Patents Assigned to WILD GOOSE ENGINEERING, LLC
  • Method to mechanically produce a repeatable seam in a can
    Patent number: 9545656
    Abstract: A can seaming apparatus and methods of forming a seam on a can and lid assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more seaming arms pivotably attached to a shaft, a seam roller attached to one end of each seaming arm and a cam system. The cam system includes one or more cams associated with the end of each seaming arm opposite the seam roller. Force is transferred to each seaming arm through rotation of the one or more cams. The seaming arm then pivots and moves the associated roller into a seaming area of a can and lid assembly to create a seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: WILD GOOSE ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Aldred, Alexis S Foreman
  • METHOD TO MECHANICALLY PRODUCE A REPEATABLE SEAM IN A CAN
    Publication number: 20130108399
    Abstract: A can seaming apparatus and methods of forming a seam on a can and lid assembly is disclosed. The apparatus comprises one or more seaming arms pivotably attached to a shaft, a seam roller attached to one end of each seaming arm and a cam system. The cam system comprises one or more cams associated with the end of each seaming arm opposite the seam roller. Force is transferred to each seaming arm through rotation of the one or more cams. The seaming arm then pivots and moves the associated roller into a seaming area of a can and lid assembly to create a seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: WILD GOOSE ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Wild Goose Engineering, LLC