Patents by Inventor George L. Smith, Jr.

George L. Smith, Jr. 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).

  • Method of forming a metal container body
    Patent number: 5522248
    Abstract: A method of forming a drawn metal cup for a container body which includes drawing a cup having a circular boss in its base wall, redrawing the cup and forming a pressure resistant profile in its base wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Hans H. Diekhoff, George L. Smith, Jr.
  • Method of forming a metal container body
    Patent number: 5487295
    Abstract: A method of forming a drawn metal cup for a container body which includes drawing a cup having a circular boss in its base wall, redrawing the cup and forming a pressure resistant profile in its base wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Hans H. Diekhoff, George L. Smith, Jr.
  • Method of forming a metal container body
    Patent number: 5394727
    Abstract: A method of forming a drawn metal cup for a container body which includes drawing a cup having a circular boss in its base wall, redrawing the cup and forming a pressure resistant profile in its base wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Hans H. Diekhoff, George L. Smith, Jr.
  • Blankholder for a draw press
    Patent number: 4745792
    Abstract: A blankholder having a central opening for applying pressure against the flange of a blank being drawn through a die in a draw press. The blankholder is divided into individual segments defined by its inner and outer peripheries, at least one continuous divisional line intermediate the inner and outer peripheries, and radii extending outwardly from the central axis. Each individual segment is provided with a different power source so that each segment can provide a force to the blank flange independent of the force being applied by any other segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: James M. Story, Andrew B. Trageser, George L. Smith, Jr.