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Necked-in aerosol container-method of forming
Assignee: Continental Group Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-07
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1999-05-07
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for forming integral domed can bodies for aerosol cans. The apparatus is in the form of plural sets of tools, each set of tools including an inside tool and an outside tool so related as progressively to reduce the diameter of an end portion of the tubular body and in doing so gradually increasing the axial extent of an intermediate frustoconical portion. Each frustoconical intermediate portion is increased in extent axially by seating the previously formed portion on the inside tool and then shaping the blank on that same surface, whereby there is no interruption or stepping of the formed frustoconical intermediate portion of the blank.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold R. Boik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:13
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D51/00; B21D51/16; B21D51/26; B21D51/2615; B21D51/2638; B21D41/00; B21D41/04; B21D51/2623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of necking-in a tubular member, said method comprising the steps of reducing the diameter of a free end portion of the tubular member and forming a frustoconical intermediate portion between said reduced diameter free end portion and the remainder of the tubular member, seating the tubular member intermediate portion on a complimentary frustoconical support surface which extends radially inwardly and axially beyond the tubular member intermediate portion, and then further reducing the diameter of the free end portion and increasing the extent of the tubular member intermediate portion radially inwardly and axially against the support surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of necking-in a tubular member, said method comprising the steps of reducing the diameter of a free end portion of the tubular member and forming a frustoconical intermediate portion between said reduced diameter free end portion and the remainder of the tubular member, seating the tubular member intermediate portion on a complimentary frustoconical support surface which extends radially inwardly and axially beyond the tubular member intermediate portion, and then further reducing the diameter of the free end portion and increasing the extent of the tubular member intermediate portion radially inwardly and axially against the support surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the further reduction of the free end portion and the increasing of the extent of the tubular member intermediate portion is effected by a floating outside tool.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said further reduction of the free end portion and the increasing of the extent of the tubular member intermediate portion is repeated until the diameter of the free end portion is on the order of 1/2 of the original diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said further reduction of the free end portion and the increasing of the extent of the tubular member intermediate portion is repeated until the diameter of the free end portion is on the order of 1/2 of the original diameter, and said free end portion is then trimmed and curled to form an aerosol can.
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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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |