Methods and apparatus for mixing and shipping fluids
US9314751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B3/045
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for mixing includes releasably coupling a first container station to a docking station, the first container station having a shipping vessel bounding a compartment, the docking station having a stand and a drive motor assembly adjustably mounted to the stand. The vertical or horizontal position of the drive motor assembly is adjusted relative to the stand so that the drive motor assembly is in a first position. A drive shaft is advanced through the drive motor assembly and into a chamber of a first collapsible bag disposed within the compartment of the shipping vessel. The drive motor assembly is activated so that the mixer rotates the drive shaft causing mixing of the fluid within the first collapsible bag.
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