Patents by Inventor Craig Allen McEldowney
Craig Allen McEldowney has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10967412Abstract: A method of forming a can end shell is provided which includes providing a can end shell having a central panel portion, a first panel radius around the central panel portion, a chamfer extending from the first panel radius, and a second panel radius around the chamfer, coining the can end shell to form a coined section in the first panel radius around at least a portion of the circumference of the central panel portion, and reforming the can end shell to form a step in the chamfer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Mark Richard Mitchell, Aaron Emmanuel Carstens, Craig Allen McEldowney
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Patent number: 10384830Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: Mark Richard Mitchell, Craig Allen McEldowney, Robert H. Brussell, Gregory H. Butcher
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Publication number: 20180050379Abstract: A method of forming a can end shell is provided which includes providing a can end shell having a central panel portion, a first panel radius around the central panel portion, a chamfer extending from the first panel radius, and a second panel radius around the chamfer, coining the can end shell to form a coined section in the first panel radius around at least a portion of the circumference of the central panel portion, and reforming the can end shell to form a step in the chamfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: MARK RICHARD MITCHELL, AARON EMMANUEL CARSTENS, CRAIG ALLEN MCELDOWNEY
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Publication number: 20170113835Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: MARK RICHARD MITCHELL, CRAIG ALLEN MCELDOWNEY, ROBERT H. BRUSSELL, GREGORY H. BUTCHER
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Publication number: 20170101214Abstract: A tab is provided to facilitate opening of a can end. The tab has a nose portion located at a first end of the tab and a lift portion located at a second end of the tab opposite the nose portion. A rivet receiving portion is located proximate to the nose portion, and includes a rivet hole. A flange extends rearwardly from the lift portion of the tab to define a gap. The gap provides increased space between the underside of the flange and the exterior of the container end, thereby facilitating opening of the container end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: CRAIG ALLEN MCELDOWNEY, MARK RICHARD MITCHELL
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Patent number: 9573724Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Mark Richard Mitchell, Craig Allen McEldowney, Robert H. Brussell, Gregory H. Butcher
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Publication number: 20140110408Abstract: A method of forming a can end shell is provided which includes providing a can end shell having a central panel portion, a first panel radius around the central panel portion, a chamfer extending from the first panel radius, and a second panel radius around the chamfer, coining the can end shell to form a coined section in the first panel radius around at least a portion of the circumference of the central panel portion, and reforming the can end shell to form a step in the chamfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: MARK RICHARD MITCHELL, Aaron Emmanuel Carstens, Craig Allen McEldowney
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Patent number: 8161787Abstract: The invention generally relates to a tab used to open food can ends and beer/beverage can ends. The tab has a nose portion located at a front end of the tab and a lift portion located at a back end of the tab. The tab also has a rivet receiving portion located proximate to the nose portion with a rivet hole. The rivet receiving portion is coupled to the nose portion. The rivet hole has a non-round perimeter with a first diameter portion and a second diameter portion. The first diameter portion has a plurality of first arcuate segments and the second diameter portion has a plurality of notches. The second diameter portion is greater in length than the first diameter portion. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Patent number: 7975520Abstract: A tab is used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has one or more arcuate strips that are provided on a surface of the tab proximate to a peripheral surface of the tab where the one or more arcuate strips have been formed further into a preselected portion of curled or hemmed portions of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Publication number: 20110147382Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: MARK RICHARD MITCHELL, Craig Allen McEldowney, Robert H. Brussell
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Publication number: 20100124475Abstract: The invention generally relates to a tab used to open food can ends and beer/beverage can ends. The tab has a nose portion located at a front end of the tab and a lift portion located at a back end of the tab. The tab also has a rivet receiving portion located proximate to the nose portion with a rivet hole. The rivet receiving portion is coupled to the nose portion. The rivet hole has a non-round perimeter with a first diameter portion and a second diameter portion. The first diameter portion has a plurality of first arcuate segments and the second diameter portion has a plurality of notches. The second diameter portion is greater in length than the first diameter portion. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Patent number: 7677404Abstract: The invention generally relates to a tab used to open food can ends and beer/beverage can ends. The tab has a nose portion located at a front end of the tab and a lift portion located at a back end of the tab. The tab also has a rivet receiving portion located proximate to the nose portion with a rivet hole. The rivet receiving portion is coupled to the nose portion. The rivet hole has a non-round perimeter with a first diameter portion and a second diameter portion. The first diameter portion has a plurality of first arcuate segments and the second diameter portion has a plurality of notches. The second diameter portion is greater in length than the first diameter portion. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Publication number: 20100021270Abstract: A tab is used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has one or more arcuate strips that are provided on a surface of the tab proximate to a peripheral surface of the tab where the one or more arcuate strips have been formed further into a preselected portion of curled or hemmed portions of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Publication number: 20100021629Abstract: This invention generally relates to a spray apparatus and a method useful in the repair of coating adhered to can ends used in the food and beverage packaging industries. The spray apparatus has one or more elongated shafts rotatably coupled to a frame. One or more bearing members are rotatably coupled to the shafts. One or more plates are rotatably coupled to the bearing members. One or more spray guns are coupled to the plates. The spray guns of the spray apparatus are structured to apply fluid to the can end with a solid stream emitted from the spray guns in a circular pattern. A method for the repair of coating adhered on a can end is provided as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Dennis Cornelius Stammen
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Patent number: 7614520Abstract: A tab is used to open beer/beverage can ends and food can ends. The tab has one or more arcuate strips that are provided on a surface of the tab proximate to a peripheral surface of the tab where the one or more arcuate strips have been formed further into a preselected portion of curled or hemmed portions of the tab. Tooling for the manufacture of the tab is also provided. A method for manufacturing the tab is additionally provided as well.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Patent number: D594329Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Mark Richard Mitchell
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Patent number: D620796Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Craig Allen McEldowney, Aaron Emmanuel Carstens, Robert Joseph Will
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Patent number: D993995Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Dennis Cornelius Stammen, Craig Allen McEldowney, Christopher Lawrence Macke
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Patent number: D1004387Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Dennis Cornelius Stammen, Craig Allen McEldowney, Christopher Lawrence Macke
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Patent number: D1005070Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: Dennis Cornelius Stammen, Craig Allen McEldowney, Christopher Lawrence Macke