Abstract: A user accessibility method for a videogame system includes obtaining trophy records for a plurality of games played by the user, generating an accessibility profile responsive to accessibility issues indicated by at least some of the trophy records, and modifying one or more operational parameters of the videogame system in response to the generated accessibility profile.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention there is a computer implemented method of collecting and processing electronic information concerning a human game player. The method includes (a) electronically monitoring a human game player's activity in the course of computerized gameplay to determine game preferences of the player. It also includes (b) generating electronic data indicative of the game preferences (game data), and further includes (c) computer processing the game data to determine what messages to target at the player (targeted messages) in gameplay and/or in real-life commensurate with their game preferences and preferably sending such messages to the player.

Abstract: A location-based game helps players interact with their environment without interrupting the game. For example, while a player is playing the location-based game on a client device, the client device displays a virtual content item adjacent to a location (or building) associated with the content item. The content item may provide information about the location. The content item may be displayed without obscuring virtual objects of the game, thus allowing the player to continue playing the game and simultaneously learn about and interact with their environment.

Abstract: A gaming system comprises player gaming devices presenting digital table games, a blockchain access system, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive, via a first player gaming device, a player initiation request for a first player to participate in the digital table games, generate, in response to the request, a first player avatar by assigning an avatar identifier to a blockchain address associated with the first player as a non-fungible token (NFT), generate a set of player characteristic parameters for the first player avatar and link the set of parameters to the NFT, collect game data representing player actions of the first player, update the set of parameters for the first player avatar based on the game data, and generate automatic player actions for the first player avatar without direct player intervention based on the updated set of parameters.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable recording medium stores instructions for an information processing device that comprises a processor, a display device, and an audio output device. The instructions cause the processor to execute: acquiring, from a distribution server, a game video; acquiring, from a management system, operation information regarding a player playing a game in the game video, and event information on an event having occurred in the game based on the operation information; combining the game video, the operation information, and the event information to generate a final video; and presenting the final video via the display device and the audio output device.

Abstract: An image presentation system for an amusement park includes a first display with an opening extending therethrough, wherein at least a portion of the first display is viewable from a viewing area, a movable arm, wherein the movable arm is positioned within the opening, a second display supported by the movable arm and offset from the first display, wherein the second display conceals the opening from the viewing area, and a controller configured to provide a first image via the first display and a second image via the second display such that the second image comprises an image effect that accounts for the offset and coordinates with the first image to present as though the first image and the second image are a single image displayed by the first display.

Abstract: The present application discloses a model car, including: a car body, a car shell assembly and a locking mechanism. A first locking fitting frame and a second locking fitting frame are respectively arranged the car body; the car shell assembly includes a car shell frame and a car shell arranged on the car shell frame, and a limiting part is arranged at the car shell frame; and the locking mechanism is provided with an inner slider and an outer slider, the limiting part is clamped at a first bayonet of the first locking fitting frame, and the inner slider is clamped at a second bayonet of the second locking fitting frame.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a power source using super capacitors as a battery replacement in a vehicle racing kits.

Abstract: An interactive toy system includes a barrel forming an internal space capable of holding a figurine, and a bottle forming an enclosure to house the barrel. An inter-wall space is formed between the barrel and the bottle for holding a liquid. The wall of the bottle and the wall of the barrel are configured to have opaque portions. The opaque portions of the barrel wall and the bottle wall are initially oriented to block the user's view inside the barrel. When ingredients are added to the inter-wall space with water, a liquid of opaque color is created. Then the barrel is rotated and an ingredient or material (e.g., liquid, powder, etc.) is mixed with the liquid to clarify the liquid revealing the figurine inside the internal space. The ingredient or material can further create a fizz in the inter-wall space.

Abstract: A kit for making a slime baked good includes a kit container; a first simulated ingredient within a container contained within the kit container; a recipe card within the kit container; and a jar of slime within the kit container. A kit for making a slime baked good includes a simulated ingredient egg that comprises a clay yolk and a clear glue slime white; a simulated ingredient flour that comprises cornstarch; a simulated ingredient butter that comprises clay; and a simulated ingredient sugar that comprises plastic snow.

