Abstract: A mixing device for mixing resins and other liquids. The device comprises of a first elongated member which includes a drill end being adaptable to a conventional drill motor chuck and first connection end. A U-shaped member coupled to the first elongated member, which includes a first end coupled to the first connection end and a second end wherein the U-shaped member curves greater than about 180 degrees. A second elongated member is coupled to the U-shaped member and includes a second connection end coupled to the second end and a free end portion. The free portion extends adjacent to and substantially parallel to the first elongated member. The mixing device may also comprise one, contiguous single member. The mixing device may also be made of a rigid material including steel, ceramic, plastic, or the like.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil for contacting at least one of a food and a food-containing surface is provided. The utensil comprises a handle; and, at least one elongate member extending from an end of the handle, the at least one elongate member comprising a resilient covering surrounding a core element, the covering comprising a non-round transverse cross-sectional profile. The kitchen utensil covering may also comprise a longitudinal cross-sectional profile varying along its length. The kitchen utensil transverse cross-sectional profile may also vary along the elongate member's length according to at least one of shape, size and orientation.

Abstract: A paint mixing system made up of a generally firm elongated stirrer with a first end that extends along a generally symmetrical straight body length to a second end, and a sleeve. The stirrer is generally configured for insertion within the sleeve, and when put together the sleeve and the stirrer are configured to interact so as to allow for the mixing of paint by moving the device within the can of paint. After the mixing of paint to a desired consistency, the stirrer sleeve can be removed and replaced.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a device that is a combination straw, muddler, and stirrer. The device comprises a hollow tube that ends in a flange carrying spikes for crushing fruit pieces or other flavour ingredients. Optional stirring ribs may be provided to facilitate stirring. An entire or a partial length of the tube may be manufactured to have round or polyhedral cross sections, providing for flat surfaces on which texts or symbols may be positioned.

Abstract: There is provided an immersion blender essentially having a housing or body portion for containing a drive motor, a shank or drive shaft operatively connected to the drive motor, and a processing tool operatively connected to the drive shaft. The immersion blender also has one or more handle portions, including, a first handle for pivotal control of the blender during operative use, a second handle for lateral control of the blender during operative use, and a third handle for stabilization of the blender during operative use. These handles effectuate a more effective and efficient operation of the immersion blender.

Abstract: A bucket brace holds a bucket in place while the bucket's contents are mixed or stirred. The bucket brace prevents the bucket from spinning due to the mixing. The bucket brace is an assembly made up of four parts: a base, a foot pressure portion, a front support, and a rear support. A handle is provided for carrying the base. The front and rear supports are of semi-circular shape, and are made of rigid or semi-rigid material, as are the base and the foot pressure portion. The foot pressure portion and the base are integral, preferably both parts being formed from the same piece of material. The foot pressure portion and the rear support preferably have surface grip portions. The handle may be made of any suitable material, preferably the same rigid or semi-rigid material as the other parts of the bucket brace.

Abstract: A power-operated salt pellet mixing device includes a hand-operable power tool provided with a first elongated shank. A second elongated shank is spaced from the first shank. The device further includes a coupling threadably attachable to the first shank and the second shank respectively such that the first and second shank can be rotated in sync. An agitator head is removably secured to the second shank and is rotatable in alternating directions. Such an agitator head is engageable with a salt bridge. The agitator head includes a central portion situated orthogonal to the second shank. A plurality of oppositely spaced flange portions are integral with the central portion and extend downwardly therefrom. Such flange portions are disposed orthogonal to the central portion and parallel to the second shank.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth an implement which enables the user to mix paint, clean the can and can lip, and to clean conventional paint rollers utilizing a hand drill. The implement is selectively adjustable to be configured to mix paint in large and small containers and to support a paint roller for cleaning, thereby being capable of providing several functions. The implement is provided with a paddle member that is perforated and of a geometric form to enhance mixing. A paint can remover and a paint can rim cleaning device are also incorporated into the implement. A single implement serves the six functions of opening paint cans, stirring paint in large or small containers, cleaning the groove around the lip of a paint can, cleaning a paint roller, and as a spatula to aid in removing paint from a can.

