Patent ID: 7318668
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. In combination, a container and a motor; the container comprising a drum, an agitator, and a one-piece conversion device; the drum including a top wall having a central opening defined by a flange having internal threads of a certain diameter; the agitator being positioned within the drum and including a vertical shaft adapted for coupling to the shaft of a motor; the one-piece conversion device including an annular portion and a hollow elongated portion extending therefrom, wherein these portions together define a passageway; the annular portion having external threads with a diameter corresponding to the internal threads of the flange; the annular portion also having internal threads with a different diameter than the internal threads of the flange; the annular portion being positioned within the central opening with its external threads engaged with the internal threads of the flange; the agitator shaft extending into the elongated portion, whereby the elongated portion maintains the agitator shaft in an upright position; the motor including a mounting component having external threads corresponding to the internal threads of the conversion device and threadably engaged therewith; and the motor also including a shaft, which extends into the elongated portion and which is coupled to the agitator shaft.