US4235553A
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Material mixer
Assignee: Sears Roebuck and Co
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Filing: 1979-07-16
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1999-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A mixer for mixing flowable material in a container rotates the material continuously in one direction about a first axis and simultaneously about a second axis which is non-perpendicular to the first axis, the first axis rotating about the second axis. The mixer has means for supporting the container and for rotating the container simultaneously about the two axes. Desirable top to bottom circulation of material within the container is attained by the mixer of the present invention, while the apparatus is simplified and provides economies due to its lower speed and unidirectional, continuous rotational operation.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Gall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:32
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/06; B01; B01F; B01F29/00; B01F29/10; B01F35/00; B01F35/40; B01F35/42; B01F35/421; B01F35/425; B01F29/40; B01F29/403; B01F29/4035; B01F29/40351
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for mixing flowable material within a container comprising: A. first supporting means for supporting the container for rotation in one direction about a first axis; B. second supporting means for supporting the container for rotation in said one direction about a second axis which is non-perpendicular to the first axis; C. first drive means connected to said second supporting means for rotating the container in said one direction about said second axis; and D. second drive means connected to said first supporting means for rotating the container in said one direction about said first axis while the container rotates about said second axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for mixing flowable material within a container comprising: A. first supporting means for supporting the container for rotation in one direction about a first axis; B. second supporting means for supporting the container for rotation in said one direction about a second axis which is non-perpendicular to the first axis; C. first drive means connected to said second supporting means for rotating the container in said one direction about said second axis; and D. second drive means connected to said first supporting means for rotating the container in said one direction about said first axis while the container rotates about said second axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said second supporting means further supports said first supporting means and at least a portion of said second drive means for rotation about said second axis, said second drive means thereby rotating said first supporting means about said second axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said first and second drive means rotate the respective supporting means in the same direction and said first axis precesses said second axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein the container and said first and second supporting means are each substantially cylindrical and positioned so that the container and said first supporting means are rotated by said second drive means about said first axis and simultaneously the container and said first and second supporting means are rotated by said first drive means about said second axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second supporting means are each substantially cylindrical and said first drive means includes a first shaft which is affixed to and supports said second supporting means for rotation of said first and second supporting means about their respective axes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein said first shaft rotates within a non-rotating member and said second drive means includes a second shaft journalled in said second supporting means and connected to said first supporting means and to rotational means which engages said non-rotating member for rotating said second shaft and said first supporting means, whereby rotation of said first shaft by said first drive means causes rotation of said first and second supporting means about said second axis and simultaneously causes rotation of said first supporting means about said first axis through said second shaft being rotated by said rotational means rolling about said first shaft while in contact with said non-rotating member.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
54 words
A method of mixing at least partially flowable material in a container comprising continuously, non-orbitally rotating the container in one direction about a first axis and simultaneously rotating the container in the same direction about a second axis which is non-perpendicular to the first axis, said first axis non-orbitally rotating about said second axis.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
54 words
A method of mixing at least partially flowable material in a container comprising continuously, non-orbitally rotating the container in one direction about a first axis and simultaneously rotating the container in the same direction about a second axis which is non-perpendicular to the first axis, said first axis non-orbitally rotating about said second axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method as defined in claim 7, wherein said first axis is substantially congruent with the axis of the container which is generally cylindrical, so that the material is rotated about said axis passing through the axis of the container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined in claim 7, wherein said first axis precesses said second axis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method as defined in claim 7, wherein said second axis intersects successive points of intersection of the bottom and generally cylindrical side of the container of at least partially flowable material, so that the material is rotated about said axis passing through said intersection.
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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) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |