Patents Assigned to Astro Containers, Inc.
  • Fully pumpable drum bottom
    Patent number: 5346094
    Abstract: An improved drum bottom for facilitating the emptying of drum containers. This invention allows for increased removal of drum contents. This drum bottom employs a sloped channel for drainage of the contents of the drum into a well for removal by a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Astro Containers, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry L. Strawser
  • Method for deforming and coating a metallic surface
    Patent number: 4062312
    Abstract: An improved method for deforming and coating a metallic surface. A portion at least of the metallic surface is operated upon by the forming surface of a forming machine, the forming surface being lubricated with certain homologs of lactic acid of the C.sub.N H.sub.2N+1 series. A water-borne coating is then applied to the metallic surface, including the deformed portion thereof, with substantially no interference from the lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Astro Containers, Inc.
    Inventor: Lewis T. Mason
  • End for a container
    Patent number: D356498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Astro Containers, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry L. Strawser