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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347613 | Apparatus for continuous blending The present invention provides a continuous blender having a drive unit assembly with a shell assembly mounting assembly and a shell assembly structured to be removably coupled to the shell assembly mounting assembly by one or more clamps. The drive unit assembly ma... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7147362 | Method of mixing by intermittent centrifugal force An apparatus for mixing fluids comprises a housing having at least a portion of its interior, for example, a channel, with capillary dimensions and at least one structural member in the interior adjacent an end of the channel. The dimensions of and placement of the ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7078003 | Device for the transfer of energy and/or matter between a soluble solid and a liquid The invention relates to a device for the transfer between a solid matter and a liquid, comprising an outer drum and a perforated inner drum, means for commonly rotating the drums, and means situated inside the inner drum for moving the solid matter. In between the ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6960361 | Split-pan for panning apparatus A split-pan for a panning apparatus, a panning apparatus incorporating a split-pan, and a method of coating two distinct masses of centers simultaneously with the split-pan are described. The split-pan is formed as a hollow drum, having first and second ends, an int... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6720178 | Self-feeding roller bottle A reservoir is provided with a spiroid pump which enables the automatic transfer of fresh medium into a roller bottle culture chamber. The reservoir may be formed from a portion of a culture chamber or may be a separate bottle. ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6652136 | Method of simultaneous mixing of samples A flow-through microcentrifuge comprising a container in which a sample is placed, and a power source capable of rotating the container around an axis. High speed rotation causes the components of the sample to separate according to their respective densi... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6494612 | Racetrack-shaped dynamic gravity flow blender Apparatus for blending particulate solids or liquids includes a blending vessel having a racetrack-shaped cross section at each elevation above its lower end. The racetrack-shaped cross section consists of two spaced opposed semicircles having ends that a... | 12/17/2002 |
| 5695281 | Device for manufacturing paint A device for manufacturing paint by mixing a dry paint powder with water has a paste mixing zone for mixing dry paint powder with water to a paint paste. The paste mixing zone has an inlet for the dry paint powder. The paste mixing zone further has a mixi... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5644977 | Drum cooler In a multi-station machine (10) each station (23,24,25,26) is configured to receive through a gate (90) of a drum encircling holder (50) a sealed 55 gallon drum (200) full of hot cooked food which is supported about its periphery at its midpoint (203) bet... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5607234 | Universal zero-headspace extractor vessel and rotator This invention provides a pressurizable zero-headspace extractor vessel useful in preparing mixtures of solid- and liquid-phase material for constituent analysis, for example for preparing environmental samples for analysis of toxic contaminants. The inve... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5589388 | Hot-composting apparatus The invention relates to an apparatus for composting organic leavings in small-scale households etc. According to the invention the apparatus includes a rotating drum (1, 2, 6) with an adjustable partition wall and adjustable cover, by means of which the ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5540496 | Solute dissolution reciprocating flow-cell A combination of a flow-cell with a rate of flow controllable and set to obtain and maintain a solvent or diluent predetermined low flow pressure from the flow-cell's inlet to the flow-cell's outlet, in which at-least an outlet thereof is alternately rais... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5511880 | Method and apparatus for storing and mixing a plurality of fluids and body fluid sampling cartridge using same A mixing device includes a plurality of elongated ampules mounted on a rotatable support with the longitudinal axis of each ampule inclined inwardly toward the rotational axis of the rotatable support. When the mixing device rotates about the rotational s... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5507574 | Variable speed mixer Apparatus for mixing liquids such as ink and paint includes a support platform having a plurality of rotating spindle and support tray combinations. Each tray is adapted to receive and support a respective open container or bucket containing ink or paint ... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5350232 | Device for mixing, homogenizing or reacting at least two components In a device for mixing, homogenizing or reacting at least two, in particular flowable or pourable, components, having a container (1) rotatably seated around an axis, with at least one closable opening (10, 11, 12, 14) for filling and/or emptying the cont... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5322358 | Cosmetic container shakers The present invention relates to a portable shaker for cosmetic containers such as nail enamel. The shaker includes a frame assembly, a motor, power transfer means and an upper cylindrical housing. The frame assembly includes a rectangular frame element w... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5318359 | Automatic medical sampling device An automatic medical sampling device comprises a vacuum breaking needle for connecting the inside of a vacuum blood gathering tube with the air. An inserting needle has a length sufficient to be located at a position slightly below the lower end of the va... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5307737 | Machine for treating raw meat According to the invention, there is provided a machine for treating raw meat, which comprises an injecting apparatus and a plurality of massaging apparatuses. The injecting apparatus includes injecting needle means adapted to be thrust into raw meat for ... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5299864 | Laboratory container rolling device A laboratory container rolling device is provided which has a relatively low profile for use in confined spaces such as in refrigerators, ovens or other small compartments. Removable rollers allow the device to accommodate various diameter containers and ... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5266273 | Process and apparatus for forming a solution gradient and for conducting a blotting process An apparatus for conducting a blotting process comprises a support member, a first electric motor for rotating the support member about a vertical plane, a tube holder having a substantially flat surface for magnetically mounting at least one tube, a seco... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5171539 | Apparatus for forming a continuous solution gradient An apparatus for generating a continuous solution gradient wherein solutions of differing concentrations are layered in a tube and the tube disposed at an angle with respect to the vertical and is rotated for a predetermined period of time thereby to gene... | 12/15/1992 |
