Abstract: A system and apparatus configured to facilitate on-site treatment of wastewater from a residence is described. The system is configured to immediately treat wastewater as it is generated, on an as-needed basis, and works to remove undissolved down solids and reduce dissolved materials concentrations to a uniform level prior to transmission of the wastewater to municipal waste water treatment facilities and/or any non-drinking application. The system employs a two-stage treatment apparatus where the first stage is configured to pre-grind and decompose undissolved solids of the wastewater and the second to reduce dissolved materials concentrations. The first stage uses turbidity meters, and the second stage uses pH, BOD and conductivity to ensure a uniform output from each stage. A fast decomposer has rotating filters which operational modes ensure that the filters do not become clogged with solids in a ‘cake’ form simultaneously.

Abstract: A robotic heating and mixing system which automatically warms or cooks and mixes ingredients for a meal or entrée in a heating pot which warms or cooks the ingredients in a manner resembling a wok and is automatically gimbaled between a loading position for loading the ingredients, a cooking and mixing orientation, a serving orientation for delivering the warmed or cooked ingredients to a plate or to a bowl or other container, and a cleaning orientation.

Abstract: The food-coating device comprises a drum, a rolling stand, and a motor. The drum may apply a breading mixture to a plurality of food items. The plurality of food items and the breading mixture may be placed within the drum. The drum may be spun by the motor to tumble the plurality of food items and the breading mixture such that the plurality of food items are coated with the breading mixture. The drum and the motor may be supported by the rolling stand. A door may pivot open to provide access to the interior of the drum. A door gasket may seal the door when the door is closed.

Abstract: A drum washing machine includes an outer tank, configured in a shell; a drum, configured in the outer tank; a rotating body, configured at a rear part of the drum and having protruding parts in contact with washings on a surface of the rotating body; a driving part, capable of operating in a first drying form and a second driving form; and a control part. The first driving form enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate at different rotating speeds, and the second driving form enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate integrally at the same rotating speed.

Abstract: A container assembly with improved mixing dynamics for mixing substances in preparation for injection by an injection device or for the dispersion of additives in the collection and analysis of biological samples is disclosed. In one configuration, the container assembly includes a first mixing element protruding into an interior of a container. With the container rotated about its longitudinal axis, the first mixing element forms at least one vortex which effectuates mixing of a first substance provided within the container interior and a second substance provided within the container interior.

Abstract: A press-to-operate stirring container includes a container, a fixing base, a rotating device, an actuation member, and an elastic body. The rotating device is mounted in the fixing base and includes a rotor having a unidirectional rotation driving member coupled to the container so that the container is driven by the rotor to rotate unidirectionally. The actuation member is arranged vertical in the fixing base and is depressible for driving the rotating device. The elastic body helps position returning of the actuation member. As such, a user is allowed to easily control the container to rotate through a pressing-down operation so as to apply effects of stirring and reducing temperature of the substance (such as liquid) received and held in the container. Further, the actuation member can readily keep the container continuously rotating thereby achieving convenient and effective control of stirring speed of the container.

Abstract: A mixer for insertion into a rotor of a centrifuge has a mixing trough and an obstacle device with at least one obstacle. The at least one obstacle is configured in order to influence the flow of a liquid present in the mixing trough. In response to a rotation of the rotor, with a specified incorporation of the mixer in a holder of the rotor, a spacing between at least one wall section of the mixing trough and the obstacle device is variable such that the liquid present in the mixing trough flows around the obstacle of the obstacle device.

Abstract: A silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl and/or hydroxyl groups in the molecule and a filler having a BET surface area of at least 10 m2/g is prepared by kneading the components in a batchwise high-shear mixer. The mixer includes a rotatable mixing pan (1), a high-speed rotation agitator (3) disposed eccentrically in the pan, and a stationary scraper (4) disposed in the pan for creating a vertical counterflow.

Abstract: A salad mixing apparatus includes a first bowl having an inner surface, an interior area, and a plurality of mixing ribs in the first bowl interior area and at least one partition configured for removable attachment to the mixing ribs to form a plurality of compartments. The apparatus includes a lid extending across the partitions whereby the inner surface, the at least one partition, and the lid selectively enclose the plurality of compartments. A second bowl having an interior area is configured for selective attachment to the first bowl whereby the first bowl interior area and the second bowl interior area collectively form a unitary interior area when the at least one partition is separated from the mixing ribs and the second bowl is attached to the first bowl.

