US3946995A
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Inter arc ingredient mixer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-26
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1993-07-26
Abstract
Abstract An ingredient whipper that utilizes the mixing action of a plurality of rotating axially spaced apart inclined blades of segmental arc, cycloidal like, configuration in a chamber that is adapted to receive materials to be mixed through one opening and to discharge the same through another opening. The segmental arc blades may coact with a further longitudinally extending rib of segmental arc cross section in the chamber to provide a complete mixing of the ingredient materials supplied to the chamber. The blades are disposed in such a manner as to direct the materials being mixed in a direction away from the outlet opening in the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren W. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:22
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F27/00; B01F27/60; B01F27/05; B01F27/11; B01F27/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In ingredient mixers of the class above described, the combinaton, comprising; a. a cylindrical chamber having a generally horizontal axis, an inlet positioned at the approximate top midway between the end walls thereof, an outlet adjacent one of the end walls, and a shaft disposed coaxially of said cylindrical chamber extending into the other end wall of said chamber; b. a whipper disposed on said shaft for rotation therewith, said whipper including a plurality of axially spaced apart blades of segmented configuration, said blades being inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of said shaft and parallel with one another and adapted to be rotated in a direction which causes ingredients from said inlet to be impelled circumferentially in the direction of rotation of said shaft and to direct portions of the ingredients toward said other end of said cylindrical chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In ingredient mixers of the class above described, the combinaton, comprising; a. a cylindrical chamber having a generally horizontal axis, an inlet positioned at the approximate top midway between the end walls thereof, an outlet adjacent one of the end walls, and a shaft disposed coaxially of said cylindrical chamber extending into the other end wall of said chamber; b. a whipper disposed on said shaft for rotation therewith, said whipper including a plurality of axially spaced apart blades of segmented configuration, said blades being inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of said shaft and parallel with one another and adapted to be rotated in a direction which causes ingredients from said inlet to be impelled circumferentially in the direction of rotation of said shaft and to direct portions of the ingredients toward said other end of said cylindrical chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the chamber includes at least one inwardly, longitudinally extending rib member adjacent the inlet thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which a generally circular member is disposed on the shaft adjacent the other end of said cylindrical chamber for rotation therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the rib member is disposed near the top of said cylindrical chamber whereby ingredients which have attained a circumferential motion upon rotation of the shaft, are directed toward the top of said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the blades are comprised of arcuate portions of a circle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which a generally circular member is disposed on the shaft adjacent the other end of said cylindrical chamber for rotation therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the blades have an outer configuration of cycloidal characteristics.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which a generally circular member is disposed on the shaft adjacent the other end of said cylindrical chamber for rotation therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the blades have a circular-like outer configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which a generally circular member is disposed on the shaft adjacent the other end of said cylindrical chamber for rotation therewith.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |