Aluminum Company of America

Alcoa Inc.

Andrew F Clarke

Hans H Diekhoff

Howard C Chasteen

Mark A Jacober

Alejandro Jose Santamaria

Richard R Mathabel

Michael J Anthony

Eileen M Smith

George P Kurzdorfer

Alejandro J Santamaria

The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.

Vent tube for liquid container

An improved can end, and method for making a can end, for pressurized beverage containers with a stay on tab. The tab incorporates a raised region with a hole. The raised region is positioned to receive the vapor vented from the can upon initial lifting of the tab. The raised region and hole are sized and shaped to discharge the vapor from the region, through the hole, and into the surrounding environment, appearing as a mist or cloud. Among other configurations, the raised region can be shaped as the top half of a bubble or a crescent, and the opening can be circular or elongated.

Easy-open misting container

Thin wall metal cans are described having threaded necks for receiving threaded closure to seal contents in the cans. Techniques for forming such threaded cans are also provided.

Method of making bottle-shaped metal cans

Threaded aluminum cans and methods of manufacture

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Lower Burrell, PA, United States of America

Andrew F Clarke