Patent · US Expired

Method of manufacturing self cooling beverage container

US6253440A · kind A · utility

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18References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 1999
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49915
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a flange in the bottom of a container by first removing a portion of the container bottom and then forming or swaying the material around the opening to form a flange extending away from the container bottom. A valve and valve cup assembly along with a heat exchange unit are positioned adjacent the flange and the combination is crimped to permanently affix the heat exchange unit to the bottom of the container.

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