Abstract: A polygonal three-dimensional building blocks comprises: a main body having a central area and at least three abutment side walls, the central area located among the abutment side walls; the abutment side walls connected to each other in a ring shape and having a slanted surface respectively, each one of the abutment side walls having a first side edge and a second side edge respectively, the first side edge and the second side edge arranged at two opposite sides of each one of the abutment side wall, the central area located between the first side edges of the abutment side walls, the abutment side walls having an inner surface and an outer abutment surface opposite from each other; the main body having a plurality of magnetic attachment areas; a plurality of magnetic members installed at the magnetic attachment areas.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable brightness flying suitable for both recreational and professional uses. The flying disc may comprise a light strip that illuminates when in use. In some embodiments, one or more properties of the light strip can be dynamically adjusted based on the intended application, environmental lighting conditions, and/or the player's preferences. The flying disc may have high-impact resistance, sand resistance, and/or water resistance so that it can be used for different applications and in different environments such as rough terrain, dusty environments, and/or in water. The flying disc may automatically detect a motion state and turn the light strip on or off accordingly. The illumination allows players to use the flying disc for different applications and in different environments, such as in low-lighting conditions. In some embodiments, the brightness may be adjusted and on-time of the light strip may be manually set or adjusted by a player.

Abstract: A system for controlling costumed character interaction includes a character costume configured to be worn by a user. The character costume includes an electromagnet integrated into the character costume. The system also includes a stage prop including a magnetic piece integrated into the stage prop. The system further includes a control interface coupled to the electromagnet. The control interface is configured, via a control signal, to activate and to deactivate the electromagnet to control interaction between the character costume and the stage prop via magnetic interaction between the electromagnet and the magnetic piece.

Abstract: A system and method for filming and displaying a 3D image is provided, including acquisition of one or more video images at one or more capture locations of one or more subjects, the images being recorded as a data film for storage and playback, or transmission over a network, to a watching audience. The video images at the display venue are projected onto or through semi-transparent screens arranged to appear in front of a backdrop to a stage. The images may be displayed alongside or on the same stage as live performing talent, the projection perceived by the viewing audience as a virtual image. The semi-transparent screen is invisible to the watching audience or the cameras during the performance. The video image viewed by an online audience is perceived as bearing a close likeness to subject(s), providing a real presence of a virtual subject performing on a stage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thin film evaporator (D) for producing a transfer mixture according to the direct dissolution method, having a feed (1), a housing (4) and an outlet (2), wherein the feed (1) introduces a starting material, made of cellulose, water and a functional fluid, into the housing (4), wherein an evaporator shaft (5) situated in the housing (4) rotatingly sweeps the starting material over the heated interior of the housing (4), wherein the product is heated and some of the water evaporates so as to result in the transfer mixture, which flows to the outlet (2) together with a supply stream, wherein the through-flow capacity of the outlet (2) is greater than the supply stream.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a mixing device for use in a contact tower. The mixing device can include a first tray defining multiple first openings and multiple mixers coupled to the first tray. Each mixer can include a first portion having a first sidewall and a second portion extending from the first portion, the second portion having a second sidewall. The first sidewall can define an inlet in communication with one of the first openings, an outlet, a convergent channel extending between the inlet and the outlet of the first sidewall, and an injection port extending through the first sidewall and positioned between the inlet and outlet of the first sidewall. The second sidewall can define an inlet in communication with the outlet of the first sidewall, an outlet, and a divergent channel extending between the inlet and the outlet of the second sidewall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating a mixture in a system comprising a plurality of chromatography columns, the method successively comprising, in a cyclical manner, in a given part of the system, steps of collecting a raffinate, injecting the mixture to be separated, collecting an extract and injecting a mobile phase; wherein the method further comprises measuring the purity and/or yield of a collected fraction, comprising: the determination, in a node of the system, of the histories of at least two variables that are representative of the concentration of at least two species contained in the mixture to be separated using at least one fast online detector; the determination of the concentration of at least two species of the mixture to be separated in the collected fraction based on these histories; and the determination of the purity and/or yield of the collected fraction based on these concentrations.

Abstract: Parallel chromatography systems and continuous manufacturing methods are described herein that utilize two or more chromatography column skids having columns operating in parallel with automation controls governing which column to load at a given time.

Abstract: In the specification, a method for purifying a compound by column chromatography, and a method for optimizing the symmetry factor and theoretical plate number by allowing the slurry to settle and reducing the sedimentation volume of the slurry. A compound purified by such method is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the detection and quantification of multiplicity of ionic analytes comprising bromide, phosphate, sulfite, thiosulfate, thiocyanate, and formate, and optionally fluoride, chloride, chromate, selenate, perchlorate, nitrate, nitrite, and sulfate, using ion chromatography and suppressed ion conductivity. The method comprises loading a sample loop with a sample; injecting the sample from the sample loop into a column with an eluent, wherein the column comprises a guard column and an analytical column; separating, with the column, the injected sample at an effective separation temperature the injected sample in the presence of an organic modifier into a multiplicity of detectable ionic analytes; suppressing, with a suppressor, background signal; and detecting, with a detector, the multiplicity of ionic analytes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling a steam sterilizer system comprising a boiler in which liquid water is turned into steam. Water is pumped from a container and the pumped water is passed through a degassing filter located upstream of the boiler in order to remove non-condensable gases (NCGs) dissolved in the water. The water is recirculated through the degassing filter for additional removal of NCGs, while water is prevented from flowing from the degassing filter to the boiler. Subsequently to recirculating the water through the degassing filter, at least a portion of the water is passed to the boiler. The present disclosure also relates to a control unit for performing the steps of the method, and to a steam sterilizing system comprising such a control unit.

Abstract: There is provided a gas solution supply apparatus capable of preventing bubbles from being generated in use at a point-of-use even if gas solution to be provided to a point-of-use has a high concentration. The gas solution supply apparatus 1 includes: a gas dissolving unit 4 that dissolves a source gas in a source liquid to produce a first gas solution; a first gas-liquid separator 10 that stores the first gas solution produced and produces a second gas solution through gas-liquid separation of the first gas solution; a pressure reducer 17 that depressurizes the second gas solution produced in the first gas-liquid separator 10; and a second gas-liquid separator 12 that stores the depressurized second gas solution and produces a third gas solution through gas-liquid separation of the second gas solution. The third gas solution is supplied to a point-of-use.

Abstract: A degassing apparatus capable of preventing cross-contamination is provided. A degassing apparatus 1 includes degassing modules 10, 20, and 30 each having a tube unit 12 that is a gas permeable membrane separating a fluid circulation space S1 and a reduced-pressure space S2 from each other, vacuum piping 40 communicatively connected to the reduced-pressure spaces S2, a discharge device 50 that discharges gas in the reduced-pressure spaces S2 through the vacuum piping 40, atmospheric release piping 60 communicatively connected to the reduced-pressure spaces S2, an atmospheric release valve 70 capable of introducing atmosphere into the reduced-pressure spaces S2 through the atmospheric release piping 60, and a control unit 80 that controls the operation of the discharge device 50 and the atmospheric release valve 70.

Abstract: A filter press (100) is described comprising: a plurality of filtration chambers (155) each of which is delimited by two mutually facing filtering septa (140, 145) interposed between a pair of containment plates (105), a movement apparatus adapted to move each pair of containment plates (105) between a closed configuration and an open configuration, an inlet hydraulic circuit of the liquid to be filtered, an outlet hydraulic circuit of the filtered liquid, and a washing robot (400) adapted to wash the filtering septa (140, 145) that delimit each filtration chamber (155), wherein said washing robot (400) comprises: a trolley (405) adapted to move along a longitudinal direction (A) with respect to the containment plates (105), a bar (445) installed on the trolley (405) and movable relative thereto in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal direction (A), and a plurality of nozzles (450) installed on said bar (445) to dispense jets of a washing liquid toward said filtering septa (140, 145), the f

