Abstract: The invention refers to the functioning section of a hand blender and/or a hand mixer having more than one rotating blade enabling users to blend dry and/or liquid food. The functioning section includes a rotating blade, a transmission shaft, a guard surrounding the blade, and transmission/coupling elements. By virtue of more than one rotating blade, it allows the fulfillment of blending, mixing and homogenization procedures of dry and/or liquid food.

Abstract: A whisk comprising: a whisk handle, a bushing fixedly attached to the whisk head end of the whisk handle; at least two generally spiral grooves located on the interior surface; a bushing fixedly attached to whisk head end of the whisk handle; an extension member in rotatable and slideable communication with the whisk handle and the bushing, at least two engagement members extending orthogonally from the extension member and slideably engage with one of the grooves; a spring rod, with a whisk head end and a cap end, located within the extension member; an integral cap located on the cap end of the spring rod; a compression spring, in slideable communication with the spring rod, the whisk head end of the compression head pushing against the whisk head base, the cap end of the compression spring pushing against the integral cap.

Abstract: A rod mixer comprising a motor which is used to drive a processing worktool, and which is in contact with an electric circuit board which comprises at least one electric component which is used to control the motor. Said component can be modified by an associated, hand-operated actuator. The circuit board is introduced into a holder which comprises at least one bearing point, wherein the actuator is guided. The aim of the invention is to simplify mounting of the rod mixer such that the at least one actuator is premounted on the holder.

Abstract: A storage case is removably attachable to a hand mixer for mixing foodstuffs. The storage case includes a bottom wall that extends generally parallel to a bottom surface of the hand mixer when the storage case is attached to the hand mixer. A pair of spaced-apart and generally opposing side walls extend generally perpendicularly from the bottom wall of the storage case. A pair of spaced-apart and generally opposing end walls each extending generally perpendicularly from the bottom wall and the side walls of the storage case. At least a portion of one of the walls of the storage case is pivotally attached by a hinge. The bottom wall, side walls and end walls in combination with the bottom wall generally define a cavity for storing at least one mixing tool therein.

Abstract: A method for making a beverage stirrer is provided which comprises (a) providing a beverage stirrer having an elongated body and comprising a porous substrate; (b) treating the substrate with a composition comprising a non-silicone antifoaming agent disposed in a liquid medium such that a portion of the composition is absorbed by the porous substrate; and (c) drying the treated substrate.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth an implement which enables the user to mix paint, and optionally to perform several other painting related functions. The implement has a perforated paddle with oppositely deflected upper portions to enhance mixing of the paint. The implement may be selectively positionable to either mix paint or to support a paint roller for cleaning. A paint can remover and a paint can rim cleaning device are also incorporated into the implement. A single implement can serve the functions of opening paint cans, stirring paint in a container, cleaning the groove around the lip of a paint can, cleaning a paint roller, and as a spatula to aid in removing paint from a can.

Abstract: A device and method of transporting and blending substances into a container of fluid.

Abstract: An accessory straw is provided for use with containers for consumable beverages, in which the accessory straw can be used to mix and/or consume the beverage and to prevent or at least minimize separation of the beverage into component phases or layers.

Abstract: A mixer is provided that is configured for attachment to a power tool for mixing a viscous material, and includes a shaft defining a shaft axis, and a plurality of paddles attached to the shaft and extending radially from the shaft. All of the paddles have generally the same axial distance to the first end of the shaft, and the paddles are configured for rotation about the shaft axis in a direction of rotation. Each of the paddles has a general “S”-shape defined between a top end and a bottom end of the paddle, and between a leading surface and a trailing surface of the paddle.

Abstract: An immersion blender which includes a motor housing and an elongate shaft housing extending from the motor housing to a blender working end. The working end includes a rotatable mixing tool enclosed in part by a blade guard. A resilient spatula ring is attached to the blade guard as an extension thereof. The spatula ring has a spatula edge and sufficient flexibility to conform to inner surface contours of a mixing vessel. A spatula ring may also be provided as an aftermarket product to fit existing immersion blender models.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rod, particularly a stirring rod for liquids, said stirring rod comprising a hollow structure, which is made of transparent material and the interior of which is filled with liquid and/or gas, and in which is present at least one solid body, at least one other solid body forming a hollow space being provided in the hollow structure of the rod instead of or in addition to the solid bodies, and other solid bodies being located inside the hollow space of the body.

