Can end with reinforcing bead

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9540137
APP PUB NO 20150175296A1
SERIAL NO

14641646

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A can end for a two-piece beverage can is described. The can end has a center panel positioned about a vertical center axis. The center panel has a means for opening the can end located on a public side. A circumferential strengthening member is located about the center panel. A wall extends upwardly from the circumferential strengthening member. A curl is joined to an upper end of the wall. The curl defines an outer perimeter of the can end. A reinforcing bead is located on the wall between an uppermost portion of the wall and a lowermost portion of the wall.

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Patent Owner(s)

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REXAM BEVERAGE CAN COMPANY8770 W BRYN MAWR AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60631

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Forrest, Randall G Park Ridge, US 40 878
Turner, Timothy L Port Charlotte, US 36 1000

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