Abstract: A cooking appliance kit includes a housing having a plurality of walls defining a heating cavity. A cooking vessel is configured to be inserted into the heating cavity. The cooking vessel includes a first rounded end, a second rounded end, and an intermediate necked portion that defines first and second wells that at least partially intersect. First and second distinct heater plates are disposed in the first and second wells, respectively. First and second drive arms are removable coupled to the housing in an operable communication with the drive system. The first drive arm includes a flipping wand and the second drive arm includes a stirring wand.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding tubes of samples for processing by a homogenizer. The mounting apparatus includes a processing plate and at least one cassette, with the plate for mounting to the homogenizer, the cassette for mounting to the plate, and the tube for holding by the cassette. In some embodiments, the cassette includes one or more tube-retention assemblies for removably securing the tube against axial, lateral, and/or rotational movement, for example, using centrifugal forces of the homogenizer for retention assistance. In some embodiments, the cassette is removably mounted to the plate, for example, using centrifugal forces of the homogenizer for retention assistance. And in some embodiments, the tube can be replaced in the cassette with the cassette mounted to the plate adjacent an access opening through which the tube can pass, while centrifugal forces assist in retaining the tubes in the cassette during operation of the homogenizer.

Abstract: A mixing machine 1 includes a mixing head 3 displayed with one or several elements 12 for connecting the same to a container 5 containing a mix to form a closed mixing receptacle containing the mix. The mixing head 3 is mounted pivotably relative to a frame 2 in such a way that the mixing receptacle formed from mixing head 3 and container 5 is pivotable to execute the mixing process. The mixing machine 1 further includes a device for producing a mix stream and at least one rotary-driven mixing tool interacting in the mix stream. The mix-stream-producing device is designed to produce a low-energy primary mix-stream as a feed stream for supplying the mix contained in the mixing receptacle to the at least one mixing tool W2 disposed in the mixing head 3 interacting in the primary mix-stream produced by the mix-stream-producing device.

Abstract: An extruder is disclosed, and more particularly, to an integrated single screw extruder and a twin screw extruder for mixing, compounding, kneading and/or extruding of materials. The integrated extruder includes a first barrel assembly and a second barrel assembly. The integrated extruder further includes a first screw having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion. The first threaded portion is housed within the first barrel assembly and is configured to provide upstream material processing. The second threaded portion is housed within the second barrel assembly and is configured to provide downstream material processing. The integrated extruder further includes a second screw having a non-threaded shaft portion and a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the second screw is housed within the second barrel assembly and is configured to provide the downstream material processing with the second threaded portion of the first screw.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus comprising: a) a mixing well characterized by an internal volume not exceeding 100 ml.; b) a drive mechanism including a stationary circumferential gear on an inner surface of the mixing well; and c) a planetary mixing element driven by a mixing element gear which engages the stationary circumferential gear.

Abstract: A fluidic system and method includes a channel reservoir which holds 1.5 milliliters or less of fluid. The agitation mechanism, which is partially integrated with the channel or reservoir, includes a fiber or rod at least partially situated within the channel or reservoir, and which acts to move or vibrate to stir and/or agitate fluid within the channel or reservoir. The fluid is then extracted from an extraction area following the agitation or stirring operation.

Abstract: A food mixing machine (16) includes an agitator (15) for mixing food in a cup (C). The cup (C) is received in a flexible boot (22) which is carried by a cup holder (21). The cup holder (21) also carries a cup release assembly (23) which is biased away from the cup by springs (24). At the end of the mixing cycle, a release initiating assembly (60) engages the cup release assembly (23) which overcomes the bias of the springs (24) and allows the cup release assembly (23) to engage the boot (22) which in turn releases the cup (C) from the cup holder (21).

Abstract: A mounting and coupling assembly for a mixer for in a container having an impeller connected to a drive shaft, in an assembly, which extends through an opening into the container. The assembly includes a lip mount to stabilize and support the mixer on the lip of said container. A cover secures said lip mount with threaded fasteners engaging complementary fasteners on the container neck and clamping the plate to the container lip. A primary objective of the invention is to allow the stable mounting of a mixing unit to bulk containers and allow easy and safe coupling of a power module to the mixing assembly.

Abstract: A mixing assembly for mixing bone cement includes a housing, a lid, a handle, and two mixing paddles, a first and a second mixing paddle. The lid is removably attachable to the housing. The handle has a portion that extends through the lid and that is rotatable in a first rotational direction. The first mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the portion of the handle. As a result, the first mixing paddle rotates with the portion of the handle in the first rotational direction. The second mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the first mixing paddle for rotating opposite the portion. As such, when the portion of the handle and the first mixing paddle rotate in the first rotational direction, the second mixing paddle rotates in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and atomizing gases and liquids are described. The liquid is atomized by the combs of rollers that rotate in the chamber. The rollers are configured to neutralize centrifugal forces, thus preventing the liquid fluid from bordering the sides of the chamber, thus mixing the gas with the liquid.

Abstract: A mixing assembly for mixing bone cement includes a housing, a lid, a handle, and two mixing paddles, a first and a second mixing paddle. The lid is removably attachable to the housing. The handle has a portion that extends through the lid and that is rotatable in a first rotational direction. The first mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the portion of the handle. As a result, the first mixing paddle rotates with the portion of the handle in the first rotational direction. The second mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the first mixing paddle for rotating opposite the portion. As such, when the portion of the handle and the first mixing paddle rotate in the first rotational direction, the second mixing paddle rotates in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ablative thermolysis reactor (12) comprising a reaction vessel (20), and inlet (14) into the reaction vessel (20) for receiving feedstock, and an outlet from the reaction vessel (20) for discharging thermolysis product. Within the reaction vessel (20), is provided an ablative surface (20a) defining the periphery of a cylinder, and heating means (22) are arranged to heat the ablative surface (20a) to an elevated temperature. In addition at least one rotatable surface (28) having an axis of rotation coincident with the longitudinal axis of said cylinder. The rotatable surface (28) is provided relative to the ablative surface (20a) such that feedstock is pressed between a part of the rotatable surface (28) and said ablative surface (20a) and moved along the ablative surface (20a) by the rotatable surface (28), whereby to thermolyse said feedstock.

Abstract: A mountable reusable paint container is configured for mounting on a wall and includes one or more separate storage compartments formed in a downward sloping configuration with each compartment having a spigot coupled at the base for dispensing the stored paint product. The paint container further includes molded air tight lids configured for fitting over each of the compartments. Each of the paint containers preferably have a stirring mechanism formed within the lid which extends into the paint container when the lid is positioned over the paint container. The stirring device extends downward into the reusable paint container and includes a top handle portion, a threaded distance rod and a bottom fin portion. The bottom fin portion includes a plurality of small evenly spaced fins formed of plastic which rotate with the stirring device in the paint container when the top handle portion is manually activated.

Abstract: A mixing assembly for mixing bone cement includes a housing, a lid, a handle, and two mixing paddles, a first and a second mixing paddle. The lid is removably attachable to the housing. The handle has a portion that extends through the lid and that is rotatable in a first rotational direction. The first mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the portion of the handle. As a result, the first mixing paddle rotates with the portion of the handle in the first rotational direction. The second mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the first mixing paddle for rotating opposite the portion. As such, when the portion of the handle and the first mixing paddle rotate in the first rotational direction, the second mixing paddle rotates in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction.

Abstract: A dissolution test apparatus comprises a spindle head assembly interconnected between first and second lateral support members. The lateral support members are translatable along a first axis, and the spindle head assembly is translatable along a second axis, such that the spindle head assembly is movable from a front, operative position at which test procedures are effected, to a rear position at which access to the dissolution test apparatus is enhanced. The spindle head assembly includes a dosage delivery mechanism including an actuatable dosage unit-retaining member. A front portion of the dissolution test apparatus has a tapered width to accommodate a triangular or trapezoidal array of test vessels, resulting in high visibility of the vessels.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus includes a stator and a rotor disposed for rotation within the stator. An inner wall of the stator defines one or more collider chambers. Rotation of the rotor causes movement of fluid disposed between the rotor and stator and establishes a rotational flow pattern within the collider chambers. The fluid movement induced by the rotor increases the temperature, density, and pressure of the fluid in the collider chamber.

Abstract: A mixing assembly for mixing bone cement includes a housing, a lid, a handle, and two mixing paddles, a first and a second mixing paddle. The lid is removably attachable to the housing. The handle has a portion that extends through the lid and that is rotatable in a first rotational direction. The first mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the portion of the handle. As a result, the first mixing paddle rotates with the portion of the handle in the first rotational direction. The second mixing paddle is operatively coupled to the first mixing paddle for rotating opposite the portion. As such, when the portion of the handle and the first mixing paddle rotate in the first rotational direction, the second mixing paddle rotates in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction.

Abstract: An insulated, portable liquid storing, mixing and dispensing device wherein a portable insulated container has a motorized mixer mounted therein and a dispensing valve mounted therethrough, thereby enabling liquids to be stored, effectively stirred, mixed and dispensed while an insulated environment is maintained.

Abstract: A charging assembly is provided for introducing a product into a mixing vessel of the type comprising a stirring mechanism having a drive shaft (1) into the vessel through a top port (3). An agitator (7) is connected to the lower end of the drive shaft (1) and driving means (20) are provided on the upper end of the drive shaft (1). An adapter element (10) is disposed between the driving means (20) and top port (3) so as to surround an upper portion (1a) of the drive shaft (1). The adapter element (10) includes at least one inlet port (11) for introducing said product into an annular space (13) defined between the adapter element (10) and the drive shaft (1).

Abstract: A sanitary preparation apparatus having a vertically disposed tube, a port coupled to the tube for loading materials, and an end piece coupled to and sealing the bottom end of the tube is disclosed. A slidable platen having substantially the size and shape of the cross section of the tube is provided to close the mixing volume against contamination and to force the prepared material through a sealable connector coupled to the end piece. The platen has a passageway allowing a mixing mechanism including a shaft with attached impeller to be introduced into the mixing volume. One embodiment provides a second volume above the platen in which positive and negative gas pressures can be applied to move the platen within the tube. A method is disclosed for using the sanitary preparation apparatus to prepare a 4% cross-linked polyacrylamide (CPAM) hydrogel and to dispense the gel under pressure.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus includes a stator and a rotor disposed for rotation within the stator. An inner wall of the stator defines one or more collider chambers. Rotation of the rotor causes movement of fluid disposed between the rotor and stator and establishes a rotational flow pattern within the collider chambers. The fluid movement induced by the rotor increases the temperature, density, and pressure of the fluid in the collider chamber.

Abstract: A mixer for liquid or suspensions comprises two mixing chambers each of which is provided with an outer inlet. The chambers are connected to each other in such a way that the first chamber leads to the second chamber. A number of mixing elements are arranged on a rotating axis which is common for the two chambers. The mixing elements have different shapes in the two chambers. In the first chamber the mixing elements are arranged to achieve mixing by means of large shear forces. In the second chamber the mixing elements are arranged to achieve mixing by stirring mainly without shear forces. A method for continuous mixing comprises mixing a little amount of a first liquid with a considerably larger amount of a second liquid in a first mixing chamber in which the mixing takes place by way of high shear forces. The obtained mixture is subjected to mixing by stirring mainly without shear forces in a second mixing chamber.

Abstract: A tank system for storage and agitation of fluids. A tank includes cylindrical walls, a spherical bottom and an open top. A combined cover and walkway above the open top is parallel to the diameter of the cylindrical tank. A vent stack extending from the combined cover and walkway vents fumes from the cylindrical tank. A space is provided between the cover and the open top of the tank for fresh air intake.

Abstract: For specialized use to secure reliable standardized complete distribution or solution of aggregate mixed into a liquid diluent, a vessel having an interior hemispherical concave bottom having extending upwardly centrally from the concave bottom an arcuate conical member having upright concavely-shaped circumscribing sides. The vessel is taken in conjunction with a stably mounted mixing structure having a downwardly-extending shaft and mixing blades thereof. The shaft on a lower portion thereof supports balanced mixing blades extending radially outwardly from the mixing shaft. The mixing blades are positioned to be substantially spaced below a predetermined liquid level of liquid diluent containing a dissolvable or suspendable aggregate and to be substantially spaced above an upper end of the centrally upwardly arcuate conical member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lid for a paint stirring machine.This lid is provided with a conventional sealing gaiter (13) on the stirrer rod (5) bearing on the hub (15) of the lid via its circular upper collar (19). It includes a bearing washer (3) for the stirrer rod, this washer being interposed between the said hub (15) and the said collar (19) of the gaiter, this washer being shaped with a surface for receiving the collar which complements the latter and an opposing surface for being applied to the hub of the lid, and being provided with at least three snugs (21) on the said surface for receiving the collar, these snugs being arranged around the periphery of this collar, applied to it, evenly angularly arranged so that the periphery cannot move laterally with respect to this hub, these snug (21) each being equipped with a catch shaped to have the said collar (19) clipped into it.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for removing SO.sub.2 from low-volume gas streams containing high concentrations of SO.sub.2 includes a tank scrubber containing an aqueous SO.sub.2 absorbent and an impeller. The tank scrubber has an unpartitioned vessel. The impeller includes a vertical rotating shaft having an upper and lower impeller. The lower impeller serves to agitate the SO.sub.2 absorbent. The upper impeller includes a shroud thereby directing the absorbent and gas outwardly toward the wall of the scrubber. The gas is injected into the absorbent at a point below the shrouded impeller. The shroud prevents gas bypass and thereby promotes gas-liquid mixing and, consequently, markedly improves SO.sub.2 removal efficiency.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing bone cement and containing the mixed bone cement preparatory to dispensing. The mixing chamber has an outlet for the mixed cement. A cartridge has an inlet releasably coupled to the outlet of the mixing chamber for receiving mixed bone cement therefrom. Structure is provided for moving cement from an upper region of the mixing chamber down into a lower region thereof to mix same and for moving such mixed cement off an inner surface of the mixing chamber and into the cartridge.

Abstract: The stirrer lid device is provided with a stirring device carried by a driving shaft extending through the lid via a sleeve. The lid has an underneath portion which defines a groove for a flat and annular sealing gasket having a width selected for compensating manufacturing tolerances between pots various origins. The lid cooperates with means imparting a uniform pressure on the sealing gasket.

Abstract: A stirring apparatus for use in automatic stirring of food components, particularly within a microwave oven, having a bowl formed with a removable lid. The lid includes a spring housing, wherein the spring housing is arranged to effect selective stirring of a blade member within the bowl.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to laboratory apparatus and more particularly to disposable suspended magnetic stirrers. An apparatus having a stirring vessel closure and a stirring vessel is disclosed. The stirring vessel closure includes a suspended magnetic impeller, the elevation of which is adjustable by a moveable bearing. The invention is particularly suitable for applications in which solids must be suspended in a liquid medium with a minimum of shear forces, such as in the suspension of tissue cell cultures in a growing medium. The disclosed stirring vessel closure has inclined access ports to allow improved pipette accessibility to the interior of the stirring vessel while also providing improved close packing of stirring vessels during usage or storage.

Abstract: The process comprises first forming a non-homogeneous aqueous mixture of the low solubility particulate material in a closed aqueous solution formation area by combining the low solubility particulate material and water. Next, low shear forces are imparted to the non-homogeneous aqueous mixture of the low solubility particulate material. The aqueous solution of the low solubility particulate material and substantially all of the particulate material dust associated therewith are removed from within the closed aqueous solution formation area by exerting a partial vacuum on the aqueous solution of the low solubility particulate material from outside the formation area. The process can also include the step of imparting the high shear forces to the non-homogeneous aqueous mixture of the low solubility particulate material which both particularizes and conveys at constant volume the low solubility particulate material.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a lid is mounted to an underlying container, with a fluid positioned within the container. A crank handle is rotatably mounted relative to the lid to rotate a crank handle gear, in turn rotating a matrix of driven gears, each driven gear including an output shaft of varying length projecting interiorly of the container. Each output shaft arranged in a parallel relationship including a paddle blade at a lower terminal end thereof of a varying configuration to effect agitation of the fluid for novelty and amusement of an individual. The blades and gears are typically formed of contracting colorations. A modification of the invention includes the gears formed with hollow chambers, and each hollow chamber including a centrifugal valve operative upon rotation of the gears to direct a fluid dye into the fluid of the container to enhance amusement and enjoyment of the organization.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing charges of flowable material has an open-top vessel movable up and down by fluid-operated motors along vertical guides, either with or relative to a cover which can seal the open top and is provided with an inlet for admission of fresh charges. The extent to which the cover is movable along the guides is limited by followers which are provided on the cover and extend into channels of the guides. The cover carries one or more rotary agitating devices with orbiting blades which mix the contents of the vessel while the open top is sealed by the cover. The central portion of the concavo-convex bottom wall of the vessel has an outlet normally sealed by a closure which is pivotable by a fluid-operated motor. The vessel is lowered away from the cover for the purposes of cleaning.

