WO1992011930A1 - Accessoire servant a melanger des fluides - Google Patents
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- WO1992011930A1 WO1992011930A1 PCT/US1991/000200 US9100200W WO9211930A1 WO 1992011930 A1 WO1992011930 A1 WO 1992011930A1 US 9100200 W US9100200 W US 9100200W WO 9211930 A1 WO9211930 A1 WO 9211930A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
- B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
- B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
- B44D3/06—Implements for stirring or mixing paints
- B44D3/08—Implements for stirring or mixing paints for liquid or semi-liquid paints
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
- B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
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- the present invention relates generally to mixing containers and strainers, and in particular to devices for mixing and straining paints.
- the present invention comprises a fluid mixing accessory.
- the accessory comprises a funnel having a mouth and a mixing receptacle having a mouth.
- a connecting portion is disposed between the mouth of the funnel and the mouth of the mixing receptacle.
- the funnel, the mixing receptacle and connecting portion are relatively positioned so that fluid contained in the mixing receptacle can be transferred across the connecting portion to the funnel.
- Figure 1 is a front perspective view of the fully formed fluid mixing accessory.
- Figure 2 is a rear elevational view of the fluid mixing accessory shown in Figure 2.
- Figure 3 is a plan view of a blank for constructing the fluid mixing accessory of the present invention.
- Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the fluid mixing accessory with the measuring cone positioned in the mouth of a fluid container.
- Figure 5 is a side elevational view of the fluid mixing container with the strainer positioned in the mouth of the fluid container.
- the fluid mixing accessory of the present invention reduces time and labor involved in handling the water disposal.
- the present invention also provides more economical management of paint components. For example, hardeners are relatively expensive, some costing over one dollar per ounce.
- the present invention provides a convenient and accurate means for measuring the small amounts of such expensive components, thereby reducing the otherwise unavoidable wastage.
- FIG. 1 in particular, there is shown therein and designated by the reference numeral 10 a fluid mixing accessory in accordance with the present invention.
- the accessory 10 comprises a mixing receptacle 12.
- the receptacle 12 is conical in shape and comprises indicia 14 indicating volumetric amounts.
- the receptacle can serve as a measuring cup as well as a mixing receptacle.
- the indicia indicate ounces with lines representing an increment of one to several ounces.
- the indicia 14 may indicate ounces or milliliters or both, and may be in single units or in multiple units or a combination.
- the size and shape of the receptacle 12 may vary.
- the conventional paint spray can holds about 32 ounces of paint.
- the receptacle should be sized accordingly.
- the diameter of the upper portion 16 of the receptacle 12 is sized to rest in the mouth of the can or other container in which the fluid is to be placed, in a manner to be described.
- a portion of the mouth 18 of the receptacle defines an open upper edge 20.
- a funnel 22 is attached to the mixing receptacle 12 by a connecting portion 24.
- the funnel 22 preferably also is conically shaped, and a portion of the mouth 26 of the funnel 22 defines an open upper edge 28.
- the upper portion 29 of the funnel 22 preferably is sized to rest in the mouth of the can or other container into which the fluid is to be placed, as will be described.
- the connecting portion 24 extends between the mouth 18 of the receptacle 12 and the mouth 26 of the funnel 22.
- the funnel 22 and the receptacle 12 are positioned so that the mouth 26 of the funnel 22 is generally opposed to the mouth 18 of the receptacle 12.
- the mixing receptacle 12, the funnel 22 and the connecting portion 24 are integrally formed.
- the funnel 22 has an opening 30 at the bottom end 32 for permitting the fluid to escape.
- the shape, size, and position of the opening may be varied, and in some instances a plurality of openings may be employed, depending on the fluid to be funneled.
- "fluid” denotes any flowable composition. including liquids and fine particulate matter.
- the opening 30 may be covered with a gauze screen
- the size of the pores in the strainer will be selected according to the type of paint or other fluid being strained.
- the blank 36 preferably is formed of a flexible, light-weight non-absorbent or saturation resistant material, such as 90-100 pound bleached kraft paper, which also is disposable. However, other materials such as translucent plastics may be utilized.
- the receptacle portion 38 has an edge 42, which when bisected, forms a first half 44 and a second half 46, and which when folded onto itself, forms the receptacle portion 38 into the conical receptacle 12.
- a flap 48 extends from the first half 44 and part of the second half 46.
- Broken lines 50 and 52 indicate crease lines along which the flap 48 is folded.
- the crease 50 is folded outwardly, that is, below the plane of the blank 36.
- the crease 52 is folded inwardly, that is, above the plane of the blank 36.
- the flap 48 then is brought around and positioned over the outside of the approximate border, designated generally at 54, of the receptacle portion 38 by a glue which is insoluble in the fluid to be mixed therein. It will be understood that the flap 48 is positioned so that the first half 44 of the edge 42 meets precisely the second half 46. In this way, the lines of the indicia 14 will meet forming circles on the inside of the receptacle 12, as shown in Figure 1.
- the funnel portion 56 of the blank 36 extends from the receptacle portion 38.
- the funnel portion 56 is divided into a rear wall 58 and a first side 60 and a second side 62.
- the broken lines 64 and 66 indicate crease lines separating the sides 60 and 62 from the rear wall 68.
- the point 68 designates the apex of the formed funnel, and the opening 30 with the gauze strainer 34 is positioned near the apex 68.
- the first and second sides 60 and 62 have free edges 70 and 72, respectively.
- the funnel 22 ( Figures 1 and 2) is formed by bringing the edges 70 and 72 together in overlapping fashion and gluing them together with a glue that is insoluble to the fluid to be poured therethrough.
- the funnel 22 in the completely formed accessory 10 can be collapsed, while the mixing receptacle 12 remains in its conical shape. This is ideal for shipping and storage. Moreover, it is useful during the mixing operation, as will be explained more fully hereafter.
- FIG 4 there is shown therein the accessory 10, with the funnel 22 collapsed and the mixing receptacle 12 positioned in a container, such as a typical spray paint can 74.
- a container such as a typical spray paint can 74.
- the components of the fluid to be mixed are measured and combined in the mixing receptacle 12.
- the funnel 22 collapsed With the funnel 22 collapsed, the mouth 18 of the mixing receptacle 12 is fully accessible.
- the collapsed funnel 22 serves as a convenient handle for positioning and steadying the mixing receptacle 12, as necessary, during the measuring and mixing process..
- the funnel 22 of the accessory 10 then is opened, the accessory 10 is inverted gently, and the funnel 22 is positioned in the can 74. It will be understood that the fluid flows from the mixing receptacle 12 across the connecting portion 24 and into the funnel 22 by gravity. From here, the fluid flows into the can 74 cleanly and quickly. When the funnel 22 is empty, the accessory 10 is discarded, no rinsing or other cleaning of any kind being required.
- the fluid mixing accessory of the present invention greatly facilitates the mixing of measured components of a fluid and the transfer of that fluid into a selected container. More particularly, the fluid mixing accessory of the present invention makes automotive painting operations more convenient and economical.
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Abstract
Accessoire utilisé pour mélanger des fluides, comprenant un récipient mélangeur (12) formé d'une seule pièce avec un entonnoir (22). Cet accessoire est réalisé dans un matériau souple qui est léger et jetable. Le récipient mesureur se présente sous forme d'un cône gradué permettant de mesurer les composants d'un mélange, tels que la couleur, le durcisseur et le diluant d'une composition de peinture. L'entonnoir (22) présente une ouverture (30) qui, selon la nature du fluide qu'on mélange, peut comporter une gaze ou un tamis (34) servant de filtre. L'entonnoir et le récipient mesureur sont assemblés par une partie de raccordement (24). Ainsi, lorsque le fluide a été mélangé dans le récipient mélangeur (12), on retourne l'accessoire de sorte que le mélange coule du récipient, en traversant la partie de raccordement (24), jusqu'à l'entonnoir (22) qui est lui-même placé sur un autre récipient. Une fois que l'entonnoir est vide, l'accessoire tout entier peut être replié et jeté. L'entonnoir est pliable afin de faciliter son transport et son stockage.
Priority Applications (3)
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US07/438,614 US5004353A (en) | 1989-11-15 | 1989-11-15 | Fluid mixing accessory |
CA002099763A CA2099763C (fr) | 1989-11-15 | 1991-01-10 | Accessoire de melange de fluides |
PCT/US1991/000200 WO1992011930A1 (fr) | 1991-01-10 | 1991-01-10 | Accessoire servant a melanger des fluides |
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PCT/US1991/000200 WO1992011930A1 (fr) | 1991-01-10 | 1991-01-10 | Accessoire servant a melanger des fluides |
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US7832567B2 (en) | 2002-12-18 | 2010-11-16 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Drop-in filter for spray gun reservoir |
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US10035156B2 (en) | 2006-06-20 | 2018-07-31 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Liquid supply assembly |
US11679399B2 (en) | 2006-06-20 | 2023-06-20 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Liquid supply assembly |
US11548018B1 (en) | 2006-06-20 | 2023-01-10 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Liquid supply assembly |
US11040360B2 (en) | 2006-06-20 | 2021-06-22 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Liquid supply assembly |
US8998018B2 (en) | 2011-05-06 | 2015-04-07 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Paint cup assembly with an extended ring |
US9335198B2 (en) | 2011-05-06 | 2016-05-10 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Method of using a paint cup assembly |
US8944351B2 (en) | 2011-05-06 | 2015-02-03 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Paint cup assembly with an outlet valve |
US9586220B2 (en) | 2011-06-30 | 2017-03-07 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. | Paint cup assembly |
US10882064B2 (en) | 2011-12-30 | 2021-01-05 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc./Saint-Gobain Abrasifs | Convertible paint cup assembly with air inlet valve |
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