Abstract: A hot or cold beverage container with an integral stirring device and two separated shells to form a hollow space between them for better insulation. The outer shell of the stirring container comprises contiguous upper and lower sidewalls demarcated by a neck wherein the lower sidewall can fit into the beverage container orifice located in the passenger compartment of most, if not all, motor vehicles. The beverage container also has a handle and a power switch located on the handle for operating the stirring device, and provides an excellent vehicle for advertising whereby graphical or advertising material may be imprinted on its surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multicomponent foil-type container comprising a first chamber (5) for accommodating a first component, at least one second chamber (5?) for accommodating a second component, a discharge duct (6) that can be connected to said chambers (5, 5?), deflection elements (11) for mixing the components within the discharge duct (6), and a seal (12; 12?; 21; 25, 25?; 36, 36?) which prevents the components from being mixed before being used and can be opened for discharging the components. The deflection elements (11) of the inventive multicomponent foil-type container are disposed on a separate mixing element (9) that is located in the discharge duct (6) such that the multicomponent foil-type container is easy to produce while allowing different components to be mixed in a particularly effectively manner. The invention further relates to a device for squeezing a multicomponent foil-type container in a particularly effective fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination drink dispenser enabling shaking and straining of flowable materials in an easy, quick, inexpensive, and efficient manner at home as well as in commercial places. The combination drink dispenser comprises a first container and a second container detachably positionable on the first container. The first container having a first closed end portion, a second open end portion, a curved body extending from the first closed end portion to the second open end portion, and an edge having a plurality of differently sized openings, the edge extending from a periphery of the second open end portion. The second container having a first closed end portion, a second open end portion, and a curved body extending from the first closed end portion to the second open end portion. The combination drink dispenser enabling shaking of flowable material therewithin and straining the flowable material through the openings.

Abstract: A travel mug that is configured to blend food and adapted for being transported with a user in a drinking configuration and for mounting to a blender for blending food therein in a blending configuration. The mug includes a cup body having an open top, an open bottom and a cavity therein. A drinking cap is removably mounted to the top of the cup body. The drinking cap includes a drinking hole and a closure movable between a sealing position wherein the closure seals the drinking hole and an open position where the closure is spaced from the drinking hole. A blade fitting, having a blending blade, is removably mounted to the bottom of the cup body when the travel mug is in the blending configuration. Further, a bottom closure is removably mounted to the bottom of the cup body when the travel mug is in the drinking configuration.

Abstract: A pump container comprising a container body, discharging pump and a movable bottom part, configured so as to prevent air from being taken into the container body by allowing, when contents are discharged by pumping operation, the bottom part to move upward by the volume of the contents discharged by pumping operation, wherein the pump container comprises a main container and an auxiliary container separated from the main container by a separating mechanism, and through operation, the separating mechanism allows the constitution of a communication between the main container and the auxiliary container to allow mixing of the contents of the both containers.

Abstract: A drinking vessel with a thumb operated electric mixer has a top lip and a bottom. The vessel is sized so that it is capable of handling with one hand in the same fashion as a beverage glass or cup. The vessel may include a handle member that extends beneath the bottom of the beverage container at least a distance equal to the outer diameter of the container. The handle member includes an outwardly extending handle that has a push button switch electrically connected to a power source and motor for driving a mixing propeller located in the container. A liquid-tight compartment at the bottom of the vessel houses the power source and motor. The beverage container and propeller are removable as a single unit from the handle member and liquid-tight compartment so that they may be thoroughly cleaned and the integrity of the electrical parts maintained.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and deliver the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle and a mixing blade releasably coupled to the handle to mix the components of the bone cement. A quick-release connector and a release device are used to lock and unlock the mixing blade from the removable handle.

