Howard C Chasteen

US Patent:

6336780, Jan 8, 2002

Filed:

Mar 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/271945

Inventors:

Howard C. Chasteen - Golden CO

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

B21D 5144

US Classification:

413 8, 413 56, 72348, 72352, 72360

Abstract:

A non-precurled, non-curled shell is transferred to a reform station. The reform station contains a coin die and a coin punch. The coin die has the desired round finished blank diameter machined into its face. The die cavity has a round die wall which stops the outward flow of material during the coining process. The die wall produces the blanks final shape. During the coining process, the coining punch compresses the scalloped blank edge of the non-curled, non-precurled shell. The coined area causes material to flow outward, coming in contact with the die wall, forming the blanks outer perimeter.

US Patent:

6354453, Mar 12, 2002

Filed:

Dec 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/467644

Inventors:

Howard Curtis Chasteen - Golden CO

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

B65D 1734

US Classification:

220269, 220271, 413 16, 413 17

Abstract:

A container end is provided so that upon opening, a generally triangular vent region is formed with an apex pointing rearwardly toward the head space to vent the container, e. g. during pouring. A container is provided that achieves a fast and smooth pour with a relatively small increase (relative to certain previous configurations) in the opening area and achieves a superior pour without increased bursting, buckling or opening failures associated with relatively larger openings.

US Patent:

7107928, Sep 19, 2006

Filed:

May 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/844954

Inventors:

Howard C. Chasteen - Golden CO, US
Mike Richardson - Superior CO, US
Terre Reingardt - Broomfield CO, US

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

G01L 7/08
G01N 7/14

US Classification:

116270, 2064591, 220DIG 16

Abstract:

The present invention describes a container end closure which utilizes a material that is adapted to provide a visible indicator when the internal pressure of the contents increase to a predetermined level. In one embodiment, an interruption in a reinforcing bead incorporated in the end closure is deformed to visually notify a consumer of spoilage due to bacterial activity and to substantially prohibit the use of traditional can openers to access the spoiled contents within the container.

US Patent:

D559680, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Jun 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/281672

Inventors:

Mark A. Jacober - Arvada CO, US
Howard C. Chasteen - Westminster CO, US

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

0907

US Classification:

D 9438

US Patent:

7506779, Mar 24, 2009

Filed:

Jul 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/173561

Inventors:

Kevin Reed Jentzsch - Arvada CO, US
Howard Chasteen - Westminster CO, US
Mark A. Jacober - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

B65D 6/28

US Classification:

220619, 220620, 220269, 413 4

Abstract:

A metallic container end closure is provided which includes a channel or groove in a predetermined location in at least one of an inner panel wall, outer panel wall, or chuckwall, and which is formed by a shaping tool. An apparatus and method for spin-forming the end closure with the improved geometry is also provided herein.

US Patent:

7743635, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Jan 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/348941

Inventors:

Kevin Reed Jentzsch - Arvada CO, US
Howard Chasteen - Westminster CO, US
Mark A. Jacober - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

B21D 3/02

US Classification:

72117, 72 94, 72120, 72123

Abstract:

A metallic container end closure is provided which includes a channel or groove in a predetermined location in at least one of an inner panel wall, outer panel wall, or chuckwall, and which is formed by a shaping tool. An apparatus and method for spin-forming the end closure with the improved geometry is also provided herein.

US Patent:

7975884, Jul 12, 2011

Filed:

Jul 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/485521

Inventors:

Richard R. Mathabel - Citrus Springs FL, US
Howard C. Chasteen - Westminster CO, US
Mark A. Jacober - Arvada CO, US
Alejandro J. Santamaria - Suwanee GA, US
Andrew F. Clarke - Lower Burrell PA, US

Assignee:

Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B65D 47/10

US Classification:

2225419, 222478, 220271, D9438

Abstract:

The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.

US Patent:

D671834, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Jan 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/382855

Inventors:

Howard C. Chasteen - Westminster CO, US
Mark A. Jacober - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Ball Corporation - Broomfield CO

International Classification:

0907

US Classification:

D 9453, D9454