Metal/plastic containers with reinforcing ribs and drawing and ironing

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20080029523A1
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11499085

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A container is provided having a can body defining an interior region for containing a product. The can body is of a metal/plastic multi-layer structure construction. The can body includes a side wall, a bottom profile comprising an annular rim defining a stand for the can body, an outer transition portion integral with the annular rim, and an inner transition portion connecting the annular rim to a central dome portion. In one embodiment a plurality of reinforcing ribs e.g., between 15 and 120, inclusive, are formed in the metal/plastic multi-layer structure in at least one of the outer transition portion and the inner transition portion. The ribs are formed in a spaced apart relation around the perimeter of such portion(s). In another embodiment a can body is made from a metal plastic laminate which is drawn and ironed. In one embodiment, the upper portion is die necked in a plurality of necking steps. In another embodiment, a cone top having threads for receiving a threaded closure is attached to the metal/plastic can body.

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REXAM BEVERAGE CAN COMPANY8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60631

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Reimer, David Elgin, IL 5 445
Tung, Thomas T Barrington, IL 27 788

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