Abstract: A manual mixing device is disclosed. This device may be used to mix a first substance (e.g., a fluid) with a second substance (e.g., a dry mix) to produce, for example, properly mixed concrete in a moldable, or plastic, state in a very short period of time. This manual mixing device is inexpensive and is easy to use. The manual mixing device includes a base made of a flexible material. This flexible material may be made of plastic, such as Visqueen. The base receives the first substance and the second substance. At least four grips are positioned on generally opposite peripheral regions of the base. Using the manual mixing device the first and second substances may be intermingled by alternatively elevating each of the grips relative to an opposing grip to move, or fold over, the combination of the first and second substances toward the opposing grip. Once the product (e.g.

Abstract: The cartridge has two compartments normally for containing two substances of the mixture, which are separated by a preferential break member; one of the two compartments contains a liquid solvent, and is fitted with a bellows having an intake valve and for producing a pumping action by varying the volume of the bellows by exerting pressure on the bellows. The bellows first causes breakage of the member to mix the two substances, and then produces flow of the mixture to accelerate its reaction. The cartridge is insertable inside a cavity of a support for heating or cooling in predetermined conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing device for mixing a pulverulent product, which is contained in a film sachet that is soluble in liquid, with said liquid and optionally at least one additional component. The aim of the invention is to accelerate the mixing of pulverulent products, which are packed in film sachets that are soluble in liquid, with a liquid, without the risk of creating dust. This is achieved by a sealable mixing container (2) comprising a receiving chamber (7) for the pulverulent product (9) contained in the film sachet (8), the liquid and the optional additional component. The receiving chamber (7) is equipped with fitted components (6, 6?), which act mechanically on the film sachet (8).

Abstract: A system for mixing two or liquid components for dispensing from a common receptacle. An end member applies pressure to containers containing different liquids or lotions. The containers are housed in the common receptacle. Piercing elements at a dispensing end within the receptacle puncture frangible ends of the containers causing the liquid components to enter the common receptacle and mix prior to eventual dispensing from the receptacle. Various nozzles, valves or tips are used to dispense the mixed components as desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paint container and colorant injector apparatus that includes a paint container that retains a base paint therein and provides an opening allowing access to the base paint. An injector assembly couples with the paint container and is operable to locally disperse colorant into the base paint. Such an apparatus is employed in a method for dispersing a colorant throughout a base paint. The method includes providing a base paint in a container, locally dispersing colorant in the base paint, thereafter sealing the container and shaking the container to further disperse the colorant in the base paint throughout the remainder thereof to effect uniform coloring of the base paint.

Abstract: An interlocking personal beverage container mixing system that utilizes at least two containers that interconnect such that their fluid contents may be mixed prior to dispensing. The containers, when threadingly engaged irreversibly connect and lock in a leakproof and spill proof fashion. Sanitary seals and safety seals ensure each container in the personal beverage mixing system remains free of foreign contaminants and alerts the purchaser to any tampering.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising a closure-cap and a container in the form of a two-chamber cartridge in which an active ingredient and a solvent can be stored separately until the apparatus is used in a nebulizer, as well as an active substance concentrate in which the active-substance is present as a solution or suspension for storage purposes.

Abstract: There is provided an infant feeding bottle system having an agitator for mixing a powder substance with a liquid in a non-rigid disposable liner. The bottle system permits a user to mix powdered formula directly inside a non-rigid liner. The bottle system enhances the mixing effect, resulting in improved solubility, and provides for a self-contained uninterrupted mixing and feeding process.

Abstract: The apparatus for production of mixtures from two components has a container for each and devices to combine the components in the mixing space and for extrusion of the mixture. The powdered component (4) is situated in the lower part of the inner space (21), which is sealed by a bottom (10). This carries a nozzle (2) with closure membrane (3). The inner space (21) is closed on the top by the lower wall (6) and the sliding seal (8). The liquid component (9) is situated in the inner space (18) of the inner hollow cylinder (5). This is closed on the top by the upper wall (11). The lower and upper wall (6) and (11) each have an opening with sealing lips (7) and (12) that are closed by parts of the mixing rod (15). A torus (20), a section with smaller diameter (19), a mixing disk (22), as well as a mandrel (24), are present on the lower part of the mixing rod (15).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising a closure-cap and a container in the form of a two-chamber cartridge in which an active ingredient and a solvent can be stored separately until the apparatus is used in a nebuliser, as well as an active substance concentrate in which the active substance is present as a solution or suspension for storage purposes.

