Abstract: An all-in-one mobile wellsite service unit for providing equipment and services at an oil and gas well related to well abandonment is provided. The mobile unit comprises a water storage tank, at least one cement mixing barrel for mixing a cement slurry, a progressive cavity pump for pumping the cement slurry, and a hydraulic hose for connecting to a hydraulic power source to provide power to the cement mixing barrel and the progressive cavity pump. The mobile unit may also contain downhole tools needed for well abandonment, including a well cleaning tool, a cementing tool, a hydraulic packer, and more.

Abstract: A technique facilitates mixing operations by removing foaming that results from air entrained during mixing of constituents. A mixing system comprises a container body having an interior and an inlet through which material enters the interior for mixing. The container body also comprises a discharge through which the mixed material is delivered downstream. A mechanical foam breaker is disposed within the container body and extends upwardly a sufficient distance to extend through a surface level to which the material rises during mixing within the container body. The mechanical foam breaker is oriented to break down foam along the surface of the material as the material moves through the interior.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and delivering a liquefied masonry mix such as grout, mortar, stucco, and the like is presented. The apparatus comprises a frame element, a hopper element, and a dispensing element. A bag of masonry mix may be loaded into the hopper element, mixed with water, and dispensed as a liquid mix through a hose with an attachable dispensing tool such as a trowel to a point of application such as a wall surface.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery system including a mixer, a delivery device, and a flexible extension tube. A connector is attached to a distal end of the flexible tube. The connector includes a housing, a spindle configured with a fitting, and an enlarged knob. The spindle is seated within the housing and is configured to rotate between a closed and open position. In the open position, the spindle allows flow from the delivery device flexible extension tube into a bore of the spindle and into the spindle fitting. A delivery cement cannula is attached to the spindle fitting for allowing cement to travel from the delivery tube into living tissue. The enlarged knob is used to rotate the spindle from an open to a closed state and vice versa.

Abstract: A sulfur-containing material in a melt state is stored in material hopper 1 heated to a temperature within a preset temperature range of which a lower limit is equal to or above a melting point of sulfur. The stored sulfur-containing material is sucked by pressure generators 2a, 2b and pulled out into cylinders 11a, 11b heated to a temperature within the preset temperature range. The pulled out sulfur-containing material is pushed out from the cylinders under predetermined pressure applied by the pressure generator, and thereafter, the resultant material is injected from injection port 24 into mold 5 having therein a cavity which can be hermetically sealed and the mold being heated to a temperature within the preset temperature range. The injection port of the mold after the sulfur-containing material is fully injected in the cavity is closed. By stopping heating of the mold, the sulfur-containing material injected in the cavity is slowly cooled.

Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery system including a mixer and a delivery device. The mixer includes a paddle for mixing the components and a piston that pushes the mixed cement into the attached delivery device. The delivery device includes a tube into which the bone cement is forced from the mixer, and a plunger that forces the cement out of the tube during the medical procedure. The tube includes an entry port through which cement is introduced into the tube from the mixer. A one-way valve attached to the tube allows the cement to flow from the mixer through the entry port. After the cement is loaded in the tube, the delivery device is removed from the mixer. The valve blocks flow out of the entry port when the plunger is depressed.

Abstract: A technique facilitates mixing operations by removing foaming that results from air entrained during mixing of constituents. A mixing system comprises a container body having an interior and an inlet through which material enters the interior for mixing. The container body also comprises a discharge through which the mixed material is delivered downstream. A mechanical foam breaker is disposed within the container body and extends upwardly a sufficient distance to extend through a surface level to which the material rises during mixing within the container body. The mechanical foam breaker is oriented to break down foam along the surface of the material as the material moves through the interior.

Abstract: A method for mixing a slurry for delivery to a downstream point comprises mixing a liquid source and a powder source at a mixing location to form the slurry, directing the slurry to at least one of a downstream point and a recirculation circuit, and introducing at least one vibration source to promote slurry homogenization and thorough mixing of the slurry for delivery to the downstream point, the vibration source located remote from the mixing location.

