Patents by Inventor Gordon P. Becker

Gordon P. Becker 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).

  • Reclosable metal beverage can
    Patent number: 7261216
    Abstract: A thin wall metal beverage can is described having a converging shoulder portion merging into a neck portion, the top edge of which is folded to form a flange providing an annular abutment and with a threaded sleeve sliding into the neck portion, the sleeve having an annular rib or catch which snaps over the flange abutment holding the sleeve and can neck portion against relative axial movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Novelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon P. Becker, John Sorensen
  • Reclosable metal beverage can
    Publication number: 20040256346
    Abstract: A thin wall metal beverage can is described having a converging shoulder portion merging into a neck portion, the top edge of which is folded to form a flange providing an annular abutment and with a threaded sleeve sliding into the neck portion, the sleeve having an annular rib or catch which snaps over the flange abutment holding the sleeve and can neck portion against relative axial movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Gordon P. Becker, John Sorensen
  • Reclosable metal beverage can
    Publication number: 20040045967
    Abstract: A thin wall metal beverage can is described having a converging shoulder portion merging into a neck portion, the top edge of which is folded to form a flange providing an annular abutment and with a threaded sleeve sliding into the neck portion, the sleeve having an annular rib or catch which snaps over the flange abutment holding the sleeve and can neck portion against relative axial movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Gordon P. Becker, John Sorensen
  • Article of manufacture having composite layer affording abrasion resistant and release properties
    Patent number: 4204021
    Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as cookware, having a composite layer adhered thereto and a process for forming it are disclosed, characterized in that the layer is a porous ceramic body having a continuous, communicating pore structure, and a film-forming, polymerized organic resinous impregnant, such as a silicone compound, fills at least some of the pores. The impregnant is adapted to serve as a release agent. As a result, the article acquires a composite layer having at least the abrasion resistance of the ceramic and the release properties of the resinous impregnant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Ferro Corporation
    Inventor: Gordon P. Becker