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St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Metal Container Corporation, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 19.2

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 409

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christopher G Neiner (10 out of 20 patents)

John W Cooley (5 out of 5 patents)

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: Sort by Forward Citations

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),

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.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

26 Patents

#91 in St. Louis, MO

#184 in Missouri

#12,850 in US

#24,781 in the World

St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Metal Container Corporation, Inc.

Forward Citations = 409

34 inventors:

Christopher G Neiner (10 out of 20 patents)

John W Cooley (5 out of 5 patents)

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)

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