Abstract: A process employing a wet mixer having a vertical mixing chamber for forming a wet slurry of a cementitious powder and liquid. The vertical mixing chamber is designed to provide the required amount of mixing to provide thoroughly mixed, uniformly thin slurry within a mixing residence time that allows for adequate supply of slurry to ensure continuous operation of an associated cement panel production line. Gravity feed for supply of cementitious powder and water to the slurry mixing area of the chamber is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wet mixer apparatus and method for its use, the mixer having a vertical mixing chamber for forming a wet slurry of a cementitious slurry and water. The vertical mixing chamber is designed to provide the required amount of mixing to provide thoroughly mixed, uniformly thin slurry within a mixing residence time that allows for adequate supply of slurry to ensure continuous operation of an associated cement panel production line. Gravity feeding for separate supply of cementitious powder and water to the slurry mixing area of the chamber without pre-mixing of the powder and water is also disclosed.

Abstract: A progressing cavity pump or a motor includes, in one embodiment, an outer tube 12, an inner tube 14, and a plurality of apertures 16. A pair of annular seal glands 18 seal the stator material to the outer tube. The stator material is injection molded into the inner tube and passes through the plurality of apertures and into an annular gap between the inner tube and the outer tube. In other embodiments, the outer housing for a progressing cavity pump or motor is provided with one or more grooves, with each groove having an outer surface radius less than the outer housing surface radius. A plurality of apertures are provided in fluid communication with the grooves. According to the method of the invention, the stator material is injected into the apertures and fills a space radially outward of the apertures to bond the stator materiaal to the outer housing.

Abstract: A mobile grout plant for preparing structural grout comprising a mixer having an opening for receiving at least a portion of the components for preparation of the grout, a remixer located downstream of the mixer, a deck and at least one motor to power the mixer and remixer, wherein the mixer is oriented vertically above the remixer and at a terminal end of the grout plant so that a truck with aggregate can back up to the mixer for offloading directly into the mixer, with the opening of the mixer adapted to be about waist height to a worker standing on the deck.

Abstract: A wet mixer apparatus and method for its use, the mixer having a vertical mixing chamber for forming a wet slurry of a cementitious slurry and water. The vertical mixing chamber is designed to provide the required amount of mixing to provide thoroughly mixed, uniformly thin slurry within a mixing residence time that allows for adequate supply of slurry to ensure continuous operation of an associated cement panel production line. Gravity feeding for separate supply of cementitious powder and water to the slurry mixing area of the chamber without pre-mixing of the powder and water is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stator for an eccentric screw pump or an eccentric worm motor having a stator, including an outer tube that is provided with a lining of rubber or a rubber-like material and has a hollow space, in the shape of a double or multiple spiral, for accommodating a rigid rotor that is also in the form of a spiral, whereby the spiral of the stator has one spiral more than does the motor. To provide a stator that also remains functional under conditions where the fixed connection between the lining and the outer tube would be destroyed, e.g. due to chemical influences or high temperatures, the invention proposes that an inner tube provided with apertures is disposed in the lining, and that spacing strips are disposed between outer tube and inner tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stator for an eccentric screw pump or an eccentric worm motor, including an outer tube that is provided with a lining of rubber or a rubber-like material and has a hollow space or cavity, in the shape of a double or multiple spiral, for accommodating a rigid rotor that is also in the form of a spiral, whereby the stator has one spiral more than does the motor. So that the stator also remains functional under conditions where the fixed connection between the lining and the outer tube could be destroyed, e.g. due to chemical influences or high temperatures, the invention proposes disposing two inner tubes that have apertures in the lining.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a blender apparatus that can be used to prepare a slurry from carrier fluids and solids. In a preferred embodiment, the blender includes a mixing tub system, a fluids intake system, a solids intake system and a slurry delivery system. The fluids intake system preferably includes a first intake pump and a second intake pump that independently or cooperatively draw fluids into the blender. The slurry delivery system preferably includes a first discharge pump and a second discharge pump that independently or cooperatively delivery slurry from the mixing tub system.

Abstract: A cementing apparatus includes a readily transportable chassis, such as that of a convention cement truck or a trailer, a rotatable mixer, a holding tank for receiving material extruded from the mixer, a pump that receives and pressurizes material from the holding tank, and an outflow conduit for directing the pressurized material to a desired location. The cementing apparatus may also include a fluid inflow system for pressurizing and directing fluid from an external source into the mixer. In addition, a valve may be positioned at an appropriate location to shut off the flow of material from the mixer through the outflow conduit and to cause fluid from an external source to flow through the outflow conduit. The apparatus may be used to mix and pump cement slurry into a drill hole through an outflow conduit and to pump displacement fluid into the drill hole through the same outflow conduit.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a blender apparatus that can be used to prepare a slurry from carrier fluids and solids. In a preferred embodiment, the blender includes a mixing tub system, a fluids intake system, a solids intake system and a slurry delivery system. The fluids intake system preferably includes a first intake pump and a second intake pump that independently or cooperatively draw fluids into the blender. The slurry delivery system preferably includes a first discharge pump and a second discharge pump that independently or cooperatively delivery slurry from the mixing tub system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for providing at construction sites paste-like building materials, especially mortar, being delivered in a fixedly pre-determined basic consistency. A conveying and mixing pump with an additional water supply opening is provided below the storage container for the paste-like building material. By means of the water supply opening, additional water is mixed with the mortar in order to produce the desired mortar consistency. For this purpose, a mixing portion having hedgehog-type mixing elements is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a single-entity lime slurry reactor for production and delivery of lime slurry to remote jobsites. The reactor includes a tank body with an interior surface which forms a mixing chamber. The tank is coupled to a unitary frame and rests substantially parallel to the ground. A pair of spaced apart inlets located on the tank allow the delivery of solid lime to the tank from a carrier parked next to the apparatus. Power units are attached to the device in order to make it self-contained. A rotatable outlet allows slurry to be discharged to a tanker truck or other carrier. A vertical placement device is used for placing the frame, tank body, and power unit in a working position once at a jobsite and a raised position when pulling the apparatus on a highway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for providing at construction sites paste-like building materials, especially mortar, being delivered in a fixedly pre-determined basic consistency. A conveying and mixing pump with an additional water supply opening is provided below the storage container for the paste-like building material. By means of the water supply opening, additional water is mixed with the mortar in order to produce the desired mortar consistency. For this purpose, a mixing portion having hedgehog-type mixing elements is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing powdered or premixed drywall joint compound and water to form a joint compound mixture or slurry includes a portable container rig with a container, pumping components, and mixing components on a dolly. A mixing element rests within the container upon the container bottom, while a mixing element driver assembly that is adapted to rest upon the upper lip portion of the container engages the mixing element and rotates it for mixing purposes while at the same time raising it slightly. The pumping components may include various commercially available valves and pump outlets that facilitate the filling of various tape application tools, and one preferred embodiment includes remote control components featuring automatic pump turnoff. One embodiment includes a multifunction coupling assembly having an upper coupling component and two different lower components.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing powdered or premixed drywall joint compound and water to form a joint compound mixture or slurry includes a portable container rig with a container, pumping components, and mixing components on a dolly that includes an arrangement for holding the mixing components in an elevated position. A mixing element rests within the container upon the container base, while a mixing element driver assembly that is adapted to rest upon the upper lip portion of the container engages the mixing element and rotates it for mixing purposes while at the same time raising it slightly. The pumping components may include various commercially available valves and pump outlets that facilitate the filling of various tape application tools, and one preferred embodiment includes remote control components featuring automatic pump turnoff.

Abstract: A concrete placer for attachment to a skid steer loader which runs only off the auxiliary hydraulics and electric power of the skid steer loader. The concrete placer comprises a hopper, a concrete pump frame, two concrete pumping cylinders, and a small hydraulic cylinder and swing valve assembly which together control movement of a swing valve to alternately receive concrete from each of the two concrete pumping cylinders and discharge it from a porthole in the hopper.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuous production of finished foam material, in which the proportions of the constituents are monitored and continuously adjustable during operation of the machine. The liquid components are metered by positive-displacement, progressive-cavity, screw-type pumps driven by variable speed motors. Rates of flow are monitored by flow meters, and the relative proportions of the constituents can be closely adjusted by varying the speeds of the pump drive motors and observing the flow meter readouts. The finished foam produced by the apparatus may be used, for example, for the preparation of foamed cement grouts or for fighting fires.

Abstract: An apparatus for high capacity production of high-fluidity, colloidally mixed cement slurry. Water and cement dust are combined at metered rates by a premixing assembly which discharges into a mixing tub. The high-speed, high-shear pump recirculates the material through the tub to produce the colloidally-mixed slurry. The high-fluidity slurry may be provided to a second pump, preferably of the positive-displacement, progressive-cavity, rotor-stator type, for supplying the slurry at a metered rate. Finished foam material may also be provided to the slurry metering pump at the metered rate, so the materials are mixed to form a foamed cement grout in which the weight and quality of the material is precisely adjustable.

Abstract: A mortar mixing machine has a frame and a hopper supported by the frame for containing dry mortar. The hopper has an outlet with an outlet opening. A first conveying and mixing tube, connected in a working position thereof to the outlet so as to extend horizontally, has at least one water inlet and is designed for mixing the dry mortar fed into the conveying and mixing tube from the hopper with water introduced via the at least one water inlet to prepare mixed moist mortar. The first conveying and mixing tube has a removal opening for the mixed moist mortar remote from the outlet. A second conveying and mixing tube is connected to the frame for directly receiving in a working position thereof the mixed moist mortar. The second conveying and mixing tube conveys the mixed moist mortar in a direction opposite to the conveying direction of the first conveying and mixing tube. The second conveying and mixing tube has a drive and is slidably retractable into a rest position together with the drive.

Abstract: A concrete placer for attachment to a skid steer loader which runs only off the auxiliary hydraulics and electrical power of the skid steer loader. The concrete placer comprises a hopper, a concrete pump frame, two concrete pumping cylinders, and a small hydraulic cylinder and swing valve assembly which together control movement of a swing valve to alternately receive concrete from each of the two concrete pumping cylinders and discharge it from a porthole in the hopper. Since skid steer loaders are manufactured with regular and high flow hydraulic systems, it is contemplated for the present invention to have two embodiments, one embodiment with a pumping capacity suitable for use with the regular flow hydraulic system and the other embodiment with a pumping capacity suitable for use with the high flow hydraulic system. Applications may include, but are not limited to, placing concrete in hard to reach areas.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing a metered volume of air into a continuously generated and flowing slurry composed of metered dry cementitious material, metered water and metered air entraining (or foaming) agent and for homogenizing this air into bubbles or cells of relatively small size to produce a uniform cellular product. The apparatus comprises a positive displacement progressive cavity slurry pump driven by a variable speed motor. By driving the pump at a speed in excess of the speed required to accommodate the volume of slurry being generated, the pump will draw air proportionately to this excess of speed. Further elements of the apparatus comprise a closed conduit system for the slurry discharging from the pump, this system communicating with a cylindrical homogenizing apparatus wherein rotating elements homogenize the metered air and slurry with the cooperation of the air entraining agent into a foamed material having relatively small air cells of uniform size.

Abstract: In a concrete pump for wet spraying, in which standard concrete is pumped to a mixing jet, compressed air and if necessary a hardening accelerant are mixed into the concrete stream, which is applied with the jet and compressed; it is the purpose of the invention in its initial version on the one hand to minimize the fine dust yield at the jet, on the other hand to guarantee the availability of the amount of compressed air needed for the wet spraying process, characterized by a regulating section (20) in which the capacity of the concrete pump (1) forms a standard volume for monitoring the amount of compressed air flowing to the mixing jet (3) in such a way that the relationship of the amount of compressed air mixed in per unit of time to the amount of concrete pumped in per unit of time corresponds to a desired value which produces the smallest fine dust yield when the concrete is applied.

Abstract: A method of forming a mixture of powdered material and water includes the step of providing a hopper, a holding tank, a tube intermediate the hopper and the holding tank, and an air-powered auger arranged to feed powdered material from the hopper through the tube to the holding tank. The method proceeds by adding powdered material to the hopper, supplying water to the tube, and operating the auger to feed the powdered material into the tube, to mix it with water in the tube, and then to push the mixture out of the tube to the holding tank. For drywall texturing applications, the mixture may then be delivered from the holding tank under pressure to a spray nozzle. An apparatus for forming a mixture of powdered material and water includes a hopper, a holding tank, a tube intermediate the hopper and the holding tank, and an auger extending from the hopper into the tube.

