A method for mixing a fluid includes: dispensing a first volume of a fluid into a flexible container, the flexible container being at least partially disposed within the chamber of a support housing; repeatedly moving the support housing and the flexible container contained therein so as to mix the first volume of fluid within the flexible container; adding further fluid into the flexible container after moving the support housing to form a second volume of fluid; and manipulating a mixing element within the flexible container so as to mix the second volume of fluid.

This disclosure describes embodiments of a support system that stabilizes the mixing vessel to allow a single individual to complete the mixing process. The support system can utilize one or more support apparatuses, which can engage the mixing vessel. These support apparatuses are also configured to allow the individual to secure the support apparatuses to a surface, such as the ground or a platform, during operation of the mixing device.

The invention relates to a conveyor system for conveying at least one material to be conveyed, comprising a continuously circulating conveyor, at least one transponder, preferably an RFID transponder, arranged on or in the conveyor, and at least one communication device for wirelessly transmitting data to the transponder and/or for wirelessly reading data saved in the transponder, said conveyor being a pocket conveyor belt. The conveyor preferably comprises a plurality of transponders arranged at regular intervals, wherein the data transmitted to the individual transponders or the data saved in the individual transponders preferably relates to information about a defined section of the conveyor, such as information relating to the type and/or amount of the material to be conveyed in a section of the conveyor assigned to the respective transponder.

Mobile mixing attachments, skidsteers with mobile mixing attachments, mobile mixing devices and related methods are provided. A mobile mixing attachment for use on a skid-steer can include a rotatable mixing drum having a body that forms an internal cavity and having a forward end and a bottom end. The mixing drum can include a mouth at the forward end of the body that provides access to the internal cavity of the mixing drum. The mobile mixing attachment can include a drum chassis configured to hold and rotate the mixing drum and an attachment plate secured to a rear portion of the drum chassis proximal to the bottom end of the body. The attachment plate configured to engage one or more attachment couplers on lift arms of a skid-steer. The mobile mixing device also comprises a scoop comprising a forward scooping lip and a rear loading end positioned in front of the mouth of the mixing drum. The scoop is secured to the drum chassis.

Mobile mixing attachments, skidsteers with mobile mixing attachments, mobile mixing devices and related methods are provided. A mobile mixing attachment for use on a skid-steer can include a rotatable mixing drum having a body that forms an internal cavity and having a forward end and a bottom end. The mixing drum can include a mouth at the forward end of the body that provides access to the internal cavity of the mixing drum. The mobile mixing attachment can include a drum chassis configured to hold and rotate the mixing drum and an attachment plate secured to a rear portion of the drum chassis proximal to the bottom end of the body. The attachment plate configured to engage one or more attachment couplers on lift arms of a skid-steer. The mobile mixing device also comprises a scoop comprising a forward scooping lip and a rear loading end positioned in front of the mouth of the mixing drum. The scoop is secured to the drum chassis.

A filtering and ventilating mechanism is driven by motors. The filtering mechanism rotates and presses downwards so its pressing surface is against a sample container. A ventilation needle is inserted into the sample container for ventilation. A mixing mechanism is arranged below the filtering mechanism and is driven by a mixing motor. The sample container is accommodated in a seat and is driven by the mixing motor. A test tube carrying mechanism is arranged below the mixing mechanism, and has an accommodating hole for a test tube. A jacking mechanism is arranged below the mixing mechanism, and is driven by a jacking motor. When the jacking mechanism moves upwards, a jacking platform is pressed against the bottom of the test tube, so that the test tube is butted against the bottom of the sample container, and a sample preparation in the sample container is dripped into the test tube.

An apparatus for mixing a liquid comprise a base having an associated head located thereover, an elongate stirring member extending between top and bottom ends along an axis, wherein the top end is magnetically coupled with the head so as to suspend the elongate stirring member therefrom and wherein the bottom end includes at least two arms radially extending therefrom, and a rotary motor located within the base magnetically coupled to the at least two arms so as to cause the elongate stirring member to rotate with the rotary motor. A method for locating the elongate stirring member within the container, placing the container on the base at a mixing location so as to magnetically couple the stirring member with the head; and turning the rotary motor so as to cause the elongate stirring member to rotate with the rotary motor.

A dual-use, low-pressure spray gun for applying one-component foam as a spray and a bead including a low-pressure canister connector and a low-pressure air hose connector. A system for applying one-component spray foam as a spray and a bead including a dual-use spray gun with a low-pressure canister connector and a low-pressure air hose connector, a compressed air supply and a compressed air hose.

A plastic mixing bowl has a bowl body with a bottom side and an elastic annular seal that is provided with a peripheral region that in radial direction of the annular seal is positioned inwardly and is connected air-tightly to the bottom side of the bowl body. The annular seal has a lip extending from the peripheral region at least partially in radial direction outwardly. The lip is moveable into various positions and has a lower side forming a placing face by which the mixing bowl is supported on a setup surface. Annular seal and bottom side of the bowl body form together a suction cup that delimits a cavity varying in size depending on a position of the lip. The annular seal is repositionable from a position of use to a non-use position and in the non-use position bears flat against an exterior surface of the bowl body.

A fluid mixing system that can be used as a bioreactor or fermentor can include a stand and a support housing pivotably mounted to the stand. The support housing bounds a chamber into which a container assembly is removably disposed. The container assembly includes a flexible bag bounding a compartment adapted to hold a fluid and a mixing element disposed within the compartment. The support housing can be tilted relative to the stand for ease in insertion of the container assembly. The support housing can also be repeatedly rocked relative to the stand form mixing fluid within the container assembly.