The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 1986
Filed:
Apr. 30, 1985
Applicant:
Inventors:
Harry W Lee, Jr, Chesterfield County, VA (US);
Joseph W Wallace, Henrico County, VA (US);
Assignee:
Reynolds Metals Company, Richmond, VA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B21D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
72348 ; 72347 ; 72349 ;
Abstract
An improved bottom former for a draw and iron can-making apparatus is disclosed. The improved bottom former includes a hydraulically pressurized base-forming die unit. This die unit provides increased pressure and improved results, as compared with conventional bottom formers, especially with regard to large diameter can bodies.