Abstract: A continuous chemical process is modified to allow parts thereto to be processed one quantum of matter at a time. This offers precision and efficiency beyond what is possible with the continuous mode. This Quantum Fluid Operation (QFO) is applied to basic unit operations: mixing, reacting, separating.

Abstract: A device, for mixing and dispensing a pasty mass, comprising a cartridge having a mixing element and a feed plunger arranged in it, whereby the mixing element is arranged on a mixing rod, the mixing rod extends through the feed plunger into the inside of the cartridge, the mixing rod and the feed plunger and the cartridge together form a tight connection that seals the cartridge inside of the device with respect to the exterior, whereby the feed plunger is arranged on the mixing rod and such that it can move in the cartridge in axial direction and whereby at least one clamping jaw is arranged on the feed plunger in appropriate manner such that the clamping jaw can be pressed onto the mixing rod by a locking element such that the mixing rod can no longer be shifted with respect to the feed plunger.

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: Methods and devices for mixing a first fluid with a second fluid downhole include a chamber having a first end, a second end and an opening for fluid to flow there through. A top surface of a perforated piston is capable of contacting the second end and a top surface of a piston is capable of contacting a bottom surface of the perforated piston. The perforated piston is located at a first position within the chamber based upon characteristics of a first fluid. A first fluid delivery system supplies the first fluid and a second fluid delivery system supplies a second fluid to the chamber, wherein the second fluid is at a pressure that moves the piston approximate to the first end. An actuating device applies a force against the bottom surface of the piston to inject the fluids through channels of the perforated piston to produce spray droplets.

Abstract: A method includes directing first and second fluids into a plurality of first ports fluidly connected to a mixing chamber disposed between a first plate and a base plate, guiding the first and second fluids into a mixing chamber, directing the first and second fluid into a plurality of second ports fluidly connected to the plurality of first ports, guiding the first and second fluids from the plurality of second ports into another mixing chamber disposed between a second plate and the first plate and fluidly connected to the mixing chamber, activating a heating element to heat one of the first and second fluids entering the mixing chamber, creating a temperature gradient between the first and second fluids entering the mixing chamber, and operating a diaphragm operatively associated with the mixing chamber and the another mixing chamber to agitate the first and second fluids to form a fluid mixture.

Abstract: A vibrational mixer (1), in particular a single-path mixer for use in single-path bioreactors (4) with flexible walls, consisting of a mixer shaft (2) that can be set into longitudinal motions by a drive (8), with at least one mixing element (3), wherein at least one channel (13) is arranged in the mixer shaft with an opening to an interior reactor space (6).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mixer comprising a base plate; a top plate in intimate contact with a surface of the base plate; the intimate contact preventing a fluid loss from the bottom plate; the top plate comprising a plurality of first ports for the entry of a first fluid and a second fluid; a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the plurality of first ports; a first heating element; and an exit channel for removing an intimate mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid; and a reciprocatory device in physical contact with the mixing chamber; the reciprocatory device being operative to agitate the first fluid and the second fluid.

Abstract: A bone cement mixer (1) includes at least one mixing space (5) for mixing powder and liquid components (2, 4) to make bone cement. The powder component (2) is placed in the mixing space (5) and the liquid component (4) in a liquid container (3). The liquid component (4) is sucked out from the liquid container (3) to the mixing space (5) by means of a vacuum generated in the mixing space. The liquid container (3) is a tube (15) that has a connecting element (16) for connecting it to the bone cement mixer (1). The connecting element (16) is adapted to be opened when it is connected to a corresponding connecting element (17) on the bone cement mixer (1). The metal material of the tube has a thickness such that the volume of its liquid containing space (18) is brought to decrease when the vacuum in the mixing space (5) is brought to prevail therein.

Abstract: A bone cement mixer includes one mixing space (5) for mixing powder and liquid components (2, 4) to make bone cement. The powder component (2) is placed in the mixing space (5) and the liquid component (4) in a liquid container (3). The liquid container (3) may be an aerosol container (15) and contains, in addition to the liquid component (4), a propellant gas for pushing the liquid component (4) out from the aerosol container (15) into the mixing space (5). The aerosol container (15) has a connecting element (16) for connecting it to the bone cement mixer (1), and it is closed and adapted to being opened when it is connected to a corresponding connecting element (17) on the bone cement mixer (1), so that the liquid component (4) is pushed out from the aerosol container (15) into the mixing space (5) by the propellant gas.

Abstract: A cartridge in which bone cement is mixed and from which the cement is discharged. A blade with plural vanes is disposed in the cartridge for mixing the cement. A piston located in one end of the cartridge is actuated to push the mixed cement out of the cartridge. The blade has plural vanes, one for scraping cement off the side of the cartridge, one for scraping cement off the piston and one for scraping cement off the end of the cartridge opposite the end in which the piston is normally located. The blade is collapsible so that when the piston is actuated the blade compresses to allow the cement in the cartridge to be pushed out.

Abstract: The device for storing, mixing, and dispensing components is provided with means for mixing (6) a first component (27) with a second, liquid component (28) and for dispensing the mixed materials. The individual components (27, 28) are stored in respective containers (2, 3) that are arranged side by side, and a valve assembly (8) is arranged in the transfer area (7) between the outlet area (26) of the container (3) for storing the second, liquid component (28) and the liquid inlet (25) of the container (2) for storing the first component (27). Such a device allows an unproblematic storage of the different components without a local separation of the containers and an efficient mix thereof. This applies especially if the first component is a powder or a granular or porous substance, e.g. bone cement or bone replacement material.

Abstract: A mixing drier in the form of a spherical mixer comprises an upper vessel shell and a lower vessel shell which can be closed together in a separation plane. A stirrer having a stirrer shaft and stirring elements is affixed to the upper vessel shell. The stirrer axis is inclined to the vertical. The separation plane is perpendicular to the stirrer axis. The stirring elements are located below the separation plane. A hinge is located in the separation plane and allows the vessel of the spherical mixer to be opened for cleaning.

Abstract: A reciprocating drive assembly is disclosed for use in a fluid mixer to impart reciprocating movement along a longitudinal axis to a shaft carrying a mixing head. The drive assembly includes a housing, a flywheel mounted for rotation about a rotational axis, a crank member projecting from the flywheel, and a yoke supported by the housing for movement along a yoke axis parallel to the longitudinal axis. The yoke is releasably connected to the shaft and has a linear race formed therein for receiving the crank member. Guide assemblies are connected to the housing and to the yoke for sliding engagement therewith along guide axes parallel to the yoke axis. The yoke is between the guide assemblies. The crank member is caused to translate linearly within the race, thereby urging the yoke to move along the yoke axis to effect longitudinal reciprocating movement of the mixing head.

Abstract: A foaming device for the preparation of coffee and milk, cappuccinos or similar drinks including a cover designed to close the top of a virtually cylindrical container of the drink and a disk movable axially inside the container during use of the device with the disk being equipped with at least one mesh portion for emulsion of the air in the liquid and being fastened transversely to a rod running axially in a hole in the cover and protruding above it to be grasped manually. The device is characterized in that said cover includes at least two concentric annular grooves designed to engage with the upper edge of containers of different diameters to realize closing of the container with there being present a flexible circumferential portion that extends from the edge of the disk towards the outside to cover the opening that is created between the disk edge and the internal wall of the container when the device is used with containers of greater diameter.

Abstract: A mixing system includes a flexible mixing bag having an interior surface bounding a compartment, the compartment being adapted to hold a liquid solution. A mixer is disposed within the compartment of the mixing bag. A shaft has a first end and an opposing second end. The first end of the shaft is connected to the mixer within the compartment of the mixing bag. The second end of the shaft is disposed outside of the compartment. A seal is formed between the mixing bag and the shaft or the mixer to enable the shaft to raise and lower the mixer within the compartment of the mixing bag while preventing leaking of the liquid solution.

Abstract: A blending device for mixing a content of a bag in combination with a collection member, the blending device comprising a casing defining a chamber and comprising a mixer and a door. The collection member is adapted to receive therein a bag with a content to be mixed by the blending device and is adapted to be installed in the blending device. When the collection member and the bag are positioned in the chamber and the door is closed, the mixer is operated to act on the bag and cause the content thereof. If the bag ruptures while in the blending device, its content will be collected by the collection member. The collection member is detachably secured at an upper end thereof to the blending device. The collection member typically takes the form of a flexible collection bag that is open-ended at its upper end.

Abstract: A portable dispenser has at least two containers organized to enable the substances they contain to be dispensed in proportions selected by the user, and a mixing chamber into which the substances contained in the containers are dispensed and in which they can be mixed together. The substances contained in the containers have different colors, the dispenser includes at least one stirrer that is movable in said mixing chamber, and the mixing chamber is organized to enable the user to observe the color of the resulting mixture prior to extracting it.

Abstract: A mixing container is provided which has a housing and a disassociatively associatable mixer subassembly. The mixer subassembly includes a top portion, a rod that slidably and reciprocatably extends centrally through the top portion, a gripping portion at one rod end, and a mixing head at the opposite rod end. The mixing head has a medial body portion and a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion has a plurality of perimetrically adjacent whorl-like portions. Each whorl-like portion includes two wing loop portions that extend outwardly and obliquely relative to the medial body portion.

Abstract: A member within a container is reciprocated to vibrate the container contents. A drive unit is releasably connectable to the reciprocating member so that the drive unit can be used for other purposes, such as for driving the reciprocal members of other containers when not required for the container in question. The drive unit comprises a reciprocal output member with a releasable mechanism for drivably connecting the output member with the reciprocal member of the container and a device for removably mounting the container on the drive unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for first separating and later mixing a of materials stored in a cylindrical container. The apparatus of the present invention serves as an effective barrier during storage of the materials. It also serves as an apparatus for thoroughly mixing the materials when they are ready to be used.The apparatus of the present invention consists of: a mixing member formed with one or more mixing spokes for stirring the materials; a sealing member that releasably attaches to the mixing member and together with the mixing member forms a barrier when the two are joined, but separated from the mixing member allows for the combining of the materials within the container; and a mixing rod that attaches to the mixing member and is long enough to protrude from the container to allow the user to manipulate the mixing member. The apparatus of the present invention is formed so it is difficult for the mixing member and the sealing to reattach once they have separated.

Abstract: A milk jug with froth-forming device for making cappuccino and the like, including a container body that can be closed with a lid that supports and guides a froth-forming element, which is constituted by a plunger element associated with a rod that protrudes from the lid. The plunger element has a disk-like element formed by a circumferential rim that is connected, by spoke-like arms, to a central hub in which the rod is inserted. The spoke-like arms retain a mesh affecting the entire surface of the disk-like element, and the spoke-like arms decrease in thickness from the hub towards the outer rim to provide flexibility on the outer portion of the disk-like element so as to increase the inclusion of air particles inside the liquid upon a reciprocating motion of the plunger element.

Abstract: A low frequency vibration type washing machine has a shrinkable shielder for prevention of clothes jamming in the gap between the low frequency vibrating disc and the inner bottom of the washing tub from the outside. The washing machine includes the washing tub and a vibrating disc placed in the washing tub for causing resonance phenomena in a multi-phase washing medium received in the washing tub. The shrinkable shielder is placed in the gap such that it shields the gap from the outside. The shielder totally or partially shields the gap and is made of rubber or sponge. The shielder may be a tube type shielder placed in the gap at a lower edge of the vibrating disc. Alternatively, the shielder may be a spring type shielder. As a further alternative, the shielder may be a flexible thin film annularly placed in the gap at a lower edge of the vibrating disc. The tube type shielder is charged with gas or liquid.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance for processing food by chopping, mixing, whipping, kneading, pressing, and preparing emulsions from food has a horizontally positioned cylindrical vessel for receiving food. A tool for processing food in the vessel has a diameter that matches the inner diameter of the vessel. A drive motor is connected with a drive shaft to the tool for driving the tool in rotation. An advancing unit is provided for advancing the tool in the axial direction of the vessel over its axial length. The advancing unit has a stationary spindle and a slide connected to the spindle so as to be slidable on the spindle in the axial direction of the vessel, wherein the slide is displaced by an electric motor on the spindle in the axial direction. The drive motor of the tool is connected to the slide to allow for axially advancing the tool within the vessel.

Abstract: A domestic cooking system including a base defining one or more cooking locations, electromagnetic induction apparatus for heating a food at the cooking location and apparatus for automatic stirring of the food at the cooking location.

Abstract: The present invention aims to evenly and surely knead a concrete material comprising less water amount. Concrete material layer entered into a kneading tank is cut in an up-and-down direction and divided into a plurality of layer sections arrayed side by side along a right-and-left direction,, and one of the divided layer sections is piled up another one of the divided layer sections in the up-and-down direction, then the piled up concrete layer sections are compacted, in other words are pressed in the up-and-down direction and extended in a horizontal direction, and further these steps are repeated.

Abstract: The invention relates to method and small batch, portable apparatus and article for heating, pressurizing and continuously mixing two fluids, preferably at least one compressible fluid and one non-compressible fluid in a single vessel to form a mixture of such fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a process for mixing a compound comprising at least two components and especially to an apparatus and a process for mixing bone cement and filling it into an applicator (130). The apparatus comprises a mixing bowl (100) and a sealing means (140) which can be connected to the applicator (130). The applicator (130) can be moved within the mixing bowl (100) relative thereto. Due to the relative motion of the applicator (130) and the mixing bowl (100), the bone cement is mixed and filled into the applicator (130).

Abstract: The mixing device is used for mixing multicomponent materials or for homogenizing compositions which are contained in a cartridge (10) which is closed by a piston (15) having a passage opening (19). The latter is primarily closed by the shaft (22) of a mixing member (20). Said shaft (22) may be coupled to a rod (23). By a drive or by manual operation, the rod (23) may be rotated and moved axially at the same time. While the piston (15) stays, where it is, the mixing member (20) is moved through the cartridge (10). Upon termination of the mixing operation, the mixing member (20) is locked at the piston (15) by a holding member (32) in order to unscrew the rod (23) from the mixing member. Subsequently, the cartridge may be inserted into a squeezing tool in which the piston (15) is advanced for squeezing out the composition.

Abstract: The device, placed inside of the cartridge, container, tube, etc., makes it possible to maintain two different substances in chambers (6, 7) separate until the moment of use and then makes possible their mixing, and distribution of the mixture from a closeable (3) output opening (2) of cartridge, tube or container (1). The device comprises a membrane (4) easy to perforate or break (10) fastened to a fluidtight peripheral ring (4'). A perforated (13) disk (14) is provided with points (8) or the like for perforating or breaking (10) of membrane (4) at the moment of use. The disk is driven like a piston, by sliding (arrow 12) and/or rotation (arrow 17) of a rod (5) coming in a tight manner from container (1) to allow, by alternating movements, the intimate mixing of the two substances.

Abstract: A system and method for mixing and dispensing grout to be used for anchoring of bolts or bars in the floors, walls or ceilings of structures or excavations is disclosed. The system comprises a caulking tube in which grout components, a catalyst and a mastic, have been placed inside a plastic bag along with an assembly for mixing the grout and a mixing rod. When the grout is ready to be used the dispensing tip of the caulking tube is cut off and the mixing rod is inserted through the opening in the tip and into a slot cut in a wall of the mixing assembly. The other end of the mixing rod is formed so that it may be inserted into the chuck of a drill. When the drill is operated, the mixer assembly, upon which mixing blades have been installed, rotates and as the drill is pressed forward the mixer assembly is moved longitudinally through the tube mixing the components of the grout.

Abstract: A fluent material mixer having a bottom barrel section with a mixed material exit and an upper barrel section from which an operating plunger shaft projects. The two barrel sections contain materials which are separated from each other and are to be mixed together prior to extrusion. A breakable separator is disposed between the barrel sections. A fluent material mixer plate with material bypassing holes defined in it is disposed on and movable through the barrel sections by the plunger shaft. A wiper is detented to position at the upper end of the upper barrel section. The wiper includes a plate without openings through it and it sealingly engages the interior of the barrel sections. A sleeve at the radially inward edge of the wiper wraps around the shaft for sealing against fluent materials moving out of the barrel sections along the shaft.

Abstract: A continuous reactor for forming polymeric materials from reactive components for use in a system for mixing monomeric materials and the process of operation of the continuous reactor and system.