Abstract: My invention is a mixer and dispenser having a dispensing top with an outflow channel, an air vent, and an air vent valve that adjusts the vacuum inside the dispenser; a rotor attached to a battery powered motor; and two switches, one for operating automatically upon pouring and the other manually activated. The vacuum system controls the flow rate during pouring and the constant mixing disperses the ingredients so that the samples dispensed are representative of the original mixture.

Abstract: Blister packaging unit (10) for at least two components packed in separate individual packages, at least one of which has a pulverulent or granular consistency, which are to be prepared before use with the further packaged component(s) in a mixer or applicator to form a ready-to-use mixture. The individual packages of the components are inserted in correspondingly pre-shaped receptacles (32; 34) in the blister (30) of a suitable film or other material and this blister is closed on the side of the open mouth of the receptacles by a cover (36) of cardboard, plastic, metal or some other suitable material which may be torn off or opened in some other manner.

Abstract: Flowable materials, such as cement and sand, are mixed by placing the materials to be mixed in an elongate flexible resealable bag having handles at its opposite ends and alternately raising and lowering the handles relative to one another to cause the materials to tumble alternately in opposite directions within the bag. The bag is fashioned to have a greater girth at its center than near its ends.

Abstract: 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 portion is flexible and angled outwardly such that during the engagement of the sealing portion with the inner wall, the sealing portion flexes and conforms to the inner wall to seal the mixing chamber. In addition, a first locking device is disposed on the base and a second locking device is disposed on the cover. A lifting mechanism is disposed on one of the base and cover for automatically lifting the cover relative to the base as the cover is being removed from the base for preventing a discharge of material from the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A Cocktail shaker which has a head adapted for releasably sealing an insulated container, having at least one plastic wall, where the container may be used as a drinking vessel. The cocktail shaker head has a metal selectively closeable stainer or filter portion and an integral reinforcement body portion carrying a flexible sealing gasket which has multiple ribs for releasably sealing the shaker top onto the container. The container has double insulating walls including a standoff within the walls spacing the walls apart, and a smooth metallic lip seal joining the walls together to create a smooth lip on the container, and which is adapted to receive the shaker top sealing gasket. The plastic and metal portions of the shaker head and container have shoulder stepped connections for securing the respective plastic and metal parts together.

Abstract: A portable beverage delivery system for preparing and delivering a multi-component beverage whose plurality of individual components can be maintained separately for subsequent combination to form the beverage. A first embodiment includes a housing with a mixing chamber disposed therein to form the final beverage product. The chamber has an introduction aperture and an exit aperture which are separate or are the same, and the housing has an opening through which the exit aperture is accessible and through which a mixed beverage can be dispensed. A second embodiment is a two chamber structure disposed within a housing and having a first chamber for containing a first beverage element, a second chamber for containing a second beverage element, and an exit aperture. The chambers are separated by a frangible wall whereby rupture thereof results in mixing of the first and second liquids of the multi-component beverage to form the beverage product which then can be dispensed through the exit aperture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paint container and colorant injector apparatus that includes a paint container that retains a base paint therein and provides an opening allowing access to the base paint. An injector assembly couples with the paint container and is operable to locally disperse colorant into the base paint. Such an apparatus is employed in a method for dispersing a colorant throughout a base paint. The method includes providing a base paint in a container, locally dispersing colorant in the base paint, thereafter sealing the container and shaking the container to further disperse the colorant in the base paint throughout the remainder thereof to effect uniform coloring of the base paint.

