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My invention is a mixer and dispenser having a dispensing top with an outflow channel, an air vent, and an air vent valve that adjusts the vacuum inside the dispenser; a rotor attached to a battery powered motor; and two switches, one for operating automatically upon pouring and the other manually a

My invention is a mixer and dispenser having a dispensing top with an outflow channel, an air vent, and an air vent valve that adjusts the vacuum inside the dispenser; a rotor attached to a battery powered motor; and two switches, one for operating automatically upon pouring and the other manually activated. The vacuum system controls the flow rate during pouring and the constant mixing disperses the ingredients so that the samples dispensed are representative of the original mixture.

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1. A mixing and dispensing machine for mixing ingredients, comprising:a) a container; b) a rotor; c) said container being formed with an opening for emptying said container; d) a housing with a motor fastened to said container for rotating said rotor, and e) at least one automatically activated swit

1. A mixing and dispensing machine for mixing ingredients, comprising:a) a container; b) a rotor; c) said container being formed with an opening for emptying said container; d) a housing with a motor fastened to said container for rotating said rotor, and e) at least one automatically activated switch responsive to a change from a substantially vertical orientation of said container to an inclined orientation of said container for activating said motor and for mixing the ingredients when said container is in the inclined orientation immediately prior to dispensing. 2. A machine according to claim 1, which further comprises a removable top to said container providing a capability for emptying said container.3. A machine according to claim 2, wherein said container, said top, and said base are constructed of substances having essentially equal coefficients of expansion.4. A machine according to claim 2, wherein said top comprises a pouring spout with a variable flow rate controlled by position of a push-pull valve.5. A machine according to claim 2, wherein said top comprises at least one vent valve for control of vacuum within said container during dispensing.6. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said housing with said motor is removable from said container.7. A machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said automatically activated switch is responsive to rotating in the direction of pouring.8. A machine according to claim 1, wherein a manual switch activates said motor irrespective of container angle of rotation.9. A machine according to claim 1, wherein a coupler connects said motor to said rotor such that said rotor remains within said container when said base separates from said container.10. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said rotor has a pedestal, a flexible shaft with a weighted, out of balance apex mounted essentially parallel to an axis of rotation, and at least one blade.11. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said container has index marks for measuring said ingredients.12. A machine according to claim 1, wherein material dispensed and remaining in said container retain essentially equal proportions of said ingredients.13. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said automatically activated switch comprises an electrical connector with a contact point connecting to a contact plate upon rotating said container through an angle larger than a specified angle of tilt, resulting in a closed electrical circuit causing electrical current flow to said motor.14. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said automatically activated switch comprises an electrical connector with a contact point breaking connection with said contact plate upon rotation of said container below a specified angle of tilt, resulting in an open circuit causing interruption of electrical current flow to said motor.15. A machine according to claim 1, wherein a power supply is operatively associated with said motor.16. A machine according to claim 1, wherein a filling capability is provided for said container.17. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said flexible shaft bends away from said axis of rotation in response to rotor spin, therein facilitating vortical fluid movement.18. A machine according to claim 1, wherein said switch is configured to power said motor for mixing the ingredients during dispensing.19. A mixing and dispensing machine for mixing ingredients, comprising:a) a container; b) a rotor; c) a capability for emptying said container; d) a housing with a motor, and at least one automatically activated switch responsive to angle of rotation for activating said motor when said container is tilted out of a substantially vertical orientation beyond an acceptable tilt angle; and e) a capability for coupling rotational energy from said motor to said rotor, wherein said machine mixes said ingredient immediately prior to dispensing when said container is in a substantially non-vertical orientation. 20. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said housing with said motor is removable from said container.21. A machine according to claim 19, wherein material dispensed and remaining in said container retain essentially equal proportions of said ingredients.22. A machine according to claim 19, wherein at least one of said automatically activated switch is responsive to rotating in the direction of pouring.23. A machine according to claim 19, wherein a manual switch activates said motor irrespective of container angle of rotation.24. A machine according to claim 19, wherein a coupler connects said motor to said rotor such that said rotor remains within said container when said housing separates from said container.25. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said rotor has a pedestal, a flexible shaft with a weighted, out of balance apex mounted essentially parallel to an axis of rotation, and at least one blade.26. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said container has index marks for measuring said ingredients.27. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said container and said base are constructed of substances having an essentially equal coefficient of expansion.28. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said automatically activated switch comprises an electrical connector with a contact point connecting to a contact plate upon rotating said container through an angle larger than a specified angle of tilt, resulting in a closed electrical circuit causing electrical current flow to said motor.29. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said automatically activated switch comprises an electrical connector with a contact point breaking connection with said contact plate upon rotation of said container below a specified angle of tilt, resulting in an open circuit causing interruption of electrical current flow to said motor.30. A machine according to claim 19, wherein a power supply is operatively associated with said motor.31. A machine according to claim 19, wherein a filling capability is provided for said container.32. A machine according to claim 19, wherein said flexible shaft bends away from said axis of rotation in response to rotor spin, therein facilitating vortical fluid movement.