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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152361 | Mug with stirring mechanism A mug body has an open top. A lid is fitted to the open top. The lid has first and second top to bottom holes formed therein. An arm extends down from the bottom of the lid into the mug body. An actuator handle extends out from the top of the lid, through the second... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7112904 | Magnetic rotation transmitting device, hermetic stirring unit, and electric furnace In order to provide a magnetic rotation transmitting device capable of obtaining a large transmitting torque without using a large-sized permanent magnet, in an axial-type magnetic rotation transmitting device, which includes a driving rotation body having one or pl... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6883960 | Mixing arrangement for tanks In one aspect, a mixing arrangement is provided for a tank mixing system which includes a tank defined by a side wall, a bottom and a top, the top including at least one opening therethrough. The arrangement includes a non-rotating elongated arm extending through th... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6844186 | Disposable vessel The present invention relates to an improved vessel for cell culture and methods for its use. The vessel of the present invention comprises a collapsible bag with an inner surface, an outer surface and a top periphery and a headplate having a circumferential edge wh... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6685886 | Agitation system for a fluid bed processing system and a method thereof A fluid bed processing system for particles with an agitation system includes a product chamber with an interior and a plurality of elongated structures. The elongated structures extend at least partially across the interior of the product chamber and are... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6670171 | Disposable vessel The present invention relates to an improved vessel for cell culture and methods for its use. The vessel of the present invention comprises a collapsible bag with an inner surface, an outer surface and a top periphery and a headplate having a circumferent... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6655828 | Bone cement mixing apparatus having improved mixing blade configuration A bone cement mixing device has a canister which is modular in design and constructed from a transparent material. The mixing device further has a mixing head assembly having a crank that is operatively coupled to a mixing blade via a gear train. The gear... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6592247 | Bone cement mixing apparatus and method A bone cement mixing apparatus comprises a cylindrical syringe body which functions as a mixing chamber, a mixing element rotatably mounted in the mixing chamber and a drive for causing rotation of the mixing element. The drive includes a handle which is ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6310113 | Apparatus and methods for producing superabsorbent foams A method and apparatus for producing superabsorbent foam wherein the method includes forming a reaction mixture comprising a superabsorbent foam forming composition, stirring, and applying mechanical waves to form a superabsorbent foam.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6210032 | Stirring pitcher having pivoting stirring handle A stirring pitcher which is easy to break down for cleaning and which has a uniquely shaped container that has at its bottom a trough with a contour that matches the contour of the stirrer spoon end. The stirrer includes a handle portion that extends abov... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6086240 | Stirring Pitcher having pivotable stirring handle A stirring pitcher which is easy to break down for cleaning and which has a uniquely shaped container that has at its bottom a trough with a contour that matches the contour of the stirrer spoon end. The stirrer includes a handle portion that extends abov... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5943947 | Cooking apparatus having special ports A cooking apparatus includes a pan or skillet coupled with a lid of the invention which together form a special cooking chamber where a utensil may remain operable while it is in the cooking chamber and while the lid is in place on the skillet. In additio... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5881633 | Cooking apparatus having support for food manipulation means A cooking apparatus in the form of a skillet with a complementary lid has a specially designed provision which accommodates a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil may be used to manipulate food being cooked while the skillet and lid remain coupled togethe... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5859077 | Apparatus and method for producing porous superabsorbent materials A method and apparatus for producing a superabsorbent foam is provided. The method includes forming a reaction mixture comprising at least one compound capable of forming a superabsorbent foam, stirring the reaction mixture, applying mechanical waves to t... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5857772 | Lid with a rotatable paddle for stirring paint A lid has a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The lid is adapted to cover an opening of a paint can such that the second side faces an inside of the paint can. An internally threaded first shaft is mounted to the lid such that the fir... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5842785 | Orthopedic bone cement mixing device with syringe dispenser A bone cement mixing apparatus comprises a cylindrical syringe body which functions as a mixing chamber, a mixing element rotatably mounted in the mixing chamber and a drive for causing rotation of the mixing element. The drive includes a handle which is ... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5078504 | Dispersion apparatus Dispersion apparatus for dispersing a first material in a second material comprising an enclosure having disposed therein an apertured divider defining first and second sub-enclosures within said enclosure on opposite sides of said divider, a first inlet ... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4946286 | Liquid pitcher including a mixing and grinding mechanism A pitcher for grinding and mixing material therein including a pitcher body, a removable lid and a rotary and reciprocal shaft journaled in the lid and having an apertured grinding and mixing plate attached to one end of the shaft. The grinding and mixing... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4832500 | Mixing apparatus and processes Apparatus for mixing or otherwise agitating fluid material comprises an elongated vessel (1) to contain the material, means (6, 7, 9, 10) to impose oscillatory motion upon the material in a lengthwise direction, and a plurality of stationary obstacles (19... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4068503 | Combined oscillating and unidirectional agitator for automatic washer Improved agitation means for use in a clothes washing machine of the type in which an agitator is oscillated by means of a drive mechanism to secure agitation of the clothes placed within the washing machine. The present invention provides a first agitato... | 01/17/1978 |
| 3998435 | Oscillating stirrers An oscillatory stirring apparatus for liquids in a container comprising a stirring assembly attachable to said container and means to supply at least two cyclically alternating flows of air under positive and negative pressures to said stirring assembly, ... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3955802 | Orbital oscillating stirrer A stirring rod is inserted through a resilient suspension diaphragm which is sealably secured to the underside of a closure for a flask or container. An L-shaped support bracket is attached to the outer, upper surface of the closure. The upstanding leg of... | 05/11/1976 |