US3682446A
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Foam-solids blender
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A blender system for intermixing particulate materials with foams comprising an elongated conduit in which the materials to be blended enter in a mixed or unmixed condition. A sleeve formed in the conduit has a blending means removably mounted therein which serves to direct the flow path of the materials so as to accomplish a thorough blending. The blending device may comprise a perforated membrane arranged in a convoluted configuration or a plurality of discrete substantially spherical particles. The sleeve may have a different size diameter to facilitate efficient flow and blending of the materials and is detachably connected to the conduit to permit access to the blending means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Eron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:11
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/235; B01F25/00; B01F25/40; B01F25/42; B01F25/43; B01F25/431; B01F25/4314; B01F25/45; B01F25/452; B01F25/4524; B01F25/45241; B01F27/00; B01F27/50; B01F27/60; B01F27/72; B01F27/724
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A blender system designed to intermix at least two materials, said system comprising: conduit means through which said materials are directed, blending means mounted in said conduit for intermixing said materials, sleeve means formed in said conduit means, said blending means arranged within said sleeve means by securing means so as not to impede flow of material through said conduit means; said blending means comprising a membrane arranged in convoluted configuration and a plurality of discrete particles arranged in said sleeve means in cooperative relation to said membrane, whereby said particles cooperate in operative relation to said membrane to intermix said maTerials.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A blender system designed to intermix at least two materials, said system comprising: conduit means through which said materials are directed, blending means mounted in said conduit for intermixing said materials, sleeve means formed in said conduit means, said blending means arranged within said sleeve means by securing means so as not to impede flow of material through said conduit means; said blending means comprising a membrane arranged in convoluted configuration and a plurality of discrete particles arranged in said sleeve means in cooperative relation to said membrane, whereby said particles cooperate in operative relation to said membrane to intermix said maTerials.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said membrane is rotationally mounted within said sleeve means, whereby said materials are intermixed and conveyed through said sleeve by rotation of said membrane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said discrete particles comprise marble-like spheres.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a containment member mounted adjacent each extremity of said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A blender system as in claim 4 wherein each containment member is sufficiently porous to allow passage of said materials therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said plurality of discrete particles comprise marble-like spheres loosely contained within said sleeve, said spheres arranged relative to each other so as to have sufficient space therebetween to allow flow therethrough of material being intermixed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said convoluted membrane comprises a screen mesh material arranged within said conduit in a convoluted configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said conduit comprises separable parts; said blending means is detachably secured within said conduit, whereby said blending means is removable from said conduit upon separation of said conduit from said sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said sleeve comprises a diameter of different size than adjacent portions of said conduit which defines a flow path for said materials whereby flow of said material through said conduit is unimpeded by said blending means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A blender system as in claim 1 further comprising a restricting member located between respective entrances of a first and a second material, said restricting member being sufficiently porous to allow passage therethrough of said first material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blender system as in claim 10 wherein said restricting member prohibits passage therethrough of at least said second material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said sleeve means comprises at least one sleeve, both said membrane and said particles arranged in said one sleeve, such that said particles are disposed about said membrane.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said sleeve means comprises a first sleeve having said membrane mounted therein, said sleeve means further comprising a second sleeve arranged in spaced relation to said first sleeve and having said plurality of particles secured therein, both said first and second sleeves arranged in communication with said conduit means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said membrane comprises a plurality of apertures formed therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A blender system as in claim 1 wherein said membrane comprises an apertured plastic material arranged within said conduit in a convoluted configuration.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A blender system as in claim 1 further comprising inlet means arranged on said conduit upstream of said sleeve means, whereby different material may be placed in said conduit through said inlet means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |