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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407319 | Storage, homogenisation and dosing system Storage, homogenisation and dosing system of substances able to precipitate or aggregate comprising at least one tank (20) for storage and a valve (40) for dosing. The at least one tank (20) comprises a tubular portion (21), a bottom (... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7347837 | Infusion pump for syringes An infusion pump has a base and a holder for a syringe extending along a longitudinal axis and having an axially shiftable plunger. The holder is pivotal on the base about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the syringe. A first actu... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7195394 | Method for resonant wave mixing in closed containers A method and apparatus is provided for non-invasively mixing ingredients in closed containers. Mixing is performed by inducing waves in the liquid to be mixed. This is achieved by rocking the container in precise phase so as to produce resonance. With the waves movi... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7128463 | Portable mixer A portable mixer comprising a frame assembly. Wheels are operatively mounted on the frame assembly. A deck assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame assembly for tilting forwardly and rearwardly. A mixing bag is suspended from the frame assembly. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7018587 | Mixing and pouring apparatus and vessel therefor A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processe... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6946242 | Method for maintaining the viability of sperm A rocker for extended, refrigerated storage or transport of fish sperm comprising a platform for sperm containers, drive mechanism, a power supply with an on/off switch or rheostat, and water resistant housing. This device imparts continuous rocking motion to the sp... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6945689 | System for holding paint container A system for mixing paint and for holding a container of paint having a cover engaging a body is disclosed. The system comprises a rotary mixer comprising a holder configured for receiving the container. The system also comprises a clamp comprising an arm configured... | 09/20/2005 |
| 5626824 | Autoclave An autoclave (1) is provided with an internal table (1) upon which articles to be sterilised can be placed. The autoclave is provided with a mechanism (2, 3, 5) for shaking or vibrating the table, and thereby shaking or vibrating the liquid undergoing ste... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5088830 | Arrangement for operating a multi-component mixing capsule, in particular for dental purposes, by means of a vibratory mixing device Arrangement for operating a multi-component mixing capsule, in particular for dental purposes, by means of a vibratory mixing device, to activate the capsule and to mix the contents of the capsule. The mixing capsule contains a mixing space and a chamber ... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5078163 | Disc ash conditioner Apparatus for uniformly wetting and discharging ash. It is enclosed in a dust hood. It comprises an open top pan disposed at an angle of about 55° degrees with respect to a floor, rotated at slow speed. An ash charge chute discharges ash into the pan. Fi... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4137835 | Oscillatory food warming apparatus An oscillatory food warmer simultaneously warms and mixes food while it remains within a sealed can. The warmer includes a housing having an inner wall which defines a chamber for storing water. A heating element is mounted in the housing whereby the temp... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4074900 | Dental amalgam capsule holder A capsule holder for a dental amalgamator which holds a capsule firmly for high speed amalgamation but which allows easy insertion and removal. The holder has a body with a spring containing cavity at one end capable of receiving a first end of a capsule ... | 02/21/1978 |