Abstract: Drum type washing machine with a rotatable baffle including a tub fitted in a cabinet, a drum in a tub to be rotatable as rotation force is received from a motor part, and the baffle fitted in the drum to be rotatable in a direction opposite to a direction of rotation of the drum, thereby enhancing a washing efficiency because the baffle increases a friction to the laundry as the baffle and the drum rotate in opposite directions, and improving a laundry drying performance because spun laundry is taken off from an inside surface of the drum before drying the laundry, and preventing formation of wrinkles on dried laundry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel double-cone mixer, if necessary of enamelled construction, and its use in the production and/or processing of polysaccharide products, preferably based on cellulose.

Abstract: A marinating machine rotates a drum containing the food to be marinated. The drum is positioned on a pair of rotatable shafts only one of which is drivingly engaged to a motor rotating the drum. The pair of shafts is spaced far enough apart from each other such that the vector of force applied by the wall of the drum against the drive wheel is sufficient to ensure that the drum will rotate with the drive wheel. Within the drum is a pair of spaced apart paddles to agitate the food product being marinated. The two paddles are joined to each other by a compressible member, and the compressible member is compressed to allow insertion of the paddles into the drum. The compressible member applies sufficient force against the inner surface of the drum to cause the paddle assembly to rotate with the drum.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a device with a simple structure which can uniformly mix bulk materials. A device comprises a rotary shaft 6 to be rotated by a driving means 3, a container outer shell 7 fixed to the rotary shaft 6 to tilt relative to the rotary shaft 6, and an inner shell 9 fixed inside the container outer shell 7. Bulk materials are put into a receiving space 13 formed between the container outer shell and the inner shell and are then agitated and mixed.

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 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 invention relates to a device for depositing a surface coating on cores. The inventive device comprises a rotationally mounted drum for accommodating the cores, at least one spraying nozzle for depositing the surface material on the cores, a heating device for the inner space of the drum, an inlet and an outlet, and carriers which are provided for the cores and which are arranged inside said drum. The invention provides that the drum is designed as a longish cylinder and that second carriers are provided for the cores (11, 12). The second carriers transport the cores opposite the first carriers and are arranged such that they can be radially displaced in relation to the first carriers. The invention also provides that the drum is held in the device so that it can be quickly removed.

Abstract: A trefoil for a rotary kiln is provided that has at least three spoke-like refractory legs. Each one of the legs extends radially outwardly from a center of the trefoil; spans approximately from the kiln shell to the center of the kiln; is pre-formed outside of the kiln for installation as a single-leg unit; and has a mating surface that preferably is uniform and even, thereby lacking interlocking features. The mating surfaces of the legs abut one another at the kiln center to provide mutual support. An alignment member, such as a pair of longitudinal angles, are welded to the kiln shell to position the legs. A corresponding method of installing the trefoil is disclosed that includes positioning and shimming the first two legs at the 4 o'clock position and 8 o'clock position, and installing the third leg at the 12 o'clock position.

Abstract: A novel container called a tire tube is made from whole, used tires. They are first turned inside out or inverted. Several tire tubes may be connected together side by side with holes aligned sing fasteners such as screws. With the ends sealed the tire tube may be used as a container for toxic substance storage, or sand to act as a highway bumper. With the ends left open the tire tube may be used as a conduit, or a culvert. Supported to allow rotation at a slight angle to the horizontal and with the higher end being fed material, the rotating tire tube tumbles the material to the exit end. With rock added, the result of tumbling is a pulverizing action. By adding organic material and keeping it moist the rotating tire tube becomes a continuous-action composter.

Abstract: Heat is applied to a solid or semi-solid material in a cylindrical container in such a way that a precise, predetermined amount of heat is transferred to a horizontal layer of the material until it softens sufficiently to allow the heating element to sink into the material where it will heat the next layer. The container is rotated about a vertical axis, and a horizontally-oriented heating element is lowered into contact with the material to apply heat to a horizontal layer. The heating element is lowered through the material in a controlled manner to heat progressively lower layers within the container, until the whole container has been heated. The heating element may be heated by pumping hot water therethrough, or by other means. A container of hot liquid may be cooled in a similar fashion, by gradually raising a cooling element from the bottom of the container.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing liquids such as ink and paint includes a support platform having a plurality of rotating spindle and support tray combinations. Each tray is adapted to receive and support a respective open container or bucket containing ink or paint to be mixed, while each spindle is coupled to and rotationally driven by a respective hydraulic motor. A blade positioned within each container thoroughly mixes the container's contents as the container rotates. Hydraulic motor control allows each container to be rotated at a selected fixed RPM or at a continuously variable RPM for improved control of mixing of the materials within the container. By controlling mixer RPM, increased quantities of the ingredients may be mixed within the tub without spilling the contents, while also permitting faster, more thorough mixing of the ingredients. Each support tray is adapted to receive either a large container such as on the order of 15 gallons or a 3.5 gallon kit adaptor to mix smaller portions.