Abstract: A soil mixing and pumping truck system comprising a support region for a truck having a cab at the forward end; a chamber for the receipt of soil to be dispensed located on the support region, the chamber including a bottom wall, side walls and tapering intermediate walls therebetween, the chamber having an aperture extending downwardly therefrom with a conduit to a mud pump, the chamber having three linearly extending rods rotatable on bearing members, each rod having plural sets of blades for churning soil thereadjacent; drives for rotating the rods and blades in a common direction, the drives include a motor, transmission and drive box with associated chains between the drive box and the shafts for the rotation thereof during the pumping of the soil from the container; a mud pump located on the support region rearwardly of the chamber and coupled at an input end to the conduit from the chamber with a hose at an outlet end for the dispensing of soil from the container; a water pump located on the support re

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the continuous generation and placement of a foamed cement grout. The assembly is mounted on a fixed or mobile frame. There is a continuous foam generator, and this supplies finished foam to an intake port of a screw-type, positive-displacement pump. Cement slurry is also supplied to the intake portion of the pump, and this is mixed with the foam in the body of the pump and discharged from this through a conduit to the injection site on a continuous basis. The ratios of foam and slurry can be adjusted on a continuous basis to compensate for variations in grout quality which are observed at the injection site. The assembly is also provided with an onboard power generator and a water pump for flushing the grout out of the injection lines.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device with a built-in memory circuit group is disclosed, wherein wiring is started from a data terminal position near a data exchange portion of a memory circuit group to reduce the length of a wiring. Accordingly, an operation speed can be improved by the reduction of wiring capacitance and a ratio of unwired wirings can be reduced by reduction of an occupying ratio of wiring channels.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and method for dispensing a lime slurry from a storage tank. The lime slurry is continuously agitated in the tank. A conduit connects the bottom portion of the tank to an elevated pump. At least the portion of the conduit near the tank is at an angle of at least 30.degree. with respect to the horizontal so that lime particles will not tend to clog the conduit. The passage portion of the pump is continuous and straight to also reduce the probability of clogging. A source of fluid under pressure is connected to the output of the pump providing a back pressure on the pump, increasing the velocity of the slurry, and further diluting the slurry.

Abstract: A mixing method uses, and a colloidal grout mixing apparatus comprises, an upright cylindrical vessel in which a mixer is located. The mixer comprises a shaft extending substantially co-axially with the longitudinal axis of the vessel, and a paddle assembly mounted on the shaft. The paddle assembly produces a vortex in liquid in the vessel, and also provides a high shear region near the base of the vessel. A non-shear pump is connected to the base to discharge grout from the vessel. The grout may be discharged to a drum containing radioactive waste and mounted on a vibratory platform.

Abstract: The apparatus allows mixing of a solid and a fluid continuously to facilitate downhole operations, especially gravel packing. The apparatus comprises a solids hopper, with preferably an internal auger, to meter the solids flowrate. The solids drop into a second feeder which empties into a mixing chamber. Liquid can be directed into an annular space formed in the mixing chamber around the periphery of the second auger, or could be piped into the second auger itself. A triplex pump is connected to the mixing chamber and draws the mixed solid and fluid and pumps it to sufficient pressures for use in a wellbore.

Abstract: This invention relates to the conveyance of cement under water to form concrete. The method claimed utilizes, inter alia, a positive displacement pump and feed pipe to convey unreacted cement, suspended in an environmentally safe and non-reactive liquid vehicle or carrier (polyethyleneglycol, for example), to an underwater site comprised of a hydrated aggregate mass (usually sand), permitting said carrier to diffuse from said suspension into surrounding water and further permitting said cement to react with water in the aggregate thereby causing the cement, water and aggregate mixture to form concrete.

Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for the preparation and distribution of dye solutions to a dyeing apparatus or to a color kitchen, including a unit for the loading of powder-dye into dissolution vats, a collector unit for conveyance of the dye solution to a distributor unit and for pipe flushing, and a distributor unit. The collector unit consists of a selection-plate, which alternatively connects the distributor unit with the dissolution vats or with a flushing water-network, wherein the distributor unit consists of a plurality of outlets supplied by the collector unit, through a rotary collector, the outlets being connected with the dyeing equipment or with the color kitchen, or with sewers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the production of foamed material in which the material and foam are delivered to a mixer (12) in predetermined relative proportions. The apparatus comprises a mixer (23) for mixing a foam solution and air together, and a foam generator (26) for conditioning the air and foam solution mixture and delivering the resultant foam to the mixer. The foam generator (26) comprises a plurality of foam generating chambers connected in parallel, valves (28) being provided to control the flow of air and foam solution mixture through each of the generator chambers. The volume flow rate at which foam is delivered to the mixer (12) is monitored, and the valves are controlled to direct the air and foam solution mixture through one or more of the generator chambers in dependence upon the volume flow rate such that the flow velocity of the air and foam solution mixture within the chamber or chambers is within predetermined limits.

Abstract: A mixer suitable for mixing a particulate material with a liquid. The mixer has a particulate material conduit, and a volute chamber disposed about the conduit. The volute chamber has a liquid inlet and an open lower end through which the particulate material conduit extends, to define an annular liquid outlet of the volute chamber. A transition cone communicates with the liquid outlet of the volute chamber and extends downward from it. At least a portion of the transition cone tapers inward while extending downward from a position not substantially lower than an outlet at the lower end of the conduit, to a position which is not substantially thereabove. Preferably the transition cone tapers as described, from a position above the conduit outlet to a position therebelow. A substantially straight downpipe is connected to, and extends downward from, a lower end of the transition cone.

Abstract: Mixing device for embedding biologically harmful wastes in a solidifying binder, includes a tubular housing, an assembly of a pre-mixer, a pass-through mixer and a discharge pump having rotatingly movable parts disposed along a common rotational axis and in substantially vertical direction within the tubular housing, and a drive motor mounted at the upper end of the assembly for rotating the movable parts in common, the movable part of the pre-mixer being centrically disposed in the housing, and the movable part of the discharge pump being eccentrically disposed with play in the housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a slurry for underwater placement. The slurry is prepared by a mixer and the mixed slurry is then agitated by an agitator. Before underwater placement of the slurry, bubbles in the slurry is reduced. The apparatus includes a supplying device for supplying a hydraulic material and water in a predetermined ratio; a mixing device for mixing the hydraulic material and the water supplied from the supplying device to produce a slurry; an agitating device for receiving the slurry from the mixing device and for agitating the slurry; and a deaerating device for receiving the agitated slurry from the agitating device and for deaerating the agitated slurry.

Abstract: A sealant melter/applicator includes a sealant melting chamber, an internal combustion engine having a rotating power output shaft and an hydraulic pump which converts the rotary motion of the engine power output shaft into a flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic pump is coupled to selectively energize a first hydraulic motor which rotates a sealant agitator positioned within the sealant melting chamber and a second hydraulic motor which drives a sealant pump for transferring sealant from the melting chamber through an applicator hose to a sealant discharge nozzle. A sealant flow control valve is coupled in series with the applicator hose to regulate the flow of sealant through the sealant discharge nozzle. A flow control valve position sensor is coupled to an hydraulic flow diverter valve. When the sealant flow control valve is placed in the "closed" position, the flow diverter valve directs the flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid to the first hydraulic motor is activate the sealant agitator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement in containers (1) intended to hold materials of a pumpable consistency. The arrangement comprises a reversible motor (9) which is drivably connected to a rotatable agitator (12) located in the container (1). The arrangement is characterized in that there is arranged between the agitator (12) and the pump (2) a coupling means (11) adapted to couple the agitator to the pump when the agitator is driven in a first rotational direction, and to hold the agitator disengaged from the pump when the agitator is driven in a second rotational direction, opposite to the first.

Abstract: An aerated cementitious composition is produced by feeding a mixture comprising cement and foaming agent to a mixing chamber open to atmosphere together with a feed of liquid. The ingredients are mixed and the wetted mixture pumped to a desired site, the capacity of pumping being greater than the feed rate of the ingredients into the mixing chamber such that air is drawn into the mixing chamber.

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: An apparatus for mixing an additive with molten paving material and for application of the resultant paving composition. The apparatus includes a mixing mechanism in heat transfer relationship with a heated materials tank for recirculatingly moving molten asphalt from the materials tank through the mixing mechanism and back to the materials tank with the additive being added and mixed with the recirculating molten paving material for production of the resulting paving composition which is subsequently supplied from the heated materials tank to an applicator device of the apparatus.

Abstract: Powdered or particulate material, especially cement which is prone to caking, is stored in a fluidized storage container (1) and is conveyed in predetermined amount by conveyor means (15) to a mixer unit (20). The material is mixed with water which is also supplied to the mixer unit to form a grout which can be used in pump packing systems in underground mines. The invention provides simple equipment capable of reliably handling large quantities of cement, and is particularly suited for use underground in coal mines. (References to FIG. 1).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mixing molten asphalt and granulated rubber including an asphalt input system and a rubber input system for delivering the molten asphalt and the granulated rubber in accordance with predetermined mixture proportions to a two-stage mixing system which mixes those materials to form a consistantly formululated thoroughly blended asphalt-rubber composition.