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Closure with smooth edge

US4369643A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1980
Grant dateJan 25, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/47
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A metal cap or closure having a smooth, rounded edge. The smooth, rounded edge is formed by contacting the rough edge of the cap or closure with a plurality of moving metal spheres. The apparatus for forming the smooth, rounded edge includes a plate in which the spheres are rotatably mounted and a holder for holding the closure over the spheres so that the edge of the closure contacts the rotating spheres.

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