CLASS 366, AGITATING |
1 | MORTAR MIXER TYPE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods peculiarly adapted for
mixing mortar, asphaltic and hydraulic cement, concretes, and the
like.
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2 | . Methods: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes of mixing mortar, asphaltic or hydraulic cement,
concrete, and the like.
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3 | .. Gas incorporating; fluid mixing, delivering, or conveying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Processes comprising a step or steps of (1) incorporating
air or gas with the product, or (2) mixing, delivering, and/or
conveying the product through the medium of a fluid.
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4 | ... With heating or cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Processes which include the steps of modifying the temperature
of the material.
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5 | ... Gas incorporating at delivery: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Processes which include the steps of introducing a fluid with a material at the deliver. | |
6 | .. Treatment or preparation of material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Processes which include other steps for making a material
ready for mixing, or modifying a material for the purpose of facilitating
the mixing.
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7 | ... By heating or cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Processes wherein the treatment or preparation is the step of modifying the temperature of the material. | |
8 | ... By ingredient proportioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Processes wherein the treatment or preparation is the step
of controlling the relative quantities of different materials which
are mixed.
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9 | . Gravity type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the mixing is effected by the single
passage of streams of materials through intersecting paths or over
baffles or the like obstructions which may be either stationary
or movable, at least one of said streams being gravity impelled.
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10 | . With gas incorporating; fluid mixing, delivering, or conveying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter for (1) incorporating air or gas with a material,
or (2) having means for mixing, delivering and/or conveying
a material through the medium of a fluid.
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11 | .. Gas incorporating at delivery nozzle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein the medium of a fluid is introduced with the material at the delivery nozzle. | |
12 | .. Into rotating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein the medium of a fluid is introduced into a mixing chamber which revolves about a fixed axis in one direction only. | |
13 | .. With rotatable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter wherein the medium of a fluid is introduced into a mixing chamber which has a stirrer which turns in but one direction about an axis. | |
14 | . Plural mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the mixing is effected two or more
separate mixing chambers.
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15 | .. Intercommunicating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter wherein the plural mixing chambers are in communication with each other so that the material being mixed may flow from one chamber to another. | |
16 | . With ingredient proportioning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means for controlling or regulating
the ratio of the ingredients to be mixed.
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17 | .. By condition sensing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the amount of ingredients to be added to a batch of mixed ingredients in the mixing chamber is controlled or regulated by (1) means in said chamber to detect a condition of said batch (e.g., temperature, density, etc.) or (2) means external said chamber to detect a condition of the chamber, per se (e.g., change in the amount of energy required to rotate the chamber). | |
18 | .. By weight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the ratio of the ingredients to be
mixed is controlled or regulated by respectively weighing a quantity
of each of a said ingredients, prior to charging the mixing chamber
with the same.
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19 | .. By volume: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the ratio of the ingredients to be
mixed is controlled or regulated by respectively measuring a quantity
of each of said ingredients volume, prior to charging the mixing
chamber with said ingredients.
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20 | .. By screw conveyor charging means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein controlled or regulated by having a different rotational speed and/or convolution size for the screw conveyor means used to dynamically charge the mixing chamber with said ingredients. | |
21 | .. By varying opening of charging means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the ratio of ingredients to be mixed is controlled or regulated by respectively adjusting the gets or valve means at each other outlet opening of the charging means to vary the size of said opening and thereby control the amount of ingredients that egress the charging means and flow into the mixing chamber. | |
22 | . With heating or drying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means to heat or dry a material
before, during, and/or after the mixing operation.
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23 | .. Heating mixing chamber and ingredient preheater: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter wherein the heating means heats the material prior to and during the mixing in a mixing chamber. | |
24 | .. Heating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter wherein the heating means heats a mixing chamber. | |
25 | ... By hot gases to interior: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Subject matter wherein the heating means is a high temperature fluid introduced within the mixing chamber. | |
26 | . With elevating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means for bodily raising and lowering
the mixing chamber as a unit to convey the chamber from a charging
station to a delivery station.
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27 | . With dynamic charging and dynamic delivery: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means for directly applying a force
to a material in order to move the material toward or into the mixing
chamber and forcible removing material therefrom.
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28 | .. Interrelated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter including means for mechanically or otherwise
connecting the charging and delivery means to operate in a related
manner.
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29 | ... With automatic control means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Subject matter including means (1) to directly control the
operation of the charging and delivery means, or (2) to control
the enabling or disabling of devices for manually controlling the charging
and delivery means.
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30 | . With dynamic charging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means for directly applying force
to a material in order to move the material toward or into the mixing
chamber, and the corresponding methods.
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31 | .. By vibration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein the force is applied to the material
by vibrating element in the path conducting the material to the
mixing chamber.
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32 | ... Of skip or hopper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter wherein the vibration is applied to one or more walls of a skip or hopper supplying the material to the mixing chamber. | |
33 | .. Plural charge means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter having more than one charging means.
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34 | ... Including dynamic liquid charge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter wherein at least one of the charge means
applies force directly to a liquid to move the liquid into the mixing
chamber.
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35 | ... Including screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter wherein at least one of the charge means
includes a screw conveyor.
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36 | ... Skip and liquid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter wherein the dynamic charge means is a skip
or tilting bucket, and another charge means conducts liquid to the
mixing chamber.
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37 | ... Plural dynamic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter having more than one charge means and a force is applied directly to the material in each charge means. | |
38 | .. By screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein the force applying means is a screw
conveyor.
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39 | .. Skip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein the dynamic charge means is a skip
or tilting bucket.
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40 | . With liquid charge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means for supplying liquid to the
mixing chamber without the direct application of force to the liquid.
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41 | . Movable charge hopper or chute: |
Subject matter under 1 wherein material is supplied to a
mixing chamber by a container or static conveyor, at least one portion
of which is capable of relative motion with respect a mixing chamber.
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42 | . With dynamic delivery: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including (1) means movable to remove mixed material from a mixing chamber, or (2) means to move a movably mounted mixing chamber to effect discharge thereof. | |
43 | .. Including automatic control means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter comprising automatic means (1) to directly
control the discharging means, or (2) to control the enabling or
disabling of devices for manually controlling the discharge means.
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44 | .. Rotatable mixing chamber reversible for delivery: |
Subject matter under 42 wherein the mixing chamber effects agitation by rotation and has cooperating means therein to effect delivery when rotated in the direction opposite to that in which agitation is effected. | |
45 | .. Mixing chamber tiltable for delivery: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is movably mounted
so that it may tilt and discharge its contents.
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46 | ... With stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has a stirrer therein. | |
47 | ... Hand operated tilt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has means associated
therewith enabling the operator to tilt the chamber by hand.
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48 | .... Wheelbarrow-type support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is supported on a frame comprising two elements which have a single ground contacting wheel there between forwardly of the chamber and which extend rearwardly of the chamber to terminate in handle portions. | |
49 | .. Endless belt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the means to remove the mixed material from the chamber is an endless conveyor. | |
50 | .. Rotary screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the means to remove the mixed material from the chamber is a rotatable auger screw conveyor. | |
51 | .. Pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the means to remove the mixed material
from the chamber is a pump which directly forces or induces material
from the mixing chamber.
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52 | .. Scraper or deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the means for removing material from
the mixing chamber is a scraper or a deflector.
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53 | . Movable mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein mixing is effected by movement of
the mixing chamber.
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54 | .. Rotatable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber turns about an
axis in one direction only.
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55 | ... With additional diverse motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has a component
of motion additional to its rotation.
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56 | ... With agitator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter wherein the rotatable mixing chamber includes an agitator therein. | |
57 | .... Rigid deflector fixed to chamber wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Subject matter wherein the agitator is a nonflexible device
secured within the mixing chamber to divert a portion of the material
to assist agitation.
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58 | ..... Compartmental-type chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein the deflector forms a partition dividing
the mixing chamber into a plurality of sections.
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59 | ..... Helical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein the deflector has a helical configuration. | |
60 | ... With specified actuating or control means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter including a particularly described means
for effecting rotation of the mixing chamber.
