Patent ID: 7226205
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. A device for mixing a liquid such as paint comprising: a mixing device comprising a plurality of spaced vanes, each vane having an inner edge and an outer edge and having a length from a first end to a second end, said plurality of spaced vanes arranged in a substantially circular configuration, said mixing device having a top and a bottom; a shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end extending outwardly from said top of said mixing device for connection to a rotary drive device; and a plurality of turbines, each turbine having a length from a first end to a second end thereof, said plurality of turbines aligned lengthwise with said plurality of spaced vanes, and said plurality of turbines extending between said second end of said shaft and said mixing device and connecting said second end of said shaft to said mixing device whereby when said shaft is rotated said mixing device rotates, said plurality of turbines spaced from one another to define openings therebetween leading to openings between said vanes.