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Method and apparatus for making a can with a curled end, such can and body

US8671730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D1/165
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for making a can, such as a paint can, includes the steps of: i. providing a cylindrical body; ii. arranging a piston in a first opening of the cylindrical body for defining the diameter of the opening; and iii. curling a free end of the first opening radially outwardly and axially along the cylindrical body thereby forming a curl.

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