Abstract: Provided is a cell culture system capable of mixing a medium for culturing animal or plant cells. The cell culture system includes a body, a movable plate including an accommodation space accommodating a culture bag accommodating a medium to mix the medium, and being tiltable in multiple directions by a central joint mounted at a first location of the body, a first actuator mounted between the body and a second location of the movable plate to move the movable plate, a second actuator mounted between the body and a third location of the movable plate to move the movable plate, and a controller for applying a control signal to the first and second actuators, wherein a first angle between a first reference line extending from the first location to the second location, and a second reference line extending from the first location to the third location is 120°.

Abstract: A liquid supply device according to the invention includes a container which is filled with a liquid from a liquid storage portion, and the container includes a bottom surface portion, an upper surface portion, and a stirrer which moves in the bottom surface portion and stirs the liquid. The relationship between a height Ht in the vertical direction of a central portion in the container and a height Hb in the vertical direction of the stirrer satisfy the Expression: 0.40×Ht?Hb?0.90×Ht.

Abstract: A rack for holding containers containing liquids used in clinical chemistry analyzers. The rack comprises (a) a frame having two or more sections, each section being adapted for receiving a liquid containing component, at least one of the sections of the frame being adapted for receiving a first liquid containing component which is adapted for being removably but tightly mechanically connected to said frame, (b) at least one movable part adapted to be removably coupled to a shaker device, the movable part being adapted for receiving and holding a second liquid containing component, at least one of the sections of the frame being adapted for receiving the movable part and allowing motion of the movable part within predetermined limits.

Abstract: This invention is a mixing container apparatus with internal circulation that allows a user to efficiently mix soluble powders or highly viscous liquids in mixing containers. This apparatus utilizes specialized bags with baffles to provide the user with a mixing system that has a good mixing performance. Also, this apparatus allows the mixing apparatus container to preserve its hermetic integrity and does not require any type of seal where the apparatus can be easily scaled up to a few hundred liters. Thus, this invention provides the user with a simple method to mix soluble powder or viscous liquid in a mixing container that is more efficient and provides good mixing performance.

Abstract: A shaker is disclosed which is driven by a motor through a swing mechanism so as to swing a wine bottle, for example, drink within the bottle such as wine. The shaker comprises a base, a container, and a bottle seat disposed at a bottom in the container for receiving a bottle body, characterized in that the drink shaker further comprises a swing mechanism disposed in the base and driven by the motor through a conversion mechanism, and the swing mechanism is capable of driving the bottle seat to swing rightward and leftward in a plane or in different planes. The wine is wobbled by the swinging so that the wine continuously rises to a surface of the wane alternatively to be sufficiently and fully oxidized with air. Ice water or warm water can be provided to the shaker as a heat exchange medium. The water is stirred by the swinging of the wine bottle to be uniform in temperature, thereby speeding up cooling or warming of the wine. The shaker has effects of quick breathing, cooling, and warming of wine.

Abstract: Methods and mechanisms for shaking containers are disclosed. The shaking motion can be made to vary in a dynamic fashion so that the different components within the container are not made to separate, as if subjected to the processing of a centrifuge. Such dynamic motion can appear to be random. A cantilevered base plate or other type of based place can be coupled to a base. A motor can be coupled to the base plate and configured to rotate a generally vertical shaft. A cam or other type of wheel can be coupled to the shaft and configured to eccentrically rotate about the shaft, wherein the wheel is configured to rotate within a bearing. A container base is coupled to the bearing such that the container base is configured to translate or otherwise move is general accordance with the eccentric rotation of the cam. The container base can be configured to tilt based at least in part on the translation of the container base.

Abstract: An infusion pump has a base and a holder for a syringe extending along a longitudinal axis and having an axially shiftable plunger. The holder is pivotal on the base about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the syringe. A first actuator connected between the base and the holder can oscillate the holder about the first axis relative to the base. A pusher is displaceable linearly on the base transversely of the first axis by a second actuator that can press this pusher against the plunger and thereby slide the plunger of the syringe and empty the syringe's contents. A controller is connected to the first and second actuators for moving the pusher out of engagement with the plunger during oscillation of the syringe and for operating the second actuator only when the first actuator is not oscillating the syringe to express the contents of the syringe.

Abstract: In order to provide a method of producing a gel negative electrode for an alkaline battery for preparing a gel negative electrode in which a zinc powder, a gelling agent and an electrolyte are disposed uniformly, by means of an agitator comprising a cylindrical agitation container disposed so that the center axis X of the cylinder is parallel to the horizontal direction, the agitation container is rotated around the center axis X and the left and right portions of the agitation container are swung around an axis Y, which is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the agitation container, thereby agitating and mixing the alkaline electrolyte and the dry mixture.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for non-invasively mixing ingredients in closed containers. Mixing is performed by inducing waves in the liquid to be mixed. This is achieved by rocking the container in precise phase so as to produce resonance. With the waves moving back and forth in resonance, it is possible to mix with very low energy requirements compared to prior art. Mixing ingredients with resonant waves in a closed container eliminates the need for an invasive mixer and has obvious advantages in minimizing contamination. This makes the device ideal for biological processing that typically require sterile operation.

Abstract: A portable mixer comprising a frame assembly. Wheels are operatively mounted on the frame assembly. A deck assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame assembly for tilting forwardly and rearwardly. A mixing bag is suspended from the frame assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating food products wherein the food products are subjected to impacts, wherein the food products are placed in a container (1), are subsequently subjected to impacts through movements of the container and are finally taken out of the container. Device for treating food products, comprising: a container (1) which is movable on a horizontal rotation axis and which is opened on its upper side, and a drive device to cause the container to execute a reciprocating movement, wherein the container is placed at least one collision surface (4.5) which is arranged such that when the reciprocating movement of the container is executed the bodies placed in the container repeatedly strike the at least one collision surface. The food products are preferably formed by meat or fish pieces, and water is introduced into the container so that during the jolting in the container the food products at least partially absorb the water present in the container.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus comprises a mixing container having an opening. The mixing container is hollow cylindrical, having a length l.5˜2.5 times an inner diameter. The mixing container is loaded with a powder such as a metallurgical powder to 30 % ˜80% of the capacity of the mixing container. The mixing container is tilted at 10 degrees ˜40 degrees off the horizontal level and rotated while a liquid such as a lubricant is supplied to the powder in the mixing container from a nozzle portion. The nozzle portion is constituted to prevent the liquid from discharging when the supply of the liquid is not needed. After the liquid is supplied, the nozzle portion is evacuated from the mixing container while the mixing container is rocked for mixing the powder with the liquid. Thereafter, the mixing container is tilted to position the opening at a downward location, and the mixing container is given rotation and impact while unloading a mix from within the mixing container.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) comprises a heating room (11) for the articles of food, heater (14) and a ventilator (16) for creating a hot air current, and further comprises a device (17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) which can subject the heating room to a rocking movement around a horizontal axis (13). The heating room (11) is nearly closed and the heater (14) and ventilator (16) are inside the heating room (11) and are fixedly connected to the heating room (11) so that the relative distance between the heater and the articles of food does not change during the rocking movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for efficiently circulating and moving a fluid across a workpiece. The apparatus can provide for the automated handling of the fluids used, and is well suited for use in the staining and fixing of biological assays such as electrophoresis gels. The tray of the invention includes first and second side walls, first and second end walls, a first curved wall portion connecting the first side wall and the first end wall, and a second curved wall portion connecting the second side wall and the second end wall. The inclusion of the curved surface in the combination causes mixing to occur efficiently when the tray is "rocked" from side to side as in the conventional apparatus. Thus, the apparatus of the invention may also include a motor for alternately raising and lowering each end wall of the tray in a rocking motion, thereby causing the fluid to alternately flow towards and away from each end wall.

Abstract: A tote tank has a flexible, collapsible liner for water-based or water-borne paint. The liner when full of paint fills the tank and lines the interior walls thereof. A paint outlet from the liner extends through a wall of the tank for withdrawing paint. A paint inlet to the liner is provided for filling the line with paint and is normally closed and sealed by a closure plate. An air inlet to the tank allows the liner to collapse as paint is withdrawn. The tank is mounted on a pivot and cranks are linked to the tank to rock it back and forth to keep the paint in an agitated condition.

Abstract: A combination of a flow-cell with a rate of flow controllable and set to obtain and maintain a solvent or diluent predetermined low flow pressure from the flow-cell's inlet to the flow-cell's outlet, in which at-least an outlet thereof is alternately raised to a height above the inlet thereof sufficiently relative to mass of individual solute(s) and/or individual bead(s) (or other insoluble mass(es)) as to permit the mass of the individual solute(s) and/or individual bead(s) to move by gravity from a direction of the outlet end toward the inlet end of the flow-cell as part of a mechanism ascertainable of improved dissolving of solute and/or suspension of particles of insoluble matter.

Abstract: Devices and methods for the mixing of liquid samples which comprise means for performing the mixing, including a resting phase during the mixing cycle.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a raw meat massaging apparatus including a container adapted to be charged with raw meat having a pickle solution injected thereinto, the container having the shape of rotary body. A frame extends longitudinally of the container, the container being supported by the frame for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the container. The frame includes container drive means for rotating the container about the longitudinal axis thereof for massaging, mixing and salting the raw meat. The frame is the type of a seesaw supported on a support means for rockingly movement thereabout, the support means extending substantially horizontally and widthwise of the frame and the container.