Abstract: A filter cartridge configured to be removably inserted into a space of a filter housing that has a housing socket and a housing cover with a sealing surface facing inwards. The filter cartridge has a filter element forming a fluid channel with a longitudinal axis, a front end, and a rear end, as well as a connector element with a peripheral surface that provides for an increased filter area, if the peripheral surface includes a first ring surface and a second ring surface (which are plain bearing surfaces) and if a gasket is movably supported in a first axial position on the first ring surface, thereby enabling a translation of the gasket in a first direction to a second axial position onto the second ring surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reclamation and recycling process for graphene oxide, a scaffold comprising graphene oxide, a modular graphene oxide-based microbial fluid filter and a filter tool that allows the correct compression pressure of a modular filtration cartridge, and prevents internal leakage along the internal wall of the filter and thus provides correct sealing of the filter. Such modular graphene oxide-based microbial fluid filter does not require a sub-micrometer pore filtering medium, yet has a microbial filtration efficiency of up to 99.99% and the ability to filter particulates while still providing the filtration flow rates of current filters that do not employ a sub-micrometer pore filtering medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reclamation and recycling process for graphene oxide, a scaffold comprising graphene oxide, a modular graphene oxide-based microbial fluid filter and a filter tool that allows the correct compression pressure of a modular filtration cartridge, and prevents internal leakage along the internal wall of the filter and thus provides correct sealing of the filter. Such modular graphene oxide-based microbial fluid filter does not require a sub-micrometer pore filtering medium, yet has a microbial filtration efficiency of up to 99.99% and the ability to filter particulates while still providing the filtration flow rates of current filters that do not employ a sub-micrometer pore filtering medium.

Abstract: A filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature, a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature, and a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature is disclosed. The filter element is positionable within the filter housing, and the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing. The housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.

Abstract: A method for determining the degree of soiling of an air filter, in particular of an air filter in the interior space of motor vehicle, in which air to be purified is directed across at least one filter body in a predetermined direction of flow. An indirect pressure measurement takes place before and after the at least one filter body in the predefined direction of flow. An apparatus for determining the degree of soiling of an air filter is also provided, having at least one filter body as well as an airflow chamber connected upstream of the filter body and an airflow chamber connected downstream of the filter body. An indirect pressure measurement device is allocated to the airflow chamber connected upstream of the filter body and to the airflow chamber connected downstream of the filter body.

Abstract: A filter system for filtering a fluid has a filter housing with housing top part and housing bottom part, wherein the housing top and bottom parts extend along a housing axis. A filter pack arranged in the filter housing separates fluid-tightly a clean fluid side and a raw fluid side from each other. The filter pack has a filter element with a hollow cylinder-type filter bellows arranged about a longitudinal axis of the filter element. The filter element has a first substantially closed end face and a first end disk arranged thereat, wherein the first end disk is positioned opposite a second end disk of the filter element. The second end disk has a fluid passage for filtered fluid. A resonator with an end closed by a bottom is arranged inside the filter pack such that the bottom is oriented toward the first end disk of the filter element.

Abstract: A filter element for a filter system has a hollow cylinder-type filter bellows with an end face and a substantially closed bottom provided thereat. At least one resonator structure provided at the bottom provides noise attenuation of a flowing fluid. The resonator structure has two or more grooves arranged at an outer side of the bottom and separated from each other by a partition. At least one of the grooves is connected in fluid communication through an opening to an interior of the filter element. The resonator structure, when installed in a filter housing of the filter system as intended, seals tightly relative to a complementary resonator structure of the filter housing. The grooves are connected in fluid communication through connection openings arranged in the resonator structure of the filter element and/or the complementary resonator structure of the filter housing. A filter system with such a filter element is provided.

Abstract: A system to assess and prove the efficacy of one or more indoor air purification devices. Sensors to detect direct stimulus as to particulate and gas impurities, and collect and send the data collected from those sensors via a network to a computing device to analyze the sensor data and prove whether or not the purification devices are operating correctly. The system may also collect and analyze indirect stimulus data such as current, light intensity, temperature, humidity and air flow to prove or disprove efficacy of the purification device(s).

Abstract: Z-filters capable of cleaning particulate matter from airflow streams in dust collectors, including reverse flow, reverse air, and reverse pulse systems.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described herein relates to wettable materials that can be used to expose a liquid phase to a gas phase. An example method includes: providing a material including a polymeric substrate and at least one of: a silicate coating disposed over the polymeric substrate; or a polar mineral additive dispersed within the polymeric substrate at a loading from about 1% to about 25%, by weight; and using the material in a chemical process in which the material is at least partially covered by a liquid phase and the liquid phase is exposed to a gas phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates a process for separating H2, preferably both H2 and CH4, from a gas mixture comprising H2 and CH4 by means of a series of selective membrane units that avoids compressors and vacuums as well as an apparatus for carrying out said separation.

