With Heating Or Cooling Patents (Class 366/144)
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Publication number: 20140293733Abstract: This document describes an advanced laboratory platform rocker. An electronic circuit controls the rotation of the shaft of a motor. The shaft is coupled to the platform, such that the angular position of the platform is controllable, as a function of time, enabling non-periodic and non-steady motion. The rotation of the platform can be used to perform other functions, such as initiating the dispensing of liquid into a tray on the platform, and dispersing of liquid from a tray on the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Brendan Hart, David Grinnell, Ian Glasgow
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Publication number: 20140286121Abstract: Apparatus (1) for admixing additives to a medium to be pumped, comprising at least one gear pump (2) for pumping a medium to be pumped, said gear pump (2) comprising at least one shaft (3) having a first driving torque; at least one injector (5) for introducing an additive into a medium to be pumped; at least one screw conveyor (6) for mixing said additive with said medium to be pumped, said screw conveyor having a second driving torque, and, characterized in that, the shaft (3) and the screw conveyor (6) are functionally connected, such that the first driving torque and the second driving torque are coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Styron Europe GMBHInventors: Luc Bosiers, Rodolfo Salmang-Frohard
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Publication number: 20140283717Abstract: Processes for converting organic material into renewable fuel products. A feedstock containing organic material is processed at an elevated pressure and temperature to lyse, decarboxylate, and carbonize cell structures. A portion of the processed slurry may be recirculated and mixed with cool, pressurized feedstock prior to reaching a mechanical mixing device to preheat and reduce the viscosity of the feedstock. The pressure and temperature are reduced, which may occur simultaneously to flash volatile materials, such as ammonia, out of the slurry, thereby reducing the presence of the materials in the final product and allowing recovery of the materials. The processed slurry may be treated with a halide to reduce mercury emissions in the final product. The treated slurry is mechanically and thermally dewatered resulting in a renewable fuel product in dried particulate or pelletized form that is a viable energy source having a positive heating value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: SGC Advisors, LLCInventors: Kevin M. Bolin, James R. Miller
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Publication number: 20140269155Abstract: A blending appliance having a housing includes a motor compartment and a jar receiving portion spaced laterally from the motor compartment. The housing includes an upper retaining member and a support pad extending outwardly from the housing, such that a jar receiving portion is defined therebetween. A motor is disposed in the motor compartment. A jar includes a lid with a feed chute. Together, the jar and lid are configured for reception in the jar receiving portion of the housing. The lid is vertically secured onto the jar by the upper retaining member upon reception of the jar into the jar receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: MICHAEL P. CONTI, STEVE C. DREES, BRANDON T. MOCK, LEIF A. NORLAND, PAUL S. PAGET, MITCHELL L. ROBERTSON
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Publication number: 20140252146Abstract: A blender is adapted to process and heat food products. The blender includes a base and a container coupled with the base. Disposed in the container is a work area and a processor component adapted to process food products. Disposed within the processor component is a fluid conduit through which steam may pass. The fluid conduit includes at least one outer wall and an interior lumen. The outer wall of the fluid conduit is separated from an inner wall of the processor component by a gap. The gap is in fluid communication with the work chamber. Disposed in the base is a reservoir (adapted to hold one or more fluids, e.g., water), which is in fluid communication with the interior lumen of the fluid conduit of the container. Steam formed in the reservoir passes from the reservoir into the work chamber by way of the interior lumen and the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: David M. Audette, Brian R. McGee
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CONCENTRATED WASTEWATER SLURRY THICKENING AND STORAGE SYSTEM AND STABILIZATION BATCH TREATMENT PLANT
Publication number: 20140251881Abstract: A wastewater concentrator a liquid evaporator assembly, a gas-liquid separator, an exhaust assembly, and a slurry thickening and storage system. The slurry thickening and storage system includes a slurry thickening tank fluidly connected to the gas-liquid separator and a thickened slurry storage tank fluidly connected to the slurry thickening tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLCInventors: Bernard F. Duesel, JR., Michael J. Rutsch, Craig Clerkin -
Patent number: 8827541Abstract: The invention relates to a cylindrical tank for the thermal treatment of a food product which includes heating and/or cooling means for the food product, in addition to a mixer housed so as to be revolving in its interior. The tank has a cylindrical mantle, closed by a rear bottom and by a front flange, there also being means for feeding the mentioned product inside the tank. At least one temperature sensor of the food product is also positioned in correspondence with an area situated in the front portion of the mantle, corresponding to the discharge area of the same food product from the tank. The invention also relates to machines which use the above-mentioned tank.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: G.S.G. S.R.L.Inventor: Genesio Bravo
