Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid substance with other media

Claim 2

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within and near the bottom of the container, f. baffle means within said tubular body in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, said baffle means occupying a substantial portion of the central part of the cross section of said tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and the periphery of the baffle means for directing a substantially annular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space within the annular flow in said part of the tubular body, and g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body behind the baffle means.

Claim 3

Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, the baffle means having the shape of a conical body, the apex of which faces the incoming stream of the basic liquid.

Claim 4

Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, provided with an additional supply of pipe terminating into the hollow space of the tubular body within its part where the basic liquid flows along its internal surface only.

Claim 5

Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, the baffle means having the shape of an annular disc, the supply pipe for the other medium connected to its central opening.

Claim 6

Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, the baffle means having the shape of a deflecting plate, leaving a gap between its discharge end and the adjacent internal surface of the tubular body.

Claim 7

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body and i. means for adjusting the through-flow cross sectional area between the internal surface of the tubular body and the baffle means.

Claim 8

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body and i. means for adjusting the through-flow cross sectional area between the internal surface of the tubular body and the baffle means.

Claim 9

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, said tubular body terminating at its outlet end into a mouthpiece with a gradually constricted through-flow cross sectional area and directed tangentially with respect to the peripheral wall of the container with an upward inclination, adapted to produce a helically progressing motion of the liquid present in the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 10

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, said tubular body terminating at its outlet end into a mouthpiece with a gradually constricted through-flow cross sectional area and directed tangentially with respect to the peripheral wall of the container with an upward inclination, adapted to produce a helically progressing motion of the liquid present in the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 11

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, f. baffle means having the shape of a conical body, the apex of which faces the incoming stream of the basic liquid in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body, g. means including another supply pipe for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, said other supply pipe for the other medium terminating in the apex of the conical body of the baffle means, and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 12

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, f. baffle means having the shape of a conical body, the apex of which faces the incoming stream of the basic liquid in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body, g. means including another supply pipe for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, said other supply pipe for the other medium terminating in the apex of the conical body of the baffle means, and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 13

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means disposed within the container and comprising: e. a tubular body inclined with respect to the vertical and having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, said outlet end being near the bottom of the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body, g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 14

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. at least one mixing means disposed within the container and comprising: e. a tubular body inclined with respect to the vertical and having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, said outlet end being near the bottom of the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body, g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 15

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. a plurality of mixing means placed outside the container, each comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, via a mouthpiece leading into the interior of the container near the bottom thereof and directed tangentially towards the peripheral wall of the container under an upward inclination, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body, g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 16

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure, d. a plurality of mixing means placed outside the container, each comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container, via a mouthpiece leading into the interior of the container near the bottom thereof and directed tangentially towards the peripheral wall of the container under an upward inclination, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body, g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body, and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 17

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, in the shape of a longitudinal trough b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure d. a plurality of juxtaposed mixing means within the container, each comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container and extending toward the bottom of the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body. g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.

Claim 18

Apparatus for mixing a basic liquid with another medium, comprising in combination: a. a container for the basic liquid having a bottom and peripheral walls, in the shape of a longitudinal trough b. a pressure source communicating with the interior of said container for producing a pressure stream of the basic liquid, c. at least one supply pipe leading from the source of pressure d. a plurality of juxtaposed mixing means within the container, each comprising: e. a tubular body having an inlet end connected to said supply pipe and an outlet end communicating with the basic liquid within the container and extending toward the bottom of the container, f. baffle means in the vicinity of said inlet end of the tubular body, and providing a substantially annular gap between the internal surface of the tubular body and a portion of the baffle means for directing a substantially tubular flow of the basic liquid along at least a part of the internal surface of the tubular body, thereby leaving a hollow space in the tubular flow in said part of the tubular body. g. means for supplying another medium into said hollow space within the tubular body and h. a mouthpiece having a narrowing through-flow cross section comprising the outlet end of the tubular body.