Craig Allen McEldowney - Russia OH, US Mark Richard Mitchell - Sidney OH, US
Assignee:
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
B65D 17/34 B21D 51/44
US Classification:
220269, 220906, 413 12, 413 25
Abstract:
A tab is used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has one or more arcuate strips that are provided on a surface of the tab proximate to a peripheral surface of the tab where the one or more arcuate strips have been formed further into a preselected portion of curled or hemmed portions of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.
Spray Apparatus And Method For The Repair Of Can Ends
Craig Allan McEldowney - Russia OH, US Dennis Cornelius Stammen - Vandalia OH, US
Assignee:
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
B05B 3/00 B05B 13/06 B05C 19/00
US Classification:
118323, 118321, 118313, 118308, 118306, 118317
Abstract:
This invention generally relates to a spray apparatus and a method useful in the repair of coating adhered to can ends used in the food and beverage packaging industries. The spray apparatus has one or more elongated shafts rotatably coupled to a frame. One or more bearing members are rotatably coupled to the shafts. One or more plates are rotatably coupled to the bearing members. One or more spray guns are coupled to the plates. The spray guns of the spray apparatus are structured to apply fluid to the can end with a solid stream emitted from the spray guns in a circular pattern. A method for the repair of coating adhered on a can end is provided as well.
Tab, Tooling For The Manufacture Of The Tab And Method Of Manufacturing The Tab
Craig Allen McEldowney - Russia OH, US Mark Richard Mitchell - Sidney OH, US
Assignee:
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
B65D 17/34
US Classification:
220269, 220272, 220273, 413 12, 413 14
Abstract:
The invention generally relates to a tab used to open food can ends and beer/beverage can ends. The tab has a nose portion located at a front end of the tab and a lift portion located at a back end of the tab. The tab also has a rivet receiving portion located proximate to the nose portion with a rivet hole. The rivet receiving portion is coupled to the nose portion. The rivet hole has a non-round perimeter with a first diameter portion and a second diameter portion. The first diameter portion has a plurality of first arcuate segments and the second diameter portion has a plurality of notches. The second diameter portion is greater in length than the first diameter portion. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.
Flexible Tab, Tooling For The Manufacture Of The Flexible Tab And Method Of Manufacturing The Flexible Tab
Carl McEldowney - Ansonia OH, US Craig McEldowney - Russia OH, US
Assignee:
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
B65D 17/34
US Classification:
220269, 220270, 220906, 220268
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a flexible tab used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has a plurality of slots provided in about a middle part of the tab between a nose portion and a lift portion on opposing sides of the tab. The slots combine to form a fulcrum that extends generally transverse to an axis that passes along a length of the tab. The fulcrum allows the lift portion to pivot upwards and downwards in relation to the nose portion. The tab also has a paneled or beaded area adjacent to the slots at about the middle part of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the flexible tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the flexible tab is additionally provided as well.
Craig Allan McEldowney - Russia OH, US Dennis Cornelius Stammen - Vandalia OH, US
Assignee:
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
B05D 1/02
US Classification:
4274211, 118308, 118309, 118323, 118316, 118306
Abstract:
This invention generally relates to a spray apparatus and a method useful in the repair of coating adhered to can ends used in the food and beverage packaging industries. The spray apparatus has one or more elongated shafts rotatably coupled to a frame. One or more bearing members are rotatably coupled to the shafts. One or more plates are rotatably coupled to the bearing members. One or more spray guns are coupled to the plates. The spray guns of the spray apparatus are structured to apply fluid to the can end with a solid stream emitted from the spray guns in a circular pattern. A method for the repair of coating adhered on a can end is provided as well.
Tooling And Method For The Manufacture Of A Tab With Coin Precurl For Improved Curl Formation
Craig Allen McEldowney - Russia OH, US Mark Richard Mitchell - Sidney OH, US
Assignee:
Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO
International Classification:
B21D 22/00
US Classification:
72348, 413 8, 413 25, 413 56, 723794
Abstract:
A tab is used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has one or more arcuate strips that are provided on a surface of the tab proximate to a peripheral surface of the tab where the one or more arcuate strips have been formed further into a preselected portion of curled or hemmed portions of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.
