| Ball Corporation Patent applications |
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| 20120125935 | Metallic Beverage Can End Closure With Offset Countersink - The present invention describes a beverage container end closure that utilizes less material and has improved internal buckle strength based on the geometric configuration of a chuck wall, inner panel wall, outer panel wall, and central panel and that utilizes an outwardly oriented countersink. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120031056 | Container End Closure With Optional Secondary Vent Opening - The present invention relates to an opening device for a beverage container. More specifically, the invention relates to a metal end closure having a primary opening area and at least one optional secondary vent opening which can be opened with the same pull tab. The primary opening area of the metal end closure may be opened by utilizing a pull tab interconnected to a central panel, the pull tab being adapted for applying a downward force to form a first opening. Subsequently, the pull tab is rotated and the tail end lifted to form a second opening in the end closure. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110204055 | Container End Closure With Improved Chuck Wall and Countersink - The present invention describes a beverage can end which utilizes less material and has an improved internal buckle strength based on the geometric configuration of a chuck wall, inner panel wall and central panel, and which, in one embodiment utilizes an arcuate shaped chuck wall with a radius of curvature between about 0.150 inches and 0.250 inches with at least one transition zone positioned between an upper and lower end of the chuck wall. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20100243663 | Container End Closure - A metallic container end closure is provided which includes a channel or groove in a predetermined location in at least one of an inner panel wall, outer panel wall, or chuckwall, and which is formed by a shaping tool. An apparatus and method for spin-forming the end closure with the improved geometry is also provided herein. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100108192 | FILL VALVE FOR AN AEROSOL CONTAINER - A fill valve for selective interconnection with a container is provided. The fill valve includes a head shaft and shoulder separated by grooves that are selectively positioned in an aperture of the container to selectively provide a flow path into the container. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100044916 | Polypropylene Container and Process for Making the Same - A multilayer plastic container comprises a layer of a polypropylene and an intermediate layer directly adjacent the layer of polypropylene wherein at least one of the polypropylene and intermediate layers comprises an adhesive such as maleic anhydride incorporated therein to adhere the layer of polypropylene to the layer of EVOH. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20090179032 | Method and Apparatus for Providing A Positive Pressure in the Headspace of a Plastic Container - The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for accommodating the pressure decrease of the fluid in a hot-filled plastic container. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090139414 | Decorator Carriage Cam Follower Slide - An improved method of supporting a portion of an inker apparatus is provided. More specifically, a system for interfacing with cam followers that are interconnected to a carriage bed of the inker apparatus is contemplated wherein wear to the cam follower is eliminated by providing a surface for engagement to a replaceable slide bearing. By employing this combination, down time, spoilage and costs are reduced. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090120943 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Reinforcing Bead in a Container End Closure - A metallic container end closure is provided which includes a channel or groove in a predetermined location in at least one of an inner panel wall, outer panel wall, or chuckwall, and which is formed by a shaping tool. An apparatus and method for spin-forming the end closure with the improved geometry is also provided herein. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090101654 | Screw Top Dome Lid With Multiple Compartments - The present invention relates to container lids, and more specifically multiple compartment containers having a selectively removable dome top lid including a plastic insert which defines two distinct compartments, wherein the container can be used to package and store various commercial products. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090020543 | Container End Closure With Improved Chuck Wall and Countersink - The present invention describes a beverage can end which utilizes less material and has an improved internal buckle strength based on the geometric configuration of a chuck wall, inner panel wall and central panel, and which, in one embodiment utilizes an arcuate shaped chuck wall with a radius of curvature between about 0.150 inches and 0.250 inches with at least one transition zone positioned between an upper and lower end of the chuck wall. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20080217823 | MOLD CONSTRUCTION FOR A PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED CONTAINERS - A molding unit ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080216538 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SHAPED CONTAINERS - A can shaping process in which container preforms (F) are mounted on a table ( | 09-11-2008 |
