Abstract: An apparatus for making a frozen dessert. The apparatus including a reservoir located within a chassis for receiving a liquid dessert mixture and a rotatable paddle located within the reservoir. The paddle can have a body coupled to at least one respective scraper element by a living hinge, such that the scraper element has a scraping edge that is radially-outward biased by the living hinge for abuttingly engaging a wall of the reservoir. The reservoir and the axis of rotation can be substantially horizontally directed, with a substantially vertically-orientated lid closing an opening of the reservoir, the lid defining an aperture for receiving the mixture or enabling egress of the frozen dessert.

Abstract: There is provided a powder treating apparatus which can uniformly and successively combine and grow powders having different specific gravities or sizes together with a simple structure.

Abstract: A single-use mixer or homogenizer is provided that includes a container provided with a lid which is provided as a compression element (29) for substances (45) in the container (1). The compression element (29) is rotatably arranged in relation to the container (1). The substances (45) are pressed and ground through the sieve (13) into the collecting chamber (27) by the rotation of the compression element (29), and can be removed by a pipette (43) which passes through both the compression element (29) and the cover on the sieve (13).

Abstract: AVClip recorded in BD-ROM is obtained by multiplexing a graphics stream and a video stream. The graphics stream is a PES packet sequence that includes 1) PES packets storing graphics data (ODS) and 2) PES packets storing control information (PCS). In each ODS, values of DTS and PTS indicate a timing of decoding start for corresponding graphics data, and a timing of decoding end for corresponding graphics data, respectively. In each PCS, a value of PTS indicates a display timing of corresponding decoded graphics data combined with the video stream.

Abstract: A silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl and/or hydroxyl groups in the molecule and a filler having a BET surface area of at least 10 m2/g is prepared by kneading the components in a batchwise high-shear mixer. The mixer includes a rotatable mixing pan (1), a high-speed rotation agitator (3) disposed eccentrically in the pan, and a stationary scraper (4) disposed in the pan for creating a vertical counterflow.

Abstract: An ice-cream maker including a blade (30a) arranged in a double-walled container (20a), and a housing (1) containing a driving mechanism (10) that can generate a blade-rotating movement (30a) in relation to the double-walled container (20a), the double-walled container (20a) being composed of an external wall (23) and an internal wall (24) defining a housing (25) containing a phase changing mixture having a fusion range extending at least partially below 0° C. The inner wall (24) forms a vat (26), and the blade (301a; 30b?) is used to scrape the inner wall (24; 24?). The blade (30a) forms a spoon.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is disclosed which includes an elongate fluid duct having a series of openings and an outer sleeve disposed outside and extending along the duct to cover the openings. A drive motor is provided for imparting relative motion between the duct and the sleeve so that the sleeve moves across the openings in the peripheral wall of the duct. A temperature control device which may include an outer jacket arranged about the sleeve to define a chamber for receiving a heat exchange fluid, an electric heating element for supplying current to the outer sleeve or duct to heat the outer sleeve or duct, a series of burners for heating the outer surface of the sleeve, or a heating element incorporated in one of the duct and sleeve.

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: A fluid mixer including an inner fluid flow (11) duct having a cylindrical wall (14) provided with the window openings (13) and an outer tubular sleeve (12) disposed outside and extending along the duct (11) to cover the openings (13). Fluids to be mixed are admitted to one end of duct (11) through an inlet (25) and the mixture flows out through outlet (32). Duct (11) is statically mounted in pedestals (15) fixed to a base platform (17). Sleeve (12) is mounted for rotation in further pedestals (16) and driven by motor (23) and drive belt (22) to rotate concentrically about duct (11) such that parts of the sleeve move across the window openings (13) to create viscous drag on fluid flowing through the duct and transverse flows of fluid in the regions of the openings to promote mixing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dynamic mixer, comprising a housing (10) and an inner body (11) which can be rotated about a common axis in relation to each other and which form a mixing chamber (12); a back shut-off element (20) which delimits the mixing chamber (12) and which has inlet openings (21) for guiding in the components to be mixed, a front outlet (24) for delivering the mixture and a drive element (17) which is located on the rotatable part of the mixer. The inner body (11) is connected to the shut-off element (20) and forms the stator of the mixer, while the housing (10) is provided with the drive (17) and forms the rotor of the mixer.

Abstract: A fluid mixer including an inner fluid flow (11) duct having a cylindrical wall (14) provided with the window openings (13) and an outer tubular sleeve (12) disposed outside and extending along the duct (11) to cover the openings (13). Fluids to be mixed are admitted to one end of duct (11) through an inlet (25) and the mixture flows out through outlet (32). Duct (11) is statically mounted in pedestals (15) fixed to a base platform (17). Sleeve (12) is mounted for rotation in further pedestals (16) and driven by motor (23) and drive belt (22) to rotate concentrically about duct (11) such that parts of the sleeve move across the window openings (13) to create viscous drag on fluid flowing through the duct and transverse flows of fluid in the regions of the openings to promote mixing.

Abstract: A drum-type mixer having a cylindrical-shaped drum mounted eccentrically on a drive shaft that rotates the drum. A second shaft, concentric with the drive shaft, extends inside of the drum and is operatively connected to mixing devices, such as scrapers, paddles, etc. to aid in the mixing process. The mixing devices can be rotated the same direction or in the opposite direction as the rotational direction of the drum itself, and the drum and mixing devices can be driven at the same or different speeds. Also, the shaft that extends to the interior of the drum can be used to inject fluids, such as steam, into the product mix and can also be used to exhaust fluids from the interior of the drum.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the continuous treatment of reduced thickness article surfaces, for example, for the surface treatment of fragile products of small dimensions. The product to be treated is continuously poured, along with a treatment product, if necessary, into a rotary cylinder arranged horizontally or substantially horizontally, and rotated at low speed. A helical brush is also rotated at a reduced speed in an opposite direction to the cylinder, with the brush being arranged parallel to the cylinder and in contact on at least one of its generating lines with at least one internal generating line of the lower portion of the cylinder.

Abstract: A rotatable mulch bin is formed from two similar drum members (1) and (2), typically plastics moldings which are joined together by bolts through interconnecting flanges (4). One, but preferably both ends of the bin are provided with lids (7) and (9) for adding or removing material. The rotatable bin is mounted on a stand (12) by way of a pivot tube or rod extending diametrically through the bin on axis (13), acting as a clump breaker for material within the bin when the bin is rotated. The two drum members (1) and (2) are designed to nest within one another when dissembled giving a compact configuration for transportation or storage.

Abstract: An in-line mixer for insertion in a fluid pipeline to mix the fluid flowing through the pipeline comprises a rotary tubular casing composed of magnetic material and rotatably disposed within a housing fitted in the pipeline. A plurality of mixing elements are disposed within the tubular casing and project radially outwardly toward the inner wall of the casing. A set of electromagnetic coils are disposed circumferentially around the outside of the tubular casing and produce a rotating magnetic field to induce rotation of the casing through magnetic coupling of the rotating magnetic field and the magnetic material of the casing. The fluid flowing through the tubular casing is thoroughly stirred and mixed by the combined actions of the mixing elements and the rotating casing, and stagnation of the fluid near the inner wall of the casing is effectively eliminated due to rotation of the casing.

Abstract: A bowl, which accommodates a coating, is removably mounted in a casing. A moving device in the casing is coupled to the bowl for rotating said bowl. A heater is positioned in the casing in operative proximity with the bowl for melting the chocolate. A cooling unit is positioned in the casing in operative proximity with the bowl for cooling the coating. A control circuit is electrically connected to the heater and cooling unit for controlling the heating and cooling of the coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ice cream making machine which comprises a motor unit operative to rotatively drive a cold storage container whereinto the the mixture to be whisked is introduced. The container includes an inner metal vessel around which an outer case is provided to define a space therebetween. A eutectic liquid is introduced into said space which, when brought to freezing temperature, is effective to keep the vessel at a nearly constant temperature which ensures whisking of the ice cream mixture. The container outer case has a bottom which is expandable relatively to the inner vessel to accommodate expansion taking place during the change of state of the eutectic liquid.

Abstract: One of ingredients of green concrete are supplied to a rotary disc through a central tube by a pump or low pressure air and the other ingredient is supplied to the rotary disc from a hopper by a screw conveyor. These ingredients are mixed together on a rotary disc and then projected by centrifugal force.

Abstract: The disclosure refers to a method and apparatus for the preparation of PVC powder and the processing thereof to form plastic products, with care being paid to the material and also energy-saving. The PVC powder with additives is brought very quickly to a temperature between 340.degree. K. and 420.degree. K. through frictional heat and is then further heated only with thermal energy, without intermediate cooling, to a temperature at which the mixture is still just pourable. It is then immediately fed to the further processing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating paving material wherein the asphalt material is tumbled within an inclined drum so that it initially passes through the center portion of a stream of hot gases and is conveyed rearwardly and then is subsequently dropped through a more peripheral portion of the hot gas stream and conveyed rearwardly at a faster rate than it was initially. The apparatus comprises a wheeled frame, an elongated drum having a cylindrical inner surface and which is supported on the frame for rotational movement about its longitudinal axis, a feed chute communicating with the inlet end of the drum, and LP gas burners mounted at the opposite end of the drum so as to direct a flame and stream of hot gas centrally through a drum toward the inlet. A plurality of flights are secured to the drum inner surface which extend radially inward toward the drum longitudinal axis and extend rearwardly in a direction parallel to the axis.

Abstract: A photographic developer turning system for periodically turning a film processing container. An electric motor connected to an output shaft is mechanically coupled to a clamp disposed about a cylindrically shaped film processing container. The motor turns the container about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the container. A cam, mounted on the shaft, opens a microswitch to interrupt the supply of power to the motor, after one rotation. A variable time delay switch connected to the microswitch permits the motor to be energized after a preselected time. After each rotation, the microswitch resets the time delay switch to zero so that the container may again be rotated after a preselected time delay.