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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147125 | Turbulence-reducing blender lid and method of operation The open top of a blender container (11) is closed by a cover (10). The cover (10) is provided with an internal vane (25) which extends downwardly from the top wall (17) of the cover (10) and inwardly from the sidewall (1... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147126 | Covering structure of a mixer A covering structure of a mixer includes: a fixed ring connected to the head of a mixer; an upper ring; and a lower ring. The fixed ring is further surrounded by a protruding ring. The upper ring has a striding part on its inner wall to stride on the protruding ring... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142068 | Mixing apparatus The invention provides mixing apparatus which has a container base and a container lid with the lid carrying mixing means extending through the lid with at one end a mixing element and at the other end a drive connection to a drive motor. When the drive is operated ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7520663 | Enclosure for a food processor An enclosure (10) includes a base member (13), a body portion (12) and a cover (11) pivotally attached to the base portion (12) by a hinge assembly (25). The body portion (12) is attached to the base member (13... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7520662 | Rinseable splash shield and method of use The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield with water or a sanitizing solution. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned to shield the... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7473026 | Method for cleaning a rotary mixing device with a cleaning shield In a method of cleaning a rotary mixing device having a mixer portion and a driving shaft, a shield is located over at least the mixer portion. The mixing device is rotated, expelling material clinging to or trapped by the mixing portion, such as paint, from the mix... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7416327 | Foaming device adaptable for the preparation of coffee and milk or cappuccinos or similar drinks and that can be assembled at home A foaming device for the preparation of coffee and milk, cappuccinos or similar drinks including a cover designed to close the top of a virtually cylindrical container of the drink and a disk movable axially inside the container during use of the device with the dis... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7384187 | Mixing machine and associated bowl guard system A mixer may include one or more of (i) a readily installable and removable bowl guard member, (ii) a bowl guard sensor arrangement, (iii) a bowl guard support ring assembly including a plastic part and a metal part, (iv) a bowl guard support ring assembly and bowl g... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7354192 | Blender with safety grille for producing ice-cream and similar A blender, for producing ice-cream and similar, has a box-shaped outer casing; a substantially cylindrical tubular bowl having a horizontal axis and extending from the surface of, and inwards of, the box-shaped casing; and a cover fitted movably to the box-shaped ca... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350657 | Grip for beverage container A beverage container with a grip formed in side and bottom walls thereof. The grip includes a V-shaped groove on a side wall that receives a finger of a consumer (e.g., a thumb or set of fingers) and a recess formed in a bottom wall of the container to receive one o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7275666 | Adapter for blender pitcher A container adapter (10) includes lower sidewalls (42, 43, 44, 45) and upper sidewalls (56, 57, 58, 59) separated by a rim (40). The lower side walls (42, 43, 44, 45) may be received within a pitcher (12), and the rim (40... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7222753 | Dispensing system with mixing module mount and method of using same A foam chemical dispenser device that includes a dispenser housing having a body portion defining a mixing module reception area, and a mixing module positioner adjustably supported by the dispenser housing between a mixing module hold position and a mixing module a... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7175338 | Stand mixer A stand mixer is provided with wheels proximate the base. The base houses a mixing bowl capable of being placed into a locked position. When the mixing bowl is in the locked position, its handle faces outward. The mixer can be lifted with the handle to transfer the ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156136 | Chute rim device The present invention relates to devices facilitating the addition of items into containers. In particular, the present invention relates to devices configured to assist in supplying food items into mixing containers. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144150 | Rinseable splash shield and method of use The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned over the opening of the vessel. After the materia... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7077591 | Packaging and applicator device including a coupling member enabling two receptacles to be united A packaging and applicator device may include at least two receptacles. Each receptacle may contain one of a cosmetic and a care substance, a body, and a removable closure cap. The device may also include at least one coupling member capable of uniting the two recep... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070316 | Mortar mixing apparatus A mortar mixing apparatus for simplifying mortar mixing that can be used with a conventional wheelbarrow comprises a rigid planar safety shield having a top side and a bottom side. A mixer motor is connected to the safety shield top side. A mixing blade is rotatably... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6945688 | Container assembly for mixing materials A container assembly for mixing materials having a base defining a mixing chamber for mixing the materials and a cover mounted to the base covering the mixing chamber. A sealing portion depends from the cover and engages an inner wall of the base. The sealing portio... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6880965 | Gate for mixer unit of a concrete transport vehicle A mixing drum gate for a concrete transport vehicle is described. The gate includes a pivotally mounted plate that abuts the lower portion of the rim of the drum mouth and is biased against it so as to maintain the abutment during rotation, shifting and flexing of t... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6827481 | Partitioning device for mixer A partitioning device is provided on a mixer wherein a bowl is held on the front side of the pillar of the machine body, and a mixing tool is rotated in the bowl by a mixing shaft which extends downward from a head protruding forward from the upper part of the pilla... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6758592 | Blender jar with recipe markings A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. The container has a first interf... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6755563 | Preparation and application device for materials to be prepared as a paste-like flowable mass, especially bone cement The invention relates to a preparation and application device for materials which are to be prepared as a paste-like, flowable mass from at least one powder or granulate component and one liquid component, especially bone cement, with an elongated mixing cylinder fo... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6692143 | Method and apparatus for mixing corrosive material A method and apparatus for mixing a corrosive mixture is provided. The apparatus having a lid for sealing an opening to the mixing vessel. The lid easily and quickly operated in addition to providing a secure pressure tight seal. It is necessary for the l... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6669360 | Device and method for sealing a discharge aperture in a rotating container A device and a method for closing a discharge aperture arranged in the base of a container is provided and includes a sealing cover arranged on a pivoting arm via a carrying arm. A mechanism for regulating the positioning of the sealing cover in relation ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6634785 | Mixer assembly A mixer assembly is disclosed having a container with a closed sidewall, a closed bottom and a rim which forms an open top. The container is adapted to contain a product, such as roofing sealant, plaster or the like, to be mixed. A cover overlies the open... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6575616 | Impeller and shield for mixing apparatus An impeller and shield for a mixing apparatus. A mixing member has upper and lower opposite faces and one or more apertures therethrough. Each of the apertures has an upper periphery defined by an edge of the lower face and a lower periphery defined by an... | 06/10/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6467948 | Food mixer with dome-shaped impeller A food processor having a container and a drive shaft extending through a bottom thereof includes a processing device having an impeller 20 for engaging the drive shaft and a dome-shaped cap or shield 90. The cap includes dimples on a lower surface to ass... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6435708 | Safety protective cover of a blender A safety protective cover of a blender. The protective cover is associated with upper edge of a blending container. The bottom of the protective cover at least covers an upper opening of the blending container. The top side of the protective cover is form... | 08/20/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6338569 | Food blending apparatus A food blending apparatus and a method of blending food within a container (30) with the object of providing a hygienic system whereby disposable containers are charged with product at a location remote from consumption. After filling with ingredients the... | 01/15/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6322240 | Vibrationally fluidly stirring apparatus A vibrationally fluidly stirring apparatus includes tank (13) to be charged with liquid (LIQ) to be stirred; a vibration generating portion containing vibration motor (14); vibration absorbing member (3) disposed between the tank (13) and the vibration ge... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6267498 | Device for blending the contents of a bag A blending device for mixing the contents of a plastic bag comprises a casing defining a mixing chamber in which are disposed paddles or the like for acting on the bag and mix the contents thereof, and having a pivotable door for providing access to the c... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264361 | Drum insulating device for a concrete truck A drum insulating device for a concrete truck for insulating ready mix concrete trucks. The drum insulating device for a concrete truck includes a sheet of material having a pair of outer layers and an inner layer and further having a first portion and a ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6176610 | Removable splash guard for a food mixer A splash guard is provided for a food mixer, such as a hand-held mixer or a stand mixer, comprising a wavy, plate-like member that is adapted to cover the opening of a mixing bowl. The splash guard is secured to the mixer by portions of the splash guard t... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6142661 | Device for blending the contents of a bag A blending device for mixing the contents of a plastic bag comprises a casing defining a mixing chamber in which are disposed paddles or the like for acting on the bag and mix the contents thereof, and having a pivotable door for providing access to the c... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6123449 | Mixing bowl splatter guard A splatter guard for a mixing bowl. The splatter guard is in the shape of a generally circular rigid disc having a central aperture and a slot extending from the central aperture to the peripheral edge surface of the disc. A plurality of spaced friction c... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6079870 | Height locating washer for the stirrer shaft of a stirrer lid for a paint stirring machine The invention relates to a height locating washer for the stirrer shaft of a stirrer lid for a paint stirring machine. This washer comprises a truncated annular body (11) with an opening (13) of slightly smaller dimensions than the diameter of the shank o... | 06/27/2000 |
| 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 |
