Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
366163100 | By suction | 25 |
20090201760 | Vortex mixer and method of obtaining a supersaturated solution or slurry - The invention relates to a vortex mixer comprising a mixing chamber having an axial outlet and at least one inlet which is at least substantially tangential. The mixer further comprises a residence chamber extending axially on the side of the mixing chamber opposite from the axial outlet. | 08-13-2009 |
20130142007 | Injector for a Granular Solid - The invention relates to an injector ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130229889 | System and Method for Dissolving Gases in Fluids and for Delivery of Dissolved Gases - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for facilitating dissolution of one or more gases into a liquid. Preferred gases for use with the apparatus are oxygen, air, and ozone. An apparatus of the present invention comprises a dissolution tank that includes a pressure vessel, at least one liquid spray nozzle, and a fluid outlet. The apparatus also comprises a gas source, means for passing fluid into the pressure vessel, and a discharge device connected to the fluid outlet, which discharge device is provided with at least one orifice. Preferred applications include wastewater treatment, treatment of drinking water, fermentation, and bioremediation. | 09-05-2013 |
366163200 | By venturi or jet pump type device | 17 |
20080198690 | Mixing Device - A device is provided for mixing mixable and unmixable liquids and/or producing emulsions, which has a first connection to a pressure-operated system and second connection for supplying the liquid to be admixed and which is sucked in by the flow of the pressurized liquid. | 08-21-2008 |
20080279039 | Apparatus and Method for Mixing With a Diaphragm Pump - An apparatus for mixing a fluid including a storage vessel including a hollow portion for holding the fluid, the hollow portion including at least one access port, the at least one access port adapted to at least one of receive and expel fluid and a diaphragm pump in fluid communication with and removeably coupled to the vessel, the pump adapted to move fluid into and/or out of the hollow portion. Either the vessel or the pump can be disposable. Also, at least one portion of the vessel can be made of a flexible material that takes shape in relation to the contents of the hollow portion. Also, the fluid can be moved between the vessel and the pump by natural or artificial pressure. | 11-13-2008 |
20100149906 | Liquid Accelerator and Chemical Mixing Apparatus and Method - The liquid accelerator and chemical mixing system apparatus is a means for generating a velocity head differential to a current of liquid in a liquid environment or liquid containment means or a natural water body. The generating means includes a venturi eductor, having a motive liquid distribution housing and at least one venturi nozzle. The venturi eductor functions by motive liquid introduced from a remote motive liquid source, received via the motive liquid attachment means passing through a motive liquid main pipe or cylinder, through the liquid distribution housing, which is circumferentially attached to the eductor tube. The generated velocity head differential induces and accelerates the current of liquid, enabling the venturi eductor to discharge a current of liquid to move objects within the liquid environment by directing the current of liquid and to induce and mix chemicals in a liquid containment means. | 06-17-2010 |
20100165784 | INSTRUMENT WITH MICROFLUIDIC CHIP - This invention provides microfluidic devices that comprise a fluidics layer having microfluidic channels and one or more regulating layers that regulate the movement of fluid in the channels. The microfluidic devices can be used to mix one or more fluids. At least a portion of the fluidics layer can be isolated from the regulating layer, for example in the form of a shelf. Such isolated portions can be used as areas in which the temperature of liquids is controlled. Also provided are instruments including thermal control devices into which the microfluidic device is engaged so that the thermal control device controls temperature in the isolated portion, and a movable magnetic assembly including magnets with shields so that a focused magnetic field can be applied to or withdrawn from the isolated portion or any other portion of the microfluidic device. Also provided are methods of mixing fluids. The methods include stacking a plurality of alternating boluses of different liquids in a microfluidic channel, and moving the stacked boluses through the channel. In another method, the boluses are moved into a diaphragm valve having a volume able to accommodate several boluses, and then pumping the liquids out of the valve. | 07-01-2010 |
20100329072 | Methods and Systems for Integrated Material Processing - Methods and systems for integrally processing the materials used in oilfield operations are disclosed. An integrated material processing system is disclosed with a storage unit resting on a leg. A feeder couples the storage unit to a first input of a mixer and a pump is coupled to a second input of the mixer. The storage unit contains a solid component of a well treatment fluid. The feeder supplies the solid component of the well treatment fluid to the mixer and the pump supplies a fluid component of the well treatment fluid to the mixer. The components are mixed in the mixer and the mixer outputs a well treatment fluid. | 12-30-2010 |
20110032790 | VENTURI-EFFECT MODULAR MIXER - A Venturi-effect mixer for mixing a working fluid with at least one decontamination/detoxification product. The mixer ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110069579 | FLUID MIXER WITH INTERNAL VORTEX - The present disclosure generally relates to a fluid mixer, a system for mixing fluids utilizing the fluid mixer, and a method of mixing fluids using the fluid mixer or the system for mixing fluids, and more specifically, to a compact static mixing device with no moving parts and capable of mixing any fluid, such as air, nitrogen gas, water, oil, polluted water, and the like. A first pressurized, incoming fluid is accelerated locally by a section reduction, is split into streams, and then is released into a second fluid found in a closed volume or an open volume after a period of stabilization. The directed and controlled first fluid slides along an insert up to directional and angled fins at a vortex creator where suction forces from a self-initiating vortex in an internal cavity draws in at least part of the first fluid to fuel the vortex. The compactness and simplicity of the fluid mixer with internal vortex can be used alone within a closed volume in a conduit, in a sprayer, or within a fixed geometry to direct the mixing vortex to specific dimensions. One or more fluid mixers can also be used in an open volume such as a reservoir, a tank, a pool, or any other fluid body to conduct mixing. The technology alone, as part of a multimixer system, or as a method of mixing using the fluid mixer with internal vortex is contemplated to be used in any field where mixing occurs. | 03-24-2011 |
20120206993 | VENTURI DEVICE AND METHOD - An improved venturi device for facilitating the mixture of fluid substances, such as wine and air. The device may be combined with a dispensing valve to further promote functionality. The improved venturi device is especially effective in drawing a second fluid into the primary flow of a first fluid, and when combined with a dispensing valve it obviates the need for a venturi independent from a valve to accomplish mixing at low flows and low liquid head pressure. | 08-16-2012 |
20120224451 | VENTURI APPARATUS - A Venturi apparatus includes: a body defining a receptacle chamber configured to receive a first fluid, a transition passageway in fluid communication with the receptacle chamber and configured to receive the first fluid from the receptacle chamber, a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the transition passageway and configured to receive the first fluid from the transition passageway, and a sidearm passageway in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and extending to an outer surface of the body and configured to allow a second fluid to pass from an exterior of the into the mixing chamber; and a fluid flow regulator connected to the body, configured to affect a flow of the first fluid from the receptacle chamber into the mixing chamber, and including a valve mechanism configured to selectively engage the body to inhibit flow of the first fluid from the receptacle chamber into the mixing chamber. | 09-06-2012 |
20120314529 | VENTURI APPARATUS - An improved venturi apparatus for facilitating the mixture of fluid substances. The apparatus comprises a first funnel section operative to receive a fluid and channel the same through a first cylindrical section or passageway. The first cylindrical section is fluidly connected to an intermediate passageway having a diameter larger than the first cylindrical section. At least one sidearm passageway is fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway into which at least one second fluid is introduced. The sidearm passageway is preferably configured to fluidly interconnect with the intermediate passageway at approximately the medial portion of the intermediate passageway. Fluidly connected to the intermediate passageway is a second cylindrical section operative to direct the flow of the intermixed fluids to a second exit funnel section. The improved venturi apparatus is exceptionally efficient at drawing in a second fluid and effective in facilitating mixture of two or more gasses, liquids or combinations thereof. | 12-13-2012 |
20130128688 | Flow Reversing Static Mixer and Method - A static mixer includes first and second tubular housings which define elongated internal cavities. Dividers divide each internal cavity into a plurality of separate and sequential flow paths for the fluid mixture. Each separate flow path extends between the opposite ends of each housing, reverses direction substantially adjacent to an end of each housing, and conducts the fluid mixture in a direction opposite of the fluid mixture conducted by one of a preceding or succeeding flow path. | 05-23-2013 |
20130308416 | 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. | 11-21-2013 |
20140169121 | MIXING APPARATUS ASSEMBLY WITH AIR GAP SEPARATION, IN PARTICULAR FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTION - This invention relates to a mixing apparatus assembly with air gap separation, comprising a first duct ( | 06-19-2014 |
20150308386 | GAS MIXER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A gas mixer for mixing gaseous fuel and air for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The gas mixer may have a housing defining an air path for mixing the gaseous fuel and the air within the air path. The housing may have a narrowed portion. The gas mixer may also have a displacement body axially displaceable and coaxially arranged within the air path. The displacement body and the housing may define an air passage disposed at the narrowed portion. The gas mixer may further have a fuel inlet fluidly connected to the air passage. The fuel inlet may be configured to supply gaseous fuel to the air passage. Further, the gas mixer may have an adjusting unit disposed at least partially within the air path. The adjusting unit may be connected to the displacement body and may be configured to axially displace the displacement body. | 10-29-2015 |
