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Reduced diameter double seam for a composite container

US5971259A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 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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