Abstract: The hot coffee mixing device comprises one embodiment having a hollow cylindrical tube with a bottom end with liquid outlet(s) thereon which rests upon the bottom surface of the carafe when in use. The top end of the device has a liquid inlet which is located in close proximity to the center of the carafe and the lid of the carafe. The liquid inlet and outlet(s) are connected by a channel. Another embodiment of the hot coffee mixing device is suspended from the lid of the coffee carafe and comprises a hollow cylindrical tube having a bottom end with liquid outlet(s) thereon, not resting upon the bottom of the carafe, and the top end of the device has a liquid inlet and means for supporting the device on the lid of the carafe. In yet another embodiment, the hot coffee mixing device may be either free standing on the bottom of the coffee carafe or suspended from the lid of the coffee carafe or the coffee carafe itself when in use.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.

Abstract: An enclosed implantable material mixing system is described herein. The system uses an enclosable vial or container into which bone cement mixture may be mixed by agitation. The bone cement mixture may be made of a combination of polymer and liquid monomer, but because of the method of agitation, e.g., shaking the vial and its contents, the ratio of the monomer-to-polymer is critical. A desirable weight ratio of the monomer-to-polymer is about 0.3 to about 1, and more preferably about 0.53 to about 0.63, and is more preferably about 0.57. The vial or container may also include a free-floating, or disassociated, agitator to aid with the mixing process. To prepare the composition, the vial and its contents may be capped and shaken until the mixture dissolves completely. The contents of the vial are then allowed to sit and undergo a solvation process at the end of which the mixture may be shaken again and then poured out for use.

Abstract: Flowable materials, such as cement and sand, are mixed by placing the materials to be mixed in an elongate flexible resealable bag 10 having handles 12 at its opposite ends and alternately raising and lowering the handles 12 relative to one another to cause the materials to tumble alternately in opposite directions within the bag. The bag is fashioned to have a greater girth at its centre than near its ends.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention employ a container having first and second chambers for receiving first and second fluids, respectively. Preferably, the first and second chambers are separated by a divider. The divider can be movable, removable, or can otherwise be opened to selectively connect and separate the first and second chambers. In this manner, first and second fluids can be inserted into respective chambers, after which time the divider can be moved to mix the first and second fluids. Preferably, the divider can be positioned to seal one chamber from the other to keep fluids in the chambers separate from one another. The first and second chambers are preferably shaped and sized to enable a user to mix the first and second fluids in a desired mixing ratio by at least partially filling the chambers with the fluids to a common level.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.

Abstract: Aiming to eliminate the need to use an external stir in most hot beverage cups, the present invention of a rotating cup mechanism includes: an outer cup, an inner cup and an outer cup base driving module while the inner cup is normally inset in the outer cup and interlocked with the driving module where the driving module leads to a push button exposed on the side. When the push button is repeatedly pressed, the driving module moves its gear wheel to start relative rotating motion between the outer and inner cups, generating liquid flows in the cup to achieve a more equilibrium mix of the liquid content. A secondary purpose of the present invention is the provision of a detachable inner cup that is can be easily removed for cleaning and then reassembled.

Abstract: A Cocktail shaker which has a head adapted for releasably sealing an insulated container, having at least one plastic wall, where the container may be used as a drinking vessel. The cocktail shaker head has a metal selectively closeable stainer or filter portion and an integral reinforcement body portion carrying a flexible sealing gasket which has multiple ribs for releasably sealing the shaker top onto the container. The container has double insulating walls including a standoff within the walls spacing the walls apart, and a smooth metallic lip seal joining the walls together to create a smooth lip on the container, and which is adapted to receive the shaker top sealing gasket. The plastic and metal portions of the shaker head and container have shoulder stepped connections for securing the respective plastic and metal parts together.

