Abstract: An inductor structure includes a first curve metal component, a second curve metal component, a connection component, and a capacitor. The first and the second curve metal components are disposed on a layer. The layer is located at a first plane, the first and the second curve metal components are located at a second plane. The connection component is coupled to the first curve metal component and the second curve metal component. A first terminal of the connection component is coupled to a first terminal of the first curve metal component. A second terminal of the connection component is coupled to a first terminal of the second curve metal component. A first terminal of the capacitor is coupled to a second terminal of the first curve metal component. A second terminal of the capacitor is coupled to a second terminal of the second curve metal component.

Abstract: Provided is a food stir-frying machine that makes it possible to surely and smoothly rotate a stirrer while bringing the stirrer into elastic contact with the inner surface of a pan, and increase the durability of the stirrer. A stirring device has: a supporting member that supports a rotary shaft; a stirring frame that supports the supporting member through a horizontal shaft in a direction in which a stirrer is moved in or out of a pan; and a device frame that vertically swingably supports the stirring frame in order to evacuate the stirrer upward, and between the stirring frame and the supporting member, biasing means adapted to bias the supporting member toward the pan side so as to bring the stirrer into contact with the inner surface of the pan.

Abstract: Support apparatus for a chemical reactor vessel comprises a mounting system comprising a collar device (221) arranged for closure around the chemical reactor vessel, and a mounting unit (200) having a member (212) with a hollow, semi-cylindrical receiving portion arranged to receive and support the chemical reactor vessel when fitted with the collar device. The collar device has three radially outwardly extending lugs (223A, 223B, 223C). An upper surface of the member (212) is provided with recesses for receiving and supporting lugs 223A and 223C. A slot in the hollow, semi-cylindrical receiving portion is arranged to receive and support the lug (223B). A chemical reactor vessel fitted with the collar device may be mounted on the apparatus without the need for manual handling of the apparatus, allowing two hands to be used for lifting and mounting the vessel. The lugs (223A, 223B, 223C), recesses and slot cooperate to prevent rotation of the vessel when mounted on the apparatus.

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

Abstract: An automated mix in-cup apparatus includes a frame having a cup-holder to secure a tapered cup selectively placed therein, and a first motor operatively connected to the cup-holder to rotate the cup-holder. A reciprocating carriage is axially supported by the frame and supports a second motor and a rotatable mixing blade to mix a consumable material. The mixing blade is secured to a shaft axially extending from the second motor, the shaft defining a longitudinal axis and the second motor configured to rotate the shaft and the mixing blade. Reciprocal movement of the carriage axially translates the mixing blade into and out of the tapered cup in the cup-holder. The cup-holder and the first motor are oriented at an incline, defining a tilt angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, whereby the shaft and the rotatable blade are positioned off-center relative to the tapered cup in the cup-holder.

Abstract: The invention discloses a multifunction food processor with a body which provides power, a base, a connector for connecting stirring tool set on the body, a container which is coaxial with the connector, a body support is arranged between the body and the base, one side of the body support connects with the body vertically, the body can rotate surrounding the body support multi-angle vertically, the other side with the base vertically. The body support includes a first connection component, a second connection component, a connector, an elastic element, a guide pillar and a button. The multifunction food processor's body can rotate multi-angle with different stirring tool for different use such as blender, chopper and juicer. It is easy and safe for using.

Abstract: A mixer with a DC motor with a reducing gear is coupled to a speed control circuit. An output shaft from the reducing gear is coupled to a hub drive gear which meshes with a planetary drive gear coupled to a rotary output drive to which mixing implements are removably attached.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mixing device having a preferably rotating container for accommodating material to be mixed, at least one mixing tool arranged in the interior of the container and a heating device for heating the material to be mixed. To provide a mixing device of the kind set forth in the opening part of this specification which permits the fastest possible heating of the material to be mixed, preferably also to temperatures higher than 200° C., it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the container at least partially comprises an electrically conductive material and the heating device has at least one coil which can be excited by an electric alternating field and which is so arranged that eddy currents are produced in the electrically conductive material of the container by the magnetic field change which occurs when the current flow changes.