Abstract: There is provided a combination pastry blender and culinary whisk, comprising a handle portion at one end and a connecting region connecting the handle portion and a mixing region generally in the shape of an inverted dome, wherein the mixing region is principally formed of a wire bent to form a plurality of wires arranged adjacent to each other and defining a generally convex surface for pastry blending, the bent wire being stiff enough to withstand the stress and pressure whereby in a pastry blending operation the mixing region maintains the inverted dome shape, and the bent wire also being relatively thick to be able to press onto a pasty for blending thereof but without cutting therethrough.

Abstract: There is provided a culinary whisk comprising one or more wire loops for mixing foodstuffs, the or at least one of the wire loops includes an inner metallic wire portion and an outer polymeric portion enclosing the inner portion, wherein the inner portion is provided with groove(s) along substantially the length thereof for increasing frictional contact with the outer portion or means for fixedly adhering the outer portion to the inner wire portion whereby in use relative movement between the external portion and the internal portion is reduced.

Abstract: An expandable drinking and mixing straw apparatus that can be compactly stored and expanded when necessary to provide a deployed dual-functionality mixing and drinking apparatus. The several embodiments of the straw apparatus provide a unified apparatus as well as functionally equivalent embodiments with two straw sub-component members defined by an outer straw and an inner straw which sub-component members are bonded together at specified locations. When force is applied to the undeployed straw apparatus, a plurality of veins expands from the apparatus to provide mixing functionality without compromising suction functionality. Straw sub component bonding, vein bending and stopping, and method of deployment of the drinking and mixing straw apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract: A reaction vessel which includes internally placed temperature controlling mixing baffles in which liquid is boiled, resulting in an isothermal heat sink. The energy of vaporization is supplied by the reaction vessel contents. The vapor produced by the boiling may be directed to channel coils which surround the outside of the reaction vessel wall. The channel coils contact the outside wall of the reaction vessel perpendicularly, and provide mechanical support for the reaction vessel. The mechanical support from the channel coils allows for a decrease in the thickness of the reaction vessel wall and corresponding increased heat transfer efficiency between the channel coil contents and the reaction vessel contents. The entire above described apparatus is enclosed within an evacuated shell to provide additional insulation.

Abstract: A hand blender switch arrangement on a hand-held food blender; said switch arrangement including a first activation switch and a second operating switch; said first activation switch located in an upper surface of an upper body portion of a power unit of said blender; said second operating switch located in a front surface of a hand grip portion of said blender remote from said first activation switch such that said first activation switch cannot be readily operated by a hard gripping said hand blender for use.

Abstract: 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 first and second supports mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from each support, the vanes defining open ends of the mixer into which fluid is drawn, and openings between the vanes through which fluid is expelled. In use, the mixing device is located in a viscous fluid and the shaft is rotated, thereby effecting rotation of the vanes, causing fluid to move through the vanes and mix the fluid.

Abstract: A whisk comprising: a whisk handle comprising an interior surface, an exterior surface, a whisk head end, and a cap end; a bushing fixedly attached to the whisk head end of the whisk handle; at least two generally spiral grooves located on the interior surface; a bushing fixedly attached to whisk head end of the whisk handle; an extension member in rotatable and slideable communication with the whisk handle and the bushing, the extension member having a whisk head end and a cap end; at least two engagement members extending orthogonally from the extension member, the at least two engagement members located at the cap end of the extension member, and wherein each of the at least two engagement members slideably engage with one of the generally spiral grooves; a whisk head, with a whisk head base, the whisk head based fixedly attached to the whisk head end of the extension member, and generally externally located with respect to the whisk handle; a spring rod, with a whisk head end and a cap end, located within

Abstract: An electric-motor kitchen appliance, in particular an electric-motor handheld device, preferably a hand mixer, includes a switch. The invention also relates to a finger-actuated electric control for the switch, and to a method for switching on/off a kitchen appliance. The switch is unlocked when the safety switch is actuated by the finger of a user. The safety switch is electronically switched. The possibility of unintentionally operating the electric-motor of the kitchen appliance is reduced due to the manual operation of the two separate switches. As a result, the safety of the electric-motor kitchen appliance in the household is significantly increased.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a stirrer tool that includes a head component having a first body portion and a second body portion connected to the first body portion with a first plurality of projections extending substantially radially out from and substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a body portion. Head component may also have a second plurality of projections extending in a substantially distal direction away from a distal end of the body portion, and all of the projections may be made of a substantially stiff material that is flexible enough to be bent to fit through an opening in a container that is smaller in diameter than a diameter of the head component and stiff enough to mix viscous products.

Abstract: A substance identification system is configured to identify at least one detection target faster and with greater accuracy than is possible using prior substance identification systems and/or prior substance identification techniques. An agitator for a portable substance identification system includes a body. The body has a receptacle formed therein. The receptacle is configured to receive a cartridge. The cartridge has a chamber formed therein and a collector of a collection stem coupled with the chamber.

Abstract: 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 first and second supports mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from each support, the vanes defining open ends of the mixer into which fluid is drawn, and openings between the vanes through which fluid is expelled. In use, the mixing device is located in a viscous fluid and the shaft is rotated, thereby effecting rotation of the vanes, causing fluid to move through the vanes and mix the fluid.

Abstract: XA wine aeration tool comprises a bottle stopper for stoppering a bottle. The bottle stopper has a first end for insertion into the bottle and a second end. An agitator connects to the second end of the bottle stopper for aerating wine in a container.

Abstract: An article according to the present invention is configured for placement in an opening formed in a container lid for displaying indicia and optionally holding an object. The article includes a body having a bottom plug portion that is configured to be received within the opening so as to substantial seal the opening. The article also includes an upper portion that is attached to the bottom plug portion and extends upwardly and radially outward therefrom and includes two opposing sections with an interior space formed therebetween for receiving and holding the object. At least one of the sections includes a surface for displaying indicia.

Abstract: An electronic hand mixer for processing food materials is provided. The electronic hand mixer includes one or more beaters, a housing, and a drive motor mounted in the housing. The drive motor is adapted to apply rotational force to the beaters. The electronic hand mixer also includes a power control device for controlling electrical power supplied to the drive motor, a keypad for receiving instructions entered by users, a microprocessor for processing and carrying out the instructions and sending signals to the power control device, and a memory for storing the instructions. The instructions include at least one user-defined mixing course for conducting a mixing operation. The user-defined mixing course includes one or more mixing operations, and each of the mixing operations includes a user-defined running speed of the drive motor associated with a user-defined running period of time of the drive motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rotary mixing device that is easy to produce, assemble, use and dispose of. The device comprises a shaft, and at least one mixing member. The shaft and mixing member are formed of the same composite material and are produced by molding the components in essentially a single plane. Moreover, the runners that provide the liquid polymer material to form the components of the rotary mixing device also serve as holding elements. Consequently, a one-piece, single shot molded unit is produced containing the components and the holding elements.

Abstract: A pastry blender that includes a handle, a plurality of arcuate cutting wires attached to the handle, and a plurality of arcuate blending wires that are also attached to the handle. The pastry blender can also include a scraper that removably connects to the cutting wires and the blending wires.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a stirrer tool that includes a head component having a first plurality of projections extending substantially radially out from and substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a body portion. Head component may also have a second plurality of projections extending in a substantially distal direction away from a distal end of the body portion, and all of the projections may be made of a substantially stiff material that is flexible enough to be bent to fit through an opening in a container that is smaller in diameter than a diameter of the head component and stiff enough to mix viscous products. The projections may further be capable of being shortened by cutting off a selected length of the projections. The first plurality of projections may be configured to create a vortex mixing action and the second plurality of projections may be configured to reach and stir up sediment on bottoms and in corners of containers.

Abstract: 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 mixer portion of the mixing device. This material is blocked or caught by the shield. In one embodiment, the shield is cylindrical in shape and has a base with an opening through which the shaft of the mixing device may extend, and an open second end leading to an interior area for containing the mixer portion of the mixing device.

Abstract: The invention discloses a fast and reliable coupling device between a tool shank and a motor assembly of a hand-held blender, which can be released by the user. The motor assembly is of the type that has a cylindrical nozzle centrally positioned on the base by which it couples to the tool shank, the outer side of which has a threaded portion, whilst the tool shank has an internally threaded nut that is complementary to the nozzle, the base of the motor assembly also including a formation that projects outwards, with a hole through which a retaining ball projects, pushed by a spring, whilst radial partitions project from the outer wall of the coupling nut of the tool shank towards the inner face of the coupling bell, one of these partitions having on its upper edge a cup-shaped formation that is of suitable dimensions to admit and house said ball when aligned with it during the coupling operation between said tool shank and motor assembly.

