Abstract: A kitchen appliance for food processing, which has a drive shaft, a working part, preferably having a blade, which is provided on the drive shaft, a protective hood having multiple cut-outs in the circumferential direction, which protective hood surrounds the working part and has an opening in the axial direction of the drive shaft, and a preferably cylindrical accessory element. The accessory element has an outer body having a first axial end face and a second, opposite axial end face, and the protective hood, by cooperation with the accessory element, defines a cavity for processing foods which is closed in the circumferential direction of the protective hood. The outer body further has multiple, protrusions projecting inwards in the radial direction, which protrusions can be operatively connected to the cut-outs in the protective hood.

Abstract: A sample agitation system for an automated sampling device is described. In an example implementation, the sample agitation system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample agitation system includes an actuator coupled to the sample probe that is configured to stir the sample positioned within the sample vessel in one or more rotational directions. The directions may include, but are not limited to, clockwise motion, anti-clockwise motion, or the like. In some implementations, a sample probe support arm can be coupled to the sample probe and/or the actuator. The actuator can move the sample probe support arm in a translational, a rotational, and/or a vertical direction to rotate the sample probe and stir the sample.

Abstract: A device for shaking and sampling biological liquids that is able to take a sample of a biological liquid in a tube including a shaker designed to mix a rack holding one or more tubes by performing a succession of tilting movements between two shaking positions. The shaker is also arranged to tilt beyond the shaking position furthest away from the insertion position of a rack to discharge same by gravity.

Abstract: A food processing system is provided including a vessel assembly, blade assembly, and a motor base. The elements of the system cooperate such that upon assembly of the system, and during use, the volume defining the food processing container is open to atmosphere. Potentially harmful heated air can thus be vented from the food processing container to decrease the likelihood of injury to an operator, both during operation and after operation.

Abstract: There is provided a food processing apparatus (100) for use with a near-infrared light source and a sensor. The apparatus comprises a food processing chamber (110) configured to receive a food stuff, a food processing unit (120) configured to process the food stuff in the food processing chamber, and an optical component (130) configured to reflect emitted near-infrared light from the near-infrared light source towards the sensor, wherein the optical component is arranged at the food processing unit or a channel formed in the food processing chamber.

Abstract: A fluid distributor comprises a first conduit extending along a first elongated axis and a second conduit circumscribing the first conduit. A first area comprises a cross-sectional flow area of the first conduit taken perpendicular to the first elongated axis. The first conduit comprises a first plurality of orifices comprising a first combined cross-sectional area. The second conduit comprises a second plurality of orifices comprising a second combined cross-sectional area. A first ratio of the first area to the first combined cross-sectional area can be about 2 or more. A second ratio of the first combined cross-sectional area to the second combined cross-sectional area can be about 2 or more. An angle between a direction of an orifice axis of a first orifice of the first plurality of orifices and a direction of an orifice axis of a first orifice of the second plurality of orifices can be from about 45° to 180°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for producing a driving force for stirring samples, in particular samples for laboratory operations such as, for example, liquids, liquids with solid samples contained therein or solid samples, said apparatus comprising a sample holder (200) for receiving at least one sample vessel (220) for samples and a bar element (300), which extends along a longitudinal axis (LA) and which is connected to the sample holder (200), wherein the bar element (300) comprises a coupling portion (310) for detachably coupling the bar element (300) to an operating unit (800), a fastening portion (320) for fastening the sample holder (200) to the bar element (300) and for positioning the sample holder (200) along the longitudinal axis (LA) in defined fashion, and a magnetic stirring portion (330), wherein the bar element (300) is embodied in such a way that a magnetic field that rotates relative to the sample holder (200) about the longitudinal axis (LA) can be produced by means o

Abstract: A mixer unit comprising a mixing chamber is disclosed. In one example, the mixing chamber comprises a de-agglomerator with a de-agglomeration shaft with de-agglomeration paddles, and a mixer with a mixer shaft with two or more mixing paddles that are arranged for mixing and impelling particles and powders in an upstream direction towards the de-agglomerator, whereby the de-agglomeration shaft is arranged above, and in parallel with said mixer shaft, so that all particles will be impelled towards the de-agglomerator, each time particles are lifted. A first portion of the mixing chamber may also have an inner profile adjacent and curved about an upper part of the de-agglomerator and is arranged to guide particles and powders impelled by the mixing paddles over the de-agglomeration shaft and into a liquid spray.

Abstract: A dissolving and mixing unit for automatically dissolving and mixing medicines includes: a support; a dissolving and mixing device mounted on the support and including two piercer bases and at least one dissolving and mixing channel, wherein each dissolving and mixing channel includes two piercers and an elastic infusion hose connecting the two piercers, and the two piercers of each dissolving and mixing channel are mounted on the two piercer bases respectively; a peristaltic pump mounted on the support and configured to squeeze the elastic infusion hose; first and second bottle-containing modules mounted on the support and configured to hold first and second medicine containers respectively; and a movement mechanism configured to drive at least one of the first bottle-containing module and one piercer base to move, and configured to drive at least one of the second bottle-containing module and the other piercer base to move.

