directions wherein a motor is used to drive sleeves to rotate in both vertical and horizontal directions, and through the engagement of outer gears of the sleeves and the ... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4907502 | Home chocolate processing apparatus A bowl, which accommodates a coating, is removably mounted in a casing. A moving device in the casing is coupled to the bowl for rotating said bowl. A heater is positioned in the casing in operative proximity with the bowl for melting the chocolate. A coo... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4706558 | Home chocolate processing apparatus A bowl, which accommodates a coating, is removably mounted in a casing. A moving device in the casing is coupled to the bowl for rotating said bowl. A heater is positioned in the casing in operative proximity with the bowl for melting the chocolate. A coo... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4676658 | Mixing apparatus Mixing apparatus having a mixing vessel which is pivotable by 180° about a horizontal axis and has a stationary stirrer drive motor. Such mixing apparatus is distinguished by a simple construction. Furthermore, the speed of rotation of the stirrer shaft ... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4544278 | Kitchen machine A kitchen machine comprises a U-shaped housing having a base and oppositely disposed, upwardly extending sides. A cover is pivotally connected to one end edge of the base, the cover being rotatable to a position constituting an extension of such base to s... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4436432 | Kneading machine In a kneading machine including a fixed support structure, a kneading trough supported centrally for rotation about a vertical axis by the fixed support structure, and a rotary kneading tool located within the kneading trough, the kneading tool is rotatab... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4432650 | Handling device for handling meat portions A device for handling, like massage or mix, meat portions, provided with a wheeled container having a closing lid, for receiving a meat portion and stirring means operative in said container and beared in said lid wherein the inclination of the rotary axi... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4422343 | Kitchen appliance with interchangable attachments A kitchen appliance, having an interchangeable tool attachment, such as a stirrer arm, and an interchangeable container attachment, such as a food chopper. The tool attachment has a base which is secured to the appliance through rotation of a rotatable te... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4325643 | Food-mixing apparatus comprising a driving unit and a separable arm In food-mixing apparatus comprising a driving unit and an arm, a latching and pivoting mechanism is adapted to be latched automatically so as to prevent relative movement of the arm and a console of the driving unit upon pivotal movement of the arm either... | 04/20/1982 |
