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St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Metal Container Corporation, Inc.

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 19.2



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 420

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Christopher G Neiner (10 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal John W Cooley (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal James Reed (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Carl J Szwargulski (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Michael Kevin Jansma (2 out of 14 patents)

6.  Mahesh Rajagopalan (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Charles E Brossia (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Thomas C Dickey (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Kevin A Leonard (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Thomas Brinkmann (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Keith D Oravetz (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Ernest J Clowes (2 out of 6 patents)

13.  Jim Reed (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  John Urbanowicz (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Chris Neiner (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Beverage Container
Can Lid Closure
Container Bottom
Puncture Resistance
Stay-On-Tab
Container Trimming
Manufacturing Process
Strength Improvement
End Closure
Aluminum Pressure Vessels
Automatic Sealing
Annular Panel

26 patents:

1. 9592569 - Method and apparatus for forming visible indicium on the tab portion of a beverage container (2017-03-14),
2. 8490825 - Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body (2013-07-23),
3. 7740148 - Container bottom (2010-06-22),
4. 7673768 - Can lid closure (2010-03-09),
5. 7461576 - Container trimming apparatus (2008-12-09),
6. 7398894 - Container bottom, method of manufacture, and method of testing (2008-07-15),
7. 7380684 - Can lid closure (2008-06-03),
8. 7165696 - Stay-on-tab container closure having tear panel with low-relief contour features on the upper surface (2007-01-23),
9. 6968724 - Method and apparatus for making a can lid shell (2005-11-29),
10. 6748835 - Container trimming apparatus (2004-06-15),
11. 6702142 - Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body (2004-03-09),
12. 6561004 - Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body (2003-05-13),
13. 6505499 - Puncture resistance in ultra-thin aluminum pressure vessels (2003-01-14),
14. 6499622 - Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body (2002-12-31),
15. 6405889 - Stay-on-tab container closure having tear panel with low-relief contour features on the upper surface (2002-06-18),
Company Overview
Metal Container Corporation, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in the production of metal containers for various applications. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company focuses on innovative packaging solutions that cater to the needs of diverse industries, including food and beverage, personal care, and industrial sectors. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Metal Container Corporation leverages advanced manufacturing techniques and materials to deliver reliable and efficient packaging products that meet evolving market demands.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

26 Patents

#91 in St. Louis, MO

#184 in Missouri

#12,875 in US

#24,848 in the World

St. Louis, MO (US)
St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Metal Container Corporation, Inc.

Forward Citations = 420

34 inventors:

goldMedal Christopher G Neiner (10 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal John W Cooley (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal James Reed (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Carl J Szwargulski (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Michael Kevin Jansma (2 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Metal Container Corporation, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/metal-container

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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