Abstract: A centrifugal mixing device can include a shaft assembly that is operably coupled to a motor such that the motor rotates the shaft assembly about a first axis. The devices can further include a turret that is rotatably coupled to the shaft assembly such that the turret rotates about the first axis relative to the shaft assembly. The turret can include a first support, a first canister rotatably coupled to the first support such that the first canister rotates about a second axis, and a second canister rotatably coupled to the first support such that the second canister rotates about a third axis. The turret is configured to rotate about the first axis in a first rotational direction and each of the first and second canisters is configured to rotate about the second and third axes, respectively, in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction.

Abstract: An autorotation and revolution magnetic stirring device for producing conductive golden particles comprises a mounting holder, a rotary electric motor, a flask, a magnetic stirrer, and a magnetic rotor. The rotary electric motor is fixed to the mounting holder. The flask is rotatably mounted to the mounting holder. The rotary electric motor provides rotary power to make the flask rotate. The magnetic rotor is put into the flask. The magnetic rotor rotates due to the magnetic force from the magnetic stirrer. In the present invention, the solvents in the flask rotate due to the rotary of the flask and the rotary of the magnetic rotor. “Revolution” and “autorotation” exist at the same time, so the solvents are stirred more adequately and more evenly so as to obtain an excellent surface treatment effect.

Abstract: A food processor defining a food processing path comprises a frame having a first compartment located within the food processing path and a second compartment located out of the food processing path and at least one dicing element configured to be received in both of the first and second compartments. When the dicing element is received in the first compartment, the dicing element dices food passing through the food processing path, and when the dicing element is received in the second compartment, the dicing element is stored out of the food processing path.

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

Abstract: An automatic pot stirrer is provided that has a mount assembly. The mount assembly is mounted on a pot plate having slider clamps. The slider clamps engage the rim of the pot and are designed to accommodate differently dimensioned pots. The mount assembly supports a shaft that is operatively coupled to a motor at one end and threaded to a block at the other end. The block has opposed first and second block end walls and opposed first and second block paddle walls to which are connected paddles. The first and second block paddle walls may be disposed at about a forty-five degree angle to a second block end wall. The paddles are disposed at about a forty-five degree angle to the second block end wall such that the paddles lift food product from the bottom of the pot during operation of the automatic pot stirrer.

Abstract: A cartridge is configured for insertion and centrifugation in a centrifuge. The cartridge includes a mixing chamber, which comprises a container that is configured for at least one first component and at least one second component and electromagnetic particles. The electromagnetic particles are movable by an electromagnetic force to mix the first and second components.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a first drum having a first chamber and a displacement device that is configured to rotate the first drum about a central axis to connect the first chamber to a second chamber in a conductive manner. The cartridge further includes an electric switch that is configured to be actuated by the displacement device between a closed switching state and an open switching state.

Abstract: A microwave oven food stirring assembly including a dasher having an upper end, and having a lower surface; a rotary bearing, the rotary bearing including the dasher's lower surface; and a plurality of ties, each tie among the plurality of ties having a distal end and having a proximal end, each tie's proximal end being fixedly attached to the dasher's upper end; the dasher including an upper end “T” bracket and a bracket mounting non-circular pin and socket joint for fixedly attaching the “T” bracket at the dasher's upper end; the ties being downwardly anchored within the microwave oven for holding the dasher against the vessel floor and for resisting rotation of the dasher as the vessel is turned by the microwave oven's turntable.

Abstract: A mixer apparatus comprising a pair of counter rotating beater blades operating in a rotating bowl for the mixing of food ingredients, in which at least one of the beater blades is provided with inserts which urge small quantities of the food ingredients from a thin distributed layer into a mixable concentration of the ingredients.

Abstract: A method for mixing includes releasably coupling a first container station to a docking station, the first container station having a shipping vessel bounding a compartment, the docking station having a stand and a drive motor assembly adjustably mounted to the stand. The vertical or horizontal position of the drive motor assembly is adjusted relative to the stand so that the drive motor assembly is in a first position. A drive shaft is advanced through the drive motor assembly and into a chamber of a first collapsible bag disposed within the compartment of the shipping vessel. The drive motor assembly is activated so that the mixer rotates the drive shaft causing mixing of the fluid within the first collapsible bag.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a mixing device including a mixer body and a mixing bowl. The mixer body has a circular housing defining at least one hole therein and contains a drive assembly. The mixing bowl defines a mixing bowl rotational axis and is removably connected to the mixer body, the mixing bowl is adapted to receive a mixing system defining a mixing system rotational axis and is removably connected to the drive assembly, the drive assembly rotates the mixing system about the mixing bowl rotational axis while simultaneously rotating the mixing system about the mixing system rotational axis.

Abstract: A device consisting of a low-RPM motor wherein the motor spins a flat disk, a peg is attached to the disk, a stationary spring armature wherein the peg can activate the stationary spring armature as the disk rotates, and a tube containing beads in a fluid positioned in a top plate wherein the spring armature can contact the tube. This device can further include a soft closed-cell foam top mounted on the top plate wherein the tube is inserted and maintained by the foam in such a way as to allow for slight motion of the tube induced by the contact by the spring armature.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a stand mixer including a base with an upstanding pedestal portion and a mixer head supported on the pedestal portion, the mixer head having a upward-facing side, a downward-facing side and an aperture passing through the mixer head from the upward-facing side to the downward-facing side.

Abstract: A chocolate tempering machine is digitally programmable for controlling the heating, cooling and rotation within the machine. The machine may be programmed to enable agitated, liquid chocolate to retain its proper viscosity for extended periods of time as well as minimizing the amount of porosity in the final product and by controlling bowl rotation length of time, as well as automatically increasing heat at given timed intervals. The machine includes a menu program, whereby a user can adjust and save up to twenty-six different temperature menus or more. This menu program can also be accessed to set and save desired cool down temperatures. Sensors are located such that ambient air and relative humidity can be sensed and audio/visual warnings are provided to the user when these conditions must be altered. A wear-resistant ring for leveling purposes for the machine's bowl also serves to prevent contamination of the interior of the machine.

Abstract: An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sample at prescribed temperatures for prescribed periods, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, and ascertaining the presence of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the reaction receptacles from one station to the next.

Abstract: In a food processor (1) with a drivable apparatus part (17) provided for interacting with a material which is to be processed and with driving means (9) for driving the drivable apparatus part (17), said driving means (9) comprising at least one driving part (11,12,13,14,15), either a driving part (11,12,13,14,15) of the driving means (9) or the drivable apparatus part (17) is used for driving a sifter device (27).

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring means for repeatedly scanning the mixture to obtain data for use in monitoring changes in the spectroscopic profile of the mixture as mixing proceeds, the monitoring means by mounted off-axis relative to the axis about which the vessel is rotatable or oscillatable.

Abstract: A mixing system employing a rotary blade mixing assembly designed to mix liquid-like, resinous powders with a particulate tinting agent or other additive to produce a uniform, homogeneous powder is disclosed. The mixing system includes a mixing container that may be inverted up to 180° and includes a rotary blade mixing assembly having at least two sets of mixing blades connected to a central shaft and arranged in parallel planes, each set having at least two mixing blades which are connected to the central shaft. Each blade is pitched at an angle to about 20° to about 45° from horizontal as measured following a 180° inversion of the mixing container. Use of the method of the invention is advantageous when uniform color of the final coating powder is desired.

Abstract: A food mixer 10 having a turntable 22 that receives a bowl 23. Projecting into a bowl 23 are beaters 24 that are driven by means of a motor 13. The turntable 22 is driven by means of a motor 25. A common speed control member in the form of a dial 29 operates a pair of potentiometers 31 that control the motors 13 and 25 so that there is a correlation between the speeds thereof.

