ASSEMBLY OF A TINTOMETRIC MACHINE AND A TROLLEY

Self-contained hand-held direct drive device for dispensing a two-part adhesive aerosol

A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. Each liquid ejecting element takes the form of a piston disposed within a cylinder. The pistons responds to pressurized fluid imposed directly thereon from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element.

Silicone Spray Tip

An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and second component is provided. The applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with at least a first and second source of component, the manifold including at least a first and second component channel therethrough, an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold, the elongated shaft including at least a first and second component lumen extending the length thereof, the at least first and second component channels in fluid communication with the at least first and second component channels, a tip assembly defining a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a final chamber.

Detachable bucket mixer

A detachable bucket mixer for mixing viscous fluids and compositions while holding the bucket stationary during the mixing process includes a rotational drive and a clamping frame for mounting the rotational drive to a container. The clamping frame includes a barrel having a central axis, and two or more arms extending radially from the barrel. At the distal end of each of the arms is a flange having a claw-shaped grip configured to affix to a rim of the container. The arms may be capable of telescoping in order to accommodate varying diameters of buckets. Extending downward from the barrel is a drive shaft that may include a detachable mixing paddle configured for mixing viscous fluids. When the rotational drive is inserted into the barrel, it is connected to the detachable mixing paddle through the drive shaft to commence mixing. The clamping frame is configured to prevent rotation of the bucket relative to the rotational drive.

Lilah

This is a mixing device that is used to combine two or more substances to produce a unified mixture. The device has a vertical chamber that can vary in sizes dependent upon the container that it is used in. The vertical chamber has an attached base that is slightly curved upward to allow adequate mixing of the substances. The base is curved only enough to assist the mixtures from settling to the bottom of the container.

Bone cement mixing apparatus, and related method

Disclosed is a bone mixing apparatus ( 100 ) comprising a mixing cylinder ( 110 ) with ends ( 111 ) and ( 112 ). End ( 111 ) is a closed whereas end ( 112 ) is open and capable of being attached to other apparatus. The mixing cylinder ( 110 ) forms a cavity within which the mixing of different components used to form bone cement may occur. The mixing cylinder ( 110 ) may therefore form a closed sealed container with which hazardous gases formed during the mixing process may be contained. This prevents the hazardous gases from coming into contact with persons in the surrounding area. Attached onto a central region of the mixing cylinder ( 110 ) there is a compartment ( 114 ) which is used to receive a cartridge ( 118 ). The compartment ( 114 ) basically functions as replaceable part which forms part of the sealed enclosure. The cartridge ( 118 ) comprises different components which go to make up the bone cement. The cartridge ( 118 ) may therefore comprise a powder material and a liquid material which are initially separated in different parts of the cartridge ( 118 ) but when mixed form the bone cement mixture. Further disclosed is also a method for dispensing bone cement mixing material.

Vertebroplasty cement mixer injector device

A system and apparatus for mixing and dispensing a composition, such as a vertebroplasty composition, is disclosed.

Stirrer for all types of containers, and especially for a baby bottle

A mixer for a container, the mixer including a gripping portion, a motor integrated into the gripping portion, a rotary shaft driven by the motor, and a mixing element having a flexible body. The mixing element has a first flexible body portion having a first end and a second flexible body portion having a second end, the first end and the second end being connected to the rotary shaft.

Whisk wiper

A whisk wiper, a device having a a plurality of intersecting slits angularly disposed in an asterisk type pattern, is mounted onto a whisk. It is pulled down over the loops 44 , each loop 44 guided through a slit 32 . To clean off mixture 50 stuck to the whisk 46 the whisk wiper 30 is simply pulled off, the opposed edges of each slit 32 wiping the loops 44 clean, the removed mixture 50 collected on the top side of the whisk wiper 30 so it can be then returned to the mixing bowl 52. The whisk wiper 30 is also a splash guard, support to hang the whisk 46 on the edge of a bowl, keeps the whisks loops up off the surface when the whisk is set down and the outer edge 40 can be used to wipe out the mixing bowl 52 . Additionally the whisk wiper can be configured to be turned inside out to allow the slits to be easily cleaned.

Mixer for multi-component pastes, kit, and method of mixing paste components

The present invention provides a mixer for producing a paste by mixing components, comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis, a rear end, and a front end provided with a discharge opening; and a mixing chamber formed in said housing and having an entry side facing said rear end of said housing. The initial content of the mixing chamber is diverted from the discharge opening, and the subsequent content of the mixing chamber is extrudable from the discharge opening.

Modular epoxy curing system

The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method. The method may include determining, by a processor of a controller, a setting on a control, the setting corresponding to a type of connector. The method may include retrieving, by the processor, an algorithm for curing epoxy disposed within the type of connector. The method may include generating, by the processor, at least one control signal based at least in part on the algorithm. The method may include sending, by the controller, the at least one control signal to a heating dock.

Multiple function dispenser

A method of dispensing different concentrations of chemical concentrate from a concentrate container at different flow rates. The method includes providing a stream of water and a chemical concentrate adapted to he diluted in the stream of water between an inlet of a body member and an outlet of the body member to provide a fluid concentration dispensable from the outlet at one of a plurality of flow rates, rotating at least a portion of an eductor to vary one of a volume of chemical concentrate and the flow rate, sliding the eductor to vary the other of the volume of chemical concentrate and the flow rate, and selectively dispensing the fluid concentration through the outlet.

Systems and Methods of Delivering a Dilated Slurry to a Patient

A system for delivering a slurry to a patient includes a fluid, a material that is non-dissolvable or immiscible in the fluid, thereby forming a slurry, a container adapted to contain the slurry and a supernate of the slurry, the container defining an outlet through which the slurry is delivered to the patient, a fluidizing system associated with the container, a pressurizing mechanism adapted to create a pressure to cause the slurry contained within the container to flow for delivery to the patient and a control unit in communication with and adapted to control the fluidizing system and the pressurizing mechanism. The fluidizing system is adapted to effect dilation of the slurry while maintaining at least a portion of the supernate.

Method of Mixing a Liquid in a Container

Presently, there exists a need for a method of mixing (stirring) the ingredients of a liquid preparation within a container without the introduction of any device or manual implement to agitate the contents mechanically. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method a convenient, economical and effective method of mixing utilizing a chemical reaction to facilitate liquid motion in a container without the use of a stirring implement or external mechanical intervention.

Reversible Blender Jug

The reversible blender jug is one embodiment of a blender jug, comprising a vessel with dual and opposing openings, a plurality of lids (some having attached agitators), and a means for securing said lids to said vessel. The reversible blender jug can be operated in an upright or inverted position. Inverting the blender jug imparts vertical movement to the contents, creating more frequent contact between the agitators and the contents.

Vee Manifold

A manifold having a first side, a second side, a first channel extending from the first side to the second side, and a second channel extending from the first side to the second side is disclosed. The first channel and the second channel each define a linear longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the first channel longitudinal axis and the second channel longitudinal axis are oblique to the first side and the second side of the manifold. The manifold of the present disclosure provides channels that can be easily cleaned and allow for an increased flow performance.

Mixer gun system and method

A mixer gun system includes a holder cap configured to separately store components in separate chambers. The components are selectively releasable through channels fluidly communicating with the separate chambers. The components are constituent materials for a bone cement mixture. A body forms a mixing chamber and is configured to receive the holder cap. The mixing chamber includes an opening corresponding with the channels for the separate chambers. A piston is disposed within the mixing chamber. A plunger is coupled to the piston and is configured to be biased toward the mixing chamber such that when the components are released into the mixing chamber a pressure developed by a biased motion of the plunger and piston infuses the components to form bone cement. Upon resetting the plunger and the piston, the bone cement is dispensed from the mixing chamber by the same biased motion. Methods of use are disclosed.

Hand-holdable mixing container

A device for mixing having a housing with at least one wall and a closed bottom, a lid structured to be removably attached to the housing, and a mixing element mounted on one of the housing and the top, the mixing element having a first end mounted on at least one of the housing and the top and a second end that is coupled to the first end. The housing includes a storage component that is configured to be removably attached to the closed bottom of the housing.

System for use in bone cement preparation and delivery

A system for use in combining two part preparations, such as bone cement, can include a chamber for intermixing liquid and powder components, a container, a vacuum channel, and a filter. The mixing chamber can be configured to hold a non-liquid, polymer powder component of a bone cement. The container can be configured to hold a liquid component of the bone cement. The vacuum channel can direct a partial vacuum to draw the liquid component from the container into the non-liquid component in the mixing chamber to intermix the components and to thereby provide a settable bone cement.

Method of dispensing analytic reference material

A method of dispensing an analytic reference material includes providing a dispensing device including an ampoule having at least two storage lumens extending axially along the length of an ampoule body, an analytic reference material subunit in each of the storage lumens, distal gaskets sealing the analytic reference material subunits from a distal end of the ampoule, and an outlet lumen. The method also includes providing a plunger assembly coupled to a proximal end of the ampoule, the plunger assembly in communication with the storage lumens and depressing the plunger assembly to force the distal gaskets into gasket seats in the dispensing device and expelling the analytic reference material subunits from the storage lumens via the outlet lumen to form the analytic reference material.

Bowl Assembly

The present invention relates generally to a bowl assembly and in particular, a mixing bowl assembly.

Aerosol Can Mixing Device

An apparatus is provided that is configured for attachment to an aerosol can to permit mixing of contents therein. The apparatus includes a generally flat base portion coupled to a drive shaft orthogonally oriented relative to the base portion, and a securing strap attached to the base portion. The securing strap is configured to engage or grip a cylindrical end portion of an aerosol can to secure the aerosol can to the apparatus, whereby the drive shaft is configured to be mounted within a drill chuck to permit the mixing apparatus to rotate an aerosol can attached thereto for mixing contents within the aerosol can.

Device for the low-bubble mixing and discharging of a product

A device is proposed for low-bubbling mixing and discharge of a product. The device comprises a housing ( 10 ) which delimits a reservoir for the product. In the reservoir, a mixing element ( 23 ) is moveable in order to mix the product. A piston ( 40 ) delimits the reservoir in the proximal direction and is displaceable into the distal direction in order to discharge the product from the reservoir. In order to force gases out of the reservoir and thereby prevent bubble formation, the device has a spring element ( 50 ) which loads the piston with a spring force in the distal direction.

Advanced Multi-Element Consumable-Disposable Products

The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of multiple interactive elements into high-volume consumables products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features which product would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application.

Mixing apparatus

A mixing apparatus ( 130 ) for a syringe ( 110 ), the mixing apparatus comprising a dock ( 134 ) configured to receive the syringe and having an agitation component actuator ( 132 ) integral to the dock configured for magnetically coupling to an agitation component ( 136 ) of a magnetic material located within a chamber of said syringe, and configured for manipulation of said agitation component within said chamber when coupled; wherein the actuator is in the form of a drum having a series of magnets attached thereto offset in relation to one another so as to manipulate said actuation component in a reciprocating motion upon rotation of the drum.

Baby bottle blender

A baby bottle blender includes a baby bottle having a top collar and a bottom collar, and a nipple. The nipple cap is removably attached to the top collar of the baby bottle and holds the nipple extending through a central aperture of the nipple cap onto the top collar. An agitating unit is centrally retained within a bottom attaching cap. A base member has a top recess to engage the agitating unit. An electrical mechanism in the base member operates the agitating unit, so that the agitating unit will thoroughly blend a formula in a liquid in the baby bottle in approximately seven seconds.

Bone cement applicator with three-way valve for pressure relief

Bone cement applicators and methods apply a bone cement dough in the region of the spine. The applicators and method have at least one tubular cartridge with an internal space, containing starting components of the bone cement, at least one dispensing plunger that is mobile in longitudinal direction on the inside of the at least one cartridge, a hose, an application opening through which the bone cement dough is applicable, a three-way valve being arranged in the hose or on a side of the hose facing the at least one cartridge and in fluid connection with the opening of the at least one cartridge and/or a collecting container arranged on the three-way valve for accommodation of bone cement dough. The three-way valve is appropriately designed and/or arranged in the bone cement applicator such that it, being in a first position, provides a fluid connection between the application opening and the opening of the at least one cartridge and closes a passage to the collecting container and, being in a second position, provides a fluid connection between the application opening and the collecting container and closes a passage to the opening of the at least one cartridge.

Portable mixer and dispenser for multi-component substances

A portable mixer for medication and/or dental impression material includes a gear assembly and an upper lid. The gear assembly comprises a helical gear with a bidirectional bearing, a clutch shell with a unidirectional bearing meshing with the helical gear, a spring positioned between the helical gear and the clutch shell, two pinions respectively positioned beside the clutch shell and the helical gear, and a shifting shaft mounted transversely through each of the two pinions, the helical gear, the bidirectional bearing, the spring, the unidirectional bearing, and the clutch shell. The upper lid comprises a fastener and a switch cover co-acted with the fastener and detachably contacting the helical gear and the clutch shell.

Apparatus and method for generating a microfoam

An apparatus or method for generating a microfoam, the apparatus comprising a channel having an inlet and an outlet, a source of foamable liquid and pressurised gas arranged to feed into the inlet, wherein the channel is comprised of a spatially oscillating flow channel to provide an oscillating flow direction, the spatially oscillating flow channel oscillating about a bulk flow direction, the spatially oscillating flow channel providing a sequence of planar cross-sections perpendicular to the flow direction, with a sub-sequence of planar cross-sections that are perpendicular to the bulk flow direction in the plane in question, the sub-sequence comprising at least one plane that does not overlap with at least one other plane in the sub-sequence.

Stirring Device Comprising a Stirring Tool and a Drive Motor

The invention relates to a stirring device ( 1 ) that comprises a stirring tool which can be introduced into a mass or liquid that is to be stirred, a drive motor ( 4 ) that drives said stirring tool, a housing ( 5 ) enclosing said drive motor ( 4 ) and a fastening point ( 6 ) for securing said stirring device in a working position. The stirring device ( 1 ) has at least one sensor ( 11 ) for detecting imbalances which preferably is linked or connected to the open- and closed-loop control systems of the drive motor ( 4 ), and which can switch off said drive motor ( 4 ) or change the speed thereof in the event of undesired or dangerous oscillations or vibrations.

Sprayer

A sprayer system having a sprayer assembly adaptable to a variety of sizes and shapes of containers. The sprayer assembly includes a dual venturi in the flow conduit to provide even pressure and consistent flow in the spray volume. A metering device is coupled to the flow conduit for accurate and reliable regulation of mixture ratios. A dip tube, coupled to the fluid conduit, is adaptable to a variety of container orifices. In addition to acting as a conduit for passage of concentrate into the sprayer assembly, the dip tube may also be used as a cutting device to open the container into which it will be inserted. By adapting to a variety of container orifices, the dip tube allows the sprayer assembly to fit to a variety of containers.

Paint can and paint can mixing system

A paint can and paint can mixing system effectively and cleanly mixes and stirs paint within the can by using a bottom mounted crank connected through the bottom of the can by a shaft which rotates a stirring member within the can. The crank is conveniently configured to be stored beneath the bottom of the paint can and to be pivoted downward when mixing of the paint within the can is desired. A shallow sidewall circumscribes the bottom of the paint can. The sidewall encloses a space in which the crank is located in its stored position. This allows easy and space saving stacking of the paint cans.

Mixing Blade for Cementitious Material

A tool for infecting fluid into and mixing with cementitious material includes a V-shaped or triangularly shaped blade connected to a tubular handle, the blade having a central open area, a top edge and interior edges. The top and interior edges have a plurality of notched cut-outs that together with the edges of the blade form corners for engaging and mixing the cementitious material and fluid as the blade moves through it.

Cutting Tool Adapter and Method of Underpinning Structures Using Cutting Tool Adapter for Soil Mixing

A cutting tool adapter for creating an underpinning structure and method of creating the underpinning structure are provided. In some examples, the cutting tool adapter may connect a cutting tool to a working machine arm to enable the cutting tool to cut and dislodge soil below an existing foundation or structure. As the soil is cut and dislodged, it is mechanical mixed with an additive, such as a cementitious material, via the cutting tool. The mixed soil and additive may then harden in the area below the existing structure or foundation to create an underpinning structure to provide additional support for the existing structure or foundation.

Double Chamber Device for Point of Use Mixing

Disclosed is a double chamber container. The first chamber comprises a stopper coupled to a first end and a cover coupled to a second end. The second chamber comprises a plunger coupled to one end and an open second end. The first chamber is coupled to the second chamber such that the first end of the first chamber is coupled to the second end of the second chamber.

Improved packaging for natural peanut butter

The invention of the present disclosure is that of functional packaging systems useful for reducing the separation of solid and liquid constituents of its contents. The invention is particularly useful for preventing the undesirable separation of solid and oil phases of food products such as natural peanut butter that is manufactured without the use of undesirable additives such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, lecithin, monoglycerides, diglycerides and other substances that slow separation of the solid and oil phases from one another. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a container with a rotating base which when rotated actuates the agitation of the product contained within, as a result of the concurrent rotation of one or more axes configured with an agitator or equivalent means of stirring or mixing the contents. The invention is further provided with hermetic sealing means and the like to ensure food safety.

Reactor Systems

This disclosure relates to equipment utilized to manufacture chemical agents, particularly biopharmaceuticals. In some embodiments, reactor systems comprising a mobile carriage assembly; a disposable reaction container removably attached to the carriage assembly; and, a carriage holder into which the mobile carriage assembly may be removably inserted are provided.

Medicine container for storing and providing at least two medicine substances that can be mixed with one another, and method for operating a medicine container of this type

A medicine container for medicine substances which can be mixed with one another includes a container body, a stopper and a mixing element. The container body has a first end with a stopper opening and a second end with a base having an outlet. The stopper is displaceable between the ends. A a mixing chamber for receiving the medicine substances is delimited by a portion of an inner casing surface of the container body, a side of the stopper and the base. The mixing element can be disposed in the mixing chamber. The medicine container is adapted to discharge the medicine substances from the medicine container by displacement of the stopper in the direction of the outlet. The stopper is adapted to receive the mixing element at least partially by a recess. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a medicine container.

Two-component adhesive dispenser with mixing unit replacement system

A two component adhesive system pumps a first adhesive component and a second adhesive component into a replaceable mixing unit that can be periodically replaced when the adhesive has cured in the mixing unit. The adhesive system has a robotic arm coupled to a gripper unit which has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the gripper unit releases the mixing unit allowing the mixing unit to be replaced. The robotic arm moves the gripper unit to install a replacement mixing unit. The gripper unit can be moved to the closed position and the adhesive can be pumped through the mixing unit.

Multi purpose manual mixing and tilling tool

The multipurpose manual mixing and tilling tool, consisting of two elongated manipulating handles attached to opposingly hinged jaw members, each having a plurality of offset and optionally intermeshing tines makes use of manipulating actions that are ergonomically performed to accomplish the task of manual mixing or tilling especially for mixing in vessels such as a bucket, or for manual mixing of materials in vessels that have a deep volume requiring ability to easily reach and integrate the bottom layers. The resulting invention has also proven to be effective and useful as a garden type implement for tilling or loosening soil and such use is a further object of the present invention.

Additive delivery control systems and methods

A modular flow monitoring package (MFMP) is provided for use in an additive delivery system. The MFMP may be manufactured as an add-on to be added to an existing additive delivery system, or may be incorporated into a cartridge or container structure. The MFMP includes a flow sensor for sensing flow of a base fluid and user actuator position sensors for sensing the position of one or more user actuated additive flow adjustment levers. A visual display, which may comprise an array of multi-color LED's may convey information to a user that is relevant to a user's use of the additive delivery system or the user's nutritional needs. Such information may include a current dosage of additive, being delivered, whether a recommended dosage of additive has been consumed, remaining life of a cartridge or supply of additive, and other data relative to health or performance monitoring.

Wine aerator

A wine aerator includes a spout, a deflector connected with the spout, and an upper spout element connected with the spout. The spout connects with the neck of a wine bottle, defines an upstream outlet passage terminating at an intermediate outlet opening, and includes an extension defining a lower downstream surface downstream from the intermediate outlet opening. The deflector connects with the spout and is spaced from the lower downstream surface and is aligned with the intermediate outlet opening to cover the intermediate outlet opening. The upper spout element connects with the spout and is offset from the lower downstream surface. The upper spout element at least partially defines an aeration opening downstream from the intermediate outlet opening and the deflector. The upper spout element is configured to at least partially direct wine toward a downstream outlet opening while air contacts the wine through the aeration opening.

Mixing systems and methods

A mixing system and method may be used to facilitate mixture of ingredients within a container such as a bottle for baby formula, fitness drinks, medicines, food substances, art materials, and/or the like. The mixing system may include a mixing apparatus with a container engagement component that couples the mixing system to the container, and a mixing component that mixes the ingredients. The mixing component may have a plurality of mixing surfaces arranged to contact the ingredients in a manner that facilitates mixture of the ingredients together, in response to motion of the container. Alternatively, the container engagement component may be omitted. In either case, each of the mixing members may have one or more windows that facilitate mixture of the ingredients passing there through. Two or more mixing members may be connected together via a shaft and may rotate or otherwise move relative to each other on the shaft.

Biological material extraction apparatus

The present invention relates to a biological material extraction apparatus. According to the present invention, a tube in which a solution for use in extracting a biological material is contained is rotated to directly mix the solution, and cells where stirring is being conducted in each step are sealed to fundamentally block stirring-induced pollution between cells, thereby improving an extraction efficiency.

BEVERAGE CONTAINER INFUSION PORT AND METHOD OF USE

There is provided an infusion septum for a beverage container and more specifically, an infusion septum that is integrated within a beverage can end or a container cap and a method of infusion. 1. A beverage container sealing end having an integrated infusion. septum , comprising:an infusion port opening located on said sealing end;said integrated infusion septum having a one-piece base member incorporating a neck collar member and a guide member with a location recess; andsaid guide member centered over said infusion port opening, said guide member adapted to be drawn through said port opening.2. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said base member extends radially outwardly and has an annular rim.3. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said guide member has a removable pull port.4. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said guide member has an inner wall claim 1 , an outer wall defining a passageway extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said port opening and terminating in said location recess.51. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said location recess is aligned over said port opening.6. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said port opening is located near a periphery of an edge of said sealing end.7. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said port opening is centrally located over said sealing end.3. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said location recess has a reduced thickness with respect to said base member.9. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said removable pull port has an undercut located circumferentially about a lower end of said guide member.10. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said septum is resealable.11. The sealing end and infusion septum according to wherein said sealing end is a can end having a standard tab assembly for non-resealable opening of ...

Baby Bottle Warmer and Mixer

A bottle warming apparatus is disclosed that combines heating and agitating of a bottle and its contents in order to achieve even warming, as well as, mixing the contents of the bottle.

TIME-VARYING DETECTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONCRETE RHEOLOGICAL PARAMETERS

A time-varying detecting device and method for concrete rheological parameters, in which the double-covered cylinder has top and bottom covers (), both of which can be freely opened, is configured to contain a concrete sample, and a lifting frame includes a pair of vertical supports () extending in parallel with each other. The double-covered cylindrical container is held between the pair of vertical supports () by means of connecting members () in such a manner that it can be flipped 180° about a straight line along which the connecting members () extend under the action of an external force. To perform a test, the top cover () is opened and a concrete mix is filled in, followed by detecting initial rheological parameters. The top cover () is closed, and the concrete mix is left for a predetermined period of time. The double-covered cylindrical container is lifted to a predetermined height by raising the connecting members (), flipped 180° and lowered back onto the floor. The bottom cover () is opened, and the concrete mix is re-mixed and homogenized, followed by finally detecting the time-varying rheological parameters of the concrete mix. 1. A time-varying detecting device for concrete rheological parameters , comprising:a double-covered cylindrical container comprising a top cover and a bottom cover that are allowed to be opened and closed freely, and a hollow cylindrical body;a lifting frame comprising a pair of vertical supports each of which is rotatably connected by a connecting member to a side wall of the double-covered cylindrical container such that the double-covered cylindrical container is allowed to be flipped 180° by an external force about a straight line along which the connecting members extend, wherein the connecting members are lifting rods, recesses are symmetrically formed in an outer surface of the cylindrical body, and the recesses are provided with associated fasteners, left bracket-shaped or ear-shaped slots are formed in central portions ...

Reagent preparation assembly

A reagent preparation assembly includes a body and a reaction chamber adjacent the body, the reaction chamber includes a reagent therein, such as a lyophilized reagent. An access port extends into the reaction chamber, and the access port is configured to receive an instrument. A seal extends across a portion of the reaction chamber and the access port. A reconstitution assembly is movably coupled with the body. The reconstitution assembly includes a plunger, a syringe and a piston. The plunger is movably coupled with the body. The syringe is selectively engaged with the plunger. The syringe includes a solution reservoir containing a solution, and movement of the syringe pierces the seal. The piston is selectively engaged with the plunger, and the piston is movably coupled within the syringe. Movement of the piston pushes the solution into the reaction chamber.

Device and method for mixing material to be mixed

A device and to the use thereof for mixing material to be mixed. A method for providing material to be mixed has the following steps:  provision of a container with a single container opening and an inner chamber which contains an initial filling,  surrounding the container with a jacket,  introduction of a mixer such that the mixer protrudes into the inner chamber of the container, wherein the mixer is connected to a drive unit or the mixer can be connected to a drive unit in a subsequent step,  rotary driving of the mixer using the drive unit in order to provide the material to be mixed by mixing the initial filling,  removal of the mixer from the inner chamber of the container,  separation of container and jacket in order to provide the container with all of the material to be mixed located inside, for consumption.

Methods and Apparatus for Cap Management and Mitigation of Selected Undesirable Matter During Fermentation

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for: 1) the gentle, controlled mixing of solid and liquid botanical components during fermentation; and 2) the regulation of parameters in cap material and juice during primary fermentation to optimize attributes such as expressive organoleptic characteristics including bouquet, texture and flavor, while simultaneously and selectively monitoring and mitigating the deleterious effects of reduced sulfur compounds, harmful bacteria, multicellular fungi, and/or biogenic amines during the artisan creation of ultra-premium fine wines and other alcoholic libations according to a customized schedule.

PORTABLE SOLID PRODUCT DISPENSER

A portable dispensing system for dispensing a solution of a fluid and a solid product includes a fluid line, a dispenser, and a cartridge. The fluid line includes a first and second fluid line ends and a fluid source connection at the first fluid line end. The dispenser is at the second fluid line end. The dispenser includes a body and a fluid outlet. The cartridge houses the solid product and includes a fluid inlet and a solution outlet. The cartridge is removably connected at the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet of the dispenser. The cartridge is configured to receive fluid from the fluid outlet of the dispenser such that fluid contacts the solid product housed in the cartridge and dissolves at least a portion of the solid product forming the solution. The cartridge is also configured to output the solution at the solution outlet.

Method and apparatus for solubilizing humic acid granules

Improved methods and apparatus (10, 74) for the solubilization of initially solid humic acids include a large-volume mixing/agitation tank (12, 76) for water and solid humic acids, together a recirculation assembly (14, 78) for continuously recirculating the water/humic acids mixture while reducing the size of the humic acids. Properly used, the apparatus (10, 74) is capable of providing relatively stable, solubilized humic acid solutions or dispersions.

Vacuum Indicator System That Avoid Release Without The Proper Vacuum Level

A device for storing and mixing bone cement components. The device includes a housing, a safety device, and a vacuum indicator. The housing defines a mixing chamber configured to store a first bone cement component therein. In a first safety position, the safety device prevents contact between the first bone cement component and a second bone cement component in the mixing chamber. In a second safety position, the safety device permits contact between the first and second bone cement components in the mixing chamber. The vacuum indicator restricts movement of the safety device from the first safety position to the second safety position when in a first vacuum indicator position. The vacuum indicator permits movement of the safety device from the first safety position to the second safety position when in a second vacuum indicator position.

Container with integrated manual stirring device

The present invention relates to container with an integrated manual stirring device (100) comprising a cork lid (101) with an outer surface and an inner surface; a stirring stick (102) and a groove (103) which is adapted in base of the stirring stick (102) wherein the lid (101) narrows out to the stirring stick (102) inside the container i.e. jar (105), when the lid (101) is sit on the container top rim and securely fastened using clamps (104) which is come up from a metal ring (106) around the neck of the container (105) such that the lid (101) can be clamped on to internal neck of the container (105) providing an airtight seal to preserve contents where the contents flow down the stirring stick (102) and settle while the container (105) is open and the lid (101) is upside down.

Bone cement mixing assembly

The invention provides a bone cement mixing assembly including a mixer, a syringe barrel and a movable plug cover. The mixer includes a stirring rod and a stirring barrel. The stirring rod has holding end, a rod body and a stirring end. The stirring barrel has a barrel cover, a first barrel open, a first barrel body, a first barrel bottom, and a stirring space located in the first barrel body. The syringe barrel has a second barrel open, a second barrel body, a second barrel bottom, and an injection space located in the second barrel body. In this way, the complete-stirred bone cement in the stirring barrel can be directly collected and pushed into the syringe barrel through the movement of the movable plug cover to achieve the effect of completing the preparation of the bone cement quickly and efficiently.

Apparatus for mixing and cutting animal feed and method of operating such an apparatus

The invention relates to an apparatus for mixing and cutting animal feed comprising a container with a side wall, a rotary mixing and cutting device positioned inside the container and at least one counter element provided at the sidewall. The apparatus comprises at least one positioning device for moving the at least one counter element between a retracted position and an inserted position. The container comprises a control unit to control the positioning device of the at least one counter element. The control unit is arranged to control at least one positioning device for bringing at least one counter element in a pulsating modus, wherein the at least one counter element moves between the retracted and inserted position.

Device for Producing A Hardenable Mass

The present invention relates to a device for producing a hardenable mass, preferably bone substitute and/or bone reinforcing material or bone cement or similar material. A mixing container ( 3 ) has a mixing space ( 4 ) in which at least one powder and at least one liquid component ( 5, 6 ) are mixed to provide the hardenable mass ( 2 ). A piston means ( 7 ) is provided in the mixing space ( 4 ) of the mixing container ( 3 ). At least one means ( 8 ) which is rotatable relative to the mixing container ( 3 ) cooperates with the piston means ( 7 ) for, in a retaining position (P 1 ), retaining said piston means ( 7 ) relative to the mixing container ( 3 ) and, by rotation to a release position (P 2 ), releasing the piston means ( 7 ) such that said piston means can move in a direction (U) towards at least one opening ( 49 ) through which said mass ( 2 ) can pass out of the mixing space ( 4 ). The rotatable means ( 8 ) is provided such that it in its release position (P 2 ) can follow the piston means ( 7 ) in the mixing space ( 4 ) in the direction (U) towards said opening ( 49 ).

Cartridge and multicomponent cartridge

A cartridge is provided having at least one reception chamber ( 2 ), which extends in the longitudinal direction, for a medium to be dispensed, having a head part ( 4 ), a base part ( 6 ) and a cartridge wall ( 3 ) which bound the reception chamber ( 2 ), with the head part ( 4 ) having an outlet ( 5 ) for the medium. The cartridge wall ( 3 ) is designed as a film ( 3 ), the head part ( 4 ) and the base part ( 6 ) in each case as fixed shape parts and the head part ( 4 ) is sealingly and non-releasably connected to the cartridge wall ( 3 ). A multicomponent cartridge is furthermore provided by the invention.

Navigated Surgical System Including Override Option

A surgical system including a surgical tool and a navigation system for tracking the position of the surgical tool. The surgical tool comprising a housing including a variable speed motor and control module disposed within the housing. The navigation system comprising a navigation console in communication with the control module of the surgical tool, the navigation console may be configured to communicate instructions to the control module of the surgical tool based on the position of the surgical tool relative to a defined zone. The navigation console may be configured to deactivate the surgical tool based on the position of the surgical tool relative to the defined zone. The navigation console may also be configured to provide a user-selectable override option to allow continued operation of the surgical tool within the defined zone.

Acceleration of alcohol aging and/or liquid mixing/maturation using remotely powered electromechanical agitation

A system to increase the speed of alcohol fermentation and/or maturation by means of induced waves that can have its frequency and intensity matched to the target application. This system can be deployed using two different architectures. The first is by direct immersion of “self-powered” device into the target medium, which irradiate the fluid, its contents, and its storage container with vibratory and/or sonic energy. These devices can take several forms such as spheres, cubes or any other geometric shape and can be configured with sensors to detect the quality of the medium. Also, the devices can change its buoyancy depending on the conditions of the medium. This change of buoyancy can be utilized to optimize the delivery of vibratory and/or sonic energy to the medium, improve energy transfer from an external power source, or indicate the level of alcohol/content of the medium.

Portable system for dispensing controlled quantities of additives into a beverage

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.

Reconstitution device

An apparatus comprises a plunger able to fit in a cartridge or syringe. The plunger includes an outer portion and a deflection portion. The outer portion is able to engage the body of the cartridge or syringe. The outer portion is operable to apply a first radial force to the cartridge or syringe. The deflection portion is positioned within the outer portion and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The deflection portion in the unlocked position causes the outer portion to apply a second radial force to the cartridge or syringe.

Systems and apparatus for hydration and supplementation

In one aspect, new dispenser components for use with portable fluid dispensing apparatus are provided. The present systems can be used to administer to a user water and other fluids optionally together with one or more other ingestibles such as flavoring, or a health supplement. In another aspect, new rotor or disk units that may comprise one or more pods or packets that contain ingestible material(s). In a further aspect, one or more of such pods or packets that may comprise one or more ingestible materials.

Tube Management System for Bioreactor

A tube management system includes an elongated rack extending between a first end and an opposing second end; an elongated first shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, the first shaft being secured to the rack; a securing structure secured to the first shaft; a collapsible bag bounding a chamber; and a tubular member projecting from the collapsible bag, wherein the securing structure at least partially encircles the tubular member. 1. A tube management system comprising:an elongated rack extending between a first end and an opposing second end;an elongated first shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, the first shaft being secured to the rack;a securing structure secured to the first shaft;a collapsible bag bounding a chamber; anda tubular member projecting from the collapsible bag,wherein the securing structure at least partially encircles the tubular member.2. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the securing structure is secured at or toward the second end of the first shaft claim 1 , the securing structure outwardly projecting away from the first shaft.3. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein first shaft has a central longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end thereof claim 1 , the securing structure outwardly projecting from the first shaft so as to extend orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis.4. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the securing structure has a bend.5. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the securing structure is resiliently flexible.6. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein a portion of the securing structure is annular.7. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the securing structure has a first end that at least partially encircles first shaft.8. The tube management system as recited in claim 1 , wherein first end of the first shaft is removably secured to ...

Adapter for conveying plural liquid streams

An adapter for improving the efficiency of a static mixer being used to mix reactive fluids such as epoxy adhesives. This allows either a small static mixer to be employed, or a smaller purge flow during dispensing operations.

AEROSOL PRECURSOR COMPOSITION MIXING SYSTEM FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device filling system. The system includes multiple source containers each respectively including a differing aerosol precursor composition. The system further includes a mixing container configured to engage the source containers to receive and mix the aerosol precursor compositions to form a mixed aerosol precursor composition. An aerosol delivery device may engage the mixing container to receive at least a portion of the mixed aerosol precursor composition. A related method for customizing an aerosol precursor composition is also provided. 1. An aerosol precursor composition mixing system , comprising:at least one source container configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition; anda mixing container,the at least one source container and the mixing container being configured to engage one another to allow transfer of the aerosol precursor composition from the at least one source container to the mixing container to form a mixed aerosol precursor composition,the mixing container being configured to engage an aerosol delivery device comprising a control body and a cartridge and dispense the mixed aerosol precursor composition to the cartridge.2. The aerosol precursor composition mixing system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one source container comprises a source container outlet valve claim 1 , the mixing container comprises a mixing container inlet valve and a mixing container outlet valve claim 1 , and wherein at least one of the source container outlet valve claim 1 , the mixing container inlet valve claim 1 , and the mixing container outlet valve comprises a one-way valve.3. The aerosol precursor composition mixing system of claim 2 , wherein the one-way valve comprises a spring configured to bias the one-way valve to a closed configuration.4. The aerosol precursor composition mixing system of claim 1 , wherein the source container further includes a pressurized propellant.5. The aerosol precursor ...

AERATOR WITH SEALING LIP

An aerator and an associated method and system are provided. The aerator includes an elongate body having a central bore that extends between proximal and distal ends of the body, and a plurality of channels formed in an outer surface of the body, the plurality of channels extending between the proximal and distal ends, and including at least two bends along their lengths. The bends in the channels help to provide a smoother flow of liquids passing through the aerator. 1. An aerator comprising:an elongate body having a central bore that extends between proximal and distal ends of the body;a sealing lip disposed towards the proximal end of the body, the sealing lip extending radially outward from the body; anda plurality of channels formed in an outer surface of the body, the plurality of channels extending between the proximal and distal ends, and including at least two bends along their lengths.2. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least two bends comprises an angle formed in the channel.3. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least two bends comprises a curve.4. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein at least two bends comprises a repeating pattern of alternating convex and concave bends.5. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of channels includes two 180° bends.6. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least two bends define an angle in a channel that is from about 20° to 180°.7. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein the at least two bends comprises four successive angles that are each about 45°.8. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein the number of channels is from 2 to 8.9. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein a length of the plurality of channels is from about 50 to 250 mm.10. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein a radius of the plurality of channels is from about 0.020 to 0.080 mm.11. The aerator of claim 1 , wherein a radius of the plurality of channels is from about 0.03 to about 0.060.12. The aerator of claim 1 , ...

PRINT MATERIAL CONTAINER

A print material container comprising a body to hold print material, a housing, and a detecting member. The housing being coupled to the body and including a movable mass to move in the housing when a shaking force is applied to the print material container. The detecting member to detect the shaking force and to signal a feedback of the shaking force relative to a shaking force threshold. 1. A print material container comprising:a body to hold print material;a housing coupled to the body, the housing including a movable mass to move in the housing when a shaking force is applied to the print material container; anda detecting member to detect the shaking force and to signal a feedback of the shaking force relative to a shaking force threshold.2. The print material container of claim 1 , wherein the movable mass is a movable magnet and the detecting member includes:a first movable conductor, connectable to complete a circuit, located on an outer edge of the housing on a first side of the movable magnet;a second movable conductor, connectable to complete a circuit, located on the outer edge of the housing on a second side of the movable magnet, the second side being opposite to the first side; andcircuitry located at a first end and at a second end on the outer edge of the housing, the first end and the second end located on opposite sides of the movable magnetwherein, when the applied shaking force is above the shaking force threshold, the movable magnet is to move the first movable conductor to contact the circuitry at the first end of the housing and to move the second movable conductor to contact the circuitry at the second end of the housing to complete a circuit.3. The print material container of claim 2 , wherein when the circuit is complete claim 2 , the detecting member signals the applied shaking force is above the shaking force threshold.4. The print material container of claim 2 , wherein the print material container further includes a removable shipping ...

Perfect pour drink mixer

The invention provides a multi-compartment container for storing and dispensing separately a plurality of consumable liquids that can be mixed in an accurate and repeatable manner. Each storage compartment within the container encloses a predetermined quantity of a consumable liquid, wherein the first compartment is filled with a first liquid and the other compartments are filled with second and third liquids. The individual storage compartments are structurally merged to form elongated dispensing compartments each with a first end and a second end, wherein a one-way outlet positioned at the first end and a one-way outlet located at the second end permits passage of liquid from the storage compartments into the corresponding dispensing compartments. Upon fully inverting the container, the designated outlet of each dispensing compartment is opened, wherein precise amounts of liquids in the first, second, and third compartments are dispensed at constant volume ratio using gravity.

Bone graft materials, devices and methods of use

A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.

Finger Manipulated Mixing Device

A small, non-powered, handheld and finger-manipulated mixing device adapted for stirring or mixing liquids or liquid/solid combinations in relatively small volume containers. The mixing device has an elongated rod-like main body with an agitation member disposed on its distal end. The main body is provided with a bounded shaft segment that is bounded proximally and distally by transition shoulders of greater diameter than the bounded shaft segment, thus providing a region to receive the thumb and finger of the user to spin the main body, with the transition shoulders preventing excessive movement in the axial direction during rotation.

Device for applying a building material

A system for applying a building material, including: a movement device for modifying a site of application in a space; a first component of the building material; a second component of the building material; a mixer for mixing the first component and the second component, the mixer including a drive module with a first coupling element and a mixing chamber module with a second coupling element, the drive module and the mixing chamber module being detachably embodied, and the drive module and the mixing chamber module being actively interconnected in an application state of the system by means of the coupling elements.

Apparatus and method for hydrating a particulate biomaterial with a liquid biomaterial

An apparatus and method for hydrating a particulate biomaterial with a liquid biomaterial includes a vacuum device and a valve for withdrawing a gas from the particulate biomaterial and introducing the liquid biomaterial. The valve includes a hub, a valve body, a particulate port, a vacuum port, and a liquid port. The valve body selectively moves between first and second positions. The valve body at least partially defines a first passage and a second passage. The particulate port, the vacuum port, and the liquid port are each configured to fluidly connect to a particulate container, the vacuum device, and the liquid container, respectively. In the first position, the first passage fluidly connects the vacuum port to the particulate port for withdrawing the gas from the particulate container. In the second position, the second passage fluidly connects the liquid port to the particulate port for hydrating the particulate biomaterial.

Syringes with mixing chamber in a removable cap

The present invention is directed to a multi-compartment medical device for segregated storage and on demand mixing of at least two components and expression of the resulting mixture from the device. The mixing device comprises a syringe having an open end and outlet and containing a first component; and a cap with a fixed outer body and an expandable chamber contained therein, wherein said cap is removably attached to the outlet of the syringe and a cross-section of the cap is larger than a syringe cross-section and the cap is shorter than the syringe.

Fluid Path Set with Turbulent Mixing Chamber, Backflow Compensator

A fluid path set includes a first fluid line having a proximal end fluidly connectable to a source of a first fluid and a second fluid line having a proximal end fluidly connectable to a source of a second fluid. A flow mixing device is in fluid communication with distal ends of the first and second fluid lines. The flow mixing device includes a housing, a first fluid port provided for receiving the first fluid, and a second fluid port for receiving the second fluid. A mixing chamber is disposed within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports. A third fluid port in fluid communication with the mixing chamber for discharging a mixed solution of the first and second fluids. A turbulent flow inducing member is disposed within the mixing chamber for promoting turbulent mixing of the first and second fluids.

Motorized aerator pourer

A motorized aerator pourer for mixing oxygen with certain liquids such as wine, spirits, water and preventing dripping of the liquid after being poured from a container. The motorized aerator pourer includes a pouring spout assembly being removably engaged to a container for pouring liquid from a container. The assembly includes a motorized aerating component being attached to the pouring spout assembly for mechanically aerating the liquid as it is being poured from a container.

Vortex mixing and ratio adjustment system

A dual trigger mixing system is provided that allows the user to control the mixing of two or more agents that are mixed in at high rates of speed.

Portable container mixing station

A mixing station is provided, comprising: a standard shipping container having a floor, a pair of side walls and at least one door at one end of the container; an end wall positioned adjacent the one end of the container, the end wall including a plurality of couplings; at least one internal wall disposed within the container to define, with the end wall, a room; and mixing components disposed within the room; wherein ingredients external to the container are provided to the mixing components through the plurality of couplings in the end wall and a final mixture of the ingredients is provided from the mixing components to an output container through the plurality of couplings such that the side walls of the container are not structurally compromised.

Cosmetic container

The present invention provides a cosmetic container. The cosmetic container includes: a container body keeping liquid makeup; and a powder makeup storage unit disposed in the container body and keeping powder makeup isolated from the liquid makeup, in which when a push cap of the powder makeup storage unit is pushed into the container body, the powder makeup is discharged into the container body and mixed with the liquid makeup.

Integrated medicine mixing interface

An integrated medicine mixing interface comprising a medicine mixing mouth ( 1 ), hard double interfaces ( 2 ) and a medicine feed needle ( 3 ). The hard double interfaces ( 2 ) comprise a base ( 21 ), a medicine mixing interface ( 22 ) and an infusion interface ( 23 ). The medicine mixing mouth ( 1 ) and the medicine mixing interface ( 22 ) are integrated. When using the integrated medicine mixing interface, it is only necessary to weld the base ( 21 ) to the bag body of a soft infusion bag ( 11 ) and integrate the medicine mixing mouth ( 1 ) with the medicine mixing interface on the hard double interfaces ( 2 ) without adopting a hose connection and an easily folding handle, which not only reduces hose installation location, but also avoids welding leakage brought about by hose welding defects. Moreover, the structure is simple and the costs are low.

Container system with mixing blade

A container system for separately storing and mixing two or more substances. The container system comprises a mixing container having a main container that stores one or more first substances. The main container has a first upper opening. The container system also includes a storage repository coupled to main container, and which stores one or more second substances. The storage repository includes a lip defining a second upper opening, which has an outside diameter smaller than the diameter of the first upper opening. Additionally, the container system includes a mixing blade having an outside diameter smaller than the diameter of the first upper opening. The mixing blade also has a plurality of openings. The container system includes a releasable liner placed over the storage repository's lip, and the storage repository's lip forms a seal with a lower surface of the releasable liner.

Manual frothing device

A manual frothing device to be secured inside a liquid container partially filled in by a liquid to be frothed is disclosed. The frothing device comprises an elongated hollow member having a hollow top end; a convex shaped bottom end extending outwardly and comprising a plurality of cavities sized and shaped for retaining particles of a given size and side walls having openings of a size greater than the particles of a given size and wherein froth is generated by shaking the liquid in the container.

Fluid release mechanism for a chemically-inflatable bag

Embodiments provide an apparatus for providing a nonlabor-intensive process for sealing an opening formed in the ground with a chemically-inflatable bag. The chemically-inflatable bag comprises two or more chemical reactants, one of which is a liquid reactant that is initially stored in a liquid-containing device. The liquid-containing device has a removable cap, which upon removal or breakage of the cap permits the liquid reacting agent to contact and react with another reacting agent. The chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide, which expands the chemically-inflatable bag from a collapsed condition to an inflated condition. In the inflated condition, the chemically-inflatable bag fills and protects the integrity of the formed cavity.

Locking member, mixing tip, and double syringe

[Object] To make it possible to firmly fix a mixing tip to a cartridge, and also remove the mixing tip from the cartridge by a simple operation. [Solution Means] A locking member locks a mixing nozzle coupled to a cartridge that includes two syringes, the mixing nozzle being configured to mix materials in a nozzle and discharge the materials, the locking member including a support rod supported by the mixing nozzle so as to be displaceable in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the nozzle extends; a first engaging part that is engaged with one of two horizontal parts that are provided so as to be bridged across the two syringes; a second engaging part that is inserted in between the two horizontal parts and engaged with another one of the two horizontal parts; and an inclined part where the other end of the support rod is inclined toward the opposite side to the nozzle, the inclined part being provided in at least one of between the first engaging part and the second engaging part and between the second engaging part and the other end of the support rod.

Cartridge System and Static Mixer Therefor

The invention relates to a cartridge system with two containers ( 2 a, 2 b ) respectively having an outlet connector ( 4 a, 4 b ), and a common connection section for a mixer ( 1 ) having a positioning aperture ( 7 ), and with a static mixer ( 1 ) with inlet connectors ( 14 a, 14 b ) and a positioning element ( 16 ). The connection section of the cartridge comprises a ring ( 5 ) having an inner thread ( 6 ) that surrounds the outlet connectors ( 4 a, 4 b ), whereby the mixer ( 1 ) has an outer thread ( 11 ). Further, the invention relates to a static mixer ( 1 ) for a cartridge system of this type.

Driving device of a metering and mixing apparatus

A driving device of a metering and mixing apparatus for multi-component substances is disclosed, which driving device can have at least two cartridge holders for holding interchangeable cartridges with individual substance components, a discharging apparatus for simultaneously discharging the substance components from the cartridges through component outlets with the aid of discharging pistons entering the cartridge holder or cartridges, and a mixing apparatus which is connected to the component outlets, for mixing the discharged substance components and discharging the latter in mixed form, and a transmission unit for the connection of a drive motor, wherein the transmission unit can have a detector for detecting at least one counter pressure which builds up during the discharging of at least one of the substance components, and a controller, which is connected on an inlet side to the detector for bringing about a driving control function in response to a detection result.

Fluid mixing device and mixing method

Mixing device (1) and fluid mixing method, by means of successive transfers between syringes. The mixing method comprises placing a pair of syringes (2, 3) in the mixing device (1), adjusting a variable fixing element adaptable to the pair of syringes (2, 3) and selecting and running a mixing programme, being the mixing force, the speed and the range and the number of transfers adjustable. The mixing device comprises a mobile carriage (7) longitudinally movable and fixing elements (8, 9) with an adjustable distance between them. The invention allows for the mixing or emulsifying of blood fluids with different viscosity, particularly a protein gel and a platelet-rich plasma, for the preparation of dermatological formulations, in a versatile, hygienic and effective manner.

Beverage Container

Beverage container which can be used to bottle beverages in filling facilities and subsequently used in any setting where the consumer desires to have a convenient and fun approach to consuming a soft drink, and desires to have that soft drink cooled by ice and strained from the ice before consuming it. The disclosed beverage container can be made up of three pieces, a cap, dome and vessel. The pieces screw together using a double screw mechanism. The dome piece contains a strainer. The consumer can separate the dome from the vessel and add ice to the mixed beverage to cool the beverage prior to consumption, and can strain the ice from the beverage before drinking it directly from the top opening of the dome, after it has been resealed to the vessel.

Bone cement applicator with a closable gas supply opening

A device for producing a bone cement dough from a monomer liquid and a cement powder and dispensing the bone cement dough. The device includes a cartridge holding the cement powder in an internal space. A monomer receptacle screws onto the cartridge, forms a chamber, and has a plunger with a passage that is permeable to gases and the monomer liquid but is impermeable to the cement powder and that connects the internal space to the chamber. The plunger tightly closes the internal space with the exception of the passage. A gas supply opening is arranged in the wall of the monomer receptacle. A monomer liquid container holds the monomer liquid and is located in the chamber. An opening facility opens the container, and closes the gas supply opening before opening the container. Also provided is a method for producing and dispensing the bone cement dough.

Liquid dispenser with retractable spout

There is proposed a dispensing apparatus attachable to a container that includes a retractable spout. The dispensing apparatus can dispense a predetermined volume of liquid or aerate a liquid being dispensed, wherein the retractable spout includes a volumetric dispensing assembly for dispense the predetermined volume of liquid, and/or a turbulence forming element that is configured to aerate the liquid.

Apparatus and Method for Releasing a Unit Dose of Content from a Container

A apparatus for delivering a predetermined quantity of content from a pressurized container includes a dispensing assembly which sits on the container and connects with an upper portion of a valve stem of the valve assembly, wherein the dispensing assembly includes a) an actuator cap having a discharge passage, which is open or obstructed and wherein the actuator cap acts as a metering chamber in combination with b) an adaptor which fits inside the cap and also snuggly engages the valve stem. The cap fits snuggly over the adjuster to define a metering chamber which depending on its position can close off the metered chamber or open it to the dispensing conduit\nozzle. When the cap is depressed it pushes down on the adjuster which depresses the valve. The chamber fills, but nothing is released until the upstroke.

System for use in bone cement preparation and delivery

A system for use in bone cement preparation can include a chamber for intermixing a liquid monomer and solid polymer components, a container, a vacuum channel, and a filter. The mixing chamber can be configured to hold a non-liquid, polymer powder component of a bone cement. The container can be configured to hold a liquid component of the bone cement. The system can have a first interface disposed between the mixing chamber and the container and a second interface disposed between the mixing chamber and the vacuum channel. The second interface can to receive and position the filter between the mixing chamber and the vacuum channel. The vacuum channel can direct a partial vacuum to draw the liquid component from the container into the non-liquid component in the mixing chamber to intermix the components and to thereby provide a settable bone cement

Mixing vessel for consumable substances

Examples described herein relate to a mixing vessel for consumable substances, a method of using a mixing vessel and a method of manufacturing a mixing vessel. The mixing vessel may be used to produce a consumable liquid, such as a hot beverage. In one example, a mixing vessel for consumable liquids has an internal chamber for receiving consumable substances for mixing and a sealing member for the internal chamber. The sealing member has at least two stable spatial configurations to change a volume of the internal chamber. The sealing member is arranged to transition between the at least two stable spatial configurations on application of a pressure generated within the internal chamber during mixing to increase the volume of the internal chamber.

Quick Decanter

A decanter includes a first body and a second body mounted on the first body. The first body is provided with a bottle insert, a curved wine channel and a wine outlet. The curved wine channel has an opening and is provided with a plurality of stepped portions. The second body covers and closes the first body, and a mixing cavity is defined between the second body and the curved wine channel. The second body is provided with a plurality of stop plates. The stop plates and the stepped portions form a tortuous passage in the mixing cavity. In practice, when the wine in the wine bottle enters the mixing cavity, the wine hits and is stirred by the stepped portions and the stop plates to enhance the mixing effect of the wine and the air.

Fluid release mechanism for a chemically-inflatable bag

The present invention is directed towards an apparatus for providing a nonlabor-intensive process for sealing an opening formed in the ground with a chemically-inflatable bag. The chemically-inflatable bag contains two or more chemical reactants, one of which is a liquid reactant that is initially stored in a liquid-containing device. The liquid-containing device has a removable cap, which upon removal or breakage of the cap permits the liquid reacting agent to contact and react with another reacting agent. The chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide, which expands the chemically-inflatable bag from a collapsed condition to an inflated condition. In the inflated condition, the chemically-inflatable bag fills and protects the integrity of the formed cavity.

Devices and methods for slurry generation

The present invention involves the use of a small profile device for preparation and/or delivery of cold slurry into the human body. The cold slurry can be generated within the device itself or within a separate small chamber, both of which produce a cold slurry using a cooling source and an injectable fluid. The delivery device provides continued agitation to the fluid/slurry through rotation and/or vibration of blades within the device. The fluid/cold slurry is cooled/kept cool through the use of an external cooling device, such as a cooling sleeve, that at least partially surrounds the delivery device. The cooling sleeve can cool or maintain the temperature of the cold slurry through a number of mechanisms. The cold slurry can be delivered using a device in accordance with the present invention to any tissue inside the body, including subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and brown fat.

Foam formation device and method

A handheld device for mixing a liquid and a gas to form foam before a treatment procedure comprises: an inlet for letting a liquid enter the device, the inlet adapted for attachment to a syringe containing the liquid, an outlet for letting a formed foam exit the device, a chamber containing a gas, the chamber comprising the inlet and outlet, at least one agitation element disposed in the chamber, the at least one agitation element is arranged for independent movement in at least one degree of freedom, the at least one agitation element sized and shaped to mechanically agitate liquid flowing past the at least one agitation element, the liquid flowing in an overall inlet-to-outlet direction, the agitation being sufficient for the at least some of the liquid to mix with the gas to produce the formed foam; the device is dimensioned for holding in one hand.

Stirring devices

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hand held pipette for aspirating and dispensing liquids including, a stirring device assembly, including a vibration inducing unit, a power source for the vibration inducing unit, and a control for the vibration inducing unit. Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a microplate stirring device including, an orbital plate module having a proximal and distal side; at least one vibration inducing unit attached to the proximal side of said orbital plate module; and a base plate for receiving the microplate. Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a liquid handling system used for aspirating and dispensing liquids including, a stirring module assembly. Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a manual stirring device including, a vibration inducing unit; a power source for the vibration inducing unit; and a control for the vibration inducing unit.

Composition and Methods for Producing Tobacco Plants and Products Having Reduced Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines (TSNAs)

The present disclosure provides approaches for reducing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) in tobacco. Some of these approaches include genetically engineering tobacco plants to increase one or more antioxidants, increase oxygen radicle absorbance capacity (ORAC), or reduce nitrite. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants and tobacco products therefrom comprising reduced TSNAs.

Apparatus, system and method for mixing and dispensing dental impression materials

An apparatus, system and method for mixing and dispensing dental impression materials is described. A dental impression material mixing machine comprises a water dispenser fluidly coupled to a hollow mixing axle, the mixing axle extending through a pulley, wherein an inner circumference of the hollow mixing axle forms a water conduit and an outer circumference of the hollow mixing axle forms a hub connector, a closeable valve inserted at a water entrance to the water conduit and electronically coupled to a water pump, an electronically commutated motor rotateably coupled to the pulley, wherein the hub connector receives a tubular rotatable hub of a disposable mixing vessel comprising dry dental impression powder, and wherein water is dispensed from the water dispenser into the disposable mixing vessel through the water conduit and hub orifice.

System, container, device, and method for mixing

A system for mixing content of a container comprises a container includes an interior mixing element, an exterior drive system and a mixing device comprising an exterior bearing for coupling the exterior drive system to the interior mixing element of the container. The exterior bearing provides a driven non-rotating, nutating motion that drives the interior mixing element of the container so that it performs a mixing motion inside the container.