Jar assembly
US11584560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D11/16
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure is related to jars and containers and, more particularly, to the manufacture of readily recyclable jars and containers.An exemplary jar is comprised of an aluminum base and a first aluminum inner cup provided with a first cavity defined with the aluminum base. An outer thread is provided about an exterior surface of the aluminum base, and an aluminum lid with a second aluminum inner cup is provided within a second cavity defined within the aluminum lid. An inner thread mateable with the outer thread is provided about an interior surface of the second aluminum inner cup.A method of manufacturing readily recyclable jars can comprise providing a primary metal material and optionally applying a precoating to the primary metal material. The primary metal material may be formed into a jar with mating threads and a lid with mating threads. The primary metal material may optionally be finished. A liner may optionally be inserted. The lid and jar are then assembled, and a plastic cup may optionally be installed.
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