Abstract: An example system includes a blender unit for producing a treatment fluid, the blender unit being configured to hold at least one portable bulk material container thereon. The system further includes a first device responsible for loading portable bulk material containers onto the blender unit, and a second device responsible for unloading portable bulk material containers from the blender unit.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically controlling concrete batch mixing cycles and for training an operator to minimize the mixing cycles, includes receiving real time mixer motor power measurements; detecting an initial peak value among the real time mixer motor power measurements; determining, by a processor, an initial amount of water to add to a concrete batch; waiting a first time period to determine a first supplemental amount of water to add to a concrete batch; and, then, periodically determining additional supplemental amounts of water to add to a concrete batch; until, the real time mixer motor power measurements meet a pre-determined target mixer motor power value, responsive to which, one or more outputs are activated, such as a user interface indicator that the batch is ready, or an optional electronic signal to a batch control system to dump the batch, or both.

Abstract: The invention relates to an easily personalized magnetic stirrer (1), which has a base body (2). The hood (5) can be put over this base body (2). The receiving space (6) for inserting a decorative inlay is then formed between the hood (5) and the base body (2). The receiving space (6) and a decorative inlay (7) inserted therein can be viewed from the outside through an at least area-wise transparent set-up area (4), which is arranged or formed on the hood (5) (see FIG. 1 for comparison).

Abstract: A device and related method for producing a ready-to-use solution from a concentrate and a diluent includes an inlet for the diluent; an inlet for the concentrate; an outlet for the solution; a line extending from the inlet for the diluent via a confluence where diluent and concentrate meet, to the outlet; a mixing container arranged in the line between the confluence and the outlet and having a larger cross-section than parts of the line, which are arranged upstream and downstream of the mixing container; and a metering pump for the concentrate, which is connected on the suction side to the inlet for the concentrate and on the pressure side to the confluence and which operates in a pulsed manner. The metering pump works with a clock frequency, in which a plurality of pump surges are attributable to the dwell time of the liquid in the mixing container.

Abstract: A mixer is adapted to include: a flow path forming member formed with an internal flow path; and an insertion member inserted into the internal flow path, in which: the inner circumferential surface forming the internal flow path in the flow path forming member or the outer circumferential surface of the insertion member is formed with a first groove and a second groove merging with the first groove and branching from the first groove, and the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface are fitted to each other; and the first groove and the second groove are formed as a mixing flow path for, between the flow path forming member and the insertion member, branching and merging fluid flowing from one side of the internal flow path and guiding the fluid to the other side of the internal flow path.

Abstract: A method for controlling fluid ratio accuracy during a dual flow injection with a powered injection system is described.

Abstract: A mixing ring (1) for dissolving a portion of solute in a portion of solvent. The mixing ring (1) includes a solvent input path (2) and a solute input path (3) fluidly associated to a mixing path (4). The solvent input path (2) is configured to receive a portion of solvent and the solute input path (3) is configured to receive a portion of solute. The mixing ring (1) is structurally configured to lead the portion of solvent and the portion of solute to the mixing path (4), and the mixing ring (1) further includes a diffuser (5) mostly placed in an internal area of the mixing path (4). The diffuser (5) is configured to lead the portion of solvent towards the portion of solute. A system and method for dissolving a portion of solute in a portion of solvent is also provided.

Abstract: A blending device having an interlock system which may comprise a plurality of subassemblies. A thermal detector may be configured to be proximity with matter being blended for human consumption. Interlock system may further include a blade interlock contact and a compressive contact. The blender vessel may be configured to compress the compressive contact to a communicative configuration when connected with the blade assembly. Interlock system may utilize a blender base assembly that has base interlock contacts and a motor. The blade assembly may be configured to releasably mount to the blender base assembly and may cause the base interlock contact and the blade interlock contact to come into electrical communication with each other. The interlock system may ultimately result in the motor being obstructed from operation unless certain conditions are met. The interlock system may further utilize one or more than one logic circuit element.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods, systems, and apparatuses for controlled delivery of wellbore fluids including analysis and treatment within the methods, systems, and apparatuses themselves.

Abstract: A rechargeable blender with offset blades is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a base assembly, a container assembly, control circuitry, and/or other components. The blender includes a set of blades that is offset from the center.

Abstract: An improved modulated particulate metering system is provided. The system includes a plurality of particulate storage areas, each having a separate type of particulate. The system can include varied configurations of a plurality of cartridges in communication with one of the particulate storage containers. The system can further include varied configurations of a plurality of gearboxes operably connected to the cartridges. The gearboxes can be adapted to be inverted and operably controlled by one or more drive shafts. The system can still further include varied configurations of a plurality of particulate accelerators in fluid communication with an air flow path having one inlet. The system permits a user to efficiently alternate between desired configurations based on the needs of the application.