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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7351385 | System for enabling landfill disposal of kitchen waste oil/grease An apparatus for conversion of kitchen waste grease to a landfill-acceptable solid includes a grease collection cartridge. A mixing baffle within the cartridge has a package with a reactant to convert grease and oil, and water into soap. The apparatus has means for ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334936 | Mixing device and method of mixing The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rotation with ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322565 | Stirring device and process for carrying out a gas-liquid reaction The invention describes a stirring device made from a gassing stirrer and a liquid mixer or two liquid mixers, which are arranged on a shaft and each have a feed and at least one exit opening, wherein the exit openings of the gassing stirrer and of the liquid mixer ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316502 | Mixing blade, blending apparatus, and method of mixing A blade for mixing a material includes a disk comprising a plastic or composite material. The disk may have one or more circumferentially-spaced openings extending through the disk from a substantially flat top surface to a substantially flat bottom surface. The ope... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7279145 | Multiphase reactor design incorporating filtration system for fixed--bed catalyst A unique reactor configuration especially suitable for interphase mass transfer and mixing of multiple phases, i.e. gas(es), liquid(s), and solid(s) where reaction is catalyzed by a solid catalyst comprises a draught tube reactor wherein the solid catalyst particles... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7226205 | Fluid mixing device A mixing device includes vanes arranged so that the outer edges of the vanes define a frusto-conical surface in order to facilitate improved circulation of the liquid being mixed. In one embodiment, the outer edges of the vanes are tapered outward to form the frusto... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204476 | Speed-increasing machine for water A speed-increasing machine for water includes a frame member, a plurality of buoyant members mounted to the lower end of the frame member, a motor mounted to the center of the frame member, and a shielding cover mounted outside the motor. A rotating shaft of the mot... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178975 | Device and method for creating vortex cavitation in fluids Devices for mixing and/or reacting combinations of one or more liquids, gases or solids is provided. The device can generally have at least one cavity into which a fluid flows by way of a tangential orifice, thereby forming cavitation bubbles. The cavity is configur... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168848 | Axial-pumping impeller apparatus and method for magnetically-coupled mixer An impeller apparatus for use with a magnetically coupled mixer includes in one embodiment an axial-pumping impeller spaced axially apart from a driven magnet by a shaft. In another embodiment the impeller apparatus includes an up-pumping impeller spaced axially apa... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7114844 | Aeration apparatus and method The present invention provides an improved aeration impeller for use in a mixing assembly having an axis of rotation. The aeration impeller includes a hub and a first and second blades that are connected to the hub. Each blade has a first portion positioned at an an... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7070317 | Method of mixing using vaned mixing device The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rotation with ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6997444 | Radial disc impeller apparatus and method A radial disc impeller for use with a liquid or liquid suspension mixing assembly, having an axis of rotation. The radial disc has a hub and at least one disc extending radially away from the axis of rotation. The disc is connected to the hub at first axial location... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6971788 | Fluid mixing device A mixing device includes vanes arranged so that the outer edges of the vanes define a frusto-conical surface in order to facilitate improved circulation of the liquid being mixed. Each vane is preferably curved, either lengthwise, widthwise, or both. In one embodime... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6877959 | Surface aeration impellers The invention is an improved surface aeration impeller for use in a liquid filled tank which particularly increases the surface turbulence and the entrainment of gas into the liquid surface. The impeller is an axial flow impeller and may be either a pitched blade tu... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6848823 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of the shaft (22). The cage (... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6736538 | Mixing blade for drink preparation A mixing blade (10) for mixing a drink in a cup (20) having a dome-shaped lid (30) with an opening (32) therein is provided. The mixing blade comprises tow hollow truncated cones (12, 14) attached base-to-base. A top side of one co... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6715912 | Surface aeration impellers A surface aeration impeller for use in a liquid filled tank. The impeller is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the static liquid surface. The impeller has a plurality of blades mounted on the underside of a disc or disc-like surface. Each blade has a multi-fa... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6688764 | Method of mixing using mixing device having vanes with sloping edges The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rot... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6543927 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of the shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central cir... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6523995 | In-tank mixing system and associated radial impeller A radial impeller includes a cover having a frusto-conical portion and multiple blades extending radially outwardly. Related mixing systems involve positioning the radial impeller with blades adjacent a flow opening of a tank to draw water through the flo... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6431741 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of the shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central cir... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6325532 | Method for mixing viscous fluids The present invention is a method and apparatus for mixing viscous fluids. The mixing apparatus comprises a cage located on or along a shaft. The cage comprises a support with top and bottom sides. A number of vanes extend from one or both sides of the su... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6315441 | Mixing device with vanes having sloping edges and method of mixing viscous fluids The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rot... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6286989 | Mixing device with vanes having sloping edges and method of mixing viscous fluids The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rot... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6280078 | Double sided Mixing and aerating apparatus A mixing apparatus comprising a central disc driven by a rotating shaft. A number of mixing plates are stacked above and/or below the central disc. The mixing plates are spaced from and parallel to the central disc. Each plate has a central aperture and t... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6257753 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of a shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central circu... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6193405 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of a shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central circu... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6190033 | High gas dispersion efficiency glass coated impeller A glass coated gas dispersing impeller. The impeller comprises a hub, having a centrally located hole. The hole has a central axis and is sized for passage over a drive shaft having an essentially vertically extending longitudinal axis so that the central... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6062721 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of a shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central circu... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5984518 | Method of mixing viscous fluids A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus in a container of fluid. The mixing apparatus comprises a cage located at the end of a shaft. The cage comprises a central circular disc with an outer edge an... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5782556 | Apparatus for quickly making multiple-phase microemulsion fuel oil An apparatus for quickly making multiple-phase microemulsion fuel including: a primary mixer for primarily mixing water, catalyst, emulsifying agent, stabilizer and little quantity of oil in the primary mixer for producing oil-in-water phase mixing liquid... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5407271 | Integrated rotary mixer and disperser head A rotary mixer and disperser head consisting of a shaft to which is connected a mixing chamber that is to be disposed into a vat or the like for dispersing, dissolving or blending of solids liquids or gasses with other liquids. The mixing chamber has secu... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5314310 | Spider mounted centrifugal mixing impeller The present invention provides a mixing impeller including a plurality of blades circumferentially mounted to a frame around the mixing impeller with adjacent blades being opened from one another. The blades are secured to the frame in a manner such that ... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5226727 | Agitator/mixer A mixing device employs a rotating hollow column or pipe that is motor-driven for rotation, is open at both ends to, at its upper or outer end, receive an inflow of a mixing fluid, such a gas or liquid, and its opposite or lower end, to simultaneously rec... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5149195 | Agitator An agitator comprises a vessel having an intake (101) through which a medium is introduced into the vessel, and rotating guide devices (12) for guiding and discharging the medium. The inner and outer defining surfaces of the vessel have a hyperbolic, coni... | 09/22/1992 |
| 4948262 | Rotary mixing and straining apparatus A rotary mixing and straining apparatus (10) for liquids (100) including a shaft member (16) secured on one end to a rotary power tool (15) and equipped on the other end with a mixing head unit (13) including a generally cylindrical open framework member ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4944595 | Apparatus for producing cement building material A cement paste generator produces a paste with improved workability. The cement paste generator includes a housing, a shaft and a series of blades and baffles which have critical dimensions.... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4893941 | Apparatus for mixing viscous liquid in a container A rotary device for mixing viscous liquids within a container. A vertical rotary driven shaft is connected to a circular disc at its terminal end. Radial or tangential mixing vanes are connected to the top surface of the disc and a baffle plate or cover d... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4786183 | Mixing apparatus The mixing apparatus has a plurality of pump impellers having one common axis and extending parallel to each other. Immediately adjacent pump impellers have opposite directions of rotation. The blading of the pump impellers is such that the currents of th... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4786187 | Method for dispersing two phases in extraction and apparatus for realizing the method The invention is related to a method for dispersing two phases in an extraction process so that each extraction step includes several mixing stages, and at each mixing stage the mixing is carried out by means of a vertical circulation and advantageously a... | 11/22/1988 |