Abstract: An upright mixing machine has one or more rotary vertical mixing tools having blades beneath a gear case for transmissions which orbit and/or rotate the tools. The gear case has an upper section which is rotatably installed in a housing, and a lower section which can be separated from the upper section to be thereupon lowered by an elevator for the purpose of convenient inspection of bearings, seals, gears and/or other parts which necessitate frequent inspection, cleaning, other maintenance or replacement. The elevator also serves to raise and lower a vessel for batches of material or materials to be mixed by the mixing tool or tools. At least one section of the gear case has one or more observation windows which are accessible for observation and manipulation of parts within the respective section not later than upon detachment of the lower section from and its lowering beneath the upper section.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing liquid paint colorant in a plurality of containers. Flexible cables are rotated about their length by a drive motor to rotate agitators in each container. The cable ends which drive the agitators are aligned with the rotational axes of the agitators. Each container has an open upper end which is closed by a cover having an attached mechanism for imparting rotation from the cables to the agitators. The agitators are disabled by disengaging one end of the cable from the drive motor, disengaging the other end of the cable from the mechanism on the container cover, or removing the cover with the cable intact to separate the mechanism from the agitator. The cables are bowed in an inverted U-shape between the drive motor and container covers. A lid extends over the bowed cables and has a rim that bears against the container covers to maintain them in closed position on the container during operation.

Abstract: A paint tinter system includes a plurality of canisters disposed in a circle about a rotatable plate. An orbiting plate, driven by a single motor, is connected to drive arms, each of which is connected to a crank arm of a stirrer in one of the canisters. The connection is made through a lost-motion device in a cap covering each canister. The cap captures the end of the drive arm, whereby the cap may be removed and hinged out of the way for providing access to the canister. An impeller is freely mounted for rotation in a socket in the bottom of the canister. The upper end of the impeller is driven by engagement between a pair of driver bosses rotated by the crank and edges of a top plate on the canister. Thus, when the cover is removed, the impeller may remain unmoved or be lifted from the socket for cleaning.

Abstract: This arrangement provides the stirring of the contents of a container. The motive force for the stirring action is supplied by connection of the stirring means to a selected pulley shaft of a pulley arrangement on which an alloy belt of nickel and titanium is placed so that the belt can be cycled through a region of temperature greater than the crystalline phase change temperature of the alloy causing the alloy to attempt to attain its original shape which for a predetermined shape will create a torque on the pulley arrangement and cause the heated portion of the belt to enter a region of temperature less than the crystalline phase change temperature of the alloy where the alloy can be stretched before reentering the region of temperature greater than the crystalline phase change temperature of the alloy.

Abstract: In a process for the admixture of radio-active waste with an encapsulating resin in a container which will accompany the waste to a disposal site, the improvement which comprises providing a generally annular deflectable foil at an upper open end of the container to minimize contamination by splashing.

Abstract: An ice-cream making machine for household use is described comprising a box-like bracket fixed to a motor and two containers for the mixture to be whisked. The two containers are closed by corresponding removable covers and the bracket pivotally supports gear wheels driven by the motor through drive gears also supported by the bracket and engageable with stirring vane carrying spindles supported by the covers. The spindles are in turn effective to engage with and disengage from the gear wheels as the covers are latched to and released from the containers.