| abstract |
An automated fluid formulating system for use in small scale laboratorynoperations. The system utilizes a computer to provide precise control over thenmeasurement of ingredients and the entire formulating process. The novelnfeature of this invention is that it can provide precise control over thenformulating of high viscosity, high solid fluids, such as emulsions and gels.nFurther, a pre-programmed cleaning cycle can be input into the computer tonautomatically clean the mixing elements so that the mixing elements do notncontaminate subsequent formulations with materials from the prior formulation. |