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A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| 7731414 | Reagent cartridge mixing tube Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automated analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for e... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7604392 | Automatic oscillating beverage shaker A motorized beverage mixing device having a housing adapted to accommodate a beverage mixing container. The housing is adapted to removably-retain the mixing container while the housing is rotated in an oscillating motion. The housing is preferably adapted to rotate... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7578612 | Three-phase tilting agitator for microarrays A low-cost, easy to operate, three-phase tilting agitator for microarrays, including large area microarrays, provides experimentally verified improvements in hybridization intensity and uniformity. Motion is coupled from a single motor to a sample holder via three s... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7334516 | Aging device for liquor or wine An aging device includes an aging container having a chamber formed by a peripheral wall, a bottle received in the chamber of the aging container for receiving a liquid fermented product, and a vibrating device disposed in the aging container for applying a frequenc... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311435 | Shaking incubator The invention relates to a shaking incubator with at least one specimen storage device comprising several superposed specimen storage spaces. A shaking unit comprising a specimen storage position, a shaking platform and a base unit is arranged in at least one specim... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7188994 | Orbital shaker for cell extraction A orbital shaker for cell extraction includes a digestion chamber and structure for translating the digestion chamber. Structure is also provided for rotating the digestion chamber. A method of performing cell extraction is also disclosed. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182505 | Apparatus and method for mixing a fluid dispersion disposed in a container having either a cylindrical or a square shape Apparatus and method for mixing a fluid dispersion disposed in a container having either a cylindrical or a square shape. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7077559 | Container or bag mixing apparatuses and/or methods A mixing system, apparatus and/or method. Pathogen reduction of and/or mixing storage solutions into blood or blood components are useful purposes for these. Squeezing or clapping devices may be used to activate the mixing process, as may rotational devices or later... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6945690 | System for holding paint container A holder for mixing a container of paint is disclosed. The system comprising a body having a cover and a base. The system also comprises an aperture in the cover of the body. The system also comprises a cavity in the body and accessible through the aperture and conf... | 09/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6883956 | Windshield primer mixing device A windshield primer mixing device includes a housing having a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall extending between the top and bottom walls. A guide is mounted on the housing. A mounting is slidably positioned on the guide. A motor is adapted for selectiv... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6431745 | Device and method for mixing and washing liquids and/or solids and for washing containers A holder containing a mixing vessel is rotatable about its longitudinal axis by a drive configured to rotate the holder alternately in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction. A programmable control unit is configured to regulate an angular excursion (&#... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6165778 | Reaction vessel agitation apparatus A device and method for efficiently synthesizing diverse molecular products on substrates. A parent vessel 200 contains a suspension of substrates. The suspension is pressurized with argon and transferred to a plurality of reaction vessels 201-209 in one ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5918979 | Combination mechanical rotator-rocker A combined rotator and rocker for agitating contained materials includes a base having opposite sides, a drum having at least one object supporting side surface, a pair of opposite end surfaces, and a central axis passing through the end surfaces. The dru... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5788928 | Reagent handling system and reagent pack for use therein A reagent pack for keeping fluids with or without suspensions mixed or suspended upon rocking. The reagent pack has at least one chamber divided into separate sub-chambers with a throat region between them defined by baffles for agitation of suspended rea... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5697701 | Fluid mixer providing gentle agitation A fluid mixing device provides a gentle rotating and concurrent back and forth motion to agitate a fluid. The device has a receptacle with a shaft extending downwardly from a location off center of its bottom to a link arm which is pivotally attached to a... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5674006 | Fluid circulation apparatus An apparatus for efficiently circulating and moving a fluid across a workpiece. The apparatus can provide for the automated handling of the fluids used, and is well suited for use in the staining and fixing of biological assays such as electrophoresis gel... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5665309 | Device for agitating and for taking samples of blood products from tubes which are grouped together in racks A device for agitating and taking samples of blood products from tubes which are closed by stoppers and grouped together in a rack. The device includes a rack support adapted for holding at least one rack, at least one rack held by the rack support which ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5609822 | Reagent handling system and reagent pack for use therein A reagent pack for keeping fluids with or without suspensions mixed or suspended upon rocking. The reagent pack has at least one chamber divided into separate sub-chambers with a throat region between them defined by baffles for agitation of suspended rea... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5578268 | Device for the transfer, agitation and sampling of blood products in tubes grouped in cassettes A device for transferring, agitating, and sampling blood products sealed in tubes which are grouped together in cassettes wherein each cassette containing sample tubes is extracted from a storage receptacle by a moving loading and ejection carriage which ... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5431201 | Robotic admixture system A system for filling containers with a prescribed medication includes a support head for receiving a disposable syringe which allows the syringe to be pumped to transfer liquid to an from the syringe. A robot arm is also provided to carry medication and d... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5399013 | Mixing device A mixing device for mixing at least one liquid container of nail polish or other liquid comprising a housing to operatively house a container support to support the liquid container thereon disposed in the lower portion thereof coupled to a rotational dri... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5269827 | Analytical sample preparation system An instrument and system for the preparation of a sample for analysis provides a crucible holder which improves the holding and control of a melting crucible during operation of the device for agitating a powdered sample and flux while being heated. The c... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5167928 | Laboratory shaker apparatus A shaker apparatus is provided for laboratory testing. The apparatus comprises a base that is reciprocally movable relative to a sub-base. A frame is mounted to the base and includes spaced apart vertical supports with a horizontal support assembly rotata... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5050996 | Paint shaker apparatus powered by a pneumatic sanding tool A paint shaker apparatus utilizing a typically hand held pneumatic random orbital sanding tool (14) as motor and crankshaft. A base housing (10) is adapted to receive and support a pneumatic random orbital sanding tool (14) with the sanding pad removed. T... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4957128 | Compact, vibrating-type contact lens cleaner A contact lens cleaner includes a base, a vibrating plate mounted swingably on the base, a container mounted removably on the vibrating plate so as to receive an amount of a cleaning liquid and a contact lens therein, a motor disposed on the base so as to... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4907723 | Fluid dispenser including an arrangement to impart wave-like motion to the store fluid A fluid dispenser has a cradle for holding a container of liquid to be agitated before dispensing in a downwardly inclined position towards the dispensing outlet and includes an arrangement for causing a wave-like motion to the contents of the container. ... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4845025 | Biological sample mixing apparatus and method Automatic biological sample mixing apparatus for use in flow cytometry, wherein a sample container is secured loosely at its top by means of a multi-reagent dispensing head; and the container is mounted at its bottom on a resilient support disposed on an ... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4841848 | Method and apparatus for riddling wine in bottles Method and apparatus for clarifying bottled wine by riddling in which the bottles of wine are positioned in generally neck-down inverted position and are subjected to abrupt limited generally vertical force capable of dislodging sediment and solids from a... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4842415 | Paint shaker A paint shaker (1) for use in in-store paint tinting operations comprising a platform (2) and clamping member (4) for accommodating a paint container (3) which is to be shaken wherein the shaker is provided with means for sensing resistance to downwards m... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4839684 | Photographic tray agitator A photographic tray agitator is set forth wherein an oscillating arm is cycled to maintain a photographic tray of chemicals constantly agitated for enhancing photographic development. A coil spring is wound within a housing to operate a clockwork that eff... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4784297 | Beverage dispenser with agitator A fluid dispenser for dispensing beverages which include a drive device, a disturbing device and a holder for holding a container from which fluid is to be dispensed. The drive device and disturbing device operate to rock or agitate the holder to cause li... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4662760 | Pneumatic paint shaker A painter shaker having a base housing with a double acting pneumatic piston and cylinder motor horizontally mounted within said housing. The motor includes a cylinder and a reciprocable piston in the cylinder having a piston rod slidably and sealably ext... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4523855 | Shaker A shaker particularly adapted for mixing the components of a liquid base material in a miniature size container includes a housing which carries a low voltage, high speed rotary output electric motor. The motor may be energized by batteries or by a domest... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4341475 | Apparatus for driving a rigid body for the purposes of producing a tumbling movement during rotation of the body A body (1) serving for accommodating material to be processed is movable in gimbal suspensions (35-40) around two mutually spaced axes (39,40) extending in different directions. The body (1) carries out a rotary and tumbling movement by oppositely rotatin... | 07/27/1982 |
