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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157119 | Can end A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end u... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7874450 | Lid for beverage can excellent in pressure resistant strength A lid for a beverage can possessing excellent characteristics in pressure resistant strength in which a predetermined pressure requirement is ensured by a simple gauging down. An annular groove portion of the can lid is formed to have such cross-sectional shapes tha... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7819275 | Can shell and double-seamed can end A drawn aluminum can shell has a peripheral crown which is double-seamed with an end portion of an aluminum can body to provide a can end having a generally flat center panel connected by an inclined curved or straight panel wall to an inclined inner wall of an annu... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7673768 | Can lid closure A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate portion extendi... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7591392 | Can end A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end u... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7506779 | Method and apparatus for forming a reinforcing bead in a container end closure A metallic container end closure is provided which includes a channel or groove in a predetermined location in at least one of an inner panel wall, outer panel wall, or chuckwall, and which is formed by a shaping tool. An apparatus and method for spin-forming the en... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7380684 | Can lid closure A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate portion extendi... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370774 | Can end A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end u... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7341163 | Can shell and double-seamed can end A drawn aluminum can shell has a peripheral crown which is double-seamed with an end portion of an aluminum can body to provide a can end having a generally flat center panel connected by a curved panel wall to an inner wall of an annular U-shaped countersink. The c... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7311218 | Tamper evident closure with reclose feature There is provided a re-closable closure for a container, wherein the re-closable closure includes a tamper-evident band that provides a stacking surface and stacking step for the stacking of another container and that provides clearance for a membrane lid to seal th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7264144 | Top cone for an aerosol can, and aerosol can provided with the same Top cone for an aerosol can, including a formed metal sheet extending around a longitudinal central axis, and having a contour that includes, as seen in longitudinal cross section from the top downward, a top section intended for holding a valve cap, a cone section ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7216783 | Aerosol package with optimal content volume An aerosol package has a container that includes an optimum volume of a gas producing compound, such as an oxidizing compound, without exceeding the potential burst pressure of the container under a worse case scenario. A method for determining the optimum volume of... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7156252 | Container closure with dual heat seal and magnetic seal A closure system for a container comprises a magnetically permeable element such as a metal ring adapted to be affixed on a container adjacent an opening thereof, and a closure such as a membrane lid having a surface formed by a heat seal material, the closure being... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147228 | Pressure relief device A circular seal (19) for the end face of a substantially cylindrical canister, the seal (19) having a substantially rectangular cross-section, and a recess (21) in one side thereof to reduce the area of said cross-section. In use the recessed ar... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7108469 | Can end A can end (1) having a chuck wall (3) which is inclined at an angle of between 30° and 60°. The chuck wall (3) is provided with an image (9) such as a logo, pattern, printed or etched image, typically for promotional purposes. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100789 | Metallic beverage can end with improved chuck wall and countersink The present invention describes a beverage can end which utilizes less material and has an improved internal buckle strength based on the geometric configuration of a chuck wall, inner panel wall and central panel, and which utilizes an inwardly oriented concave arc... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7014078 | Container A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A finger recess is disposed in the bottom and an access recess is positioned between the bottom and at least one side wall. A user m... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004345 | Can end A can end member has a central panel, a circumferential chuckwall, and a transition wall. The central panel is centered about a longitudinal axis and has a peripheral edge. The curl defines an outer perimeter of the end member. The circumferential chuckwall extends ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6935826 | Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body A can end includes a peripheral cover hook a chuck wall dependent from the interior of the cover hook, an outwardly concave annular reinforcing bead extending radially inwards from the chuck wall, and a central panel supported by an inner portion of the reinforcing ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6915553 | Seaming apparatus and method for cans Seaming apparatus and method for seaming ends to cans are described. The seaming apparatus includes a seaming chuck received by the can end. The chuck includes an anvil portion and a peripheral upper anvil wall. The upper anvil wall is inclined at an angle α of gre... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6883677 | Disposable drinking device A disposable drinking device comprising a cup is disclosed. The cup defines a cup cavity and comprises a cup opening communicated with the cup cavity and a cup brim annularly associated with the cup opening. The cup brim comprises a brim curl having a lip configurat... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6772900 | Can end An end member for a container. The end member has a central panel, a circumferential chuckwall, and a transition wall. The central panel is centered about a longitudinal axis and has a substantially planar peripheral edge. The curl defines an outer perimeter of the ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6761280 | Metal end shell and easy opening can end for beer and beverage cans A sheet metal end shell for conversion into easy opening beer and beverage ends with reduced metal usage while maintaining commercially acceptable buckle resistance. The end shell has an upper chuckwall portion that is disposed at an angle of about 20-35 degrees to ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6736284 | End closure structure and method and container having reinforcing rib structures An end closure for a container, such as a beverage or food can, includes a transverse central body panel and a surrounding outer margin joined to the longitudinal side wall of the container body. The margin portion has a support section, and a plurality of spaced ri... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6736283 | Can end, tooling for manufacture of the can end and seaming chuck adapted to affix a converted can end to a can body A can end is provided that has a three part chuck wall. The first chuck wall has an angle of 20 degrees to 35 degrees as measured from an axis perpendicular to the can end. The second chuck wall has an angle of 4 degrees to 27 degrees as measured from the axis. The ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6702142 | Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate chuc... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6516968 | Can shell and double-seamed can end A drawn aluminum can shell has a peripheral crown which is double-seamed with an end portion of an aluminum can body to provide a can end having a generally flat center panel connected by a curved panel wall to an inner wall of an annular U-shaped counter... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499622 | Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate chuc... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6460723 | Metallic beverage can end The present invention describes a beverage can end which utilizes less material and has an improved internal buckle strength based on the geometric configuration of an upper and lower chuck wall, inner panel wall and central panel, and having a unit depth... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6419110 | Double-seamed can end and method for forming A drawn aluminum can shell has a peripheral crown which is double-seamed with an end portion of an aluminum can body to provide a can end having a slightly domed-shaped center panel extending to a curved panel wall forming the inner wall of an annular U-s... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6390326 | Pressure vessel and method manufacturing the same A pressure vessel includes a body with a closed end and a neck extends from the other end of the body and encloses an opening. A metal collar is mounted to the neck. A valve device is engaged with an inner periphery of the neck and has a peripheral wall e... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6191393 | Cooking utensil and manufacturing method therefor The present invention relates to a cooking utensil having a double-layered structure which preserves heat efficiently as well as provides even heat distribution and to a method of fabricating such cooking utensil. The cooking utensil has a heat conduction... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6179169 | Aerosol container closure A mounting cup for an aerosol container having radially outward extending dimples on the body portion of the mounting cup and radially inward extending indents in the skirt portion of the mounting cup; both the dimples and the indents being aligned with t... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6177157 | Thermal shield A thermal shield (20) having a first plate (22) and a second plate (24) with an interior chamber (26) positioned in between. The thermal shield includes a seam (40) extending around the periphery thereof which prevents the ingress of fluid into the interi... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6102243 | Can end having a strengthened side wall and apparatus and method of making same A method and apparatus for seaming a can end to a can body and a can made thereby. The can end has a side wall forming an angle in the range of about 12° to 15°. A seaming chuck is inserted into the can end adjacent its side wall. The seaming chuck has ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6102242 | Can-like member for drinks A can, in particular a metal can, is provided for drinkable liquids. The can includes a body part having a peripheral wall and base panel and which is connected liquid-tightly on the edge remote from the base to the edge of a cover panel which is provided... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6082541 | Stackable metal can A stackable container has a peripheral skirt around its base which resiliently fits over a peripheral rim around the lid of a similar container to frictionally engage the container to enable stacking of the containers. When stacked the stack of containers... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6070750 | Reinforced container and method for producing same A reinforced container, particularly of thin gauge metal, is encircled by a thermoplastic sleeve which is shrunk thereabout for applying a radial squeezing force to give the container adequate axial strength for withstanding the axial compressive pressure... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6065634 | Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body A can end (22) comprising a peripheral cover hook (23), a chuck wall (24) dependent from the interior of the cover hook, an outwardly concave annular reinforcing bead (25) extending radially inwards from the chuck wall, and a central panel (26) supported ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6026981 | One-piece aerosol can of aluminium A one-piece aerosol can (20) of aluminum with integral end cap (24) for attaching a valve plate is such that the end cap (24) is adapted to match the outer contour of an end cap (14) which is flanged or folded onto the body (12) of a three-piece aerosol c... | 02/22/2000 |