Abstract: A rotatable mulch bin is formed from two similar drum members (1) and (2), typically plastics moldings which are joined together by bolts through interconnecting flanges (4). One, but preferably both ends of the bin are provided with lids (7) and (9) for adding or removing material. The rotatable bin is mounted on a stand (12) by way of a pivot tube or rod extending diametrically through the bin on axis (13), acting as a clump breaker for material within the bin when the bin is rotated. The two drum members (1) and (2) are designed to nest within one another when dissembled giving a compact configuration for transportation or storage.

Abstract: A rotatable environmental chamber for reducing solid waste includes a cylindrical container having front and rear end caps, seal bearings and support plates for journaling the container each having a central opening. The seal bearings are pinned to the end caps and fit into counterbores in the support plates. Pipes in communication with the inside of the container are connected to holes in the front end cap and seal bearing. Holes in the front support plate are aligned with recessed areas in the seal bearing. Liquids and/or a gas can be introduced through the front support plate and seal bearing to the container through the pipes as the container rotates. Variable pitch vanes inside the container are used to mix and direct the flow of waste. Isolation valves are used to seal the container. The environmental chamber may be used in a process for anaerobic and aerobic decomposition of organic materials and for reducing plastic and metals to other compounds.

Abstract: A mixing drum unit for mixing a plastic resin and an aggregate includes a metal support drum and a plastic liner resting in the drum. An outer cover is secured to the drum overlying the outer end of the liner. The liner includes a cylindrical portion telescoped into the drum extending outwardly to an outer frustoconical portion having an outer end opening. The liner has a V-shaped shallow base which promotes mixing and ease of cleaning. The drum and liner include telescoping drive paddles which extend axially throughout the liner and project radially for coupling. The liner drive paddles extend into the outer frustoconical liner portion. The liner paddles have a radial wall and an inclined wall with an inner apex. The paddles are asymmetrically arranged about the drum and liner with at least one paddle spaced asymmetrically between the two adjacent paddles. The drum paddle is a metal plate projecting radially into the triangular liner paddle for direct coupling therebetween.

Abstract: A stirrer in the form of a stripe is installed on an inner wall of a cylindrical pot of food stirring apparatus, a width of a scrape-up surface is formed to be narrower from an opening side of the cylindrical pot toward a bottom thereof, and a projection is provided on an outer edge side of the scrape-up surface.In the food stirring and cooking apparatus which rotatably supports the cylindrical pot in which a stirrer is provided on the inner wall thereof, not only rotational operation along the edge of the cylindrical pot but also longitudinal rotational operation from the opening side of the pot to the bottom and from the bottom to the opening side are applied to food so that the food is turned and stirred whereby increasing the food stirring effect.When the cylindrical pot is rotated, the food put into the cylindrical pot moves in the direction reversed to the rotational direction of the pot due to its own weight and is scraped up by the stirrer.

Abstract: An apparatus for blending boiled rice and vinegar including a rotatable agitating vessel which is mounted so as to be positioned to face both upwards and sideways. A blower is provided to blow air into the vessel when it is facing sideways to further aid in blending the ingredients.

Abstract: A method of charging or discharging a member including the steps of, opposing to a member to be acted, a discharging member having a dielectric member, an inducing electrode and a discharging electrode sandwiching the dielectric member so that the discharging electrode faces the member to be acted, applying an alternative voltage between the inducing electrode and the discharging electrode to produce a surface discharge on a surface of the dielectric member at the discharging electrode side, moving the member to be acted relative to the discharging electrode to charge or discharge the member to be acted by the thus formed surface discharge, ceasing the production of the surface discharge by attenuating both of positive and negative, at the discharging electrode relative to the inducing electrode, components of the alternating voltage at least down to a discharge stopping voltage and then rendering the voltage zero.

