Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body

Details Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Larson, Lowell A. (Department: 3725)

Sheet metal container making

Apparatus applying closure to receptacle

Seamer

C220S619000, C220S620000, C220S623000, C220S906000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06935826

ABSTRACT:
A can end includes a peripheral cover hook a chuck wall dependent from the interior of the cover hook, an outwardly concave annular reinforcing bead extending radially inwards from the chuck wall, and a central panel supported by an inner portion of the reinforcing bead, characterized in that, the chuck wall is inclined to an axis perpendicular to the exterior of the central panel at an angle between 20° and 60°, and the concave cross-sectional radius of the reinforcing bead is less than 0.75 mm.

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