Abstract: This invention involves a cylinder of circular section, with one end raised about 5 degrees above the other, and capable of being rolled back and forth through an arc of approximately 210.degree., 105.degree. in either direction from a central position, or in some cases for complete revolutions, into which trash, garbage, and possibly septage are introduced repeatedly through a hole in the top of the high end when the cylinder is in the central position, and then the cylinder is rocked from one extreme position to the other so that the material inside is tumbled upon itself and aerated and randomly dispersed, and by repeatly falling tends to progress from the high, input end toward a discharge opening in the low end as digested compost. These units can be built by any reasonably competent mechanic. The smaller ones require a cold chisel, electric drill, and ideally a saber-saw or acetylene torch. The larger ones will require some welding.

Abstract: A container shaking device especially for use in shaking nail polish containers includes a container holding portion mounted on a pivotal arm. An elongated reciprocal bar has a first end secured for pivoting the pivotal arm and has an elongated slot formed adjacent an opposite end. A rotary arm has a transverse pin received in the slot on the reciprocal arm and is connected through a plurality of gears for rotation by an electric motor. The container holder includes an L-shaped portion having a first leg secured to the pivotal arm and a clamping member mounted for sliding movement on the first leg member in parallel relation with a second leg member. A spring biased clamping pin is utilized for securing the clamping member in adjusted position for securing various different sizes of containers.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing beverages which include a drive device, a disturbing device and a holder for holding a container from which fluid is to be dispensed. The drive device and disturbing device operate to rock or agitate the holder to cause liquid in the container to mix with itself. This prevents the liquid from stratifying and from solids settling. Preferably the container is in the form of a collapsible bag which collapses as liquid is dispensed. An outlet from the container is controlled by a dispensing device.

Abstract: A mixing system comprising a movable mixing tub, a pumping source and a leveling valve interconnected to the mixing tub and the inlet or outlet of 10 the pumping source. The mixing system may include jet-type mixer to mix dry materials with fluid to be further mixed in the movable mixing tub.

Abstract: A pretreatment process to remove entrapped air from liquid polyester blends intended as the matrix of cast marble is disclosed. The formulated blend is subjected to a simultaneous evacuating, vibrating and shearing step which is critical within broad parameters. The thus treated blend, after casting, will be non-porous in cross section, thereby making it suitable for countertops and other parts which must be field cut to specifications.

Abstract: A paint can shaker including a frame adapted to be supported on a supporting surface and a paint can carrier mounted on the frame and adapted to receive and support a paint can. The frame includes springs acting between the frame and a supporting surface to enable the carrier to undergo rolling vibratory motion relative to the supporting surface. The paint can is supported on the carrier by first and second jaws, one of which is movable on the carrier. A motor is mounted on the carrier and drives an unbalanced member to impart vibratory motion to the carrier.

Abstract: A lithographic plate processor (10) includes developer apparatus (12) and chemical distribution apparatus (14, 15). The developer apparatus (12) insures a uniform spreading of the developer over the exposed surface of a lithographic plate traveling through the processor. The developer apparatus (12) includes a pair of spreading members (40, 42) which are pivotally connected to each other by a parallel linkage (44). The parallel linkage (44) in turn is pivotally mounted to a subframe (46). A mechanism is provided for rotating a shaft (94) which drives a linkage to create an oscillating motion in the spreading members (40, 42) to uniformly spread the developer over the surface of the lithographic plate. The chemical distribution apparatus (14, 15) includes a tank (32) in which an agitating bar (38) is provided. The tank is mounted for oscillation and has a plurality of apertures (138) formed in the front wall (130) thereof to distribute chemical from within the tank to a lithographic plate below.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mixing device suitably fashioned for assuring a substantially uniform mix of seeds and planting medium such as peatmoss. The apparatus is defined by a framework which supports a drum capable of rotation not only about it's elongate axis, but also rotation about an axis orthogonal thereto. A door is provided for ingress of material, a spout for egress therefrom, and mixing blades are disposed within the drum's interior to assure the proper mix.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus particularly adapted for mixing blood cell suspensions and which includes a support platform having discrete troughs adapted to receive a plurality of specimen container tubes and effect rocking of the tubes to uniformly mix blood cell suspensions without distorting, breaking or foaming the suspensions. The platform may be randomly loaded with specimen tubes and is adapted to effect rocking of the platform in response to the presence of a tube within a trough, and provides first signals indicating the presence of tubes within the individual troughs and second signals indicating lapse of a predetermined mixing time for each specimen tube.

Abstract: A machine for mixing solids in portable containers, such as shipping containers, is provided with a drive station which has a mechanism for holding the containers at one end thereof and contains motors and associated drive elements for revolving the container continuously about a generally horizontal axis. The entire drive station is pivotable about another axis which is perpendicular to the axis about which the container and holding mechanism revolves by actuators which are spaced on the opposite side of the drive station from the holding mechanism. The arrangement makes efficient use of factory floor space and provides an opening in the holding mechanism almost entirely around the front of the machines so as to facilitate loading and unloading of containers.