Method and device for mixing a bulk material with a fluid
June 8, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1734164 Process and apparatus for adding liquid components to pourable powdered or granular materials Injector mixer apparatus Fluid mixing system Apparatus for dissolving dry polymer Apparatus for mixing and circulating chemicals and fluids Mixing apparatus venturi coupled multiple shear mixing apparatus for repairing a liquid-solid slurry Apparatus for homogeneous mixing of a solution with tangential jet outlets Apparatus and method for mixing particulate solids or gels in a liquid Mixing reservoir for an automated recirculating particle size analysis system Patent #: 6234664 InventorsApplicationNo. 327837 filed on 06/08/1999US Classes:366/163.2, By venturi or jet pump type device366/136, Recirculating from and to mixing chamber366/137.1, JET OR SPRAY IMPINGING FREE-FALLING STREAM366/173.2, Plural injectors for material from same source366/183.2Obstruction or distributing means in outlet (e.g., screen)ExaminersPrimary: Cooley, Charles E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB01F 005/02AbstractA product mixing apparatus and method of using a mixing apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hopper containing the product, with the hopper having a throat section extending therefrom. The throat section has a first injection member configured for injecting a solution into the throat section. The apparatus further contains a mixing chamber connected with the throat section, with the mixing chamber containing a second injection member configured for injecting the solution into the mixing chamber and mixing the product with the solution to form a slurry. A liquid barrier line in fluid communication with the throat section is included in order to keep a head of liquid above the jet within the mixing chamber. An exit line extending from the mixing chamber in order to withdraw the slurry may also be included. In one embodiment, the first injection member is a nozzle positioned being positioned so as to deliver the solution into the throat section under a pressure. The injection of the solution into the throat section removes trapped and entrained air within the product. The nozzle member within the mixing chamber may contain multiple nozzles for delivering the solution under a high pressure.Other References
Field of SearchJET OR SPRAY IMPINGING FREE-FALLING STREAMPlural injectors for material from same source Feed means has plural identical outlets Including chute or hopper with gravity discharge to mixing chamber Including distributor Including pump Including valve in feed conduit Obstruction or distributing means in outlet (e.g., screen) Recirculating from and to mixing chamber By suction By venturi or jet pump type device Liquid injector within mixing chamber Plural injectors | |
