Apparatus and method for mixing fluid dispersions disposed in containers of different sizes and construction
US7399111B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S366/605
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and method for mixing a fluid dispersion disposed in a container. The apparatus includes a table upon which the container may be disposed. A clamp assembly is disposed above the table so as to define a holding space therebetween. The clamp assembly is movable between an uppermost position and a lowermost position, wherein when the clamp assembly is in the uppermost position, the holding space has a maximum height and when the clamp assembly is in the lowermost position, the holding space has a minimum height. At least one blocking structure is disposed between the table and the clamp assembly to limit the downward movement of the clamp assembly and thereby establish the lowermost position of the clamp assembly, wherein the blocking structure is positioned to provide that the minimum height of the holding space is at least 30% of the maximum height of the holding space.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.