公开(公告)号：WO2023043588A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-23

申请号：PCT/US2022/041239

申请日：2022-08-23

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION ,  STOCK, Julian ,  PEEVEY, Maxwell ,  EFNER, John ,  STOWITTS, Adam P.S. ,  BOCK, Kaitlyn ,  RINEHART, Brandon ,  ROSS, John ,  SCOROSANU, Alin

Inventor： STOCK, Julian ,  PEEVEY, Maxwell ,  EFNER, John ,  STOWITTS, Adam P.S. ,  BOCK, Kaitlyn ,  RINEHART, Brandon ,  ROSS, John ,  SCOROSANU, Alin

IPC: B65B61/26 ,  B65B61/02 ,  B65D17/28 ,  G06K1/12 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B21D51/44

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for marking a metallic workpiece for tracking and tracing the metallic workpiece throughout its production and consumer lifecycle are disclosed. The mark may be formed on a sheet of a metallic material. In some embodiments, a bodymaker forms a cup from a blank cut from the sheet into the metallic workpiece with the mark positioned on a closed end of the metallic workpiece. The mark is scanned for tracking and tracing at various points during the production of the metallic workpiece and during the lifecycle of the metallic workpiece, such as at a point of filling, point of sale and a collection point where the metallic workpiece is recycled or destroyed. Information collected as the mark is scanned provides valuable information that can be used to improve the manufacturing process, strategic production and distribution, incentivize recycling of the metallic workpiece, and to improve deposit return programs.

公开(公告)号：WO2022094241A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-05

申请号：PCT/US2021/057296

申请日：2021-10-29

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： WHITMORE, Jonathan A. ,  FITZSIMONS, Sean K. ,  HINES, Linda A.

IPC: A47G19/22 ,  A47G19/23 ,  B21D22/28 ,  B21D51/10 ,  B21D51/18 ,  B65D1/26

Abstract: A metal cup and method of forming the same is provided. Metal cups of the present disclosure comprise a plurality of thin, straight-walled sections and a tapered profile. A domed portion is provided in the bottom of the cup. The cup may comprise a disposable cup, a reusable cup, or a recyclable cup.

公开(公告)号：WO2021242732A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2021/034011

申请日：2021-05-25

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： EFNER, John D. ,  STOCK, Julian

IPC: F27B9/14 ,  F27B9/06 ,  F26B15/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of heating metallic containers in an oven which includes electric heating elements are provided. The electric heating elements include one or more of an electric induction element and an electric infrared heating element. The electric heating elements heat the metallic containers to a predetermined temperature to dry moisture on the metallic containers or to cure inks and coatings. Air within the oven may be at a temperature that is less than the predetermined temperature.

公开(公告)号：WO2021016415A2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：PCT/US2020/043180

申请日：2020-07-23

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： STOWITTS, Adam ,  TRELA, Brent ,  BURT, Ron

IPC: B65D17/00 ,  B65D25/14 ,  B65D17/08

Abstract: A can end (10) for a two-piece beverage container (1) has a public side (32) opposite a product side (34). A cured coating (76) is on the product side (34) of the can end (10) and forms a substantially continuous thin layer thereon. A circumferential curl (12) is centered about a longitudinal axis (50). A circumferential chuckwall (14) extends downwardly from the curl (12). A circumferential U-shaped countersink (16) is located downwardly from the chuckwall (14). The countersink (16) has an annular bead defining a lowermost vertical extent of the can end (10). A center panel (18) is located radially inwardly from the countersink (16) and is centered about the longitudinal axis (50). The center panel (18) has a means for providing an opening in the can end (10). A circumferential second coating (92) forms an annular layer on the product side (34) of the circumferential curl (12) and the cured coating (76). The second coating (92) provides a layer on one or more fractures in the cured coating (76).

公开(公告)号：WO2020263698A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-30

申请号：PCT/US2020/038640

申请日：2020-06-19

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： ROSS, John R.

IPC: B21D51/50 ,  B21D51/00 ,  B21D51/16 ,  B21D51/26 ,  B21D1/02

Abstract: An apparatus and methods of sealing a metallic container with a metallic end closure are disclosed. The apparatus includes a tool operable to releasably join the closure to the container. In one embodiment, the tool is configured to form a thread in the closure and the container. The tool may optionally crimp the closure to the container. Once sealed, the container can be opened by rotating the closure in an opening direction. The closure can subsequently re-close the container by rotating the closure in a closing direction.

公开(公告)号：WO2019157346A3

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：PCT/US2019/017301

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： STOWITTS, Adam P.S.

IPC: B41F17/00 ,  B41F17/18 ,  B41F17/28

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for decorating a metallic container with an image or indicia on a predetermined portion of an outer surface of a container body. The decorator includes at least one digital print unit, a transfer blanket, and a support element. The digital print unit transfers a decorating material to the transfer blanket to form a decoration on the transfer blanket. The support element then moves a metallic container into contact with the transfer blanket to transfer the decorating material to an exterior surface portion of the metallic container to decorate the metallic container. In one embodiment, the digital print unit is an electrophotographic system which transfers a toner material to the transfer blanket. In another embodiment, the digital print unit includes an inkjet print head which transfers an ink to the transfer blanket. Optionally, the decorator can include two or more support elements.

公开(公告)号：WO2019060394A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：PCT/US2018/051717

申请日：2018-09-19

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： STOWITTS, Adam P.S. ,  ELLEFSON, Dean C.

IPC: B41J3/407 ,  B41J2/005

Abstract: A container body decorator (10) has a controller with a software stored in a memory. A plurality of ink-jet print heads (108) is in communication with the controller. An endless image transfer belt (116) has a circumferential configuration with an inner surface opposite a printing surface. A printing site (124) is located along the endless image transfer belt (116). A container body handling module (200) delivers container bodies (14) to the printing site (124).

公开(公告)号：WO2018152230A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2018/018216

申请日：2018-02-14

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： ROSS, John R. ,  BONFOEY, David J. ,  JOHNSON, Dean L.

IPC: B65D41/34 ,  B21D11/00 ,  B21D51/38 ,  B65D1/02 ,  B65D1/40 ,  B65D41/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sealing a threaded container are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to a ROPP closure with a novel pilfer band that may be used to seal a bottle shaped container without pressing directly against the bottle or deforming the bottle. The bottle includes an annular ring that is novel. Optionally, the annular ring can be formed without die necking or expanding the bottle neck. At least one protrusion which extends inwardly at least partially into the bottle annular ring is formed on the ROPP closure after the ROPP closure is positioned on the bottle neck. In one embodiment, the ROPP closure includes one inwardly oriented protrusion which extends around the circumference of the ROPP closure. The protrusion can be formed by a roller. Optionally, the protrusion has a substantially uniform depth. In another embodiment, the ROPP closure includes a plurality of individuals studs which each extend at least partially into the bottle annular ring. The individual studs can be formed by one or more of a punch, a stud roller, a studded rail, a collet actuated tool, and a cam actuated tool of embodiments of the present invention.

公开(公告)号：WO2018147916A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：PCT/US2017/062582

申请日：2017-11-20

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： SCOTT, Anthony, J.

IPC: B21D22/28 ,  B21D22/20 ,  B21D22/24 ,  B21D24/00 ,  B21D24/16 ,  B21D51/38

Abstract: A metal cup and method of forming the same is provided. Metal cups of the present disclosure comprise a plurality of thin, straight-walled sections and a tapered profile. A domed portion is provided in the bottom of the cup. The cup may comprise a disposable cup, a reusable cup, or a recyclable cup.

公开(公告)号：WO2018031814A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/046358

申请日：2017-08-10

Applicant: BALL CORPORATION

Inventor： STOWITTS, Adam, P.S.

IPC: B41M1/20 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/16 ,  G03G15/22 ,  G03G21/00

Abstract: An apparatus and methods of decorating a metallic container are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods used to provide a decoration on a predetermined portion of an outer surface of a metallic container body. The decorator includes at least one digital print unit, a transfer blanket, and a support element. The digital print unit transfers decorating material to the transfer blanket to form a decoration on the transfer blanket. The support element moves a metallic container into contact with the transfer blanket. In this manner, the decorating material is transferred to an exterior surface portion of the metallic container to decorate the metallic container. In one embodiment, the digital print unit is an electrophotographic system which transfers a toner material to the transfer blanket. In another embodiment, the digital print unit includes an inkjet print head which transfers an ink to the transfer blanket.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装饰金属容器的装置和方法。 更具体地说，本发明涉及用于在金属容器主体的外表面的预定部分上提供装饰的装置和方法。 装饰器包括至少一个数字印刷单元，转印覆盖层和支撑元件。 数字印刷单元将装饰材料转印到转印橡皮布上以在转印橡皮布上形成装饰。 支撑元件将金属容器移动到与转印垫接触。 以这种方式，装饰材料被转移到金属容器的外表面部分以装饰金属容器。 在一个实施例中，数字印刷单元是将调色剂材料转印到转印垫上的电子照相系统。 在另一个实施例中，数字印刷单元包括喷墨印刷头，其将油墨转印到转印垫上。