Reduced diameter double seam for a composite container
US5971259A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D15/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hermetic, composite container including a non-metallic composite container body and a metal end which are joined by a double seam. The double seam has reduced dimensions resulting in significant savings in material. The metal end is formed of a low basis weight metal having a thickness of less than 0.007 inches wherein substantial wrinkling of the metal end nonetheless is avoided.
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