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Can forming apparatus
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1963-06-26
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G Maeder
- 👤 Kraus Guido
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B19/00; B; B21; B21D; B21D24/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN COMBINATION: A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL CYLINDRACEOUS DRAWING DIE CONSTRUCTION HAVING AN ENTRANCE END AND A DISCHARGE END; A BLANK FEEDER ADJACENT SAID ENTRANCE END; AN INDEXING STAR WHEEL CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE END, ROTATABLE ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCULARLY ARRANGED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY DIRECTED, CHANNEL SHAPED DRAWN CAN RECEIVING STAR CAVITIES EACH OF WHICH IS TEMPORARILY STATIONARY AND ALIGNED WITH SAID DIE CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT THE TOP PORTION OF SAID STAR WHEEL DURING THE INDEXING STOPS; AND A PUNCH CONSTRUCTION RECIPROCABLE INTO AND OUT OF SAID FEEDER, THROUGH BOTH ENDS OF SAID DIE CONSTRUCTION, AND INOT SAID TEMPORARILY STATIONARY AND ALIGNED STAR CAVITY TO DEPOSIT AND GRAVITATIONALLY MAINTAIN A DRAWN CAN IN SAID STAR CAVITY; AND STRIPPING MEANS TO STRIP AND SAID DRAWN CAN OFF SAID PUNCH CONSTRUCTION AS SAID PUNCH IS RECIPROCATED OUT OF SAID STAR CAVITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN COMBINATION: A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL CYLINDRACEOUS DRAWING DIE CONSTRUCTION HAVING AN ENTRANCE END AND A DISCHARGE END; A BLANK FEEDER ADJACENT SAID ENTRANCE END; AN INDEXING STAR WHEEL CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT SAID DISCHARGE END, ROTATABLE ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCULARLY ARRANGED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY DIRECTED, CHANNEL SHAPED DRAWN CAN RECEIVING STAR CAVITIES EACH OF WHICH IS TEMPORARILY STATIONARY AND ALIGNED WITH SAID DIE CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT THE TOP PORTION OF SAID STAR WHEEL DURING THE INDEXING STOPS; AND A PUNCH CONSTRUCTION RECIPROCABLE INTO AND OUT OF SAID FEEDER, THROUGH BOTH ENDS OF SAID DIE CONSTRUCTION, AND INOT SAID TEMPORARILY STATIONARY AND ALIGNED STAR CAVITY TO DEPOSIT AND GRAVITATIONALLY MAINTAIN A DRAWN CAN IN SAID STAR CAVITY; AND STRIPPING MEANS TO STRIP AND SAID DRAWN CAN OFF SAID PUNCH CONSTRUCTION AS SAID PUNCH IS RECIPROCATED OUT OF SAID STAR CAVITY.
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |