Connector devices (3) for mixing and stirring viscous liquids

Abstract

Connector devices (3) for mixing and stirring viscous liquids is disclosed. The connectors are an injection molded plastic and are recyclable. The first device is a one piece mixing connector combining a hexaxial shaft for power drill attachment by insertion into the adjustable drill chuck and a cavity insertable slotted bracket located at the opposite end of a shaft for insertion of a mixing stick. The assembled parts are then lowered into a container and the drill activated by the trigger turning the assembly and stirring the liquid. The second device is a one piece plastic, recyclable, rectangle ring that is put on the stick before mixing and slowly removed in the opposite direction of installation thus using the squeegee effect to push the unused material back into the container for future use. The third device is an extension where the end of the first stick is inserted in the cavity insertable slot and a second stick is inserted in opposite end's cavity insertable slot to double the length for mixing in larger, deeper containers.

Claims

1. A connection device, for rotary mixing of viscous fluidic materials, comprising of: a plurality of two side walls with equal length and width; a plurality of two side walls of equal length and depth; a plurality of two end walls of equal width and depth and the plurality of the walls with dimensions form a rectangle box and being a one piece combination connector made of injection molded recyclable plastic having a hex shaft for connecting to a mixing device, eg: power drill on one end, and a rectangular box bracket, described above with a cavity insertable slot for connecting by insertion of a mixing stick, (paint stick) on the end opposite of the hex shaft.

2. A cleaning squeegee ring comprising of: a plurality of two side walls with equal length and width; a plurality of two side walls of equal length and depth; a plurality of two end walls of equal width and depth and the plurality of the walls with dimensions form a rectangle box and is one piece made of injection molded recyclable plastic with an insertable rectangular hole that is put on the mixing stick before mixing and slid down the stick to meet the connection device described in claim 1, and when mixing is complete the cleaning squeegee is slowly removed according to the instructions in the opposite direction of installation, thus providing the squeegee effect to the unused material forcing it back into the container for future use.

3. An extension device comprising of: a plurality of two side walls with equal length and width; a plurality of two side walls of equal length and depth; a plurality of two end walls of equal width and depth and the plurality of the walls with dimensions form a rectangle box and is one piece made of injection molded recyclable plastic with an insertable rectangular hole that is parallel to the length and slot dimensions of device in claim number one where the end of the first stick is inserted into the slot at one end of the hole and a second stick is inserted in opposite end of the hole to double the length of the mixing stick for stirring in larger, deeper containers. The use of the extension is optional.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In the accompanying figures, like elements are identified by like reference numerals among the several preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a overhead view of the connector with the axial shaft as lying on a flat surface.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a top view of the connector with the axial shaft showing the cavity insertable slot for a paint stir stick or similar stirrer.

[0019] FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing the top with the cavity slot and opposite end axial shaft.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the connector of FIG. 1, displaying the centered hexaxial shaft.

[0021] FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the hexaxial shaft at the base for drill connection.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a side view of the connector of FIG. 1, showing the depth of the connector.

[0023] FIG. 4A is a perspective view with a cross cut view of the cavity insertable slot.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a side view of the squeegee ring. (if turned over it is the same mirror image.)

[0025] FIG. 5A is a top and bottom view of the ends of the squeegee ring showing the insert able slot. Each end of the ring is a mirror image of the other.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a side view of the extension connector. (if turned over it is the same.)

[0027] FIG. 6A is a top and bottom view (mirror images) of the ends of the squeegee ring showing the insertable slot.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The foregoing and other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The detailed description and drawings are merely illustrative of the invention rather than limiting, the scope of the invention being defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof. As used in this specification, the term connector shall mean a device for joining two parts together. As used in this specification, the term squeegee ring shall mean the device placed over the paint stick that can slide the length of the paint stick. When used as instructed the ring will squeegee the paint on the stick after stirring back into the container of paint. The name squeegee may come from the word squeegee, meaning press or squeeze. This squeegee effect is a result of the compressing ring against the paint to move it with the aid of gravity to accumulate quickly and return to the can.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a side view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket as it lay on its length and wide side on a flat surface. The slotted bracket 100 has dimensions of 2.5 length, by 1.58 wide, by 0.5 deep. The slot in the bracket will be described later in detail. If the device is turned over the opposite side is a mirror image. 110 The axial shaft of the connector 120, is a hexagon for secure connection to a drill chuck. The axial shaft is 1.5 long. The total length of the connector in FIG. 1 is 4.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a top view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket as it lay on its depth side on a flat surface. 200 The slotted bracket 100 has dimensions of 2.5 length, by 1.58 wide, by 0.5 deep. The depth 200 is 0.5. The slot 210 channel is 0.15 inches wide. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket on its depth side. 220 shows the 0.5 depth. The insertable cavity 230 is centered in the end of the device that is opposite of the axial shaft and is 0.15 deep.

[0031] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket as it lay on its depth side on a flat surface. 300 The slotted bracket has the same dimensions of FIG. 2. The axial shaft is 1.5 long. 310

[0032] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket on its depth side. 320 shows the 0.5 depth. The axial shaft and is 1.5 long opposite the insertable cavity 330.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a side view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket as it lay on its depth side on a flat surface. 400 The axial shaft/slotted bracket has the same dimensions of FIG. 2. The axial shaft is 1.5 long. 440 The cavity insertable slot is shown in 410 side view. FIG. 4A is a cross cut perspective view of the axial shaft/slotted bracket on its depth side. 420 shows the 0.25 depth which is the depth of 0.5 the total depth as described in FIG. 3A. The axial shaft and is 1.5 long opposite the insertable cavity 430. This cross cut view is of the axial shaft. The insertable cavity 430 is 2.25 in length 1.16 width and 0.15 deep. This view shows a depth of the 0.15 deep which equals 0.075. These dimensions are that of a working prototype. The prototype was produced on a 3D printer. The prototype is a plastic mesh, that is not solid. The end product, connector, will be solid plastic and injection molded. The end product and the mold may require some adjustments to the dimensions. The dimensions herein are within 0.08 tolerance range.

[0034] FIG. 5 This is a side view of the squeegee ring. The perspective is the same as FIG. 1, The side view is as it lay on its length and wide side on a flat surface. The slotted connector ring 500 has dimensions of 0.5 length, by 1.58 wide, by 0.5 deep. If turned over and laid the same way the dimensions are the same 510. FIG. 5A shows the end views. The top view 520 shows the solid part of the ring 0.5 deep. 530 shows the cavity ring hole. 550 shows the view if turned over which is a mirror image. 540 also shows the solid part of the ring and 550 shows the ring hole. The ring hole cavity 550 is 1.16 width and 0.15 deep. Since it is a hole it has no length.

[0035] FIG. 6 This is a side view of the extension connector. The perspective is the same as FIG. 1, the side view is as it lay on its length and wide side on a flat surface. The slotted extension connector 600 has dimensions of 2.5 length, by 1.58 wide, by 0.5 deep. If turned over and laid the same way the dimensions are the same 610. 620 points to the end of the connector where the cavity insertable slots are. FIG. 6A shows the end views. The top view 630 shows the solid part of the connector 0.5 deep. 640 shows the cavity insertable slots. 650 shows the view if turned over which is a mirror image. 650 also shows the solid part of the connector and 660 shows the cavity hole. The cavity hole cavity 660 is 1.16 width and 0.15 deep. Since it is a hole it has no length.

[0036] While the invention has been described in connection with various embodiments, it will be understood that the invention is capable of further modifications. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the invention following, in general, the principles of the invention, and including such departures from the present disclosure as, within the known and customary practice within the art to which the invention pertains.