Abstract: A moisture-carrying sweet gas stream is flowed through a gas dehydrator carrying dessicants. The dessicants absorb moisture in the sweet gas stream. A moisture-free regen gas is flowed at a first volumetric flow rate through the gas dehydrator to regenerate the dessicants by absorbing the moisture from the dessicants. Sales gas is received at a second volumetric flow rate from a sales gas compressor. It is determined that the second volumetric flow rate of the sales gas is at least equal to the first volumetric flow rate of the regen gas. In response and to optimize regeneration gas (regen gas) usage in liquid recovery units, the regen gas flowed through the gas dehydrator is replaced with the sales gas.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improved efficiency and flue gas scrubbing in a fired heater using a condensing convection section. The method preheats a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon/water process feed stream in a coil in the convection section of a fired heater, collects condensate from the flue gas, and scrubs the flue gas with the recirculated condensate. The apparatus has a heat transfer coil disposed in the convection section, to preheat a process stream and form condensate from the flue gas, and a condensate recirculation loop to collect the condensate from the convection section and scrub the flue gas with the condensate.

Abstract: A two or particularly three-phase process, and corresponding apparatus, desulfurizes sour hydrocarbon gas, e.g., natural gas, generally better than known, using a fixed-bed, two-phase processes in terms of the amount of H2S scavenged and the breakthrough time of H2S. The three-phase process is effective in scavenging H2S at ambient temperature and pressure, using a copper salt catalyst impregnated on alumina or other generally inert support, which is regenerable.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed at removing HCN from an FCC process flue gas (and/or generated in the catalyst system reactions themselves) such that the final HCN output is satisfactory; while, in so doing, avoiding undesirable levels of other pollutants contained in that exhaust gas such as NOx. A system includes an assembly having a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit generating a flue gas with HCN and NOx and a catalyst device placed in the flue gas line to remove HCN and NOx. The catalyst device having one or more SCR catalytic articles, as in one free of platinum group metal material (PGM) or a dual functioning SCR catalyst with PGM, or a combination of each. The assembly can be provided with an ammonia supplier and optionally an H2O supplier with associated injection for supply into the flue gas upstream of a catalytic article(s).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for cleaning feed water of variable quality, the system including an inlet for selectively delivering feed water to one or other of at least two feed chambers, each feed chamber having a delivery pipe for delivering feed water to a reverse osmosis or nanofiltration, a pump to deliver the feed water from one of the chambers through its associated delivery pipe to the reverse osmosis or nanofiltration to create a concentrated feed stream and a product water stream, return pipes for selectively returning the concentrated feed stream to one or another of the at least two feed chambers, a product water outlet for removal of the product water, and switching mechanisms and/or switchers for switching the delivery of the concentrated feed stream between the selectable return pipes upon detection of a predetermined reduction in efficiency within one or another of the feed chambers.

Abstract: A distillation apparatus having a hot liquid block, a thermoelectric module (TEM), a condensation surface, a feed liquid chamber having a feed chamber inlet, a feed chamber outlet, and a membrane disposed on at least one side of the feed liquid chamber. One side of the membrane faces to the condensation surface. A water gap of 1 mm to 20 cm separates the condensation surface and the membrane. A permeate outlet in fluid communication with the water gap. A heating unit in fluid communication with the feed liquid chamber and the hot liquid block. A cooling unit in fluid communication with the permeate outlet. A multi-stage distillation apparatus with a plurality of distillation apparatuses. A process of distilling water, by feeding a liquid into the distillation apparatus through the hot block inlet and collecting distilled water from the permeate outlet.

Abstract: The co-generation of hydrogen from water produced during pressure driven water desalination/filtration processes, such as reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, pressure retarded osmosis or ultrafiltration, is described herein. A small part of feed, raw saline solution and/or permeate involved in a desalination/filtration processes is subjected to electrolysis thereby splitting the water to produce hydrogen. This is achieved by the provision of novel RO type semi-permeable membranes and UF type membrane that incorporate electrodes within the membrane to allow splitting of the water via electrolysis.