Abstract: A handheld mixer (10) has a body comprising a housing (12) that houses a motor and drive system and an integral handle (16), and one or more mixer attachments (20). A rotatable dial control (24) is rotatable about an axis (28) that is located within the housing (12) and, thus, only a portion of the dial (24) is exposed. The dial (24) is engaged by the user's thumb or finger of the same hand that is holding the device by its handle (16). The dial (24) comprises a smaller diameter dial (30) that is fixed to or integral with the manipulated dial (24) and which is positioned beneath a transparent surface (34) of the housing (12). The smaller dial (30) has markings that are viewed through the transparent surface (34) to indicate the larger dial position, such as “on/off”; “high/low”; and the like. Another novel feature of the present invention is an attachment eject button (36) that activates a lock to release a mixer attachment (20).

Abstract: A device for preparing and ejecting polymeric cement made from at least two pre-packaged components comprises a tubular vessel including a first axial end wall having a closed outlet, and a second axial end wall having an aperture. A first starting component of the polymeric cement is present inside said tubular vessel near the first axial end wall. A shaft extends through said aperture of the second axial end wall. A piston element comprises a closed container filled with a second starting component of the polymeric cement. The piston element is selectively lockable to the shaft. The container has a bore and is slidingly engaged upon said shaft. An agitator element is secured to one end of the shaft. Furthermore opening means for providing an opening in the closed container are provided.

Abstract: A kitchen whisk having a whisk-head attached to a grippable handle by a coupling, the handle having a flex zone for enhancing the “whipping” action of the whisk-head. A cable can be embedded within the flex zone region of the handle for reinforcing the same, the ends of the cable being disposed between and encased within a handle core and an inner plug core, the inner plug core being located within the coupling. In addition, the coupling captures the ends of the wires for attachment to the handle.

Abstract: There is provided an hand held blender essentially having at least two housing or body portions, a first housing or body portion suitable for containing a drive motor and a second housing or body portion suitable for containing one or more shanks or shafts operatively connected to the drive motor, and a processing tool operatively connected to the one or more shafts. Each of first and second portions has at least one connector suitable to rotatably connect and/or disconnect the at least two portions, as desired, in a reliable and stable manner.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for handling the contents of a container for a liquid or semi-liquid, including the residual contents. The subject container is one that has a bottom surface, sidewalls that extend upwardly from the bottom surface and form a bottom corner therewith, and a top opening defined by an inwardly protruding rim. The apparatus includes an elongated handle adapted for stirring the contents of the container and characterized by a lateral width and a longitudinal centerline that extends through the handle as well as the entire length of the apparatus. The apparatus also has a contacting portion interconnected with the handle. The contacting portion includes a generally vertical contact edge for engaging the sidewalls of the container and residual contents thereon, a second generally vertical edge in spaced apart relation with the generally vertical contact edge, and a generally horizontal contact edge for scraping the bottom surface of the container and residual contents thereon.

Abstract: The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rotation with the shaft, the vanes extending generally parallel to the shaft and positioned radially outward from the shaft. The vanes have a sloping inner edge which is positioned closer to the shaft at a first portion of the vane than a second portion of the vane. In use, the mixing device is located in a viscous fluid and the shaft is rotated, thereby effecting rotation of the vanes, causing fluid to move through the vanes and mix the fluid.

Abstract: A flexible mixing mat comprising a geometrically-shaped planar substrate having four corner areas which have been removed and replaced with four expandable corners coupled to the four corner areas, respectively. Each expandable corner, a pleated flexible member, expands greater than that area having been removed. Further included are handles formed in or connected to each expandable corner. A method of using the flexible mixing mat to mix ingredients such as ingredients for creating cement is provided.

