Patents by Inventor Peter M. Paxton

Peter M. Paxton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Thread cage retainer
    Patent number: 7985042
    Abstract: A thread cage retainer includes a base having an opening to allow for the passage of a threaded fastener. The retainer also has a plurality of arcuately shaped tabs that extend from the base around the opening a circumferential extent to form a channel for receiving the threaded fastener. Each tab includes at least one engaging member that projects inwardly from a portion of the circumferential extent of each tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Fourslides Inc.
    Inventor: Peter M. Paxton
  • Apparatus and method for forming pellets
    Patent number: 4818450
    Abstract: Pellets which are formed by extruding and cutting may be squashed in the latter operation. Squashing is reduced by passing a strand of extruded material downwardly under the influence of gravity and cutting the strand horizontally with a blade, preferably supporting the strand against the cutting blade by blowing gas against it when cutting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries, PLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Hall, Frank A. Kirk, Alan M. Patterson, Peter M. Paxton