An apparatus is disclosed for mixing substances, such as paint. The apparatus includes an elongate member with a plurality of openings formed within it. A filament is threaded through the openings creating bights between openings. The bights and ends of the filament sweep through the substance when the elongate member is rotated, which works to mix the substance.

A system for delivering to a patient a slurry which includes a fluid and a material that is non-dissolvable or immiscible in the fluid. The system includes a container adapted to contain the slurry and a supernate of the slurry, a syringe adapted to contain the slurry after dilation with the supermate, a fluid path between the syringe and the contents of the container, the fluid path including a needle at least partially disposed within the contents of the container, a plunger disposed in the syringe and adapted to create pressure in the syringe to cause a dilated slurry to flow into the syringe through the fluid path, and a fluidizing systen associated with the container and comprising a holder adapted to move the needle within the container to affect dilation of the slurry with a portion of the supernate.

New and novel structure(s) for cleaning surfaces have been disclosed. The device may include; a wiping surface, which may be disposable; a brush roll/larger debris gathering mechanism; a local debris storage and/or staging area, and a larger remote debris storage structure. Additionally, there are mechanisms and structures disclosed for powering the brush roll, activating the brush roll from an out of use position to an in use position, waste from one area to another. The invention at hand uniquely and inventively improves upon the known devices in this field.

New and novel structure(s) for cleaning surfaces have been disclosed. The device may include; a wiping surface, which may be disposable; a brush roll/larger debris gathering mechanism; a local debris storage and/or staging area, and a larger remote debris storage structure. Additionally, there are mechanisms and structures disclosed for powering the brush roll, activating the brush roll from an out of use position to an in use position, waste from one area to another. The invention at hand uniquely and inventively improves upon the known devices in this field.

A method for manufacturing a product in the form of a sheet or a block, including: preparing an initial mixture including one or more stones or a stone-like granular material having a selected particle size and a binder; depositing a layer of the initial mixture having a predetermined thickness onto a surface of a conveyor belt; performing prepressing and finally obtaining a roughly formed material; systematically depositing layers of initial mixtures onto surface of the conveyor belt in parallel, making each layer not superposed in a direction perpendicular to surface of the conveyor belt, but arranged in sequence in a direction of width of the conveyor belt to form a multi-component or composite mixture structure; conveyor belt conveys the multi-component or composite mixture into a rotated container or support member; after discharged from the rotated container or support member, a final mixture is conveyed to perform subsequent pre-compression and hardening.

A method for manufacturing a product in the form of a sheet or a block, including: preparing an initial mixture including one or more stones or a stone-like granular material having a selected particle size and a binder; depositing a layer of the initial mixture having a predetermined thickness onto a surface of a conveyor belt; performing prepressing and finally obtaining a roughly formed material; systematically depositing layers of initial mixtures onto surface of the conveyor belt in parallel, making each layer not superposed in a direction perpendicular to surface of the conveyor belt, but arranged in sequence in a direction of width of the conveyor belt to form a multi-component or composite mixture structure; conveyor belt conveys the multi-component or composite mixture into a rotated container or support member; after discharged from the rotated container or support member, a final mixture is conveyed to perform subsequent pre-compression and hardening.

A rotational device which finds application as a kinetic sculpture, a record stabilizer, an air agitator or an impeller comprises a helical curved member having a first elongate helical portion defining a first helix of first radius about a first axis and a second elongate helical portion of opposing handedness defining a second helix of a second radius, smaller than the first radius, about a second axis, and a proximal intermediate portion linking a first or lower end of the first helical portion and a proximal first or lower end of the second helical portion, wherein the second helical portion defines an internal cylindrical volume that is unoccupied and absent any central shafts or struts, a rotational support base or apparatus for facilitating rotation of the helical curved member and a mounting arrangement for mounting the helical curved member to the rotational support base or apparatus.

A rotational device which finds application as a kinetic sculpture, a record stabilizer, an air agitator or an impeller comprises a helical curved member having a first elongate helical portion defining a first helix of first radius about a first axis and a second elongate helical portion of opposing handedness defining a second helix of a second radius, smaller than the first radius, about a second axis, and a proximal intermediate portion linking a first or lower end of the first helical portion and a proximal first or lower end of the second helical portion, wherein the second helical portion defines an internal cylindrical volume that is unoccupied and absent any central shafts or struts, a rotational support base or apparatus for facilitating rotation of the helical curved member and a mounting arrangement for mounting the helical curved member to the rotational support base or apparatus.

A stirring apparatus includes a power tool such as a drill or cordless screwdriver, and a stirring bit that may be removably inserted into the power tool in the conventional manner for stirring a liquid or any other material that requires stirring or agitation for proper use or consumption. The stirring bit, in a preferred embodiment, is a generally longitudinal structure having a first and a second end, where the first end includes a hexagonal cross section, similarly to any standard drill bit, and a second end that include a clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is used for attaching a stirring stick or paddle to the stirring bit. In another embodiment, the stirring bit may include a beater or frothing mechanism, rather than the clamp mechanism.

An emulsification module for a food processor enables the careful and methodical introduction of ingredients (e.g., oil) into the main container, thus allowing the same to emulsify the ingredients. The emulsification module includes a container configured to be removably connected to, and rotate with, the rotating blade assembly, and one or more oil dispensers positioned on a side surface thereof. The centrifugal forces generated by the rotation of the blade assembly causes the oil in the container to be propelled up the inside walls of the same and come out of the oil dispensers and drizzle down the side walls of the main container. Whisk members positioned on the bottom of the module (between the blades of the blade assembly) assist in mixing of the drizzled oil with the ingredients to achieve the desired emulsification.