Abstract: An apparatus in which grout is extruded from the same chamber in which mixed. Provision is made to clean the system after it has undergone one cycle of mixing and extrusion. The basic components of the apparatus include a mixing chamber with a mixing ram having collapsible mixing fingers. Encircling this mixing ram is an extruding ram with a ram head. The mixing ram is concentric with and extends through a lower extruding ram cylinder with the upper portion of the mixing ram having a mixing head normally seated in the mixing chamber and concentric with the ram head. Provision is made to bring water into the mixing chamber, to insert grout in the same chamber, and to outlet the water and grout from the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mixing and dispensing system including a tubular housing with an inlet opening for receiving a first liquid ingredient and a tubular casing for retaining a second liquid ingredient to be combined therewith. A piston is longitudinally movable in the tubular casing to force the second liquid through an outlet opening that liquid tightly engages the inlet opening of the tubular housing. Extending through an end of the tubular housing opposite to the inlet opening is a rod having an inner end secured to a seal mechanism for contacting the inlet to liquid tightly seal the inlet opening. The rod also extends through and is longitudinally movable within a passage in a plunger having an outer periphery conforming to the inner walls of the tubular housing. A coupling mechanism is operable to selectively secure the plunger to the rod so as to provide common longitudinal movement thereof.

Abstract: A stirring apparatus is disclosed for stirring mortar or the like, wherein foaming is controlled to the minimum, and moreover, satisfactory stirring effects can be obtained.This apparatus has a roof-shaped stirring blade including two plate-like members inclined to each other, each of which is provided therein with a plurality of flow holes, the stirring blade being reciprocated in the mortar tank.

Abstract: A dispensing cartridge for separately storing two materials until the time of use in two compartments divided by a barrier assembly. The elements that comprise the barrier assembly are used to divide the cartridge into two compartments, to mix the two materials, and to extrude the mixed material.

Abstract: Hydraulic controls for the injection unit of an injection molding machine of the type which has tandem supporting bridges riding on two guide rods and hydraulic cylinder assemblies surrounding the rods, the cylinder assemblies in the rear supporting bridge which control the movements of the plastification screw being convertible from single-acting cylinders to double-acting cylinders with a differential piston, for the selective connection to a first hydraulic control system which has presettable proportional-response control valves for the adjustment of the pressure and flow rate of the hydraulic fluid, or to a second hydraulic control system which provides a continuous electronic control input to a servo-valve, adjusted by an electronic feedback loop with pressure transducers. The conversion involves the exchange of a piston and a cylinder cover in the two cylinder assemblies of the rear supporting bridge.

Abstract: A mixing container in which two or more completely incompatible materials may be packaged, stored, and prior to use mixed together. The mixing container comprises an exterior container and one or more interior containers. The largest volume material of those being stored is placed within the exterior container. The other incompatible materials are placed within the interior containers, respectively. A shaft extends into the exterior container. Affixed to the inner end of the shaft is a rotor. The shaft and the rotor can both rotate and move axially of the shaft. Each of the interior containers are breakable and may be broken by contact with the rotor. The rotor is also capable of completely mixing the contents of each of the containers whereby various incompatible materials may be completely and homogeneously mixed prior to use. The exterior container of the invention may be modified with a nozzle and means for dispensing the mixture through the nozzle.

Abstract: Apparatus for the processing of exposed photographic negatives and prints consisting of a tank containing thermostatically controlled fluid in which are immersed one or more processing containers having the active solutions therein. A holder supporting the sensitized element with an agitator having elements facing the sensitized surface are assembled and placed within the container. The agitator has an extension which permits vibration of the agitator manually and/or electrically from outside the container which the active solution is reacting with the sensitized surface within the container.

Abstract: The two coupled vertical-lift slides of a mixing head for multicomponent plastics are formed with recesses which, in the rest position of the mixing head, form part of the mixing chamber wall so that a stripping rod, whose diameter is greater than the minimum interval between the vertical-lift slides, can be pushed through, preferably perpendicularly of the vertical-lift slides, to scrape out the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A milk jug with froth-forming device for making cappuccino and the like, including a container body that can be closed with a lid that supports and guides a froth-forming element, which is constituted by a plunger element associated with a rod that protrudes from the lid. The plunger element has a disk-like element formed by a circumferential rim that is connected, by spoke-like arms, to a central hub in which the rod is inserted. The spoke-like arms retain a mesh affecting the entire surface of the disk-like element, and the spoke-like arms decrease in thickness from the hub towards the outer rim to provide flexibility on the outer portion of the disk-like element so as to increase the inclusion of air particles inside the liquid upon a reciprocating motion of the plunger element.