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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946752 | 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... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7607820 | Stirring device for a paint pot, with modifiable functions, in a plastic material A stirring device (50) for fitting to measuring-out lids that include a central orifice and that can be adapted to cylindrical paint pots with a top opening. This device is composed of two parts in different plastic materials joined together by means o... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7540652 | Paint can cover assembly with improved locking means A cover assembly for a paint can having a tubular cylindrical sidewall, an open top and an outwardly protruding rim around the open top and in which the rim has a downwardly facing angular surface. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open to... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7490976 | Disposable mixer and homogeniser The invention relates to a device for the mixing, homogenizing, extraction, or slurrying of materials, in particular infectious, or malodorous or chemically-aggressive materials (71) in a laboratory test vessel (70) which may be hermetically sealed wit... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7384186 | Mountable reusable paint container with spigot assembly and stirring mechanism A mountable reusable paint container is configured for mounting on a wall and includes one or more separate storage compartments formed in a downward sloping configuration with each compartment having a spigot coupled at the base for dispensing the stored paint prod... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7384188 | Mixing lid having inner and outer paddles for mixing a liquid mixture in a container A mixing and dispensing apparatus having a lid with an opening extending from a first side to a second side of said lid. A shaft is rotatably positioned through said lid so that a first end of the shaft terminates on the first side of said lid and a second end of th... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364350 | Method and apparatus for using vertical magnetic stirring to produce turbulent and chaotic mixing in various states, without compromising components Vertical electromagnetic stirring is used to produce low shear, stress, turbulent and chaotic mixing of a liquid material or suspension in a container regardless of the volume or container geometry. Movement of a magnetic stir bar is controlled by multiple magnetic ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7318668 | Agitator-incorporating container A container (10) includes a drum (12) and an agitator (14) positioned within the drum (12)for the mixing of the paint or other liquid contained therein. A one-piece conversion device (16) is installed in the drum's central opening ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314308 | Mixing bowl with attachment A food mixing attachment includes two mixing arms extending down from an engagement member that is configured for engaging a mixer. A respective flexible blade is on each arm and has a contour generally like that of a bowl. During the mixing process the blades scrap... | 01/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7178979 | Water agitation system for water retention structure A water agitation system configured to be positioned within a water retention structure configured to receive and retain water, includes a housing having a drive shaft extending downwardly therefrom; at least one upright member connected to a cross beam that is conf... | 02/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7086776 | Paint container and colorant injector apparatus and method The present invention provides a paint container and colorant injector apparatus that includes a paint container that retains a base paint therein and provides an opening allowing access to the base paint. An injector assembly couples with the paint container and is... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080463 | Food drying, mixing and serving apparatus A salad spinner and mixer may be made from two substantially identical transparent bowls that can be joined together at their rims to define a chamber; two substantially identical colanders that can be joined together at their rims and received within the chamber; a... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7032632 | Measuring and dispensing closure A dispensing closure has an integral measuring device and spoon applicator. The closure has an internal thread on a skirt for fitting onto a container finish. The closure has a tubular measuring device depending from the base wall within the radial confines of the s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7000804 | Container dispenser device for separated flowable contents The present invention is a container dispenser device for handling separated flowable contents of a container. This device is placed under a cap of a container, or, alternatively, replaces a cap of a container and includes cap features itself. The present invention ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997601 | Agitator with removable blades for sanitary tank A sanitary tank is provided with a clean-in-place agitator assembly in which the impeller portion is removably installed at the tip or the shaft or along the shaft. A shaft housing that penetrates the wall of the tank employs lip seals around the drive shaft so that... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6964511 | Mixing apparatus and method A mixing apparatus including a frame, a housing, and a pair of thrust generators are disclosed. The housing is pivotably mounted to the frame and is movable between a retracted position substantially parallel with the frame and an extended position substantially per... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6910799 | Mixing apparatus and method A mixing apparatus having a blade mixer affixed to the end of a mixer shaft which is rotatably or non-rotatably, but slidably mounted thru a mixer seal member which is adapted to be brought into sealing engagement with the open filler end of a retail tube of viscous... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6896402 | Safety device for stirring assemblies for application to shelf paint vessels A safety device for stirring assemblies to be applied to shelf paint vessels and the like, which includes a top portion including a coupling tooth for coupling to a top portion of the shelf, a driving screw mechanism, guide elements for arranging and centering a sti... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6877891 | Container of liquid seasoning with a stirring mechanism A container of liquid seasoning includes a containing body, a cover, and a stirring member for mixing different kinds of liquid seasonings with; the cover is tightly fitted in the containing body for sealing the containing body; a circular rotary disk is turnably ar... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6855299 | Collider chamber apparatus and method of use of same The disclosed apparatus includes a stator and a rotor disposed for rotation within the stator. An inner wall of the stator defines one or more collider chambers. Rotation of the rotor causes movement of fluid disposed between the rotor and stator and establishes a r... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6641298 | Processing container for foodstuffs A processing container for foodstuffs, with a removable container lid and a tool shaft arranged in the container interior and having processing tools fitted thereto, with the tool shaft being mounted for rotation about its center axis in a vertical positi... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6550957 | Device and method for preparing calcium phosphate-based cement A kneading device adapted for preparing calcium phosphate-based cement and for applying the cement directly to a required site which comprises a cylinder 1 which includes a hollow cylindrical body portion 11 and a nozzle 12 formed at the distal end of the... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6536937 | Self-contained base for a surgical cement mixing system, binding material mixing base, and surgical bone cement mixing system A base for a disposable surgical cement mixing system includes a support member and a vacuum source. The support member is configured to support cement within a mixing chamber. The vacuum source is carried by the support member. The vacuum source is opera... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6511218 | Cover assembly for a paint can A cover assembly is disclosed for a paint can for use with automatic stirring equipment. The paint can includes a tubular cylindrical sidewall and an open top. The cover assembly has a lid dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can, and a spout ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6508583 | Agitated vessel for producing a suspension of solids The invention provides an agitated vessel for producing a suspension of solids in liquid with uniform concentration. The vessel comprises a vertical cylindrical tank having sidewalls and a bottom with inclined surfaces forming an interior for holding a su... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6435705 | Apparatus and method for delivering and mixing a liquid bone cement component with a powder bone cement component A bone cement mixing apparatus for mixing a powder bone cement component with a liquid bone cement component includes a bowl and a lid removably secured to the bowl. The lid has a sealable liquid delivery port defined therein which is adapted to sealingly... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6431743 | Method of preparing and extruding a chemical agent using a kneader and chemical-agent extrusion assisting tool An assisting tool for pressing a piston while fixing in place a syringe or a similar instrument which contains a highly viscous chemical agent, so as to extrude the chemical agent, as well as a method for extruding a chemical agent using the same. The che... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6419385 | Hand paint mixer A hand paint mixer having a one-piece lid with integral spout, vent and release tab, a one-piece shaft with integral hand crank, and a one-piece impeller having elongated Z-shaped blades. The Z-shaped blades are pivotally connected to the lower end of the... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6367962 | Device and method for preparing calcium phosphate-based bone cement A kneading device adapted for preparing calcium phosphate-based cement and for applying the cement directly to a required site which comprises a cylinder 1 which includes a hollow cylindrical body portion 11 and a nozzle 12 formed at the distal end of the... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6336740 | Cover assembly with improved locking feet A cover for a paint can for use with automatic paint stirring equipment is disclosed in which the paint can has a tubular cylindrical sidewall with an open top and a radially inwardly protruding chime around the open top of the can. The cover assembly inc... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6280077 | Liner for a mixing container and an assembly and method for mixing fluid components A liner for use in a mixing container which is adapted to receive a mixing shaft having an open tubular distal end and having mixing members mounted thereon for mixing materials disposed in the container, includes a tubular sleeve substantially closed at ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6254268 | Bone cement mixing apparatus The present invention relates to a bone cement mixing apparatus for mixing a quantity of monomer from a monomer dispensing apparatus with a quantity of bone cement in the presence of a vacuum. The mixing device includes a bowl, a lid connectable to the bo... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6224253 | Liquid pitcher with mixing device A liquid pitcher with mixing device for quickly and easily stirring settled liquids or powdered mixes in the pitcher. The liquid pitcher with mixing device includes a container having a side wall, a bottom wall, an open top, a pouring spout disposed at a ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6146009 | Paint container lid member adaptable for use with a plurality of paint mixing systems Disclosed is a lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is useable with a plurality of different pourable component mixing systems. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6109780 | Dynamic vortex impeller An apparatus and method of stirring cells in liquid culture media is provided. Baffles are mounted along the interior wall of the container and a hump is positioned on the center of the bottom surface of the container. A stirring apparatus is positioned i... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6110432 | Collider chamber apparatus and method of use of same The disclosed apparatus includes a stator and a rotor disposed for rotation within the stator. An inner wall of the stator defines one or more collider chambers. Rotation of the rotor causes movement of fluid disposed between the rotor and stator and esta... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6071006 | Container for delivering a beverage to be mixed A cover 20 is hermetically sealed to the lip 18 of a container 12. A stirring shaft 26 extends between a bottom end 28 disposed in the container 12 and a top end 30 disposed outside of and above the cover 20. The container 12 includes a shaft support 32 f... | 06/06/2000 |