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61 | .... Hydraulic drive or control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein the actuating or control means includes a device actuated or controlled by a liquid under pressure. | |
62 | ... With specified support structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter including a particularly described element
of structure for supporting the mixing chamber.
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63 | .... Specified rotational mounting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Subject matter wherein the support structure includes a particularly described element for permitting rotational movement of the chamber about an axis. | |
64 | . Movable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter comprising a stirrer which has relative motion with respect to a mixing chamber. | |
65 | .. Vertical mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is used in an
upright position during agitation.
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66 | .. Plural stirrers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Subject matter having more than one stirrer. | |
67 | .. Including scraper, wiper, or brush: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Subject matter including an element having an edge, or a
plurality of bristles movable in contact with or in close proximity
to a wall of the chamber for removing material from the wall surface.
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68 | . Movable chute: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter comprising a static conveyor and at least one portion of which is capable of relative motion with respect to a mixing chamber. | |
69 | RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and method including a mixing chamber and an agitator
therein for use in kneading substantially self-sustaining, semisolid,
or heavy plastic material such as clay, dough, gum, plastic, resin,
or similar heavy plastic.
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70 | . Candy puller type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter comprising spaced arms mounted for relative motion toward and away from each other whereby said material is kneaded by repeated stretching and recombining of stretched portions. | |
71 | . Roll couple and scraper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein the agitator comprises a pair of
rollers for pressing the material therebetween and means for removing
said material therefrom.
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72 | . Roll couple and work handler: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein the agitator comprises a press couple
comprises rolls with means to adjust the space between each roll.
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73 | . Roll couple having adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein the agitator comprising a press couple
comprises rolls with means to adjust the space between each roll.
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74 | . Roll traveling within platen: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein the agitator comprises a press couple
including a roll coacting with the interior of said mixing chamber
or receptacle type of platen.
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75 | . With specified vent means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter including means in said mixing chamber or in a stirrer for releasing gas from said mixing chamber. | |
76.1 | . With specified feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter including a particularly described means
for conveying or admitting material into said mixing chamber.
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76.2 | .. Condition responsive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter including a detector for sensing a variable
condition of the apparatus or of the material and means for initiating
or modifying the movement of material into the mixing chamber in
response to a signal from the detector.
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76.3 | .. Screw feeder distinct from agitator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter wherein the means for conveying or admitting
material is a continuous helical blade which is rotated about its
longitudinal axis and is clearly distinguishable in function and
structure from the agitator in the mixing chamber
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76.4 | ... Plural screws: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.3. Subject matter wherein the means for conveying comprises
more than one rotary helical blade.
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76.5 | .. Roller feeder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter wherein the conveying or admitting means has an elongated member which is rotated to feed material to the mixing chamber. | |
76.6 | .. Plural feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter including a plurality of means for conveying
or admitting material into the mixing chamber.
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76.7 | .. Piston feeder (e.g., ram): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter including a member movable along a straight path in the direction of feed of material to move the material into the mixing chamber. | |
76.8 | ... Mixing rotor having recess for material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.7. Subject matter wherein the agitator comprises a rotor having a recess or pocket (e.g., a blind bore) for receiving the material. | |
76.9 | .. Chute or hopper with gravity discharge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter wherein material is supplied to the mixing
chamber solely by gravity by way of a chute or hopper.
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76.91 | ... Having plural means to feed material to chute or hopper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.9. Subject matter including plural means to feed material to
the hopper or chute.
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76.92 | ... Having discharge valve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.9. Subject matter including a gate or closure for controlling
release of material from the chute or hopper.
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76.93 | .. Including specific structure for controlling flow through the feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76.1. Subject matter including particularly described means to
start, stop, or regulate the flow of material in the feed means.
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77 | . With specified discharge means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter including a particularly described means
for conveying or releasing said material from said mixing chamber.
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78 | . Rotating and reciprocating stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter including a stirrer which turns in but one
direction about a fixed axis and moves back and forth in a straight
line along said fixed axis simultaneously or alternately to produce
mixing and kneading.
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79 | . Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is designed to
receive material at one end of a path and to discharge it at the
other end in a continuous flow, and said agitator comprises a stirrer
having a helical ribbon or thread type conveyor rotatable so as
to mix and knead the material concurrent with conveying it through said
path.
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80 | .. With deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter including a device secured within and in
fixed relation to said mixing chamber for assisting said conveyor
in mixing and kneading.
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81 | .. With additional stirrer element on screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter wherein said conveyor includes an additional
element on the ribbon or thread (e.g., pin, blade, rib) to assist
mixing and kneading.
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82 | ... Ring or disk: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter wherein the additional stirrer element comprises
an annulus integral with or affixed to the shaft of said conveyor.
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83 | .. Plural screw conveyors on separate shafts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter comprising separate shafts for distinct helical
ribbon or thread-type conveyors.
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84 | ... In parallel intercommunicating mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Subject matter wherein said conveyors are located within
a plurality of mixing chambers having main axes parallel to each
other and each mixing chamber is in communication with each other
so that material may flow from one mixing chamber to another.
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85 | .... Screw conveyors intermeshing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter wherein one of said conveyors has a profile
which contacts a mating surface of parallel screw conveyor along
the length thereof.
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86 | .... Intercommunication by conduit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter wherein the communication between each mixing chamber is by means of an elongated, hollow tube. | |
87 | .. And downstream breaker plate or screen: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter including foraminous means (e.g., grate, lattice, screen, etc.) located at the discharge end of said conveyor. | |
88 | .. Including sections of different pitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter wherein the spacing of thread or helical
ribbon on a portion of said conveyor differs from the spacing of
said thread or said helical ribbon on another portion.
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89 | .. Varying diameter of shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter wherein the diameter of a portion of the
shaft of said conveyor differs from the diameter of the shaft on
another portion.
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90 | .. Notched, apertured, or interrupted thread: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter wherein said thread or said helical ribbon
has an opening therethrough or a discontinuous portion thereon.
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91 | . Plural mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein said material is kneaded within a
plurality of mixing chambers.
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92 | . With means to move mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter including a particularly described means
for moving said mixing chamber.
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93 | .. Rotating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter wherein said mixing chamber turns in but one direction about its own axis. | |
94 | ... With rotating stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter including a stirrer which turns in but one direction about a fixed axis within said rotating mixing chamber. | |
95 | .... Single stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter wherein only one rotating stirrer is within
said rotating mixing chamber.
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96 | . Stationary mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein said mixing chamber is in a fixed
position during kneading.
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97 | .. With rotating stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter comprising a stirrer which turns in but one
direction about a fixed axis within said stationary mixing chamber.
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98 | ... Single stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Subject matter wherein only one rotating stirrer is within
said stationary mixing chamber.
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99 | .... Horizontal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Subject matter wherein the axis of said rotating single stirrer is horizontal. | |
100 | . Stirrer with specified drive means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter wherein
the mixing chamber includes a stirrer and a particularly described means
for drive said stirrer to mix and knead.
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101 | BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods wherein the agitation
is effected by the introduction of a gas under pressure into contact with
the material in the mixing chamber.
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102 | . With stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter which also includes a stirrer in the chamber. | |
103 | .. Plural stirrers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter wherein there is more than one stirrer. | |
104 | ... Diverse: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein one stirrer differs in structure from another stirrer. | |
105 | . Into rotating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the chamber is rotatable and the
gas is injected into the chamber while it is rotating.
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106 | . Intermittent or pulsating feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matte wherein the gas is introduced in recurrent interrupted sequence or in recurrent variation in flow rate. | |
107 | . Plural gas feeders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the gas is introduced into the chamber through more than one feeder. | |
108 | BY VIBRATION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods wherein the agitation
of the material is effected by the action of a vibratory device
producing rapid to and from movement of portions of the material,
of the mixing chamber, of a portion of the chamber well or of a
stirrer, or by rapid to and from movement of a stirrer energized
by flow of the material there against.
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109 | . Including endless conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter including an endless means (e.g., belt, chain, rotary turret) for moving the material, or a mixing chamber containing the material through a zone where the agitation takes place. | |
110 | . Of holder for mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibrator device is attached to
a receptacle or clasp for the mixing chamber, and wherein the vibration
of the mixing chamber results from the operation of the vibratory
device.
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111 | . Of platform or mixing chamber supported by vibrator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device directly supports
the mixing chamber or a platform for supporting the mixing chamber.
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112 | .. Supported by vibrator solely: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter wherein the platform of the mixing chamber is supported solely by the vibratory device. | |
113 | . Vibrator mounted in aperture of mixing chamber bottom wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device is secured in
an opening in the bottom wall of the mixing chamber.
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114 | . Vibrator attached to mixing chamber wall or platform: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device is fastened
to the mixing chamber wall or to platform adapted to support the
mixing chamber.
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115 | .. By bonding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device is adhered or welded to the mixing chamber wall or to the platform. | |
116 | . With amplitude or frequency regulator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter including means for regulating or controlling
the amplitude or frequency of the vibration.
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117 | . Of stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the agitation of the material is
effected by a stirrer activated by a vibratory device, or wherein
the stirrer is a vibratory device acting directly on the material.
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118 | .. In mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is within a mixing chamber.
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119 | ... Actuated by flow of material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Subject matter wherein the flow of the material thereagainst as it is fed into the mixing chamber. | |
120 | .. Pencil type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Subject matter wherein the stirrer comprises an elongated slender housing enclosing the vibratory device and which is intended for insertion manually into the material by the user. | |
121 | ... With lubricating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter including means to lubricate the moving parts in the stirrer. | |
122 | ... Specified end structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter including structure mounted at either end of the stirrer (e.g., nose cap, handle, etc.). | |
123 | ... Actuated by rotary movement of unbalanced- weight shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter wherein the vibration of the stirrer is caused
by the unbalanced weight which is mounted eccentrically on a rotatable
shaft.
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124 | . Vibrator actuated by fluid under pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device causes vibration of the material or of a portion of the chamber wall, the vibration of the device being caused by the flow of fluid under pressure within the device. | |
125 | .. Including shaft with radially movable element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device comprises a shaft, a cylindrical housing for the shaft, and a radially movable element (e.g., blade, vane, ball, pin) on said shaft, the fluid acting on the element or the housing to cause eccentric rotation of the shaft or orbital movement of the housing relative to the shaft and thus causing vibration of the housing. | |
126 | .. Fluid acting on orbital rolling ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter wherein the vibratory device comprises a
sphere guided for rolling movement along a generally circular or
elliptical path by pressure of the fluid thereagainst, the movement
of the sphere causing the vibration of the device.
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127 | . By electrostrictive or magnetostrictive transducer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibration is caused by periodic deformation of a dielectric body as the result of an applied electric or magnetic field. | |
128 | . By rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the vibration of the device is caused
by movement of an unbalanced weight which is mounted eccentrically on
a rotatable shaft.
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129 | OPERATOR SUPPORTED: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods comprising a stirrer
and/or mixing chamber which is entirely sustained against
the force of gravity by the user during agitation.
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130 | . Mixing chamber type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein a mixing chamber is so held by the
user.
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131 | HAVING INTERRELATED FEED AND DISCHARGE MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including external means
to convey or admit material into the mixing chamber and means to convey
or release the material therefrom and wherein said means: (a) are
interconnected by a duct or conveyor exteriorly of the chamber for returning
discharge material to the chamber; (b) have a common control system
for regulating movement of material into and out of the chamber.
(c) have a single mechanism for moving the material into and out
of the chamber, or(d) are specifically
related to each other by their relative size.
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132 | . Including means to monitor or control operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter including a common control system for regulating
movement of material into and out of the chamber, and also including a
detector for sensing a variable condition of the apparatus or of
the material and initiating or modifying operation of a part of
the apparatus in response to signal from the detector.
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133 | . By single endless or screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein a single endless or screw conveyor serves to either move material into and out of the chamber or to return discharged material to the mixing chamber. | |
134 | . Plural feed or discharge means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein there is more than one feed or discharge means in a particular relation to each other and/or to the mixing chamber. | |
135 | . Rotatable mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein the agitation takes place in a mixing chamber that rotates in one direction only. | |
136 | . Recirculating from and to mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Subject matter wherein the feed and discharge means are interconnected by a duct exteriorly of the mixing chamber for returning at least a portion of discharge material to the chamber. | |
137 | .. Directly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter wherein the discharge material is returned without interruption to the mixing chamber. | |
137.1 | JET OR SPRAY IMPINGING FREE-FALLING STREAM: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein material is mixed by directing a
jet or spray of one material into contact with a free-falling stream
of another material so as to intermix the material of the jet and
the stream.
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138 | WITH FLUSHING OF MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods provided with means, in addition to inlet and outlet means for the material to be agitated, for introducing a cleansing fluid into the mixing chamber. | |
139 | IN VACUUM CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means for
producing a partial vacuum in the mixing chamber during agitation.
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140 | WITH SAMPLING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means for or a step of segregating or removing a portion of the material for the purpose of inspection examination, or testing. | |
141 | WITH WEIGHING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means for or a step of determining the weight of a segregated quantity of material. | |
142 | WITH TEST, SIGNAL, OR INDICATOR MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods with means for (a) determining
a property or characteristic of the material for the purpose of indicating
the property or (b) producing or providing a perceptible manifestation
(e.g., audible or visible) of a condition of a part of the apparatus
or of a condition or rate of flow of the material.
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143 | WITH INSPECTION MEANS (E.G., WINDOW): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means for viewing a part of the apparatus or a portion of the material. | |
144 | WITH HEATING OR COOLING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means for
modifying the temperature of the material.
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145 | . Including temperature control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter including means for regulating the temperature. | |
146 | . Electrical heating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter wherein the material is heated by means of
an electric current moving through a resistance element.
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147 | . Medium in stirrer or mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter wherein the temperature modifying means includes means for circulating a heated or cooled fluid (e.g., gas, water) in the stirrer or for admitting such fluid in to the chamber. | |
148 | . Of supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter wherein the temperature modification of the material is effected prior to its entry into the mixing chamber. | |
149 | . Fluid-filled jacket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Subject matter including wall structure surrounding the
mixing chamber in spaced relation to provide a cavity for a fluid
heating or cooling medium.
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150.1 | HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparatus or corresponding method including a particularly
described means for conveying or admitting material (i.e., feed means)
into the mixing chamber.
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151.1 | . Responsive to condition sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter including a detector for sensing a variable
condition of the apparatus or of the material and means for initiating
or modifying the movement of material into the mixing chamber in
response to a signal from the detector.
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151.2 | .. Responsive to location of mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.1. Subject matter wherein the sensor is responsive to the position of the mixing chamber. | |
152.1 | .. Proportioning plural material components: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has feed means
for different materials, the means for initiating or modifying movement
of the material controlling at least one of the feed means so as
to control or maintain the ratio of the materials admitted into
the mixing chamber.
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152.2 | ... By volume or fixed quantity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Subject matter wherein (a) the variable condition sensed
by the detector is a volume or specific quantity of material fed
by one of the feed means and (b) the detector senses the condition by
monitoring the feed means.
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152.3 | ... By viscosity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Subject matter wherein the detector senses resistance to the movement of an object through the material being mixed. | |
152.4 | ... By electrical conductivity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Subject matter wherein the detector senses the electrical conductivity of the material being mixed. | |
152.5 | .. Responsive to viscosity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.1. Subject matter wherein the detector senses resistance to the movement of an object through the material being mixed. | |
152.6 | .. Responsive to level of material in feeder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.1. Subject matter wherein the detector senses the level of material in the feed means. | |
153.1 | .. Controlling level of material in mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.1. Subject matter wherein the detector senses the level of
material in the chamber.
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153.2 | . Layering: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means deposits the material in the mixing chamber in layers and the material is subsequently removed from the mixing chamber such that portions of each layer are substantially simultaneously removed, thereby mixing the material. | |
153.3 | . Endless conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter including an endless conveyor for feeding
the material to the mixing chamber.
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154.1 | . Agitation of material in feeder or supply reservoir: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter including means for agitating the material
in the feed means or in a supply container operatively associated
with the feed means.
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154.2 | .. By vibration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Subject matter wherein the means for agitating the material
in the feed means includes a vibrating element.
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155.1 | .. Rotatable impeller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Subject matter wherein the agitator comprises a stirrer that agitates the material by turning about an axis. | |
155.2 | ... Having radially projecting pinlike element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Subject matter wherein the stirrer includes an element that (a) is elongated in the radial direction of the shaft, (b) has a substantially constant cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis whose thickness is similar in all directions, and (c) has a free radially outer end. | |
156.1 | ... Screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Subject matter wherein the rotatable impeller comprises
structure having a continuous helical blade which rotates about
its longitudinal axis.
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156.2 | .... Plural screw feeders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156.1. Subject matter wherein there is more than one rotatable
impeller structure having a continuous helical blade which rotates
about its longitudinal axis in the feed means.
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157.1 | .... Coaxial or unitary with stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156.1. Subject matter wherein (a) the mixing chamber has a stirrer which moves about an axis aligned with the axis of the rotatable impeller or (b) the rotatable impeller extends into the mixing chamber to also serve as a stirrer within the chamber. | |
157.2 | ..... Screw stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157.1. Subject matter wherein (a) the stirrer moving about the axis aligned with the screw conveyor is a screw-type stirrer, or (b) the screw conveyor extends into the mixing chamber to serve as the stirrer. | |
157.3 | ...... Vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157.2. Subject matter wherein the axes of the screw conveyor and screw stirrer are vertical during operation. | |
157.4 | ..... Vertical axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157.1. Subject matter wherein the axes of the screw conveyor and
stirrer are vertical during operation.
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158.1 | .... Axis parallel to stirrer in mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has a stirrer
movable about an axis which is parallel to and noncoaxial with the
axis of the screw conveyor.
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158.2 | .... Varying diameter screw or shank: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156.1. Subject matter wherein the helical blade varies in diameter along its length or the blade surrounds and is mounted on a central shank that varies in diameter. | |
158.3 | .... Discontinuous screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156.1. Subject matter wherein the helical blade is interrupted along its length. | |
158.4 | .... Including upstream agitator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 156.1. Subject matter including an agitator upstream of the helical blade in the direction of flow of material in the feed means. | |
158.5 | .. Stationary deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Subject matter wherein the means for agitating the material in the feed means or supply container comprises a stationary deflector configured and arranged to cause irregular flow of material past the deflector. | |
159.1 | . Returning material to supply: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter including means to cause or permit material
fed toward the mixing chamber to move away from the chamber in the
feed means before entering the mixing chamber.
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160.1 | . Adjustable mixing ratio control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes variable
means for controlling the relative quantities of different materials
fed by the feed means to the mixing chamber.
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160.2 | .. Including pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a pump for
moving or conveying the material to the mixing chamber.
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160.3 | ... By variable pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.2. Subject matter wherein the variable means comprises means for varying the speed, duration, or capacity of the pump. | |
160.4 | .... Piston pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.3. Subject matter wherein the pump utilizes a piston to force
material out of a housing.
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160.5 | .. By volume: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.1. Subject matter wherein the variable means includes means
responsive to a volume of material.
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162.1 | . Predetermined mixing ratio: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means is designed to deliver
different materials to the mixing chamber in a fixed proportional
relationship.
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162.2 | .. Rotatable feeder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes at least
one feed means that rotates for feeding material to the mixing chamber.
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162.3 | .. Feed chamber of decreasing volume: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means has a feed chamber
for feeding material to the mixer and the feed chamber decreases
in volume during the feeding of material.
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162.4 | . Impinging jets: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a pair of
inlets into the mixing chamber constructed to direct material toward
a common point and wherein the material is introduced into the chamber
through the inlets with sufficient velocity to form streams that collide
at the common point and intermix.
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162.5 | .. Having clean-out rod: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162.4. Subject matter including a body that reciprocates within the mixing chamber to assist the discharge of the material from the chamber. | |
163.1 | . By suction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the material is moved into the chamber
under the influence of negative pressure produced in the chamber.
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163.2 | .. By venturi or jet pump type device: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Subject matter including (a) a passage having a region of
reduced cross- sectional area connected to the mixing chamber and
constructed so that the flow of a fluid through the region creates
the suction, or (b) a small tube through which material is directed
into a larger tube with sufficient velocity to produce the suction.
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164.1 | .. By stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Subject matter wherein the suction is produced by movement
of a stirrer within the mixing chamber.
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164.2 | ... Conduit integral with stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 164.1. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is mounted for rotation
about a fixed axis and the material is fed by the suction to the
chamber through a conduit that is fixed to or part of the stirrer
so as to be substantially immovable with respect to the stirrer.
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164.3 | .... Detachably or adjustably mounted on drive shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 164.2. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is mounted on and driven by a rotatable drive shaft and the stirrer and at least a portion of the conduit can be repositioned or are removably mounted on the drive shaft. | |
164.4 | ..... Stationary deflector in mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 164.3. Subject matter having a fixed deflector in the mixing chamber
for providing additional agitation of the material.
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164.5 | .... Outlet behind blade: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 164.2. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has a blade and the material-conducting conduit discharges the material into a zone to the rear of the blade. | |
164.6 | ... Centrifugal type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 164.1. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is rotatable, rotation
of the stirrer generating flow of material away from the axis of
rotation of the stirrer that creates the negative pressure in the
mixing chamber.
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165.1 | . Material introduced so as to cause rotary motion in mixing chamber (e.g., cyclonic): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means is arranged relative to an inner wall of the mixing chamber to cause a generally circular or elliptical movement of the material within the chamber. | |
165.2 | .. Including deflector in chamber (deflector may be part of chamber wall): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has a deflector
therein positioned to be contacted by either the material entering
the chamber or the material undergoing mixing within the chamber.
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165.3 | .. Rotating stirrer in chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has a rotatable
member therein for further implementing agitation.
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165.4 | .. Feed means having a flow regulator (e.g., valve or pump): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes means (e.g.,
a valve or pump) to control the flow of material into the mixing
chamber.
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165.5 | .. Manifold in feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165.1. Subject matter wherein the means supplying the material
has a plurality of outlets into the mixing chamber, all of which
are connected to a common supply source.
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166.1 | . Print washer type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter constructed for washing photos:graphic prints
or the like.
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167.1 | . Liquid injector within mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a passage-forming element projecting into the mixing chamber so as to admit liquid material through the element into the chamber. | |
167.2 | .. Injector is rotatable body having internal material passage and peripheral outlet (e.g., slinger): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167.1. Subject matter wherein the injector comprises a rotating
member having an internal chamber or channel through which the material
flows and having outlets in its periphery through which material
is discharged from the chamber or channel into the mixing chamber.
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168.1 | .. Including rotating stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167.1. Subject matter also including a rotatable stirrer in the
mixing chamber.
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168.2 | ... Driven by material feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 168.1. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is rotated by material
fed to the mixing chamber.
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169.1 | ... Fed through stirrer or stirrer drive shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 168.1. Subject matter wherein the passage-forming element is an
integral part of the stirrer.
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169.2 | .... Fed radially through side wall of shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169.1. Subject matter wherein the material is fed radially through a side wall of a drive shaft of the stirrer. | |
170.1 | .... Rotating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is rotatable to
effect agitation.
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170.2 | .... Plural coaxial rotating shafts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169.1. Subject matter including a rotating shaft coaxial with the
axis of rotation of the stirrer.
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170.3 | .... Passage through stirrer blade: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169.1. Subject matter wherein the passage-forming element is a projection of the stirrer having substantial radial extension from the axis of rotation of the stirrer. | |
170.4 | .... Stationary feed conduit received within rotating stirrer or shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a stationary
conduit having a portion located inside the rotating stirrer.
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171.1 | ... Including cooperating stationary element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 168.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has an immovable
element therein which is in addition to the injector and which cooperates with
the rotatable stirrer to effect agitation.
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172.1 | ... Plural injectors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 168.1. Subject matter wherein there is more than one passage-forming
element in the mixing chamber.
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172.2 | ... Injector directs material onto stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 168.1. Subject matter wherein the tube or nozzle directs the material into a region immediately adjacent to the stirrer. | |
173.1 | .. Plural injectors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167.1. Subject matter wherein there is more than one passage-forming
element in the chamber.
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173.2 | ... Plural injectors for material from same source: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 173.1. Subject matter having plural passage-forming elements in
the mixing chamber for material from the same supply.
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174.1 | .. Deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167.1. Subject matter which also includes an element that is in
the chamber and stationary relative to the chamber or a support
therefor serving to divert portions of the material in the mixing chamber
so as to assist in the agitation.
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175.1 | ... Rotating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is rotatable about
its axis to assist in the agitation.
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175.2 | ... Injector directs material onto deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174.1. Subject matter wherein the passage-forming element directs the material introduced through it onto the stationary element. | |
175.3 | .. Moving mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber moves to agitate
the material therein.
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176.1 | . Pump forces material through restriction (e.g., static emulsifier): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means is in the form of
a pump for forcing the material through a narrow restriction for
the purpose of mixing the material, particularly for the purpose
of emulsifying or homogenizing the material.
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176.2 | .. Variable restriction (may be manual or pressure responsive): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Subject matter wherein the size of the restriction can be
readily adjusted.
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176.3 | .. Piston pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Subject matter wherein the pump includes a movable piston
that forces the material to move.
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176.4 | ... Adjustable pressure regulator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176.3. Subject matter wherein the narrow restriction is within a chamber and the pressure within the chamber may be changed by adjustable means for maintaining a desired pressure (e.g., a regulator valve). | |
177.1 | . Plural related feeders having separate outlets to mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter including a plurality of feed means emptying
into the mixing chamber through separate outlets and being in a
particular relation to each other or the mixing chamber.
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178.1 | .. Concentric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter wherein at least two elongated feed means have a common axis and are arranged one inside the other. | |
178.2 | ... Feed means has plural identical outlets: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Subject matter wherein one of the feed means has a plurality
of outlets into the mixing chamber that are substantially the same
size and shape.
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178.3 | ... Inner feeder passes through wall of outer feeder and extends along common axis at the wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Subject matter in which (a) an inner one of the feed means extends through a wall of an outer one of the feed means forming an intersection between them and (b) the axis of the inner feed means extends along the common axis of the feed means at the intersection. | |
179.1 | .. Intermittent feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter wherein at least one of the feed means supplies
quantities of material to the chamber in recurrent interrupted sequence.
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180.1 | .. Rotating mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is rotatable.
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181.1 | .. Including chute or hopper with gravity discharge to mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a chute or
hopper that supplies material solely by gravity.
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181.2 | ... Including distributor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 181.1. Subject matter including means for distributing material
over a region of the mixing chamber as it is being introduced into
the mixing chamber.
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181.3 | ... Including gate, valve, or closure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 181.1. Subject matter including a valve, gate, or closure for controlling
release of material from the chute or hopper.
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181.4 | .. Rotating stirrer and cooperating stationary element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter including a rotating stirrer in the mixing chamber and a stationary deflector cooperating therewith to agitate the material in the chamber. | |
181.5 | .. Stationary deflecting element in flow-through mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter including an obstacle in the mixing chamber
past which the material flows and which deflects or changes the
motion of the material to promote mixing of the material.
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181.6 | .. Feed means has plural identical outlets: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter wherein a feed means has a plurality of outlets
opening into the mixing chamber which are substantially the same
size and shape.
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181.7 | .. Feed to narrow space between stirrer and chamber wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter including a rotatable stirrer in the mixing
chamber defining a space of relatively small radial dimension between
the periphery of the stirrer and the wall of the mixing chamber
and wherein one of the feed means introduces material directly into
the space.
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181.8 | .. Fluid pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Subject matter wherein one of the feed means is a device
that acts on fluid to force it to move along a path to the mixing
chamber.
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182.1 | . Including specific structure for controlling flow through the feed means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter including means to start, stop, or regulate
the flow of material in the feed means.
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182.2 | .. Including pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a pump that
directly forces material into the mixing chamber.
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182.3 | .. Including feed container having valved outlet: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a feed chamber
for holding a volume of material, and the means to start, stop,
or regulate the flow of material includes a valve in an outlet of
the feed chamber to regulate flow from the feed chamber.
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182.4 | .. Including valve in feed conduit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a tubular conduit, and the means to start, stop, or regulate the flow of material to the mixing chamber includes a valve. | |
183.1 | . Static conveyor with gravity discharge to mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Subject matter wherein the feed means includes a fixed structure
which conducts the material solely by gravity to the mixing chamber.
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183.2 | .. Obstruction or distributing means in outlet (e.g., screen): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183.1. Subject matter including stationary flow-modifying means
in the outlet of the static conveyor past which material must flow
to enter the mixing chamber.
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183.3 | .. To rotatable mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183.1. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is rotatable to
agitate the material therein.
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183.4 | ... Closed connection between conveyor and mixing chamber (e.g., sealed joint): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183.3. Subject matter including means for closing off a space between
the fixed material-conducting structure and a wall forming an integral
portion of the rotatable mixing chamber so as to prevent escape
of material between the material-conducting structure and the wall.
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184 | WITH SPECIFIED DISCHARGE MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including a particularly
described means for conveying or releasing material from the mixing
chamber.
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185 | . By tilting mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is pivotable relative
to its support so as to permit material to flow therefrom under
the force of gravity.
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186 | . By endless belt or screw conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the discharge means includes an endless
belt or screw conveyor.
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187 | . Rotatable or oscillatable mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is rotatable in
one direction only, or alternatively rotatable about its axis.
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188 | .. Closure-type discharge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter including an opening in the wall of the mixing chamber and a movable or removable cover for the opening for selectively permitting the material to flow from the chamber under the force of gravity. | |
189 | . Batch discharge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein a predetermined quantity of material
is removed or release from the chamber by the discharge means.
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190 | . By pump within mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein egress of the material from the mixing
chamber is effected by an agitating element which is in contact
with the material in cooperation with a confined flow path within
the chamber.
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191 | . By suction or compressed air: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the material is caused to egress the chamber by means producing a partial vacuum at the discharge opening of the mixing chamber or increasing the pressure of the air on the surface of the material in the mixing chamber. | |
192 | . Valve or gate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein the flow of the material from the mixing chamber is regulated by a movable means that opens, shuts, or partially blocks a discharge opening in or passageway from the chamber. | |
193 | .. Sliding gate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the movable means is a closure which is rectilinearly reciprocable in a path transverse to the opening or passageway. | |
194 | . With rotatable or oscillatable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter including a stirrer within the mixing chamber which is rotatable about its axis in one direction, or alternatively in opposite directions. | |
195 | .. Interrelated with discharge means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Subject matter wherein the stirrer cooperates with the specified discharge means to effect or regulate the flow of material from the mixing chamber. | |
196 | .. Discharge effected by stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Subject matter wherein the stirrer, in its agitating movement, acts directly on the material to cause its egress from the mixing chamber. | |
197 | MIXING CHAMBER REMOVABLE FROM STIRRER AND SUPPORT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means to hold
a mixing chamber and a stirrer during agitation wherein the chamber can
be removed from the holder and the stirrer.
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198 | . Plural supports: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter having more than one support. | |
199 | . Removable power drive means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter including a power source for moving the stirrer and/or the support which can be remove. | |
200 | . Support rotatable only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the support turns in one direction
about a fixed axis during agitation.
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201 | .. Adjustable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is adjustable relative
to the chamber and the adjustment is independent of the agitation.
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202 | . Support oscillatory only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the support rotates alternately in
opposite directions about an axis.
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203 | . Support rectilinearly reciprocable only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the support moves back and forth
in a straight line and in the same path.
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204 | . Mixing chamber mounted within container: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is supported by
a receptacle and is on the inside of the receptacle.
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205 | . Stirrer mounted through mixing chamber bottom wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is removable from the bottom of wall of the mixing chamber. | |
206 | . With motor control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter including means for governing the starting, stopping direction of motion, acceleration, speed retardation, etc., of a motor. | |
207 | . Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the stirrer and or the mixing chamber
are adjustable relative to each other.
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208 | BY MOVEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR REMOVABLE MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including means to hold
a mixing chamber and means to permit the holder to move during agitation,
wherein the chamber is removable from the holder.
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209 | . Mixing chamber secured to support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter including means to fasten the mixing chamber to the surface. | |
210 | .. Support oscillatory only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the support rotates alternately in
opposite directions about an axis.
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211 | ... Motor driven: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter wherein the support is moved by a power source which converts one form of energy to another form of energy. | |
212 | .. Support rectilinearly reciprocable only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the support moves back and forth
in a straight line and in the same path.
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213 | .. Support rotatable only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the support turns in but one direction
about an axis during agitation.
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214 | ... And means to clamp plural mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter including means to secure more than one mixing
chamber to said support.
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215 | .. Support pivotally mounted by plural linkage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the support is suspended by more than one rod, strap, etc., which are movable about their own axis and cause the support to move in an accurate path. | |
216 | .. Support oscillatory with additional motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the support rotates alternately in
opposite directions about an axis and also moves in another direction
during agitation.
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217 | .. Support rotates about plural axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the support turns in but one direction about an axis and also turns in but one direction about another axis where the axes are at an angle to each other. | |
218 | . Mixing chamber conveyed by support during agitation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber is moved along or with a device which supports it and causes agitation. | |
219 | BY MOVEMENT OF MIXING CHAMBER RELATIVE TO STATIONARY SUPPORT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including a chamber
and means to support the chamber against the force of gravity while allowing
the chamber to move with respect to support during agitation the
means to support the chamber being fixed with respect to a surface
that does not move.
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220 | . Mixing chamber rotatable only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the chamber revolves about a fixed
axis in one direction only during agitating.
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221 | .. With scraper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein an element having an edge, flaccid
surface, etc., which is in contact with or in close proximity to
the chamber wall causes material to be moved away from the wall.
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222 | .. Interrelated stirrer and mixing chamber drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter having means to move the chamber and also move a stirrer. | |
223 | ... Effecting counter rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Subject matter wherein the chamber moves in one direction and the stirrer in the opposite. | |
224 | .. With rotatable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter including a stirrer that turns in but one direction about an axis. | |
225 | .. With deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter including a device which is secured within
and in fixed relation to the mixing chamber or a stationary element
in the mixing chamber and serving to divert portions of the material
in the mixing chamber so as to assist in the agitation.
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226 | ... Foraminous type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter wherein the element is porous. | |
227 | ... Helical type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter wherein the deflector is an elongated strip
twisted in a spiral shape about the axis of rotation of the chamber,
or a segment of such a spirally shape strip.
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228 | ... Attached directly to chamber wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter wherein the deflector is secured in direct contact with the chamber wall. | |
229 | .... Additional deflector on support in chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter having a deflector which is not directly attached to the chamber wall. | |
230 | ... Deflector stationary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter wherein the deflector does not move during
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231 | .... Suspended within chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein the deflect is supported from above the chamber. | |
232 | .. Mixing chamber supported by shaft at one end only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has an axle from
one and only which permits it to rotate.
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233 | .. Roller or suspended support for mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber moves relative to rotating cylinders or wheels which underlie the chamber during rotating, or hangs by a support from above so as to allow relative movement of the chamber. | |
234 | .. Foraminous mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein at least part of the mixing chamber is porous. | |
235 | .. Plural mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein there is more than one mixing chamber. | |
236 | .. Rectangular mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has four sides and four right angles. | |
237 | . Mixing chamber oscillating only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the chamber is rotatable, reciprocated about a fixed axis and there is not other motion. | |
238 | .. With stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including a stirrer to agitate material. | |
239 | . Mixing chamber rocking only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the chamber is mounted on a rocker which allows the chamber to move in a back and forth curved path and there is no other motion. | |
240 | . Mixing chamber rectilinearly reciprocating only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Subject matter wherein the chamber is moved in alternate directions in a straight line and there is no other motion. | |
241 | STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including a mixing chamber
which is in fixed position during agitation and a stirrer within the
chamber.
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242 | . Mounted in removable mixing chamber closure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is mounted in an entirely supported by a closure that is removable from the chamber. | |
243 | .. Oscillatory stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is rotatable alternately
in opposite directions about an axis.
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244 | .. Rotatable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Subject matter wherein the stirrer turns in one direction about an axis. | |
245 | ... Axis fixed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter wherein the axis of the stirrer turns, but is stationary with respect to its longitudinal movement. | |
246 | .... Coincident axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein the stirrers have a congruent axis. | |
247 | .... Single stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter wherein there is only one stirrer. | |
248 | ..... Bent bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is an integral bar or rod that is of curved or crooked shape to produce agitation. | |
249 | ..... Motor driven: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter wherein the rotating stirrer is moved by a power source which converts one form of energy into another form of energy. | |
250 | ...... Fluid motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter wherein the power source is rotated by a
fluid means.
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251 | ...... Electric motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter wherein the power source is rotated by an electric current. | |
252 | ..... Gear driven: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter wherein the rotatable stirrer is driven by a gear or gearing arrangement. | |
253 | ...... Having cooperating stationary element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has an immovable
element therein which cooperates with the rotatable stirrer to effect
agitation.
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254 | ...... Adjustable stirrer or stirrer element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein, prior to agitation, (1) the position
of the stirrer relative to the chamber may be varied, or (2) the
position of an element of the stirrer may be varied relative to
the position of another element of the stirrer.
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255 | .. Translatable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Subject matter wherein all parts of the stirrer move with the same velocity. | |
256 | ... Rectilinearly reciprocable only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is mounted for movement
only in alternate directions along a straight line in the mixing
chamber.
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257 | .... Plural stirrers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Subject matter wherein there is more than one stirrer. | |
258 | .... With rotary input drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Subject matter wherein the movement of the stirrer is produced by a rotating element or by revolution of a crank, the motion of the rotating element or crank being converted to straight line movement in alternate directions. | |
259 | .... Actuated by pivoted lever: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Subject matter wherein the movement of the stirrer is produced by an element which moves about a point in such a manner so as to move the stirrer in a straight line. | |
260 | .... Spring return: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Subject matter wherein an elastic body is employed to return the stirrer from one direction of reciprocable movement. | |
261 | . With means to move stirrer and support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has a support means and additional means are provided for moving the support and stirrer in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the stirrer. | |
262 | . Pump type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein a confined flow path within the mixing
chamber forms part of the course through which material is caused
to pass by means of a pump within the chamber which (a) directly
forces or induces material through the flow path, or (b) causes
the material to move to and fro in said path, thereby producing turbulence
and agitation of the material in the chamber.
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263 | .. Centrifugal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Subject matter wherein the pump is of the centrifugal force
type, e.g., radial and tangential flow.
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264 | ... Impeller with outer stationary ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter wherein the centrifugal pump comprises a rotating impeller and an outer stationary ring located in the same general diametrical plane with the impeller. | |
265 | ... Impeller only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter wherein the centrifugal pump comprises a rotating impeller only e.g., cooperates with no other element. | |
266 | .. Screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Subject matter wherein the pump is a continuous helical ribbon rotatable about its longitudinal axis to produce the pumping action. | |
267 | .. Piston: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Subject matter wherein the pump is a piston that causes material to move. | |
268 | ... Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Subject matter wherein there are two or more pistons for moving the material. | |
269 | ... Inlet and outlet at same end of flow path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Subject matter wherein the inlet and outlet to the flow path is at the same and of the flow path. | |
270 | .. Propeller blade type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Subject matter wherein the pump has one or more blades which when rotated about a central shaft produces movement of the material in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation. | |
271 | . Endless conveyor with paddles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is attached to an endless conveyor for agitating the material. | |
272 | . Gear-type stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer comprises at least two members having meshing teeth, at least one of said members being rotatable and such rotation causing agitation of material in the chamber. | |
273 | . Magnetic stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the magnetic flux device is within the means to hold the mixing chamber. | |
274 | .. Actuating means in base support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Subject matter wherein the magnetic flux device is within the means to hold the mixing chamber. | |
275 | . Flexible diaphragm: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is a resilient diaphragm within the chamber or chamber walls which on movement agitates the material within the chamber. | |
276 | . Oscillatory stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is rotating alternately in opposite directions about an axis. | |
277 | .. With additional motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is moved in another direction e.g., rectilinearly rotatable, etc. | |
278 | .. Including rotatable input drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the oscillating motion of the stirrer
is caused by a rotatable means.