Abstract: A portable beverage delivery system for preparing and delivering a multi-component beverage whose plurality of individual components can be maintained separately for subsequent combination to form the beverage. A first embodiment includes a housing with a mixing chamber disposed therein to form the final beverage product. The chamber has an introduction aperture and an exit aperture which are separate or are the same, and the housing has an opening through which the exit aperture is accessible and through which a mixed beverage can be dispensed. A second embodiment is a two chamber structure disposed within a housing and having a first chamber for containing a first beverage element, a second chamber for containing a second beverage element, and an exit aperture. The chambers are separated by a frangible wall whereby rupture thereof results in mixing of the first and second liquids of the multi-component beverage to form the beverage product which then can be dispensed through the exit aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for mixing a heterogeneous combination to form a homogeneous combination. The apparatus comprises a container and a mixing device located in the container. The container has an inner surface defining an inner volume capable of holding a quantity of liquid and powder. In one embodiment the mixing device has a surface, wherein the surface defines a plurality of apertures; the plurality of apertures define a grill through which the liquid and powder can pass through and thereby mix together. In another embodiment the mixing device defines a multiple number of strands of stainless steel through which the liquid and powder can pass through and thereby mix together. In a further embodiment a method is provided for mixing a powder and liquid combination comprising the step of shaking the container to induce the liquid and powder to pass through the grill.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing device has a canister which is modular in design and constructed from a transparent material. The mixing device further has a mixing head assembly having a crank which is operatively coupled to a mixing blade via a gear train. The gear train is configured to drive the mixing blade in a reciprocating manner including the varying of the angular velocity, direction of travel, and angular distance of travel of the blade while the crank is rotated at a constant velocity and direction. The mixing blade has a fluid passage defined therein which allows the liquid cement component to be delivered at various locations within the mixing chamber of the canister. A method of mixing bone cement is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided an infant feeding bottle system having an agitator for mixing a powder substance with a liquid in a non-rigid disposable liner. The bottle system permits a user to mix powdered formula directly inside a non-rigid liner. The bottle system enhances the mixing effect, resulting in improved solubility, and provides for a self-contained uninterrupted mixing and feeding process.

Abstract: A portable beverage delivery system for preparing and delivering a multi-component beverage whose plurality of individual components can be maintained separately for subsequent combination to form the beverage. A first embodiment includes a housing with a mixing chamber disposed therein to form the final beverage product. The chamber has an introduction aperture and an exit aperture which are separate or are the same, and the housing has an opening through which the exit aperture is accessible and through which a mixed beverage can be dispensed. A second embodiment is a two chamber structure disposed within a housing and having a first chamber for containing a first beverage element, a second chamber for containing a second beverage element, and an exit aperture. The chambers are separated by a frangible wall whereby rupture thereof results in mixing of the first and second liquids of the multi-component beverage to form the beverage product which then can be dispensed through the exit aperture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stackable, recyclable, plastic beverage tasting vessel, preferably used for tasting wine. The vessel comprises a bottom portion and a side wall extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom portion and terminating in an open top having an outwardly extending rim. The rim comprises one or more of the following portions: (a) a curved portion with a plurality of radially extending ridges for aerating the beverage, (b) an angled edge portion, and (c) a curved pouting lip portion. The vessel may further comprise a raised portion or dome formed in the bottom of the vessel and projecting upwardly into the interior of the vessel, and a platform portion formed on a portion of the raised portion. The vessel may further comprise at least one radially projecting rib integral with the interior surface of the side wall and positioned opposite the platform portion. The platform portion and the rib are designed to maximize the mixing of the beverage inside the vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices for mixing, preparing and administering therapeutic compositions, and more particularly to a system comprising two syringes and a locking ring wherein two compositions are mixed between the two syringes immediately prior to administration.

Abstract: A closure device is designed for attachment on a neck portion (1) of a separate container (2), preferably of glass material, which holds a first substance. The closure device defines a passage (10) extending between opposite first and second openings (11, 13) of the closure device. A sealing means (30) is arranged to close off the first opening (11) and confine a second substance in the passage (10). A penetration means (33) is incorporated in the device and operable to penetrate the sealing means (30) such that fluid communication is established between the passage (10) and the container (2). In a method of mixing the first and second substances, a medical practitioner exposes the second opening (13) by removing a non-resealable cap (8), by introducing and engaging the end of a syringe directly in the second opening (13), and by operating the penetration means (33) to penetrate the sealing means (30).

Abstract: There is provided an infant feeding bottle system having an agitator for mixing a powder substance with a liquid in a non-rigid disposable liner. The bottle system permits a user to mix powdered formula directly inside a non-rigid liner. The bottle system enhances the mixing effect, resulting in improved solubility, and provides for a self-contained uninterrupted mixing and feeding process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and device for making liquid dosage formulations from solid dosage forms, and the pharmaceutical compositions produced therefrom. The solid dosage forms are tablets and capsules. The device comprises a single-use mixing and dosing cup having an abrasive interior surface and may include a mixing blade attached to an external motor. A liquid dosage formulation is prepared by combining a solid dosage form of a pharmaceutical medicament and an aqueous diluent in the mixing and dosing cup. The solid dosage form is rapidly broken down into its constituent particulates using agitation, disintegration and abrasion. The resultant liquid mixture is flavored and thickened to suit the needs of individual patients. The mixing and dosing cup is designed to allow for the administration of the liquid formulation directly to the patient.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.

Abstract: The automatic analyzer for the assay of liquid samples comprises an exchangeable mixing chamber whose mixing chamber is tapered toward the bottom and is provided with an outlet which is followed by a bore which connects the mixing chamber to an outlet opening. An abrupt transition is formed between said bore and the outlet opening for the analyzed liquid. The abrupt transition is a restriction which serves as a collecting trap for disturbing particles, e.g. coaguli, which might lead to undesirable obstructions elsewhere. Those particles which cannot be flushed away laterally by another outlet opening are eliminated by removing the mixing chamber from the base and blowing it through. A sealing ring serves for a tight seal between the plane bottom of the mixing chamber and the connection. A fluid sensor is provided in order to detect the sample liquid flowing through this connection.

Abstract: The Convenience Nectar Mixing and Storage Device consists of a container that is divided proportionately to allow for the precise measuring of the recommended sugar to water ratios used for nectar type bird and butterfly feeders. The device is adapted for supporting a removable divider that separates the container into proportionate volumes, 4 to 1, 6 to 1, and 9 to 1 that correspond to the commonly recommended sugar to water ratios for hummingbird, oriole, and butterfly nectar feeders. The device allows for the water and sugar compartments to be filled to the same “line of sight” level to facilitate the making of precise nectar sugar to water ratios. Once the sugar and water compartments are filled to the same level, the divider is removed to allow for mixing. In the preferred embodiment of the Convenience Nectar Mixing and Storage Devices, the container divider can be used as a stirring implement and lid to cover the container during storage.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.

Abstract: A drink shaker and drinking glass are combined into one device. The device can be formed by three elements, a shaker cup, a shaker lid, and a strainer, which are convertible from a drink shaker to a drinking glass. Further, the strainer can also be used as a coaster for the drinking glass.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for concentrating and recovering pathogens from a fluid other than blood are disclosed. The method includes concentrating the pathogens contained in the fluid by continuously feeding the fluid through one or more flexible chamber(s) and subjecting the chamber(s) to centrifugal forces. The concentrated pathogens may be re-suspended by shaking the chamber(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising a closure-cap and a container in the form of a two-chamber cartridge in which an active ingredient and a solvent can be stored separately until the apparatus is used in a nebuliser, as well as an active substance concentrate in which the active substance is present as a solution or suspension for storage purposes.

Abstract: An assembly (1) for packaging and applying a product, especially a cosmetic product, includes a reservoir (2) formed of a body (3) surmounted by a neck (12) having a free edge which delimits an opening (18) and a cap element (17) capable of removably capping the opening (18). The cap element (17) forms a member by which to grasp an applicator (22), secured to a first end (21) of a connecting member (20) whose second end (19) is secured to the cap element (17). When the cap element (17) is in the closed position, the applicator (22) lies inside the reservoir (2) so that it can withdraw some of the product. The neck (12) is of axis Y, distinct from the axis X of the body, and mounted so that it is free to rotate with respect to the said body (3).