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US3266451A
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Container body flanging apparatus and method
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1963-06-26
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kraus Guido
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:10
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D51/00; B21D51/16; B21D51/26; B21D51/2615; B21D51/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A METHOD FOR FLANGING AN OPEN END OF A CONTAINER BODY OR THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A ROTATABLE AND AXIALLY MOVABLE HEAD HAVING AT LEAST ONE ROLLER ROTATABLY MOUNTED THERETO ABOVE AN AXIS OF ROTATION DISPOSED SPACED FROM AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID HEAD, SAID ROLLER HAVING A FLANGING SURFACE, PROVIDING A CONTAINER BODY CENTERING MEMBER THAT IS ROTATABLY MOUNTED TO SAID HEAD, DISPOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY AGAINST A SUPPORT MEMBER DISPOSED SPACED FROM SAID HEAD, ROTATING SAID HEAD, AND AXIALLY MOVING SAID ROTATING HEAD TOWARD SAID CONTAINER BODY TO CAUSE SAID CENTERING MEMBER TO BE RECEIVED IN SAID OPEN END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY TO ALIGN SAID CONTAINER BODY RELATIVE TO SAID ROLLER AND TO CAUSE SAID ROLLER TO FLANGE SAID OPEN END OF SAID CONTAINER BODY.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |