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US 12,458,935 B2Granted
Apparatus, systems and methods for on site mixing
OwnerMark Arthoferinventor
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Abstract
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for mixing particulate matter such as salt with moisture. In various implementations, the mixer is transportable. In various implementations the mixer comprises a hopper, at least one auger, and a mixing housing. Various implementations, additionally include at least one liquid tank.
Claims19
A mixer comprising:
- (a) a first auger configured to convey salt;
- (b) a mixing housing in communication with the first auger;
- (c) a liquid tank in fluid communication with the mixing housing, wherein the liquid tank holds a solution comprising distilled concentrated solutes;
- (d) a second auger operatively engaged with the mixing housing configured to convey mixed material from the mixing housing;
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- (e) a monitoring system configured to monitor and control components of the mixer and assess moisture content and mixing efficacy of the mixed material to achieve a uniform mixture, wherein the monitoring system controls at least one of the material throughput and solution application.
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A mixer comprising:
- (a) at least one auger configured to convey a particulate substance;
- (b) a mixer housing comprising at least one liquid port, wherein the mixer housing is configured in line with the at least one auger to receive the particulate substance that is conveyed into the mixer housing by the at least one auger;
- (c) at least one liquid tank in fluid communication with the at least one liquid port on the mixer housing, wherein liquid from the at least one liquid tank is applied to material in the mixer housing;
- (d) a conveying auger in communication with the mixer housing to convey mixed material from the mixer housing;
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- (e) a control system in communication with the mixer housing configured to assess moisture content and mixing efficacy of the material and liquid,
- wherein the liquid comprises distilled concentrated solutes.
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A mixing system comprising:
- a mixer comprising:
- (a) a first auger configured to convey and mix the at least one particulate substance;
- (b) a mixing housing in communication with the first auger for receiving the at least one particulate substance;
- (c) a second auger in communication with the mixing housing configured to covey the particulate substance from the mixing housing;
- (d) at least one liquid port on the mixing housing for introducing a liquid into the mixing housing and applying the liquid to the at least one particulate substance;
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- (e) a control and monitoring system configured to monitor and assess moisture content and mixing efficacy and execute automatic mixing and timing protocols.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.