Automatic stirring and scraping device
US5890804A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2035/99
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A stir pot is provided including a stirring unit having an outer stir portion with an outer edge. Such outer edge defines a size and shape corresponding to a vertical cross-section of an interior surface of the pot along a diameter thereof. As such, the stirring unit is rotatably situated within the pot and adapted to rotate about central axis of the pot and the outer edge is adapted to scrape the interior surface of pot when rotating. Further provided is a rotating mechanism for selectively rotating the stirring unit.
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