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279 | . Rotatable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer rotates about a fixed
axis in one direction.
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280 | .. With movable element actuated by material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the movement of the material being
mixed causes movement of an element within the chamber.
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281 | .. With support for attachment to mixing chamber rim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has means to hold the stirrer on the rim of the mixing chamber. | |
282 | ... With motor drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 281. Subject matter including a power source for converting one form of energy into another to cause motion of the stirrer. | |
283 | ... With gear drive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 281. Subject matter including at least two members having meshing teeth, at least one of said members rotatable by a source of power and such rotation causing the other member to rotate. | |
284 | .... Including adjustable rim contact support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 283. Subject matter wherein the support attaching the stirrer to the rim has one or more mechanical elements which may be varied. | |
285 | .. Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer"s position may
be moved relative to the mixing chamber prior to agitation.
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286 | ... Axially: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is positioned along its axis of rotation. | |
287 | .. Planetary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer rotates on its own axis as well as revolves about a second and different axis. | |
288 | ... Axes of rotation and revolution parallel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter wherein the stirrer axis is parallel to the axis about which the stirrer revolves. | |
289 | .. Also axially reciprocable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the rotatable stirrer also has axial movement alternatively back and forth in a straight line. | |
290 | .. In at least one of intercommunicating adjacent mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein a rotatable stirrer is located within
at least one of a plurality of mixing chambers which are in communication
with each other so that material may flow from one chamber to another.
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291 | ... Plural stirrers on parallel axes in adjacent mixing chambers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Subject matter wherein there is at least one stirrer in at least two mixing chambers and the axis of the stirrers are parallel to each other. | |
292 | .. Plural stirrers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein there is more than one stirrer and at least one of them rotates. | |
293 | ... Coaxial: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Subject matter wherein the stirrers have coincident axes. | |
294 | .... Differing in speed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein one stirrer moves at a rate unequal to the rate of motion of another stirrer. | |
295 | .... Diverse stirrers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein the stirrers are of a different type. | |
296 | .... Rotating in opposite directions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Subject matter wherein the stirrers are rotatable and are driven in opposite directions relative to each other. | |
297 | ... On parallel axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Subject matter wherein at least two of the stirrers are mounted so as to extend in the same direction. | |
298 | .... Differing in speed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein one stirrer moves at a rate unequal to the rate of motion of another stirrer. | |
299 | .... Diverse stirrers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter wherein the parallel stirrers are of a different type. | |
300 | .... Rotating in opposite directions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter wherein the parallel stirrers are rotating in opposite directions relative to each other. | |
301 | .... Intermeshing with each other: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter wherein one of the stirrers has a profile which contacts a mating surface of a parallel stirrer along the length thereof. | |
302 | .. Having cooperating stationary element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the mixing chamber has an immovable
element therein which cooperates with the rotatable stirrer to effect
or perfect agitation.
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303 | ... Interdigitating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein at least one of the stirrers or immovable elements has at least two adjacent projections and the other has at least one projection which extends between the previous two adjacent projections. | |
304 | .... Parallel to axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Subject matter wherein the projections extend in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation. | |
305 | ... Cylindrical or conical stirrer or element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein either the stirrer or stationary
element has a substantially cylindrical or substantially conical
configuration.
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306 | ... Element mounted on mixing chamber end wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein the stationary element is attached to the end of the mixing chamber. | |
307 | ... Element mounted on cylindrical mixing chamber wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein the stationary element is attached to the curved wall of a substantially cylindrical mixing chamber. | |
308 | .. Collapsible articulated stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the rotatable stirrer has means for
enabling the stirrer to be folded into a more compact shape.
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309 | .. Including scraper, wiper, or brush: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter including an element having an edge of a
flaccid surface or a plurality of bristles movable in contact with
or in close proximity to a wall of the chamber for removing material
from the wall surface.
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310 | ... Helical type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter wherein the edge has a spiral configuration
extending axially about the axis of rotation of the stirrer.
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311 | ... Pivotally mounted on noncoincident axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter wherein the element is pivotally mounted on the support about an axis other than the axis of rotation of the stirrer. | |
312 | ... Plural distinct scraping edges or wiping surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter having more than one discrete scraping edge
or wiping surface.
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313 | .... Axially offset: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter wherein the two scraping edges are either spaced apart in the direction of the axis of rotation of the stirrer or wherein each edge has a portion extending beyond the other edge in the axial direction. | |
314 | .. Mounted in mixing chamber bottom wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is carried by the bottom wall of the mixing chamber. | |
315 | .. Disk-type stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has a generally flat plate-like configuration. | |
316 | ... Apertured or notched: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has an opening therethrough or indent in the outer edge. | |
317 | ... With projection: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has an element projecting from a surface or the periphery of the stirrer. | |
318 | .. Screw-type stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer comprises a helical ribbon
rotatable about its longitudinal axis.
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319 | ... With additional agitator elements on screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter including other agitator elements on the
stirrer.
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320 | ... Openwork helical ribbon: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter wherein the helical ribbon has an open central
portion for flow of material.
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321 | ... Opposite pitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter wherein the stirrer includes a helical ribbon portion of opposite pitch. | |
322 | ... Discontinuous screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter wherein the helical ribbon is interrupted along its length. | |
323 | ... Varying diameter of convolutions or shank or varying pitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter wherein the helical ribbon changes diameter along its length, or the diameter of a shaft supporting the ribbon changes, or the distance between the convolutions of the helical ribbon changes. | |
324 | ... Apertured or notched: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Subject matter wherein the helical ribbon has an opening
therethrough or a notch on the edge of the ribbon or the flow of
material.
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325.1 | .. Relatively fixed plural elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the rotatable stirrer comprises a
plurality of agitating elements rigidly secured to a rotatable shaft.
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325.2 | ... Pinlike radially projecting element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element is (a) elongated in the
radial direction of the shaft, (b) has a substantially constant
cross section perpendicular its longitudinal axis whose thickness
is similar in all directions, and (c) has a free radially outer
end.
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325.3 | ... Spiral arrangement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein the elements on the rotatable shaft
are arranged in a helical pattern thereon.
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325.4 | ... Element mounted parallel to shaft, spaced therefrom, and having at least one free end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein one of the elements extends parallel to the axis of the shaft in spaced relation to the shaft and has a free end to which no supporting structure is directly attached. | |
325.5 | .... Opposite free ends: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.4. Subject matter wherein the element has unsupported ends opposite each other. | |
325.6 | ... Looped wirelike element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein one of the elements is a wire or rodlike element that is configured to form by itself a substantially continuous closed curve. | |
325.7 | ... Openwork having element supported by central shaft at opposite ends: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element is independently supported
at opposite ends and spaced from the shaft between the ends.
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325.8 | .... Element axis parallel to shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.7. Subject matter wherein the element is arranged with its axis parallel to the axis of the shaft. | |
325.9 | ..... Apertured element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.8. Subject matter wherein the element has at least one opening
formed therein.
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325.91 | .... Apertured element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.7. Subject matter wherein the element has an opening extending
through the element.
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325.92 | ... Flat element having major surface lying in plane substantially including shaft axis (e.g., paddle type): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element has a substantially planar working surface thereon and the axis of the shaft lies substantially in the plane of the working surface. | |
325.93 | .... Apertured element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.92. Subject matter wherein the element has an opening formed
therein.