Abstract: A tool for use in a food processing machine. This tool has a cover tube (11) and a shaft (13) for driving in rotation a member for processing food products, which shaft is mounted in the cover tube (11), the cover tube (11) being provided at a first end with a mechanism (21, 25) for latching onto a machine body (3). The mechanism (21, 25) for latching the cover tube (11) onto the machine body (3) has at the first end, at least one flexible axial resilient arm (21) provided with a hook (25) which can cooperate with a complementary shoulder (33) of the machine body in such a manner as to form a snap-in connection. Also, a machine for processing food products and containing such a tool.

Abstract: A dispersing tool (1) is provided having a hollow shaft (2), which has an open, laterally slotted region on its free end (4) that faces away from a drive that is at the bottom in the position of use, and with an inner shaft (3), which can rotate in this hollow shaft (2) and which has a dispersing tool (5) interacting with this hollow shaft in the region of the slotted end of the hollow shaft (2). Upon rotation, the inner shaft creates a pumping effect directed towards the free end (4). To counteract the pumping effect of a smooth inner shaft in a direction towards the drive and simultaneously to prevent eccentricities in the profile of the inner shaft (3) and to guarantee simple manufacturing, the inner shaft (3) has at least one section (6) with an increasing cross section and the cross section increases from the drive side toward the free end (4).

Abstract: A balloon whisk (2) has a handle (4) and a plurality of wire loops (8) extending from an end of the handle (4) and disposed spaced angularly about the handle, and an elongate collar (10) having openings (12) through which the wire loops extend of greater lateral dimension towards a central region and tapering to be of reduced lateral dimension away from the central region, the collar (10) being movable to a position away from the handle (4) where the wire loops (8) extend through the region of reduced lateral dimension and are urged together to assume a generally planar configuration.

Abstract: An electric hand mixer comprises a housing and a motor mounted with the housing. A gearbox is mounted with the housing and coupled with an output shaft of the motor. A pair of spindles having respective axes are positioned about a shared axis. The spindles are coupled with the gearbox for rotation about the respective axes and rotation about said third axis.

Abstract: A wand mixer having a wand assembly that is detachable from the motor assembly as a single unit. The wand assembly includes a drive shaft that is enclosed within a tubular housing having a seal at the lower end for preventing entry of fluids and debris. First and second bearings at the ends of the tubular housing support both ends of the shaft so as to prevent deformation and damage of the seal when the wand assembly is removed from the motor assembly for cleaning. The wand assembly mounts to the motor assembly using a bayonet-type connection, and the motor and drive shafts are interconnected by an externally splined member that is received axially in an internally splined sleeve. The wand assembly can therefore be removed or mounted to the motor assembly by a convenient, manual turning and axial movement of the components.

Abstract: A tool has: a tubular casing (11); and drive shaft (13); and a centering and guiding element (15) for the drive shaft (13). The tubular casing (11) and the drive shaft (13) are provided, at the same first end, with removable means (21, 25) for locking to the machine body (3) and releasable means (45) for coupling to a main shaft (41) of the machine, respectively. The centering and guiding element (15) has removable means (71, 73) for fixing to the tubular casing (11). The locating element (15) is mounted in the tubular casing (11) at the side of the first end, and the fixing means (71, 73) thereof are suitable for being locked in a correct fixing position by complementary locking means (47) provided on the machine (3) when the tubular casing (11) is fixed to the machine body (3).

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a disposable beverage stirrer for coffee, tea, soups and the like 12 comprising a flat elongate wooden or composite stick 14 having thermoplastic material imbedded therein for detecting the temperature of a beverage 12 so that the user 16 can be made aware whether or not the beverage or substance in question is suitable to consume without causing the burning or scalding of an individual's mouth. The thermoreactive material is not readily visible when at room temperature because it is inactive. However, it reacts to and is activated by the temperature of the beverage 12 when inserted therein. Two messages 22, 24 are imbedded thereon, one to notify that the beverage 12 is safe to drink and another informing the user 16 that a high risk of scalding exists. Multiple embodiments of the present invention 10 are disclosed.

Abstract: A stir stick assembly is disclosed having a stir stick body with a control end and a stirring end, opposite the control end. The stir stick body includes a plurality of sections that are detachably mated together. The stir stick body further defines a passageway extending from the control end to the stirring end.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for mixing and stirring paints and the like having an axial shaft with a means for moving the liquid mounted on the axial shaft and a cage-like frame surrounding the means for moving the liquid and surrounding at least a portion of the axial shaft, and a combination device for mixing and stirring paints and the like and for holding a roller paint brush cover for cleaning.

Abstract: A finger operated and spring loaded stirring device mounted on a drinking vessel comprising a tab coupled to a paddle. Said paddle is submerged in a liquid content of said vessel, and having a planar curvature that coincides with the drinking vessel wall contour, and moves in an arc linear motion about a fixed pivot when said tab is operated and released by a thumb finger of the same hand holding the drinking vessel. This creates a stirring or mixing action when said sequence of operation is repeated many times 10 Drinking vessel 20 Tab 30 Spring 11 Drinking vessel pivot 21 Stirrer pivot 31 Pivot axle 12 Liquid content of vessel 22 Paddle 13 Handle of drinking vessel.

Abstract: A mixing rod of an integral metal construction from a single piece provides a unitary unit having a power chuck engaging attachment end and a stirring end. The stirring end includes a pair of lobes defined by rod segments integral with an elongated shaft, wherein the lobes outwardly project 180° from one another. Each of the respective lobes terminates at its outer ends with rounded corners and a lower terminating segment joins the opposite lobes together. The lobes have height which insures that a substantial portion of the product being stirred will be engaged by the lobes in order to develop a proper product flow insuring efficient and proper mixture.

Abstract: A plastic disruption and homogenization device. The device has rotor that is axially disposed within a stator. The stator and the rotor have several teeth to aid the disruption and homogenization process. The device consists of plastic material that allows the rotor to rotate smoothly without the use of bearings.

Abstract: A method of mixing viscous fluids is disclosed. The method comprises rotating a mixing apparatus (20) in a container (42) of fluid (44). The mixing apparatus comprises a cage (21) located at the end of the shaft (22). The cage (21) comprises a central circular disc (24) with an outer edge (43) and top (38) and bottom (40) sides. A number of vanes (26) extending from each side of the disc (24), the vanes (26) spacedly located near the outer edge of the plate. The free ends of the vanes (26) are connected by a hoop (38,40) to maintain their spaced relationship.

Abstract: A stirring stick for manipulating foodstuff in a blender comprises an elongate plunger having first and second ends. The plunger has a cavity extending between the first and second ends. At least a portion of the plunger is generally trough-shaped, and the cavity is open at least at the second end. A handle is attached to the first end of the plunger. A user may move the stirring stick in one or more directions when the stirring stick is positioned in the blender.

Abstract: A modular kitchen appliance system includes a base having a first receptacle and a second receptacle formed in a top surface of the base, at least a first motor contained within the base, a vessel supported in the first receptacle of the base and a hand-held appliance removably supported in the second receptacle of the base. The vessel includes a blade assembly adapted for coupling to the first motor and the hand-held appliance has a first end for receiving a shaft of an appliance attachment.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coupling device for an appliance for domestic use, in particular a handheld blender, for connecting a drive part to a tool shank, with a locking device having locking elements being arranged on a coupling section of the drive part, said locking elements being in engagement with depressions formed on the inner circumference of the tool shank in the locked state. The invention is characterized in that the locking device is constructed as an annular spring element and that in the area of the locking element provision is made for an actuating device causing, when actuated, the spring element to be deformed elastically such that the locking element moves inwardly, hence becoming disengaged from the detent element.

Abstract: In a hand mixer (1) having two mains terminals (10, 11) and having interference suppression means (16) for a motor (27) and having a switching means configuration (130) which includes speed switching means (60) for switching the speed of the motor (27) to different lower speed values and start means (61) for starting the motor (27) at a higher speed, the two mains terminals (10, 11) and the speed switching means (60) and the start means (61) and preferably also the interference suppression means are connected mechanically and electrically to form a module (9), all the electrical connections between said parts of the module (9) being realized on the module (9).

Abstract: An electric hand mixer comprises a housing and a motor mounted with the housing. A gearbox is mounted with the housing and coupled with an output shaft of the motor. A pair of spindles having respective axes are positioned about a shared axis. The spindles are coupled with the gearbox for rotation about the respective axes and rotation about said third axis.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a handheld or immersion blender including a coupling device (1) for separating the shank provided with a processing tool from the electrically powered drive part, with an upper coupling part (2) arranged on the drive part having locking elements and a lower coupling part (3) arranged on the tool shank having detent elements, which enable the coupling device (1) to be interlocked axially. In this arrangement the locking elements are formed by spring-loaded holding lugs (11) projecting radially outwardly, and the detent elements are formed by recesses (16) on the inner circumference of the lower coupling part (3), with the upper coupling part (2) being twistable relative to the lower coupling part (3), whereby a releasable coupling is obtained. An improved handheld or immersion blender is thereby made available.

Abstract: The present invention generally discloses processing tools for attachment to a hand-held blender. The processing tools are uniquely designed for realizing a perfect consistency for specialty foodstuffs. Also, the invention sets forth an easy attachment mechanism for securing a removable processing tool to a hand held blender. Furthermore, a container for use with a hand-held blender is also provided.

Abstract: A five gallon bucket holder platform for mixing a variety of compounds and/or painting mixtures is a substantially rectangular box structure having a top, a bottom and four sides made perpendicular to the bottom and top surfaces. The top surface portion has disposed therein a substantially central circular aperture for frictionally retaining a bucket containing material to be mixed therein. In operation the user mounts the platform and inserts a bucket with mixing material within the aperture for subsequent manual or motor-tool driven mixing.

Abstract: The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rotation with the shaft, the vanes extending generally parallel to the shaft and positioned radially outward from the shaft. The vanes have a sloping inner edge which is positioned closer to the shaft at a first portion of the vane than a second portion of the vane. In use, the mixing device is located in a viscous fluid and the shaft is rotated, thereby effecting rotation of the vanes, causing fluid to move through the vanes and mix the fluid.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for mixing and stirring paints and the like having an axial shaft with a means for moving the liquid mounted on the axial shaft and a cage-like frame surrounding the means for moving the liquid and surrounding at least a portion of the axial shaft, and a combination device for mixing and stirring paints and the like and for holding a roller paint brush cover for cleaning.

Abstract: A culinary whisk comprising an elongate handle, and a generally planar utility portion connected to the handle so as to be pivotably movable about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the handle.

Abstract: A balloon whisk (2) has a handle (4) and a plurality of wire loops (8) extending from an end of the handle (4) and disposed spaced angularly about the handle, and an elongate collar (10) having openings (12) through which the wire loops extend of greater lateral dimension towards a central region and tapering to be of reduced lateral dimension away from the central region, the collar (10) being movable to a position away from the handle (4) where the wire loops (8) extend through the region of reduced lateral dimension and are urged together to assume a generally planar configuration.

Abstract: There is disclosed beverage a beverage whipping apparatus having a motor for creating rotational motion, a rod having a first end and a second end, a whipping head that is in communication with the first end of the rod, and a torque reducing member intermediate the motor and the rod. This torque reducing member is in communication with the motor and the second end of the rod. Also included is a method for manufacture of the beverage whipping apparatus.