Abstract: A gravity operated mixing apparatus for pulverulent, granular and liquid materials has an upright vessel with an opening at the top and a sealable pyramidal or conical outlet at the bottom. The opening can be sealed by a closure which carries one or more mixing elements extending into the vessel to contribute to the mixing and/or agglomerating action while the vessel moves up and down and is oscillated or rotated about a horizontal axis to repeatedly raise its contents whereupon the contents descend by gravity and their flow is determined by the number and configuration of mixing elements which need not move relative to the vessel. The vessel can be used as a receptacle for delivery of a charge containing two or more flowable materials to the mixing station as well as for delivery of intermixed materials to the next processing station or stations.

Abstract: An in-line mixer for insertion in a fluid pipeline to mix the fluid flowing through the pipeline comprises a rotary tubular casing composed of magnetic material and rotatably disposed within a housing fitted in the pipeline. A plurality of mixing elements are disposed within the tubular casing and project radially outwardly toward the inner wall of the casing. A set of electromagnetic coils are disposed circumferentially around the outside of the tubular casing and produce a rotating magnetic field to induce rotation of the casing through magnetic coupling of the rotating magnetic field and the magnetic material of the casing. The fluid flowing through the tubular casing is thoroughly stirred and mixed by the combined actions of the mixing elements and the rotating casing, and stagnation of the fluid near the inner wall of the casing is effectively eliminated due to rotation of the casing.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for treating materials which are capable of flow, comprising a container (1) which rotates about is central axis (5) which is inclined with respect to the vertical, with a wall and/or bottom scraper plate (2) which is arranged substantially stationarily with respect to the cylindrical inside wall of the container (1), a discharge opening (3) disposed in the bottom of the container (1) and a rotating tool (6) which engages into the material. To reduce the amount of power consumed, while giving good treatment effects, and to enhance the output of the machine, with respect to the available volume in the machine, it is proposed according to the invention, that the container (1) is driven at a sub-critical speed of rotation, the rotating tool (6) is arranged exclusively at the downstream side of the apex, that the space on the upstream side is free of fittings therein and that the scraper plate (2) is disposed in the vicinity of the apex of the container (1).

Abstract: A magnetic stirring arrangement for stirring sample material held within a cylindrical glass sample container for assay. A stirring element within the container is retained in a fixed orientation by an external magnetic field. The container and the contents thereof are rotated in place causing the container contents to be stirred by rotational motion around and past the fixed stirring element.

Abstract: The invention relates to drum processing apparatus for in the treatment of photographic material. The apparatus comprises a stand, a processing drum rotatably mounted on the stand, and means for intermittently axially displacing processing liquid in the drum causing the liquid to oscillate axially in waves traversing the length of the drum. The drum is axially slidable relative the support. During rotation of the drum, it is variably axially displaced against drum biasing means to cause processing liquid in the drum to oscillate axially. The present apparatus, which is simple and convenient to construct, ensures uniform and continuous contact of the processing liquid over the photographic material treated in the drum.

Abstract: The rotatable dryer drum in a dehydrator for crop material is provided with a plurality of centrally disposed flighting panels for escalating turbulence in the material-entraining heated airflow passing through the drum as well as to increase the available heat transfer area, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of the dehydrator. The panels are supported in offset, thermally isolated relation to the sidewall of the drum by a series of elongate struts spaced along the length of the drum and extending between the sidewall and the panels such that the flighting resists thermal warpage and requires only a minimum amount of welding for installation. In preferred forms there is provided a dropout chamber adjacent the drum outlet for collecting material separated from the airflow, the chamber having a mechanical conveyor for bulk discharge of the collected material.

Abstract: In an apparatus for heating and mixing asphalt-aggregate composition in which composition particles are exposed directly to hot gases of combustion, a plurality of lifters are secured around the drum interior surface adjacent the input end of the apparatus where flame and hot gases of combustion are supplied, opposite the output end, and a space is provided between the lifter surface and the interior drum surface, whereby coarse composition particles are alternately lifted and dropped by the lifters as the drum rotates, and any fine composition particles pass along the space between the lifter and drum interior surfaces. In another embodiment, a barrier plate is provided across the hollow drum interior, and having peripheral edge spaced apart from the drum interior surface, and behind which plate fine composition particles are introduced.