Combined barrier and mixer assembly for a cylindrical container

摘要

The present invention (with reference to Figure 2) provides an apparatus (1) for first separating and later mixing a plurality of materials stored in a cylindrical container (2). The apparatus of the present invention serves as an effective barrier during storage of the materials. It also serves an apparatus for thoroughly mixing the materials when they are ready to be used. The apparatus of the present invention consists of: a mixing member (3) formed with one or more mixing spokes (4, 5, 6 7) for stirring the materials; a sealing member (8j that releasably attaches to the mixing member (3) and together with the mixing member (3) forms a barrier when the two are joined, but separated from the mixing member (3) allows for the combining of the materials within the container (2); and a mixing rod (9) that attaches to the mixing member (3) and is long enough to protrude from the container (2) to allow the user to manipulate the mixing member (3). The apparatus of the present invention is formed so it is difficult for the mixing member (3) and the sealing member (8) to reattach once they have separated.