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325.94 | ... Openwork having substantially no central shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein the elements are arranged to form
a substantially open central portion along the axis of rotation
and there is no shaft along the axis of rotation in the open central
portion.
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326.1 | ... Adjustable or flexible: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element is capable of being adjusted
relative to the shaft or an element is configured and intended to
flex during mixing.
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327.1 | ... Of different pitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element has an angular inclination
relative to its plane or surface of rotation that differs from that
of another element.
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327.2 | .... Rodlike element having enlarged outer end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327.1. Subject matter wherein an element is bar shaped, is elongated, and has an enlarged radially outer end. | |
327.3 | .... Elements of opposite pitch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327.1. Subject matter wherein an element is angled to move material
in one direction and another element is angled to move material
in the opposing direction.
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327.4 | ... Oppositely pitched element sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327.1. Subject matter wherein a portion of an element is angled
to move material in one direction and another portion is angled
to move material in the opposing direction.
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328.1 | ... Notched element |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element has a cutout portion in
its edge.
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328.2 | ... Apertured element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an element has an opening therethrough.
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328.3 | .... Noncircular aperture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 328.2. Subject matter wherein the aperture has a shape that is noncircular. | |
328.4 | ..... Square aperture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 328.3. Subject matter wherein the aperture is bounded by four sides substantially equal in length and intersect at right angles. | |
329.1 | ... Diverse size or shape: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein one element is of different dimensions
or configuration than another element.
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329.2 | .... Elements having different lengths: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 329.1. Subject matter wherein the longest dimension of one element is different from that of another element. | |
329.3 | .... Including movable scraper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 329.1. Subject matter wherein an agitating element is intended
to substantially engage and move relative to a wall of the mixing
chamber.
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330.1 | ... Axially directing blade (e.g., propeller, helix section, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325.1. Subject matter wherein an agitating element is relatively
thin compared to its other dimensions and is angularly positioned
with respect to the rotatable shaft so as to produce movement of
the material in a direction having a component parallel to the axis
of rotation.
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330.2 | .... Blade detachably secured to hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.1. Subject matter wherein the rotatable shaft has an enlarged
section configured to receive the blade in a readily removable manner.
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330.3 | .... Bowed or angled out of plane of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.1. Subject matter wherein the blade is curved or tilted to extend substantially out of the plane that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the shaft and that passes through a point of connection between the blade and the shaft. | |
330.4 | .... Outwardly increasing width: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.1. Subject matter wherein the widest dimension of the blade measured generally perpendicularly to a radial line passing through the blade substantially continuously increases in a radially outward direction from adjacent the shaft to substantially the outer end of the blade. | |
330.5 | .... Outwardly decreasing width: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.1. Subject matter wherein the widest dimension of the blade measured generally perpendicularly to a radial line passing through the blade substantially continuously decreases in a radially outward direction from adjacent the shaft to substantially the outer end of the blade. | |
330.6 | .... Nonhorizontal, nonvertical axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.1. Subject matter wherein the axis of rotation of the shaft is neither vertical nor horizontal. | |
330.7 | .... Convex trailing edge in plane of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.1. Subject matter wherein the trailing edge of the projection of the blade onto the surface of rotation of the blade is convex substantially throughout its length. | |
331 | .. With specified mounting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has a particularly described
means for either mounting the stirrer shaft to a drive means or
for mounting the stirrer within the container, e.g., bearing means.
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332 | . Rectilinearly reciprocable stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter wherein the stirrer moves bodily back and forth in a straight line so that at any instant all parts of the moving body moves in the same direction at the same rate. | |
333 | .. In contact with mixing chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter wherein the stirrer, while moving back and forth for agitating, is in contact with at least a portion of the mixing chamber surface. | |
334 | .. Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Subject matter wherein there is more than one stirrer and at least one of which moves bodily back and forth in a straight line. | |
335 | ... On parallel axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter wherein the stirrers have parallel axes. | |
336 | STATIONARY DEFLECTOR (DIVIDING AND RECOMBINING TYPE) IN FLOW-THROUGH MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and corresponding methods including a mixing chamber
designed to receive the material at one end of a closed path and
to discharge it at the other end in a continuous flow and a device
positioned in the path so as to divert or separate a portion of
the stream of material in the path relative to other portions and
then permit the portions to recombine so as to commingle.
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337 | . Angularly related flat surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Subject matter wherein the deflector structure includes a plurality of flat surfaces, each positioned at an acute angle to the flow path and also in angular relation to each other. | |
338 | . Curved deflector surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Subject matter wherein the deflector comprises surface extending along the path which are bent or twisted gradually and without angularity. | |
339 | .. Helical ribbon or strand: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter wherein the deflector is an elongated strip
or slender rod twisted in a spiral shape extending along the path.
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340 | . Plate or block being apertured, notched, or truncated in shape: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter wherein the deflector is a disk or solid body extending across the path and having an opening therethrough or an edge portion out away or indented so as to permit portions of the material to pass through. | |
341 | STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus wherein the mixing chamber is in fixed position
during the agitation and includes internal structure designed to
deflect moving material within the chamber so as to cause its agitation.
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342 | AGITATOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising an agitating means, per se, not
provided for in any of the preceding subclasses.
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343 | . Stirrer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter wherein the agitator is a stirrer. | |
344 | .. With ejector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter wherein the stirrer has a spindle fastened in a socket of motor drive means for the stirrer and including means for expelling the spindle from the socket. | |
345 | .. Ambulant over material-supporting surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is mounted on wheels, skids, tracks, or the like for movement along a surface intended to support material for agitation by the stirrer. | |
346 | ... Track guided: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter wherein the stirrer is mounted on tracks. | |
347 | COVER OR SHIELD FOR MIXING CHAMBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a closure or protective device
for the opening in a mixing chamber designed to cooperate with a
stirrer in the chamber.
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348 | METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Method which is not provided for in any of the preceding subclass. | |
349 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which is not provided for in any of the preceding subclasses. | |
600 | BODINE VIBRATOR: |
Collection of patents to Mr. Bodine that pertain to agitating.
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601 | MOTOR CONTROL: |
Patents pertaining to the stopping starting, or the regulation
of motor speed.
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602 | AMALGAM MIXER, E.G., DENTAL FILLING: |
Apparatus adapted to mix dental amalgam.
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603 | ANIMAL FOOD MIXER: |
Apparatus used for the particular mixing of feed for animals.
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604 | LATHER MIXER: |
Mixer for the production of foam or lather.
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605 | PAINT MIXER: |
Apparatus for the stirring of paint consisting of either
a device for moving the paint container or a stirrer to be inserted
into the container for mixing.
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606 | TRACTOR-MOUNTED MORTAR MIXING CHAMBER: |
Apparatus including mortar mixing that is adapted to be
mounted on and driven by a farm-type tractor.
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607 | CHAIN-TYPE STIRRER: |
Apparatus for mixing wherein either the mixing chamber or
the stirrer have a chain element thereon for mixing.
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608 | STIRRER IN MIXING CHAMBER SIDE WALL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a mixing chamber having a bottom wall and an upwardly extending side wall and a stirrer extending through the side wall. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG1 | MICROMIXERS: CONTINUOUS LAMINAR FLOW WITH LAMINAR BOUNDARY MIXING IN THE LINEAR DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE FLUID PROPAGATION WITH OR WITHOUT CONDUIT GEOMETRY INFLUENCES FROM THE PATHWAY |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG2 | MICROMIXERS: SEGMENTED LAMINAR FLOW WITH BOUNDARY MIXING ORTHOGONAL TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID PROPAGATION WITH OR WITHOUT GEOMETRY INFLUENCES FROM THE PATHWAY |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG3 | MICROMIXERS: VARIABLE GEOMETRY FROM THE PATHWAY INFLUENCES MIXING/AGITATION OF NON-LAMINAR FLUID FLOW |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG4 | MICROMIXERS: WITH APPLICATION OF ENERGY TO INFLUENCE MIXING/AGITATION (E.G., MAGNETIC, ELECTRICAL, E-M RADIATION, PARTICULATE RADIATION, OR ULTRASOUND) |
This subclass has no definition. | |