Abstract: A blending machine, for homogenizing materials deposited within an intermediate bulk container (IBC), includes: a frame; a drive motor; a clamp disk rotatably supported by the frame and coupled to the drive motor to drive disk rotation; first and second jaw clamps movably mounted to the frame; and a drive mechanism to drive the jaw clamps to translate toward each other and rotatably secure the IBC's boom to the rotatable clamp disk. A clutch, a torque limiter, and a limit switch limit the pressure applied by the clamps, and the extent of their travel to optimize clamping and rotatabilty. The blending machine is moveably mounted to a pedestal and elevated by an actuator. A blending bar within the IBC is coupled through the boom to the clamp disk, and driven to rotate to blend the materials, in addition to mixing by rotation of the ICB.

Abstract: A blending machine, for homogenizing materials deposited within an intermediate bulk container (IBC), includes: a frame; a drive motor; a clamp disk rotatably supported by the frame and coupled to the drive motor to drive disk rotation; first and second jaw clamps movably mounted to the frame; and a drive mechanism to drive the jaw clamps to translate toward each other and rotatably secure the IBC's boom to the rotatable clamp disk. A clutch, a torque limiter, and a limit switch limit the pressure applied by the clamps, and the extent of their travel to optimize clamping and rotatability. The blending machine is moveably mounted to a pedestal, and elevated by an actuator. A blending bar within the IBC is coupled through the boom to the clamp disk, and driven to rotate to blend the materials, in addition to mixing by rotation of the ICB.

Abstract: A blending machine, for homogenizing materials deposited within an intermediate bulk container (IBC), includes: a frame; a drive motor; a clamp disk rotatably supported by the frame and coupled to the drive motor to drive disk rotation; first and second jaw clamps movably mounted to the frame; and a drive mechanism to drive the jaw clamps to translate toward each other and rotatably secure the IBC's boom to the rotatable clamp disk. A clutch, a torque limiter, and a limit switch limit the pressure applied by the clamps, and the extent of their travel to optimize clamping and rotatability. The blending machine is moveably mounted to a pedestal, and elevated by an actuator. A blending bar within the IBC is coupled through the boom to the clamp disk, and driven to rotate to blend the materials, in addition to mixing by rotation of the ICB.

Abstract: A blending machine, for homogenizing materials deposited within an intermediate bulk container (IBC), includes: a frame; a drive motor; a clamp disk rotatably supported by the frame and coupled to the drive motor to drive disk rotation; first and second jaw clamps movably mounted to the frame; and a drive mechanism to drive the jaw clamps to translate toward each other and rotatably secure the IBC's boom to the rotatable clamp disk. A clutch, a torque limiter, and a limit switch limit the pressure applied by the clamps, and the extent of their travel to optimize clamping and rotatability. The blending machine is moveably mounted to a pedestal, and elevated by an actuator. A blending bar within the IBC is coupled through the boom to the clamp disk, and driven to rotate to blend the materials, in addition to mixing by rotation of the ICB.

Abstract: A disposable liner, used with a cone-shaped funnel of a drum lifter/inverter mixing/discharge machine, may include a first liner portion formed into a hollow cylinder having a first diameter and a first thickness. The first liner portion transitions into a second portion that is formed into a conical shape, with a first end formed to the first diameter, and with a second end formed to a second diameter being larger than the first diameter. The second portion is formed with a plurality of openings positioned a small distance away from the second end and are spaced equally spaced about a third diameter of the second portion. Each the openings are formed to a special elliptical shape, with a corresponding elliptically formed grommet, to be configured to be preloaded with respect to the center of corresponding buttons on the cone, onto which the openings may be received to mount the liner.

Abstract: An animal euthanasia device includes a chamber with an opening through which a partitioned cage may be wheeled. A pivotally attached door seals the opening using fixed edge seals and an inflatable door threshold seal. A latch secures the door, once closed. After a sensor verifies door closure, an electro-magnetic lock prevents inadvertent door opening during the process, which may be automated using a programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC coordinates actuation of a fan and damper within an air exhaust opening, a fan and a damper within an exhaust gas opening, and a damper within a fresh air inlet opening, and also triggers a solenoid valve that controls flow of euthanizing gas into the chamber. A keyed selector switch controls power to the device to initiate the automated process, which is monitored using oxygen sensors, and CO2 flow and pressure sensors, and is reported on a human machine interface.

