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Expanding die and method of shaping containers

US7934410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2006
Grant dateMay 3, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S72/715
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an expansion die for manufacturing containers including a work surface including a progressively expanding portion and a land portion; and an undercut portion positioned following the land portion of the work surface. The present invention further provides a process for manufacturing shaped containers including providing a container stock having a first diameter; expanding at least a portion of the container stock to a second diameter with at least one expansion die; and forming an end of the container stock to accept a container lid.

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