Abstract: A vertical bonding wire inductor having a high quality (Q) factor and tunability, which can be manufactured using an existing wire bonding technology which is widely used for packaging integrated circuits, without an additional mask manufacturing process. The vertical bonding wire inductor includes at least one pair of bonding pads (3) occupying a predetermined area on a substrate (9) and one or more bonding wires (1) for connecting one or more pairs of bonding pads (3). The bonding wire (1) has a loop shape having a predetermined height. Due to the improved electrical characteristics, stability in process, tunability without an additional mask manufacturing process, and relatively low manufacturing cost, the vertical bonding wire inductor can be useful in production of economical microwaves devices.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring means for repeatedly scanning the mixture to obtain data for use in monitoring changes in the spectroscopic profile of the mixture as mixing proceeds, the monitoring means by mounted off-axis relative to the axis about which the vessel is rotatable or oscillatable.

Abstract: A orbital shaker for cell extraction includes a digestion chamber and structure for translating the digestion chamber. Structure is also provided for rotating the digestion chamber. A method of performing cell extraction is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer (10, FIG. 1) in which an operator sets scoop dial control (34, FIG. 1), based upon the number of scoops of ice-cream or related products placed in mixer cup. The mixer cup (28, FIG. 2) rotates automatically by motorized lower drive wheels (48, FIG. 1), and a top cup rim container guide/wheel assembly (54, FIG. 1) engages mixer cup upper lip (56, FIG. 2). Different sized mixer cups rotate perfectly, for faster, more complete mixing. The mixer automatically shifts from low to high speed (anti-splash feature), and turns off automatically when milkshake is done. A “ready” light (42, FIG. 1) illuminates, and a chime (68, FIG. 3) sounds—volume control and on/off being adjustable. “Manual” momentary pushbutton (32, FIG. 1) allows manual control of mixing speed and time, if desired, while cup rotates. For next milkshake, electronic mixer returns to fully automatic mode.

Abstract: A fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer (10, FIG. 1) in which an operator sets scoop dial control (34, FIG. 1), based upon the number of scoops of ice-cream or related products placed in mixer cup. The mixer cup (28, FIG. 2) rotates automatically by motorized lower drive wheels (48, FIG. 1), and a top cup rim container guide/wheel assembly (54, FIG. 1) engages mixer cup upper lip (56, FIG. 2). Different sized mixer cups rotate perfectly, for faster, more complete mixing. The mixer automatically shifts from low to high speed (anti-splash feature), and turns off automatically when milkshake is done. A “ready” light (42, FIG. 1) illuminates, and a chime (68, FIG. 3) sounds—volume control and on/off being adjustable. “Manual” momentary pushbutton (32, FIG. 1) allows manual control of mixing speed and time, if desired, while cup rotates. For next milkshake, electronic mixer returns to fully automatic mode.

Abstract: A food mixer includes a head (12) that is detachable from a base (11) for use separately in mixing food such as cake ingredients. The turntable motor (25) in the base is controlled by an independent speed control (18). Control (18) and motor(25) receive their power from wires attached to a pair of electrically conductive hooks (32) which serve not only to physically secure the head (12) in position, but also to conduct the electric current.

Abstract: A fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer (10, FIG. 1) in which an operator sets scoop dial control (34, FIG. 1), based upon the number of scoops of ice-cream or related products placed in mixer cup. The mixer cup (28, FIG. 2) rotates automatically by motorized lower drive wheels (48, FIG. 1), and a top cup rim container guide/wheel assembly (54, FIG. 1) engages mixer cup upper lip (56, FIG. 2). Different sized mixer cups rotate perfectly, for faster, more complete mixing. The mixer automatically shifts from low to high speed (anti-splash feature), and turns off automatically when milkshake is done. A “ready” light (42, FIG. 1) illuminates, and a chime (68, FIG. 3) sounds—volume control and on/off being adjustable. “Manual” momentary pushbutton (32, FIG. 1) allows manual control of mixing speed and time, if desired, while cup rotates. For next milkshake, electronic mixer returns to fully automatic mode.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring means for repeatedly scanning the mixture to obtain data for use in monitoring changes in the spectroscopic profile of the mixture as mixing proceeds, the monitoring means by mounted off-axis relative to the axis about which the vessel is rotatable or oscillatable.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing a number of components comprising a vessel for receiving the components, drive means for rotating or oscillating the vessel about an axis to effect mixing of the components within the vessel, and at least one spectroscopic monitoring means for repeatedly scanning the mixture to obtain data for use in monitoring changes in the spectroscopic profile of the mixture as mixing proceeds, the monitoring means by mounted off-axis relative to the axis about which the vessel is rotatable or oscillatable.

