Patent ID: 9409135
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: B01F

Claim Text:
1. A self-retaining apparatus for mixing fluids within a container, comprising: a frame member comprising a saddle configured to receive a motorized device and a securing plate for connecting and retaining the frame member to a container; and a mixing paddle comprising a plurality of blades and a drive shaft, wherein the plurality of blades are in mechanical communication with the drive shaft and wherein the drive shaft is in mechanical communication with a motor of the motorized device, such that when the motor is actuated the drive shaft rotates thereby imparting torque from the motor to the plurality of blades due to the mechanical communication between the motor, drive shaft and plurality of blades; wherein the securing plate extends from a first end proximal to the saddle in a lateral direction away from an axis of the drive shaft and wherein the securing plate forms a slot that is configured and dimensioned to, when the frame member is rotated in a first direction around the axis of the drive shaft, interact with and contact a handle of the container to thereby connect and retain the frame member with respect to the container without requiring a user to grasp and hold the self-retaining apparatus and, when the frame member is rotated in a second direction around the axis of the drive shaft, release the securing plate from the handle.