Abstract: Method for preparing a silicate-based foam by mixing the silicate anti a pressurized carrier gas, characterized in that an accelerator, which causes the silicate to harden by chemical reaction, is added to the silicate. The accelerator can be selected from acids and acid-forming substances. While retaining the good properties and possible applications of the foam prepared in accordance with the prior art, this foam is improved by preparing a solid foam, i.e. a foam which remains foam after drying. This solid foam, inherently, i.e. without any reinforcing agent or filler, has a good dimensional stability. Devices for applying the method, an aerosol can in which the method is applied, and a prepared foam product.

Abstract: A cordless kitchen appliance (10) comprising a power unit (12), a detachable blade extension unit (14) and a base module (60); said power unit and said detachable extension unit adapted for retention in said base module when not in use; said detachable extension unit provided at a distal end with an open cage; said open cage (34) shrouding a blade assembly (52).

Abstract: The invention discloses an arrangement specially designed for the releasable coupling of a tool shank and a motor assembly of the type used in hand-held blenders. The motor assembly has a cylindrical nozzle that projects from the distal base thereof, inside which the output shaft of the motor is housed, on the outer side of which it has a threaded formation to quickly screw it onto the tool shank. The coupling arrangement has a secure means of retention of the tool shank in the position in which it is coupled to the motor assembly, this means consisting of a click-in piece that secures the distal base of the motor assembly and substantially projects from the plane of said base, together with the formation of multiple partitions formed inside the bell on the coupling end of the tool shank, these partitions extending radially and angularly equally-spaced to define cavities designed to receive and retain the click-in piece during the coupling operation of the tool shank and the motor assembly.

Abstract: A collapsible mixing wand includes an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis therealong, a free end and a mixer attachment end; a mixer assembly attached to the elongate shaft at the mixer attachment end thereof by a fixing mechanism, for rotation relative to the longitudinal axis; wherein, when the elongate shaft is rotated in a first direction, the mixer assembly rotates to an extended condition; and when the elongate shaft rotates in a second direction, the mixer assembly rotates to a substantially collapsed condition.

Abstract: A stirrer for introducing a particulate material into a liquid is provided. Said stirrer includes a first hollow rod and a second hollow rod surrounding said first hollow rod. Said first hollow rod is adapted for holding said particulate material, and has one or more holes for introducing said particulate material into said liquid. Said second hollow rod is movable between a first position and a second position. Said second hollow rod covers said holes in said first position, and uncovers said holes in said second position, whereby said particulate material is introduced into said liquid in said second position.

Abstract: A wine aeration tool comprises a bottle stopper for stoppering a bottle. The bottle stopper has a first end for insertion into the bottle and a second end. An agitator connects to the second end of the bottle stopper for aerating wine in a container.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing fluid.

Abstract: The disclosed disposable holder cum stirrer is a device for holding and stirring a chunk, block or mass of any substance in a liquid. It is made up of three distinct parts namely the top handle (7), the connecting stick (8) and the bottom clamp (9) seamlessly fused together to form one independent design (FIG. 1). The bottom clamp (9) is made up of three flexible prongs (11). Each Prong (11) is a specific shape (FIG. 6) which has two right angle edges. Each of these prongs (11) meet at their top most point (12) and are joined to the connecting stick (8) at this common point (12). This unique three prong design enables the device to hold, grip or grasp the said chunk, block or mass in a specific manner and also enables the device to be used as a stirrer to stir the said chunk, block or mass in a liquid.

Abstract: A Combined Drinking Straw with Mixer, disposable or reusable, consisting in a drinking straw to sip beverages with its intake end provided with conveniently shaped radial vanes each provided with a hole at alternate positions which, when immersed into a beverage in any suitable container, impart a whirling effect to said beverage when the user conveniently twirls the drinking straw with his/her hands or fingers, thereby mixing or improving the homogenization and blend of the beverage, being this feature particularly useful with beverages made with ice cream and milk or soda, or flavored powder with milk or other liquids, or even cocktails with ice, and, in addition, it may be provided with appealing advertising attachments and this utensil may be offered to consumers as option to mix beverages by themselves, saving time and energy, particularly in Fast Food Services.

