Apparatus for curling an article

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2006-12-22

2008-12-16

Ross, Dana (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By use of tool acting during relative rotation between tool...

During rotation of work

C072S086000, C072S405030

Reexamination Certificate

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07464573

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for providing a curl on a top edge of a can comprises a forming head; and a forming turret with a push ram to load the can into the forming head. The forming head includes a plurality of independent rollers mounted on a common head. The plurality of rollers includes a first set of rollers configured to form an inner portion of a curl and a second set of rollers configured to form an outer portion of the curl.

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Applicants inform the PTO that an offer for sale was made more than one year before the date of this application of a device represented by the attached Figure (“Exhibit A”). Additional information is available upon request.

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