Metal deforming – By use of closed-die and coacting work-forcer – Cup or shell drawing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-03
2011-05-03
Sullivan, Debra M (Department: 3725)
Metal deforming
By use of closed-die and coacting work-forcer
Cup or shell drawing
C072S356000, C072S370060, C413S069000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07934410
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an expansion die for manufacturing containers including a work surface including a progressively expanding portion and a land portion; and an undercut portion positioned following the land portion of the work surface. The present invention further provides a process for manufacturing shaped containers including providing a container stock having a first diameter; expanding at least a portion of the container stock to a second diameter with at least one expansion die; and forming an end of the container stock to accept a container lid.
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Dick Robert E.
Fedusa Anthony
Myers Gary L.
Alcoa Inc.
Greenberg & Traurig, LLP
Sullivan Debra M
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