Abstract: An animal euthanasia device includes a chamber with an opening through which a partitioned cage may be wheeled. A pivotally attached door seals the opening using fixed edge seals and an inflatable door threshold seal. A latch secures the door, once closed. After a sensor verifies door closure, an electro-magnetic lock prevents inadvertent door opening during the process, which may be automated using a programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC coordinates actuation of a fan and damper within an air exhaust opening, a fan and a damper within an exhaust gas opening, and a damper within a fresh air inlet opening, and also triggers a solenoid valve that controls flow of euthanizing gas into the chamber. A keyed selector switch controls power to the device to initiate the automated process, which is monitored using oxygen sensors, and CO2 flow and pressure sensors, and is reported on a human machine interface.

Abstract: A blending machine, for homogenizing materials deposited within an intermediate bulk container (IBC), includes: a frame; a drive motor; a clamp disk rotatably supported by the frame and coupled to the drive motor to drive disk rotation; first and second jaw clamps movably mounted to the frame; and a drive mechanism to drive the jaw clamps to translate toward each other and rotatably secure the IBC's boom to the rotatable clamp disk. A clutch, a torque limiter, and a limit switch limit the pressure applied by the clamps, and the extent of their travel to optimize clamping and rotatability. The blending machine is moveably mounted to a pedestal, and elevated by an actuator. A blending bar within the IBC is coupled through the boom to the clamp disk, and driven to rotate to blend the materials, in addition to mixing by rotation of the ICB.

Abstract: A disposable liner, used with a cone-shaped funnel of a drum lifter/inverter mixing/discharge machine, may include a first liner portion formed into a hollow cylinder having a first diameter and a first thickness. The first liner portion transitions into a second portion that is formed into a conical shape, with a first end formed to the first diameter, and with a second end formed to a second diameter being larger than the first diameter. The second portion is formed with a plurality of openings positioned a small distance away from the second end and are spaced equally spaced about a third diameter of the second portion. Each the openings are formed to a special elliptical shape, with a corresponding elliptically formed grommet, to be configured to be preloaded with respect to the center of corresponding buttons on the con; onto which the openings may be received to mount the liner.

Abstract: A disposable liner for use in a vessel used for blending chemicals is described. The liner has a body with an inside and an outside surface and at least one orifice for receiving and discharging a product contained in the body. The body has at least one layer of a flexible thermoplastic material that can be incinerated to dispose of liner. The liner is adapted to conform generally to at least a portion of the inner surface of the vessel when chemicals are present in the liner. The liner is insertable into the vessel and removable therefrom to dispose of the liner.

Abstract: A slot cover for an apparatus, the apparatus having a moving carriage and a member connected to the carriage which travels in a slot. The elongated hollow member is defined by a top member, a bottom member and a pair of side members. Each side member has a connection member extending therefrom and a slot cover joining the connection member. The carriage has a cover guide connected thereto which moves with the carriage. The cover guide causes the connecting member to become separated from the slot cover as the cover guide travels along the slot. The separated portion of the slot cover is pressed into engagement with the connection member as the cover guide continues to travel along the slot.

Abstract: A disposable liner for use in a vessel used for blending chemicals is described. The liner has a body with an inside and an outside surface and at least one orifice for receiving and discharging a product contained in the body. The body has at least one layer of a flexible thermoplastic material that can be incinerated to dispose of liner. The liner is adapted to conform generally to at least a portion of the inner surface of the vessel when chemicals are present in the liner. The liner is insertable into the vessel and removable therefrom to dispose of the liner.

Abstract: A slot cover for an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a moving carriage and a member connected to said carriage which travels in a slot. The slot is defined by a top member, a bottom member and a pair of side members. Each side member has a connection means extending therefrom and a slot cover joining the connection means. The carriage has a cover guide connected thereto which moves with the carriage. The cover guide causes the connecting means to become separated from said slot cover as the cover guide travels along the slot. The separated portion of the slot cover is pressed into engagement with the connection means as the cover guide continues to travel along the slot.

Abstract: An apparatus for inverting a container is disclosed. The apparatus has a column that is generally vertically disposed and having a base end connected to a floor plate that can rest on a floor and a top end at the end of the column opposite the base end. The column is capable of rotating about the floor plate and the column has a carriage that moves vertically within the column. The carriage has connected thereto an arm that moves in a horizontal plane. The arm inverts a container such that the contents of the container may be removed.

Abstract: A slot cover for an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a moving carriage and a member connected to said carriage which travels in a slot. The slot is defined by a top member, a bottom member and a pair of side members. Each side member has a connection means extending therefrom and a slot cover joining the connection means. The carriage has a cover guide connected thereto which moves with the carriage. The cover guide causes the connecting means to become separated from said slot cover as the cover guide travels along the slot. The separated portion of the slot cover is pressed into engagement with the connection means as the cover guide continues to travel along the slot.