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Container assembly for mixing materials

US6945688B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
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59Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 2002
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F35/51
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A container assembly for mixing materials having a base defining a mixing chamber for mixing the materials and a cover mounted to the base covering the mixing chamber. A sealing portion depends from the cover and engages an inner wall of the base. The sealing portion is flexible and angled outwardly such that during the engagement of the sealing portion with the inner wall, the sealing portion flexes and conforms to the inner wall to seal the mixing chamber. In addition, a first locking device is disposed on the base and a second locking device is disposed on the cover. A lifting mechanism is disposed on one of the base and cover for automatically lifting the cover relative to the base as the cover is being removed from the base for preventing a discharge of material from the mixing chamber.

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