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Undulating mixing device
Assignee: Stovall Life Science Inc
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Filing: 1986-11-28
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Granted: 1987-10-27
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Expires: 2006-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A mixing device and method is provided for stirring solutions by imparting a rotational, undulating motion thereto. The mixing device includes a motor having a speed control which is eccentrically joined to a holding platform. Flexible connectors are attached to the platform to limit its movement and to cause the platform to undulate during its circular motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert B. Reynolds, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:04
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F31/00; B01F31/20; B01F31/26; B01F35/00; B01F35/40; B01F35/42; B01F35/422; C; C12; C12M; C12M27/00; C12M27/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A mixing device which provides an undulating motion comprising: a base, a motor mounted on said base, a holding platform, pivoting means, said pivoting means rotatably mounted on said platform, an arm, said arm joined to said pivoting means and to said motor, a flexible connector means, said connector means joined to said base for supporting said platform, said connector means having an excess length and being formed from a flexible material, said length and flexibility such that said connector will bow when said platform is motionless, said connector means joined to said platform whereby said motor rotates said platform and said connector means limits the movement thereof to direct said platform in an undulating orbit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A mixing device which provides an undulating motion comprising: a base, a motor mounted on said base, a holding platform, pivoting means, said pivoting means rotatably mounted on said platform, an arm, said arm joined to said pivoting means and to said motor, a flexible connector means, said connector means joined to said base for supporting said platform, said connector means having an excess length and being formed from a flexible material, said length and flexibility such that said connector will bow when said platform is motionless, said connector means joined to said platform whereby said motor rotates said platform and said connector means limits the movement thereof to direct said platform in an undulating orbit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mixing device as claims in claim 1 wherein said pivoting means comprises a bearing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said bearing comprises a spherical bearing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said motor includes a speed control.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 1 and including a plurality of flexible connector means, said connector means joined to said platform and to said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said bearing has an axle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said arm is adjustably joined to said platform.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein connector means comprises plastic tubing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said platform is rectangularly shaped and said connector means comprise four (4) tubular members with each of the corners of the rectangularly shaped platform affixed to one of said four (4) connector means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mixing device for stirring liquids or the like which provides an undulating motion comprising: a base, a motor mounted on said base, a holding platform, pivoting means, said pivoting means rotatably mounted on said platform, an arm, said arm joined to said pivoting means and to said motor to provide eccentric rotation to said platform, a flexible connector means, said connector means having an excess length and being formed from a flexible material, said length and flexibility such that said connector will bow when attached to a motionless platform, said connector means joined to said platform and to said base whereby said motor eccentrically rotates said platform in a substantially horizontal manner while the connector means causes said platform to yaw thereby providing a undulating motion to said platform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
130 words
A mixing device for stirring liquids or the like which provides an undulating motion comprising: a base, a motor mounted on said base, a holding platform, pivoting means, said pivoting means rotatably mounted on said platform, an arm, said arm joined to said pivoting means and to said motor to provide eccentric rotation to said platform, a flexible connector means, said connector means having an excess length and being formed from a flexible material, said length and flexibility such that said connector will bow when attached to a motionless platform, said connector means joined to said platform and to said base whereby said motor eccentrically rotates said platform in a substantially horizontal manner while the connector means causes said platform to yaw thereby providing a undulating motion to said platform.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 10 and including a speed control attached to said motor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mixing device as claimed in claim 10 and including a plurality of flexible connector means joined to said platform.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-10-26 | 1991-04-27 | 1991-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-26 | 1995-04-27 | 1995-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-04-27 | 1999-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |