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Chicago, IL, United States of America

National Can Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 86

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,713

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62 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Donald G Sauer (12 out of 18 patents)

Edward G Maeder (7 out of 7 patents)

Arthur P Zundel (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Kenneth B Basa (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Donald D Cochran (4 out of 11 patents)

6. Edward S Traczyk (4 out of 9 patents)

7. James J Hinds (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Seung W Lyu (4 out of 4 patents)

9. John L Kraska (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Robert W George (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Robert G Agusto (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Michael M Shulski (4 out of 8 patents)

13. Surya K Misra (3 out of 5 patents)

14. Walter W Snyder (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Richard D Zenger (2 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Seamless Container Bodies

Tamper-Proof Lid

Container Defect Monitoring

Necking and Flanging

Thermoforming

Injection Molding

Stacking Feature

Domer Assembly

Thin Walled Containers

End Closure

Composite Container Construction

Lipid-Based Colorants

86 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4696580 - Method for detecting sterilization (1987-09-29),

2. 4693376 - Apparatus for inspecting containers (1987-09-15),

3. 4693108 - Method and apparatus for necking and flanging containers (1987-09-15),

4. 4685582 - Container profile with stacking feature (1987-08-11),

5. 4682707 - Container having a tamper proof lid (1987-07-28),

6. D290688 - Can (1987-07-07),

7. 4620434 - Domer assembly for container-forming apparatus (1986-11-04),

8. 4614531 - Glass ware reject system (1986-09-30),

9. 4583346 - Method and apparatus for pressurizing containers (1986-04-22),

10. 4578976 - Container processing apparatus (1986-04-01),

11. 4546636 - Method for producing seamless container bodies (1985-10-15),

12. 4534202 - Cup feeding mechanism (1985-08-13),

13. 4530228 - Apparatus for producing seamless container bodies (1985-07-23),

14. D279265 - End closure for a container (1985-06-18),

15. 4519232 - Method and apparatus for necking containers (1985-05-28),

National Can Corporation is a leading manufacturer of tin and aluminum cans. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, we provide innovative packaging solutions for various industries including food, beverage, and household products. Our state-of-the-art facilities use advanced technology to ensure the highest quality cans that meet our clients' specific requirements. Visit our website to learn more about our products and services.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

86 Patents

#76 in Chicago, IL

#251 in Illinois

#4,331 in US

#8,853 in the World

Chicago, IL, United States of America

National Can Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,713

62 inventors:

Donald G Sauer (12 out of 18 patents)

Edward G Maeder (7 out of 7 patents)

Arthur P Zundel (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Kenneth B Basa (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Donald D Cochran (4 out of 11 patents)

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