Patents by Inventor Colin Barker

Colin Barker 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).

  • A ROTOR, A PLASTICS PROCESSING APPARATUS AND AN ASSOCIATED MEHTOD
    Publication number: 20240083070
    Abstract: The apparatus (1) includes a frictional heater (2), within which a rotor (3) is utilised, which includes a substantially cylindrical member (4) disposed about a central axis (5). The rotor (3) is rotatably mounted within the frictional heater (2) such that the axis of rotation is co-extensive with the central axis (5). The substantially cylindrical member (4) defines an outer periphery (6) configured, in use, to bear against plastic whilst rotating. To help address various issues that may otherwise arise during operation of the apparatus (1), the outer periphery has a diameter of between approximately 0.2 m and approximately 2.0 m inclusive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Colin Barker, Peter Barker, Ronald Slocombe