Abstract: A food mixer includes a head (12) that is detachable from a base (11) for use separately in mixing food such as cake ingredients. The turntable motor (25) in the base is controlled by an independent speed control (18). Control (18) and motor (25) receive their power from wires attached to a pair of electrically conductive hooks (32) which serve not only to physically secure the head (12) in position, but also to conduct the electric current.

Abstract: A fully automatic electronic milkshake mixer (10, FIG. 1) in which an operator sets scoop dial control (34, FIG. 1), based upon the number of scoops of ice-cream or related products placed in mixer cup. The mixer cup (28, FIG. 2) rotates automatically by motorized lower drive wheels (48, FIG. 1), and a top cup rim container guide/wheel assembly (54, FIG. 1) engages mixer cup upper lip (56, FIG. 2). Different sized mixer cups rotate perfectly, for faster, more complete mixing. The mixer automatically shifts from low to high speed (anti-splash feature), and turns off automatically when milkshake is done. A “ready” light (42, FIG. 1) illuminates, and a chime (68, FIG. 3) sounds—volume control and on/off being adjustable. “Manual” momentary pushbutton (32, FIG. 1) allows manual control of mixing speed and time, if desired, while cup rotates. For next milkshake, electronic mixer returns to fully automatic mode.

Abstract: A pressure relief system is provided for mixing tanks that are under overpressure at least temporarily, especially cylindrical container mixers for powdered, grit-like and/or granular materials. The mixing tank is pivotable around a preferably horizontal pivoting axis into a mixing position in which the materials are brought together with a mixing tool and wherein at least the discharge area and/or the closing flap (8) of the mixing tank are located outside the bulk of material. A hole of opening (20), which is sealed with a disk and/or shaft (12) via the intermediary of a membrane (15) with an elastic sealing lip (16), is provided in the discharge area and/or within the closing flap (8) for pressure relief during the mixing operation.

Abstract: Building materials such as concrete, mortar and plaster are placed in a bag which is suspended in a bottomless drum. A handle is used to move a plunger up-and-down through the bottom of the drum such that the plunger repeatedly moves part of the bag upwardly through the materials contained in the bag to cause mixing thereof. The drum is rotationally indexed with reciprocal movements of the plunger, which also moves laterally. The plunger has an interchangeable head having a leading face which is inclined with respect to the direction of lateral movement on the upward stroke, and at least one inclined downwardly-facing facet.

Abstract: A multi-purpose device, the device including a tube holder for holding tubes; tube driving apparatus for rotating the tubes in the tube holder, the tube holder having spaces for accommodating the tubes such that each one of the tubes can be placed in a separate one of the spaces; the spaces having shapes and sizes providing free rotation of the tubes within the spaces about longitudinal axes of the tubes; the tube driving apparatus having touching engagement with walls of the tubes and pressing the walls of the tubes against the tube holder; and friction between the tube driving apparatus and the walls of the tubes being greater then friction between walls of the tubes and the tube holder.

Abstract: A food mixer assembly having a base, an arm one end of which is pivotally attached to the base, and a head assembly receivable on the free end of the arm. The mixer assembly is stored by removing the head assembly, collapsing the arm into the plane of the base, and placing both the motor and base into a bowl used with the mixer.

Abstract: A stand mixer comprising a drive shaft, a transmission shaft, and a coupling. The drive shaft is rotatably held in a first housing. The transmission shaft is held in a second housing. The second housing is pivotally mounted to the first housing so that the first housing may be pivoted relative to the second housing. The coupling connects the drive shaft to the transmission shaft when the first housing is in an operating position. The coupling includes a self aligning coupling. The self aligning coupling comprises a first member, a second member and a spring. The first member is inserted into and intermeshed with the second member to transfer power between the drive shaft and the transmission shaft. When the first housing is pivoted to the operating position the spring biases the first member against the second member to intermesh the first member with the second member.

Abstract: A stand mixer comprising a lower housing with a support rotatably mounted thereto and a mixing bowl removably connected to the support. Between the mixing bowl and the support is a self-locking connection. The self-locking connection comprises the support having an aperture and the mixing bowl having a member fixably connected to the mixing bowl. The member fixedly connected to the mixing bowl is adapted to be inserted into the aperture of the support. The member has an engagement surface formed therein. The support has a cam surface. Rotation of the support drives the cam surface upon the engagement surface of the member. This rotates the member in unison with the support and cams down the mixing bowl against the support to lock the mixing bowl to the support.

Abstract: A stand mixer having a mixer head that can be locked in an up or down position. The locking mechanism includes a pin slideably retained in the pedestal of the stand, which is removeably received in one or more recesses in the mixer head.

Abstract: A portable mixing apparatus (10) for mixing concrete, mortar, roof sealant, paint and other materials that is powered by a hand-held power tool such as an electric drill (22). The mixing apparatus (10) includes a support base (14), a bucket holder (16) carried by the support base (14) for rotational movement on to the support base (14), a drive assembly (18) for rotating the bucket holder (16) on the support base (14), and structure (20) for coupling the drive assembly (18) with the electric drill (22) for powering the drive assembly (18) and therefore rotating the bucket holder (16) for mixing the materials contained in a bucket (12).

Abstract: A hybridization vessel rotator can be used, without modification, in either a liquid bath or a conventional oven. The rotator includes a frame which supports a spindle to which hybridization vessels are attached. A motor turns the spindle to rotate the vessels. The motor is affixed to the frame at a position opposite to the bottom surface of the frame. The rotator can thus be inserted into a liquid bath, while the motor remains outside of the bath. If an oven is used, the entire rotator can be placed inside the oven. The vessel rotator is independent of the external source of heating or cooling. The vessel rotator also does not require that the bath or oven be specifically designed for use with the rotator.

Abstract: A kitchen machine is provided with a base (3) and a motor housing (5) which is arranged on the base (3) and in which an electric motor (27) is accommodated. On the base (3) next to the motor housing (5), an open bowl (9) can be placed, journalled relative to the base (3). A transverse arm (17) can be coupled on the motor housing (5), which arm extends to above the bowl (9). A tool (19) can be placed in the bowl (9) and can be coupled to a transmission (25) which is arranged in the transverse arm (17) and can be driven by the electric motor (27). The bowl (9) can be driven into rotation by a pinion (21) which is also coupled to the transmission (25). The pinion (21) is displaceable along its axis of rotation relative to the transverse arm (17) and is displaced from a first into a second position through engagement with a toothed rim (23) of the bowl (9) when the transverse arm (17) is placed on the motor housing (,5).

Abstract: A mixing apparatus comprising a wire coil body defining a cylinder of revolution, with a cylindrical central cavity. The wire coil body includes a wire lower end portion coaxially aligned with the cylindrical central cavity and extending underlying the wire coil body for securement within a chuck portion of a rotary drill. A modification of the invention includes tubing members mounted along the wire coil body to enhance grasping of an associated spray can in a rotary mixing procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing device with a mixing vessel which can be pivoted by 180.degree. between a starting position and a mixing position. The vessel part which is permanently connected to the pivot shaft includes an extraction mechanism by means of which any dust-laden gases present in the vessel can be extracted before the vessel is opened. A preferred further embodiment of the invention facilitates the delivery of protective gas to the mixing vessel.