Abstract: A device for insertion in a receptacle for pressurisation, evacuation, and/or acceleration by centrifugation, comprising: a vessel with side walls and a base; wherein the side walls of the vessel comprise at least one portal; wherein the portal is partially or wholly covered by a semipermeable membrane; wherein the semipermeable membrane is located vertically with respect to the receptacle for centrifugation; and wherein the filtering surface of the semipermeable membrane faces externally with respect to the interior of the vessel. Also provided are methods for processing liquids or suspensions utilising such devices and methods for manufacturing such devices.

Abstract: Provided are a hollow fiber composite membrane for water vapor separation, comprising a hollow fiber membrane including two or more pores and a coating layer in which an interfacial polymer obtained from interfacial polymerization of water-soluble monomer and an organic monomer is coated on a surface of the hollow fiber membrane, and a chemical resistant substance is introduced in the interfacial polymer, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anticoagulant-coated microporous hollow fiber membrane showing reduced thrombogenicity. The disclosure further relates to a method for producing the membrane and a filtration and/or diffusion device comprising the membrane.

Abstract: A wall-mounted, retrievable diffusor system for aerating water in a tank includes a guide rail assembly mounted to a tank wall and extending from the tank floor to an upper edge of the wall; a retrievable mounting frame assembly releasably mounted on the guide rail assembly; and a plurality of aeration elements secured to the retrievable mounting frame assembly. The retrievable diffusor system is configured to be raised or lowered into or out of the tank either manually or via a motorized winch. In one aspect, the diffusor system includes guide rollers for guiding the mounting frame along a central guide rail. Swivel rollers engage the central guide rail and enable the mounting frame to be pivoted out of a position perpendicular to the tank wall and into a position over a platform of the tank for maintenance or replacement of the aeration elements when the frame is pulled from the tank.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixing device including a chamber defining a circulation zone, the circulation zone including at least one base liquid and a mixing fluid, the mixing fluid being less paramagnetic than the base liquid, the mixing fluid including and/or consisting of at least one first fluid, the mixing device including at least one magnetic element which generates a magnetic field in the circulation zone so that the mixing fluid flows into the base liquid, the chamber including at least one first injection point of the first fluid into the circulation zone, the first injection point opening into the base liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a circulating kneading pulping system, including a pulping machine and a kneading tank; the pulping machine is provided with a powder feed port, a pulping chamber connected to the powder feeding port, and a slurry outlet communicated with the pulping chamber, and the screw rod of the pulping machine is provided in the pulping chamber; the slurry outlet of the pulping machine is connected with the kneading inlet of the kneading tank through a first pipeline, and the kneading tank is equipped with a liquid solvent inlet, and the kneading outlet of the kneading tank is connected with the circulation pulping inlet of the pulping machine through a second pipeline.

Abstract: A scraping and/or mixing assembly for a mixing apparatus for food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic products, including a mixing arm element and at least one respective scraping and/or mixing element attached to each other by a quick-release attachment assembly including a support element and a body element connected to the scraping and/or mixing element. The support element and body element are attachable to each other by a first releasable clamping assembly including a first retaining element movable between a clamping position, clamping the support and body elements to each other, and a releasable position. The first releasable clamping assembly includes a first resilient clamping element made integral with one of the body element and the support element and movable between a rest position, wherein it engages the first retaining element to keep it in the clamped position, and a stressed position, wherein it disengages the first retaining element to release it.

Abstract: An agitator includes: an agitation tank that accommodates a fluid to be processed containing particles; a flow blade that agitates the fluid to be processed accommodated in the agitation tank; and a shear blade disposed inside the flow blade at a bottom of the agitation tank to disperse the particles. The shear blade 16 includes a base portion rotating around a predetermined axis and a plurality of blades provided at an edge of the base portion. An angle formed on a downstream side in a rotation direction of the base portion between the blade and a tangent line to an outer periphery of the base portion and each of the blades is 15 degrees or more and 60 degrees or less.