20150321161 | Method And System For Generating Cavitation In A Fluid - A cavitation plate and system comprises a plurality of flow elements through the thickness of the cavitation plate. Each of the plurality of flow elements comprises an inlet channel a converging nozzle coupled to the inlet channel, a throat in fluid communicating with the converging nozzle, a diverging diffuser in fluid communication with the throat and an outlet channel in fluid communication with the diverging diffuser. | 11-12-2015 |
20160051948 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EMULSIFYING EMULSION EXPLOSIVE - The present invention relates to a method and device for emulsifying emulsion explosive: an oil phase and a part of a water phase having undergone split-flow enter a first stage coarse emulsion mixer; after mixing, the mixture together with a part of the water phase having undergone second stage split-flow enters a second stage coarse emulsion mixer; the obtained mixture together with a part of the water phase having undergone third stage split-flow enters a third stage coarse emulsion mixer for mixing; forming a coarse emulsion matrix after multiple stages of mixing, and finally completing emulsification after mixing in a multi-stage fine emulsion mixer. The method and device mix the water phase with the oil phase multiple times according to a desired ratio, thus greatly reducing the stored explosive, with no mechanical stirring or shearing, with no heat accumulation, and with low pressure, without requiring matrix pumping, thus enhancing safety. | 02-25-2016 |
20160175785 | An Electrical Appliance for Processing a Beverage | 06-23-2016 |
366164100 | By stirrer | 5 |
366164200 | Conduit integral with stirrer | 4 |
20100284241 | MIXER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FLOW CONTROL IN A MIXER ASSEMBLY - A mixer assembly comprises a motor, a motor shaft, a propeller connected to the motor shaft and in operation driven by the motor in a first direction of rotation about a propeller axis, the propeller fully submersed in liquid during operation and in rotation generating liquid flow from a suction side to a pressure side of the propeller. Flow control vanes are arranged on the suction side of the propeller, and oriented in an axial plane to deflect the liquid from substantially axial flow into a flow containing a circumferential component of direction which is opposed to the direction of rotation of the propeller. A method for providing axial liquid flow from a mixer propeller that is fully submerged in liquid during operation comprises the steps of applying flow control on the suction side of the mixer propeller through the arrangement of flow control vanes. | 11-11-2010 |
20130294190 | Stirrer - A stirrer having a motor; a hollow shaft that is drivable via the motor and is provided with at least one additive outlet opening, via which an additive passed through the hollow shaft can be discharged; and a rotor arranged on the hollow shaft and having rotor blades, characterized in that a second rotor having rotor blades is provided on the hollow shaft at a distance from the first rotor, and in that the at least one additive outlet opening is provided between the two rotors, wherein the rotors are designed and drivable such that, during operation, a negative pressure and a centrifugal force are generated in the intermediate space defined between the rotors. | 11-07-2013 |
20150328602 | STIRRING-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD - A stirring-processing apparatus and a processing method are provided to realize excellent processing of a fluid regardless of the properties of the fluid. The stirring-processing apparatus is provided with the stirring blade and the stirring chamber provided with the screen, wherein the apparatus performs, under a state in which the stirring chamber is disposed in a fluid to be processed, a process of applying a shear force to the fluid by a relative rotation between the screen and the stirring blade. The stirring chamber is provided with the suction opening to suck the fluid from outside to inside and the ejecting opening to eject the fluid from inside to outside; these openings being disposed above and below. The suppressing body to control a flow of the fluid is disposed between the suction opening and the ejecting opening. The suppressing body is, for example, in the form of a cylinder, and is interposed between the suction flow and the ejecting flow, thereby suppressing interference between the two flows. | 11-19-2015 |
366164300 | Detachably or adjustably mounted on drive shaft | 1 |
366164400 | Stationary deflector in mixing chamber | 1 |
20100103767 | Inner-Circulation Emulsifying and Dispersing Arrangement - An emulsifying and dispersing arrangement is provided, in which a handled material undergoes multi-time handling and a dispersion process, for achieving dispersion characteristics exhibiting uniformity of particle size. In addition, the temperature generated in the arrangement is controllable. | 04-29-2010 |
366164600 | Centrifugal type | 1 |
20090213686 | Method and Apparatus for Feeding Gaseous or Liquid Fluid into a Medium - The present invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for feeding gaseous or liquid fluid into a medium. The method and apparatus in accordance with the present invention are especially suitable in various fields of industry for mixing gaseous and liquid chemicals and steams into a flow containing at least liquid. The method and apparatus in accordance with the present invention are most preferably suitable for feeding steam into the fiber suspensions of wood processing industry. Most preferably the method and apparatus in accordance with the present invention is used, for example, in such a way that a side flow is taken from a first medium flowing along a suction duct ( | 08-27-2009 |