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Patent number: 8814421Abstract: A method of mixing a formation fluid sample obtained in a downhole sampling chamber. The method includes positioning the downhole sampling chamber having a longitudinal axis in a rotary stand and rotating the downhole sampling chamber generally about the longitudinal axis. The method also includes imparting angular momentum to the formation fluid sample in the downhole sampling chamber, thereby mixing the formation fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Paul David Ringgenberg
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Patent number: 8807824Abstract: An apparatus for frothing a liquid food product is disclosed. It comprises a drive unit (1) and a frothing unit (3). The frothing unit (3) comprises a guide rod (30), which is configured along at least one section as a threaded rod (31). A frothing element (40) is in threaded engagement with the guide rod (30) and can thus be moved along a helical path on the guide rod (30). At least one dog (36, 36?) is driven by the drive unit (1) in a circular motion about the longitudinal axis of the guide rod (30) and in the process entrains the frothing element (40) such that said element is driven to perform a helical motion on the guide rod (30). In this way, the frothing element can perform an up and down motion superimposed on the rotational motion thereof along the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Pi-Sesign AGInventor: Jorgen Bodum
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Publication number: 20140219046Abstract: A method and apparatus for the mixing of a solution and reagents for PCR reactions having a closed cartridge reaction well, a magnetically responsive bead within the well having an optically inert coating and a secondary chemically inert coating. A heat source then heats the contents to a target temperature while oscillating magnetic fields move the bead within the well in order to mix the contents and make the contents of the reaction well homogeneous.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Ray Cracauer, Clark Braten, William Bickmore, Doyle Hansen, Ernie Sumison, Frank Spangler
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Patent number: 8777477Abstract: An inflatable cushion useable for an ice cream maker. The ice cream maker can be spherical in shape and the inflatable cushion can approximate a spherical or dodecahedron shell. The inflatable cushion can be comprised of two half-shell portions that are pivotable with respect to one other to be selectively placed in a closed or open position. The ice cream maker can be snugly inserted within the inflatable cushion.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Industrial Revolution, Inc.Inventor: Keith S. Jackson
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Publication number: 20140160878Abstract: A polymer processing system includes a mixer. The mixer includes at least one side wall and a bottom wall that cooperate to define a chamber. At least one side wall also defines a bore. The mixer also includes a pair of rotors that are disposed in the chamber and are rotatably received by the at least one side wall for mixing polymers. The mixer also includes at least one injector that at least partially extends through the bore of the at least one side wall. The polymer processing system also includes a ram that is movably connected to the mixer. The polymer processing system also includes a compressed air supply that is fluidly connected to the at least one injector to supply compressed air to the chamber through the at least one injector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: HEXPOL HOLDING INC.Inventor: Daniel C. Edwards
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Patent number: 8746961Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for increasing the temperature of a substance which is initially in an at least partly solidified state in a container, where at least one heat exchanger is arranged in the container. One object is to obtain that the temperature of a substance may be changed relatively fast. This is obtained by having pumping means for displacing the substance, exchanging heat between a heat exchanger and the substance, displacing substance with the pumping means for increased heat exchange between the heat exchanger and the substance, as well as stirring the substance with the pumping means by displacing the substance inside the container. When the substance is displaced, then not only stagnant substance is in contact with the heat exchanger for heat exchange. The amount of substance in contact with the heat exchanger is thereby greatly increased, and the heat transfer is less dependent on thermal conductivity of the substance.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Aarhuskarlshamn Denmark A/SInventor: Anders Kromand Hansen
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Patent number: 8734005Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for increasing the temperature of a substance which is initially in an at least partly solidified state in a container, where at least one heat exchanger is arranged in the container. One object is to obtain that the temperature of a substance may be changed relatively fast. This is obtained by having pumping means for displacing the substance, exchanging heat between a heat exchanger and the substance, displacing substance with the pumping means for increased heat exchange between the heat exchanger and the substance, as well as stirring the substance with the pumping means by displacing the substance inside the container. When the substance is displaced, then not only stagnant substance is in contact with the heat exchanger for heat exchange. The amount of substance in contact with the heat exchanger is thereby greatly increased, and the heat transfer is less dependent on thermal conductivity of the substance.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Aarbuskarlshamn Denmark A/SInventor: Anders Kromand Hansen
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Publication number: 20140104975Abstract: A multilayer microfluidic module (10) contains a micromixer (12) comprising, in order along an internal fluid path (14), a first fluid channel (16) lying within a first layer (51) of the module (10) along a first direction (15) with the first layer having a lower boundary (21); at least one additional fluid channel (17) lying within the first layer (51) of the module (10) along an additional direction (19); a first injection passage (20) extending from a first injection passage inlet (22) in the lower boundary (21) of the first layer (51) of the module (10) through a second layer (52) of the module (10) to a first injection passage outlet (24), the first injection passage inlet (22) being fluidically connected to the first fluid channel (16) and to the additional fluid channel (17) either individually through the lower boundary (21) of the first layer (51) or via a manifold (25) within the first layer (51); and a second fluid channel (26) lying within a third layer (53) of the module (10), the third layer (53Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Mikhail Sergeevich Chivilikhin
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Patent number: 8696192Abstract: A baffle includes a body member having a first surface, a second opposed surface, and an outer peripheral edge. An aperture may be formed through the body member so as to define an inner peripheral edge. The inner peripheral edge is distorted so as to be non-planar. An apparatus includes a first conduit having a first end, a second end, and a first channel extending therebetween. At least one baffle is disposed in the first channel and includes a body member having a first surface, a second opposed surface, and an outer peripheral edge. At least one aperture may be formed through the body member to define an inner peripheral edge. The inner peripheral edge is distorted so as to be non-planar. A second conduit may be disposed inside the first conduit and extend through the aperture in the baffle. The apparatus may, for example, be configured as an ultraviolet light reactor, a heat exchanger, or a static mixer.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Fluid-Quip, Inc.Inventor: Allison Sprague
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Patent number: 8697761Abstract: There are disclosed a regenerated rubber, a method and apparatus for obtaining regenerated rubbers from vulcanized crumb rubber, such as rubber from scrap. The apparatus is a thermokinetic mixer having the particularity to have an air tight stationary chamber with inner non-uniform surface. The method comprises the steps of raising the speed of the rotor shaft in order to increase a temperature of a mixture made of vulcanized crumb rubber and a lubricant, such as oil, until a devulcanizing temperature is reached; and reducing the temperature of the mixture to a lower temperature during a second period of time. The method of the invention is environmentally friendly or “green”, since the regeneration method does not use chemicals, includes a shorter period of treatment at higher temperature avoiding the risks of rubber cracking and spontaneous combustion, and further allowing mass-production of regenerated rubber with lower energy consumption.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Phoenix Innovation Technology Inc.Inventors: Sylvain Martel, Stephen Murphy, Patrick Legault
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Publication number: 20140096687Abstract: The assembly includes a base and a mixing bowl. The base is adapted to receive the mixing bowl and has a receiving surface with a concave part. The mixing bowl has an outer surface with a convex part positively fitting into the concave part. In a connected position, the convex part and the concave part are adjacently connected. Also in the connected position, the mixing bowl is rotatable with regard to the base around at least one axis of all axes intersecting a center point. Further in the connected position, the base and the mixing bowl are releasably held together by magnetism, preferably via a magnetic interaction between the base and the mixing bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Damian Evans Design Ltd.Inventor: Damian EVANS
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Publication number: 20140050044Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic raw material capsule for separating and accommodating cosmetic raw materials, including: an accommodating portion (110) for accommodating at least two cosmetic raw materials; a protective film (120) arranged on the accommodating portion (110) so as to cover and seal the accommodating portion (110); and a separation film (130) arranged on the accommodating portion (110) so as to separate at least two cosmetic raw materials. Thus, cosmetic raw materials required for producing cosmetics can be contained in a single container so as to enable the simple production of cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Woong Jin Seo, You Young Jang
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Publication number: 20140024105Abstract: A flexible disposable bioreactor having three, stagger-baffled compartments wherein the middle compartment houses a sparging rod is described to provide the highest degree of sparging and mixing to produce biological products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Sarfaraz K. Niazi
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Patent number: 8622604Abstract: A mixer for mixing food items and ingredients includes beaters removably attachable to the mixer, and the beaters including arms and mixing blades and extending along and wrapping about the arms and mixing blades of each beater is a heating element, preferably electrical wiring or leads, that is embedded in and covered by a heat conductive material such as ceramic, so that the heating element and the heat conductive material can warm up and bring to room temperature the various food items and ingredients for more efficient and quicker food preparation and processing when the beaters are immersed in or submerged within the items or ingredients and the heating element is actuated for producing heat that conducts through the heat conductive material to the food items and ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventors: Steven D Overholt, Maureen B Reynolds
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Publication number: 20140000350Abstract: The disclosure includes a device for mixing a multiphase fluid which includes a mixing chamber; a mixing element translatable along a central axis of the mixing chamber, the distance between a point of the inner surface of the mixing chamber and the central axis being occupied between 85% and 95% by the mixing element along at least one section transverse to the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicants: UNIVERSITE DE PAU ET DES PAYS DE L'ADOUR, TOTAL S.A.Inventors: Guillaume Varet, Djamel Nasri, François Montel, Jean-Luc Daridon
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Publication number: 20130329515Abstract: A rotary agitation type heat treatment apparatus includes: a cylindrical member for performing heat treatment on a material to be treated supplied inside the cylindrical member from one end thereof; a rotating unit for rotating the cylindrical member; a heating unit for heating the material supplied inside the cylindrical member; and agitation members arranged in the cylindrical member. Each agitation member has a shaft structure and two or more blades provided on the shaft structure. The cylindrical member and the agitation members are constituted of a ceramic material. The material inside the cylindrical member is heated and the cylindrical member is rotated, so that the material is heat treated while agitated by the agitation members in the cylindrical member, and discharged out from the other end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: NISSHIN ENGINEERING INC.Inventors: Masayuki KATAKURA, Hiromitsu SUZUKI, Takahiro GOTO
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Publication number: 20130322202Abstract: The invention relates to a system for hygienically reconstituting and delivering food preparations, such as drinks, comprising a metering and mixing device connected to a container containing a base liquid, in the form of a package configured to be connected to a base station. The metering and mixing device comprises a pump for metering the liquid, a diluent intake and a mixing chamber. Coupling means are provided for providing the diluent supply and the means for driving the liquid pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Nestec S.AInventors: Andre Klopfenstein, Elmar Mock, Christoph Rusch, Naomi Bitmead
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Publication number: 20130315024Abstract: A system for mixing a formation fluid sample obtained in a downhole sampling chamber. The system includes a mixing element disposed in the downhole sampling chamber. A support stand is operable to receive the downhole sampling chamber. A magnetic field generator is operably associated with the downhole sampling chamber such that when the magnetic field generator generates a magnetic field, the mixing element moves through the formation fluid sample responsive to the magnetic field, thereby mixing the formation fluid sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Paul David Ringgenberg, Paul I. Herman, Vincent Paul Zeller, Donald H. Perkins
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Publication number: 20130315027Abstract: A method of mixing a formation fluid sample obtained in a downhole sampling chamber. The method includes positioning the downhole sampling chamber having a longitudinal axis in a rotary stand and rotating the downhole sampling chamber generally about the longitudinal axis. The method also includes imparting angular momentum to the formation fluid sample in the downhole sampling chamber, thereby mixing the formation fluid sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Paul David Ringgenberg
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Publication number: 20130310593Abstract: An apparatus for producing a mixed solution, comprising a mixing vessel for preparing an aqueous mixed solution containing a dicarboxylic acid and a Nb compound and a filter for the aqueous mixed solution connected to the mixing vessel via a pipe, the mixing vessel being anticorrosive and equipped with a stirring unit, a heating unit and a cooling unit for the aqueous mixed solution, wherein the aqueous mixed solution prepared in the mixing vessel is fed to the filter via the pipe and filtered in the filter under increased pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS CORPORATIONInventors: Yusuke Ishii, Takaaki Kato
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Publication number: 20130308413Abstract: Provided is a thermostat with reduced temperature difference within the tank when a solution is being heat-treated. Stirring guides (114) for guiding a water-flow generated by a stirring bar (113) to both ends of a tank (106) in the longitudinal direction are disposed on the bottom of the tank (106). Thus, the water-flow generated by the stirring bar (113) is efficiently guided to both ends of the tank (106) in the longitudinal direction while keeping its momentum, and therefore a circulating water-flow for homogenizing the temperature of the water within the tank (106) can be effectively generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: NICHIREI BIOSCIENCES INC.Inventors: Masaru Kishimoto, Takafumi Fuse, Akira Harada, Toshiyuki Kasamatsu
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Publication number: 20130303962Abstract: A system and method utilizing non-invasive fluid volume or fluid weight monitoring to facilitate mixing of therapeutic fluid components during the preparation of therapeutic fluid for dialysis is described. A therapeutic fluid source is provided in cooperative engagement with a weight measuring device which monitors the fluid volume or fluid weight of the therapeutic fluid in the therapeutic fluid source. Peristaltic pumps are configured to pump therapeutic fluid between a conventional dialyzer and the therapeutic fluid source. The weight measuring device is engaged by a control scheme programmed to operate the pumps. The control scheme includes a feedback loop from the weight measuring device to the pumps to facilitate control of the transmembrane pressure at the dialyzer without measuring TMP. System and methods for priming, ultrafiltration and backflush are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Christian Bernard
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Publication number: 20130272087Abstract: A system for at least one of homogenization and lysis of a sample includes one or more walls forming an enclosed chamber, a permanent magnet within the enclosed chamber, a magnet guide, and one or more magnets located outside the chamber. The enclosed chamber has an inlet and one or more fluidic connections configured to introduce at least the sample into the chamber. The permanent magnet has a positive pole and a negative pole. The magnet guide is configured to laterally guide the permanent magnet between a first position and a second position and maintain a substantially constant orientation of the permanent magnet during the movement. Movement of the magnets outside the chamber changes a magnetic field between the one or more magnets and the permanent magnet. The permanent magnet moves between the first and second positions in response to the changing magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.Inventors: Jordi CARRERA FABRA, Anna Comenges Casas, Rafael Bru Bibert, Marta Lòpez Fontanals, Gemma Pueyo Castells, Rupert Mexwell Gaut
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Publication number: 20130266703Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of processing oil, comprising providing a high shear device comprising at least one rotor and at least one complementarily-shaped stator configured to mix a gas with a liquid; contacting a gas with an oil in the high shear device, wherein the gas is an inert gas or a reactive gas; and forming a product, wherein the product is a solution, a dispersion, or combination thereof. Herein also disclosed is a high shear system for processing oil, comprising; at least one high shear device, having an inlet and at least one rotor and at least one complementarily-shaped stator configured to mix a gas with a liquid; a gas source fluidly connected to the inlet; an oil source fluidly connected to the inlet; and a pump positioned upstream of a high shear device, the pump in fluid connection with the inlet and the oil source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: H R D CorporationInventors: Abbas HASSAN, Aziz Hassan, Rayford G. Anthony
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Publication number: 20130258800Abstract: A homogenizer, for homogenizing a tissue sample collected from a living body, comprising: a main body; and a storage cooler, comprising a container holder for holding a sample container, configured to cool a tissue sample in the sample container held by the container holder, the storage cooler being detachably installed to the main body, wherein the main body has a blender for crushing the tissue sample in the sample container held in the storage cooler is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Katsuhiko JINDO, Yoshinori OOI, Shoichiro ASADA, Daijyu OBINATA, Keiichiro SHOHMI
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Publication number: 20130250714Abstract: A mixing device is provided for a closed resin infusion process. The mixing device includes a bulk mixing head with a mixing cavity, at least two separate non-return valves for opening and closing a respective channel for providing material to be mixed running into the mixing cavity. A removable flange is provided for closing the mixing cavity comprising a fitting for mounting the mixing device to a static mixer. At least one heating element is provided for curing the hardable material mixture in the mixing cavity if need be.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Niels Harboe, Casper Houmann Jensen
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Publication number: 20130242689Abstract: An extruder is disclosed, and more particularly, a twin screw extruder for mixing, compounding, kneading and/or extruding of materials. The twin screw extruder includes a barrel assembly having a housing. The twin screw extruder further includes a first screw provided within the housing and comprising threads. The twin screw extruder further includes a second screw provided within the housing and comprising a threaded portion and a shaft portion devoid of threads. A drive system which drives the first screw and the second screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: KING ABDULAZIZ CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventor: Fares D. ALSEWAILEM
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Publication number: 20130242688Abstract: Systems and methods for preparation, storage, and/or deployment of a specialized fluid are disclosed. A system for preparation, storage, and/or deployment of a specialized fluid comprises a fluid vessel, a first, second, and third agitation unit, wherein each of the agitation units is at least partially disposed within the fluid vessel, a first, second, and third motor coupled to each of the agitation units, respectively, wherein each of the motors are independently operable. A method for preparing, storing, and/or deploying one or more specialized fluids comprises mixing a first specialized fluid in a first fluid vessel using any combination of a first, second, and third agitation unit and removing the first specialized fluid from the first fluid vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventor: Paul Leon Kageler
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Publication number: 20130206879Abstract: Disclosed is a machine for stirring, cutting, cooking or processing food under modified atmosphere. A drive shaft is provided in the mixing machine, for putting the product into rotary motion in the processing bowl, said drive shaft having a lower power take-off and being vertically supported by a liner which is integral with the base of the bowl, whereas the opposite end of said shaft is integral with a hub having at least one radial arm, with a liner fitted thereto for supporting and guiding a secondary vertical arm, which may be used for cutting or emulsifying food product, which shaft is integral with a pinion meshing with a crown wheel, said crown wheel being fitted to a sleeve which is coaxial and integral with supporting and guiding liner for the shaft, whereas each secondary shaft may be equipped with at least one epicyclically driven, high-speed mixing or processing tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Firex S.r.l.Inventors: Paolo Cadorin, Francesco Pinto
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Patent number: 8501056Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the solvent-free preparation of a homogenizate, especially for implants or microparticles, wherein one or more polymers and one or more active constituents, as raw materials, are homogenized together below the glass transition temperature of the polymer(s) and, when homogenization is complete, brought to room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Hexal AGInventors: Gregor Schütz, Brigitte Freudensprung
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Publication number: 20130184416Abstract: The invention generally relates to a method of substantially homogeneously mixing ingredients comprising solid thermoplastic particulates and a viscous material in a container and apparatus useful therein. The invention also generally relates to a non-clogging device and mixing apparatus comprising same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: EQUIPOLYMERS GMBHInventors: Rolf Eckert, Guenter Kleis, Uwe Pfannmoller, Volkmar Voerckel, Jens-Peter Wiegner
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Patent number: 8480976Abstract: A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignees: Gen-Probe Incorporated, Qualigen, Inc.Inventors: Scott S. Breidenthal, Sara H. Fan, Richard S. Lee, Norman C. Nelson, Matthew J. Scott, Jason A. Taylor
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Publication number: 20130157355Abstract: Biocontainers, as well as methods and platforms for rocking the biocontainers, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: Pall CorporationInventors: Timothy Alan Barrett, Alison Jane West, Kenneth Roy Weight, Adam Peter Westwood, Daniel James Kesselaar
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Publication number: 20130135958Abstract: A blender has a mixing chamber for reception of materials to be blended. A mixing screw is mounted at a bottom of the mixing chamber for mixing materials within the mixing chamber and delivering mixed materials to an outlet feeding a processing line. A baffle is mounted at the outlet extending about the mixing screw. The baffle inhibits upward movement of material at the outlet tending to cram material into the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: JAMES JOSEPH O'CALLAGHAN
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Publication number: 20130125591Abstract: A method of manufacturing glass comprises a stirring step in which molten glass MG is stirred. The stirring step comprises a first stirring step and a second stirring step. In the first stirring step, the molten glass MG is stirred while being directed upward from below in a first stirred tank 100a. In the second stirring step, the molten glass MG stirred in the first stirring step is stirred while being directed downward from above in a second stirred tank 100b. The first stirred tank 100a has a first discharge pipe 110a capable of discharging the molten glass MG from the bottom of a first chamber 101a. The second stirred tank 100b has a second discharge pipe 110b capable of discharging the molten glass MG from the liquid level LL of the molten glass MG in a second chamber 101b.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: AvanStrate Inc.Inventors: Kohei YAMAMOTO, Hitoshi GEKKO
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Patent number: 8430556Abstract: A heat exchanger is presented that provides for mixing of a process fluid to prevent localized spikes in temperatures. The heat exchanger includes a mixing chamber within the exchanger, where a first process fluid passes from process tubes after being partially heated. The heat exchanger further includes an intermediate shell for passing a second process fluid into the fired heater and for exchanging heat with the first process fluid. The fluid flows from the mixing chamber to other process tubes for further heating.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: UOP LLCInventor: Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani
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Patent number: 8430555Abstract: Provided are an agitation apparatus, a vessel, and an analysis apparatus including the agitation apparatus that have excellent energy transmission efficiency, and simplified structure allowing downsizing, and are easy to perform maintenance. An agitation apparatus (20), a vessel (5), and an analysis apparatus (1) including the agitation apparatus agitate a liquid retained in the vessel (5) using sound waves. The agitation apparatus (20) includes a power transmitter (21) that transmits power, an electric terminal (24c) that receives the power transmitted from the power transmitter and changes a relative arrangement with respect to the power transmitter when an arrangement of at least one of the power transmitter and the electric terminal (24c) changes, and a sound wave generator (24b) that generates sound waves by converting the power received by the electric terminal (24c) to agitate the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Miyuki Murakami, Nobuyoshi Tsuda
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Publication number: 20130094323Abstract: A device for mixing a pulp- and/or fiber-containing fluid which comprises an apparatus for moving the fluid free from shearing, and a corresponding method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: KRONES AGInventor: KRONES AG
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Publication number: 20130065973Abstract: A mixing or dispersing element (1, 10, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) includes a passage (2) in which an insertion element (3, 4. 33, 34) is arranged which contains a foam structure. A static mixing element (5, 6, 35, 36) for macro mixing or predispersing or macro dispersing is arranged in the passage (2) in addition to the insertion element (3, 4, 33, 34) for micro mixing or dispersing. Furthermore, a method is described of producing a dispersion using such a mixing or dispersing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Sebastian Hirschberg, Marcel Suhner
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Patent number: 8394335Abstract: A retort system includes a vessel defining a heating chamber and including a product receiving area therein, and a product agitating arm mounted for reciprocating movement through a wall of the vessel and having a first end within the vessel and a second end outside the vessel. A drive arrangement is located exterior of the vessel and operatively coupled to the arm for moving the arm in a reciprocating manner. The drive arrangement includes a crankshaft assembly, a first flywheel and a second flywheel. The crankshaft assembly includes a crank throw operatively coupled to the arm, the crankshaft assembly having a rotational axis offset from the crank throw. The first flywheel is mounted to the crankshaft assembly to a first side of the crank throw for rotation with the crankshaft assembly about the rotational axis. The second flywheel is mounted to the crankshaft assembly to a second side of the crank throw for rotation with the crankshaft assembly about the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Allpax Products LLCInventor: Christopher G. Greve
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Publication number: 20130045864Abstract: An apparatus for production of a fuel cell catalyst layer forming a catalyst layer by a catalyst paste, the apparatus including a device for removal of water to obtain a polyelectrolyte solution by reducing, to a predetermined value or less, the concentration of water in a pre-solution in which a polyelectrolyte having a side chain including a hydrophilic functional group is dissolved in a solvent; and an agitator means for obtaining the catalyst paste by mixing a pre-paste obtained by mixing a catalyst with water and the polyelectrolyte solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Kabushikikaisha Equos ResearchInventor: Hidemi Kato
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Patent number: 8376608Abstract: An energy-saving static stirring apparatus for automatically stirring a fluid includes a deflector adapted for stationary placement in a container that holds a fluid for boiling. The deflector may include at least one friction contact point for frictionally engaging the container to prevent movement of the deflector. An inner portion of the deflector may be configured for placement proximate to a center of the container. An outer portion of the deflector may be configured for placement proximate to a side of the container. One or more deflector ramps define one or more vent openings to impart lateral movement to heated fluid currents and/or vapor bubbles moving upwardly away from a heat source below the container and to redirect the fluid currents and/or vapor bubbles into a swirling motion that stirs the fluid without movement of the deflector.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Israel Harry Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20130023595Abstract: There are disclosed a regenerated rubber, a method and apparatus for obtaining regenerated rubbers from vulcanized crumb rubber, such as rubber from scrap. The apparatus is a thermokinetic mixer having the particularity to have an air tight stationary chamber with inner non-uniform surface. The method comprises the steps of raising the speed of the rotor shaft in order to increase a temperature of a mixture made of vulcanized crumb rubber and a lubricant, such as oil, until a devulcanizing temperature is reached; and reducing the temperature of the mixture to a lower temperature during a second period of time. The method of the invention is environmentally friendly or “green”, since the regeneration method does not use chemicals, includes a shorter period of treatment at higher temperature avoiding the risks of rubber cracking and spontaneous combustion, and further allowing mass-production of regenerated rubber with lower energy consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: PHOENIX INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Sylvain Martel, Stephen Murphy, Patrick Legault