| 4868999 | Apparatus and method for production of asphalt pavement having high recycled asphalt content An apparatus and method for manufacture of asphaltic pavement from recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and virgin rock and asphaltic materials is shown and described. This method utilizes efficient and controlled heat from a recirculating air impingement air ... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4867572 | Asphalt plant with fixed sleeve mixer An asphalt plant apparatus includes an inclined rotary drum dryer, the lower end of which is received within a concentric fixed sleeve. Aggregate is introduced into the upper end of the rotary drum dryer for heating and drying and is discharged from the l... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4813243 | Quick-chill ice chest A beverage container cooling apparatus for use in combination with plastic insulated ice chests having a top and a base, the cooling apparatus comprising a tray designed to fit within the base and adapted to receive ice and beverage containers positioned ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4720194 | Liquid mixing apparatus Apparatus mixing printing inks consisting of two or more mixing containers having a single power source for rotating both the containers and the mixing blades therein and being arranged to rotate the containers and their respective mixing blades individua... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4684259 | Epoxy mixing and dispensing apparatus An epoxy mixing and dispensing apparatus for continuously mixing epoxy and dispensing it to a surface to be coated including: a movable carriage; a first dump bucket assembly mounted at a first end portion of said carriage for rotating and dumping a first... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4571089 | Machine for blending and degassing powders A machine for simultaneously blending and degassing powders under vacuum is comprised of a rotatable blender shell having a heated housing projecting into the interior, coaxial with the axis of rotation of the shell. Powder is heated to a relatively high ... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4393755 | Heat treatment of particulate solid materials In a batch method for the heat treatment of particular solid material, especially food materials, the vessel in which the heat treatment takes place is essentially a jacketed pressure vessel (1) in which the material is tumbled while being heated, and in ... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4383379 | Machine for drying and mixing granular materials A machine for drying granular materials such as sand and gravel. The machine includes coaxial inner and outer cylinders. Moist sand is introduced into an inlet end of the inner cylinder and gravel is introduced into the inlet end of the outer cylinder. Th... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4373029 | Device for cultivation of matrix-bound biologic cell systems Improved apparatus for cultivation of matrix-bound biologic cell systems on microcarrier particles within a replenishable nutrient medium providing controlled three dimensional displacement of a culture vessel and its contents to effect uniform cell expos... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4372686 | Double-cone rotating mixer A rotating mixer with a double-cone mixing vessel carried by a horizontal mixer spindle, the mixing vessel consisting of two identical half-vessels which are releasably clamped to a central spindle ring. The opening of the spindle is closable by means of ... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4330216 | Gravity-induced stirring device for rotating liquid containers A device for stirring liquid in a rotating container includes a movable stirrer adapted to be positioned inside a rotatable container and to impart stirring movement to liquid placed therein. A gravity-induced stirring mechanism is associated with the con... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4329068 | Mixing machine A mixing machine for tumbling a rack which carries a plurality of volumetric glassware tubes containing chemical solutions. The machine includes a stand which rotatively supports a tumbler box adapted to closely receive the rack. The tumbler box includes ... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4322170 | Apparatus for the preparation of PVC-powder The disclosure refers to a method and apparatus for the preparation of PVC powder and the processing thereof to form plastic products, with care being paid to the material and also energy-saving. The PVC powder with additives is brought very quickly to a ... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4244656 | Apparatus for contacting liquids and solids with liquids A continuous liquid/liquid or liquid/solids contactor consists of a rotary contactor having a near horizontal axis. The interior of the drum is divided axially into a number of compartments by spaced discs secured to the drum wall and having openings thro... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4233960 | Heat storage apparatus and method A heat storage apparatus and method including a heat storage medium encapsulated within a container and heat exchange apparatus for exchanging thermal energy with the heat storage medium. The heat storage medium may include a salt having a relatively high... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4183292 | Continuous flow system for equalizing the moisture content of moisture absorbing fruit products A system for controlling the moisture content of moisture absorbing fruit products to achieve a uniform moisture content of the product. The continuous flow of raw product in chip, diced, extruded or comminuted form initially enters a rotating reel where ... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4142803 | Recycled asphalt-aggregate process and apparatus In a process for recycling asphalt and aggregate containing composition, the improvement comprises separating the composition into a plurality of portions having different particle sizes, ranging from coarse to fine, introducing the particle portions into... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4139992 | Shell freezer A shell freezer for the freezing of liquids in a container in a uniform layer on the interior walls of the container having belts rotating over rollers within a bath; rods are secured over the belts to act as stops for cylindrical containers placed on the... | 02/20/1979 |