Abstract: There is provided a culinary whisk comprising one or more wire loops for mixing foodstuffs, the or at least one of the wire loops includes an inner metallic wire portion and an outer polymeric portion enclosing the inner portion, wherein the inner portion is provided with groove(s) along substantially the length thereof for increasing frictional contact with the outer portion or means for fixedly adhering the outer portion to the inner wire portion whereby in use relative movement between the external portion and the internal portion is reduced.

Abstract: A foot component of a hand mixer or blender, the hand mixer or blender having a case that houses a motor and the foot component being constructed to be coupled to the case. The foot component is composed of: a tube having a lower end; a bell made of a first material connected to the lower end of the tube, the bell having a lower edge; and a protection element covering the lower edge of the bell and made of a material that is softer than the first material.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a stirred tank for storing yeast slurry to be supplied to fermentation tanks where fermented foods such as beer are fermented, is characterized in that a stirring impeller is provided within the stirred tank and so constructed that a maximum diameter of a rotation body defined by the rotation of the stirring impeller is 60-90% of the inner diameter of the stirred tank, and the height of the rotation body is 70% or more of a standard depth of the yeast slurry normally stored in the stirred tank.

Abstract: A culinary whisk comprising an elongate handle, and a generally planar utility portion connected to the handle so as to be pivotably movable about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the handle.

Abstract: A system and method extracts/deposits fluid and includes a pipette having a pipette body portion and a pipette tip. A stirring/agitation mechanism including a fiber or a rod extends through the interior of the pipette tip, wherein a fiber end or rod end of the fiber or rod, extends out of a narrowed end of the pipette tip, and the fiber end or rod end is configured to stir or agitate the fluid.

Abstract: A range of kitchen utensils having soft polymer surrounding edges is described. These utensils have a body moulding and a softer edge moulding, and can be used with surfaces having TPFE or similar coatings without damaging the coatings.

Abstract: 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 the shaft, the vanes extending generally parallel to the shaft and positioned radially outward from the shaft. The vanes have a sloping inner edge which is positioned closer to the shaft at a first portion of the vane than a second portion of the vane. In use, the mixing device is located in a viscous fluid and the shaft is rotated, thereby effecting rotation of the vanes, causing fluid to move through the vanes and mix the fluid.

Abstract: A whisk, in particular for culinary use, having a handle and an active part with a predominately pear-shaped general shape and that is mounted on the handle. The whisk also includes an attachment clip mounted on the handle and that has a spatula-shaped end part at its free end. The attachment clip rests on the active part of the whisk and has an angled shape with a concavity that is turned towards the inside of the whisk.

Abstract: A mixing tool for use with a hand held drill motor having a rotatable shaft and a flexible mixing member in the form of a link chain fastened to one end of the shaft to extend radially in the material to be mixed and cause mixing upon rotation of the shaft.

Abstract: Current mixing devices do not allow partially-liquefied food contents to be adequately mixed while also thickening the mixture, without creating any burned portions of the mixture or creating any limp, tasteless, and lowered-nutrient solid items. Embodiments of the current invention allows mixture of food contents in a manner resulting in a thoroughly mixed substance that is adequately thick, while also minimizing the amount of limp, tasteless, and lowered-nutrient solid items. The embodiments comprise a handle, a stem, and at least one stirrer blade, with the stirrer blade comprising a mesh surface, at least one v-shaped edge adapted to dislodge portions of the mixture fixedly attached to the inner surface of the cookware. The embodiments are adapted to be used in a method designed to adequately mix and thicken the food contents.

Abstract: A stirring rod includes a soft pipe having a protrusion at an end, an open end at another end, and one or more grooves at the periphery of the pipe. A rod is inserted into the pipe, and the length of the rod sheathed into the pipe is shorter than the length of the pipe. The rod and the pipe are latched by the latch, such that when the pipe is compressed by the rod to spread open the groove, the position adjacent to each groove is extended outward, and the pipe is changed from a linear shape to a shape of an outwardly extended flower, so as to increase the stirring area and give more fun to the use of the stirring rod. After the stirring rod is used, the rod can be pressed gently to separate the latch, and then the pipe resumes its original shape.