Can end with strengthening bead configuration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8978915
APP PUB NO 20120263835A1
SERIAL NO

13531060

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A can end that is attached to a metal can body with a bottom end forming a cavity that may be filled with food, liquid, etc. The can end is made of metal with a bead configuration located in the outer circumference of the can end that increases its resistance to deformation when subjected to high pressure cooking environments and assists in preventing the can end from separating along the frangible score.

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SILGAN CONTAINERS LLC21600 OXNARD STREET SUITE 1600 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bloedorn, Rohm E Delafield, US 5 50
Burleson,, Jr Lynn A Fort Dodge, US 5 50
Gust, Donald M Oconomowoc, US 8 61
Phillips, John L Monona, US 10 131

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