Abstract: Handheld electric beater-mixer includes a body (2) containing an electric drive motor (6), two rotary coupling devices (20, 33) which are connected to the shaft (8) of the motor and which are adapted to receive, via respectively two engagement passages (26, 43) opening from the body (2), a whisk (10) and, respectively, a mixer foot (45), and a safety device (55) adapted to prevent the simultaneous emplacement of the whisk and of the mixer foot. The safety device (55) includes a movable mechanical member (57) adapted to block selectively one or the other of the two passages (26, 43) for engagement of the whisk (10) and of the mixer foot (45).

Abstract: A combination condiment container, dispenser, and stirrer, comprising a tubular element having an outer curved portion and a hollow core portion, a first end portion and a second end portion, and a first side portion and a second side portion. A stirring element is attached to the tubular element, and may be wing shaped, oval, round, rectangular, or other geometric or artistic configuration. A cap may be provided at the first and second end portions of the tubular element.

Abstract: The present invention generally discloses processing tools for attachment to a hand-held blender. The processing tools are uniquely designed for realizing a perfect consistency for specialty foodstuffs. Also, the invention sets forth an easy attachment mechanism for securing a removable processing tool to a hand held blender. Furthermore, a container for use with a hand-held blender is also provided.

Abstract: A paint stirring device comprises an elongate handle having an attachment end and a free end and defining a main longitudinal axis, and a stirring member mounted on the elongate handle adjacent the attachment end thereof.

Abstract: A soluble stir stick composed of an edible material that is soluble in a beverage. The soluble stir stick is especially useful with hot beverages such as coffee or tea. The consumer stirs their hot beverage with the soluble stir stick and the soluble stir stick dissolves into the beverage, resulting in no waste. The soluble stir stick can be a solid stick made from one main soluble material. The soluble stir stick can be flavored or unflavored. For example, such flavorings could be chocolate or vanilla. The main soluble material of the soluble stir stick can also encapsulate columns of additives for the beverage.

Abstract: The present invention is a mixing device and a method of mixing viscous fluids with a mixing device. The mixing device includes a shaft and a support mounted for rotation with the shaft. A plurality of vanes extend from the support and are mounted for rotation with the shaft, the vanes extending generally parallel to the shaft and positioned radially outward from the shaft. The vanes have a sloping inner edge which is positioned closer to the shaft at a first portion of the vane than a second portion of the vane. In use, the mixing device is located in a viscous fluid and the shaft is rotated, thereby effecting rotation of the vanes, causing fluid to move through the vanes and mix the fluid.

Abstract: A mixer/sifter combination includes a counter-stand type mixer together with a sifter attachment that is designed to be coupled to the mixer via the mixer's aperture that rotates a typical beater so that the mixer can be used to perform sifting functions. The sifter attachment includes a coupler rod that connects to the mixer, various gears that reduce the rate of rotation of a sifter beater attached to the gears and disposed within a sifter cup of the sifter attachment. The sifter attachment may include a second coupler rod that also connects to the mixer.

Abstract: In a domestic appliance (1) having a housing (3) and having drive means (4) for rotationally driving at least one tool (5, 6) which is held by a holding means (17,18) and which is drivable with the aid of the drive means (4) so as to be rotated about a tool axis (31, 32), the tool (5, 6) is guided so as to be movable parallel to the direction of the tool axis (31, 32) and at least one spring means (39, 40) has been provided which resiliently loads a tool (5, 6) during rotational driving of this tool, namely towards the free end (33, 34) of the tool (5, 6).

Abstract: A mixer/sifter combination includes an electric, hand mixer together with a sifter attachment that is designed to be coupled to the mixer via the mixer's aperture that rotates a typical beater so that the mixer can be used to perform sifting functions. The sifter attachment includes a coupler rod that connects to the mixer, various gears that reduce the rate of rotation of a sifter beater attached to the gears and disposed within a sifter cup of the sifter attachment.