Patents by Inventor Eugene F. Ihly

Eugene F. Ihly 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).

  • Patent number: 5934127
    Abstract: A reforming apparatus, and method of using the same, is provided for reforming the bottom of a container to increase the dome reversal pressure and improve the drop resistance of a beverage container. The invention is particularly apt for use in reforming a beverage container integrally formed from a thin metallic sheet. Such containers generally have an open top portion connected to an outer wall that is disposed about a container axis. The outer wall is connected to a bottom portion having an annular support surface, an outer surface for connecting the annular support surface and the outer wall, a recessed or dome surface, and an inner surface for connecting the annular support surface and the dome surface. The invention provides a container rotating device for spinning, supporting, and positioning a container during reformation. A container positioning assembly is included to accurately position the container relative to reforming tools (e.g., rollers).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Ihly Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene F. Ihly