Patents by Inventor Harlen E. Wilkinson

Harlen E. Wilkinson 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: 4809861
    Abstract: A buckle resistant end for containers which is formed with an inwardly bowed countersink wall, a countersink groove defined by two unequal radii and a central panel wall stretched taut by accentuated doming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Harlen E. Wilkinson, Neal E. Langseder
  • Patent number: 4790705
    Abstract: A buckle resistant end for containers which is formed with an inwardly bowed countersink wall, a countersink groove defined by two unequal radii and a central panel wall stretched taut by accentuated doming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Harlen E. Wilkinson, Neal E. Langseder
  • Patent number: 4750314
    Abstract: A non-venting propellant filling and sealing valve is adapted to be seated in a propellant filling hole in a bottom wall of a container and permits pressurization of a container through the hole and thereafter seals the container. The propellant filling and sealing valve includes an umbrella sealing portion, a stem portion and shoulder portions in a collar around the stem portion. The umbrella sealing portion is employed to selectively engage, separate from, and then make a generally annular seal with the interior surface of the bottom wall of the container. The stem portion is used to position the umbrella sealing portion around the filling hole and has axially extending grooves therein for conducting pressurizing fluid to the interior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Raymond E. Mietz, Harlen E. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 4658979
    Abstract: A non-venting propellant filling and sealing valve is adapted to be seated in a propellant filling hole in a bottom wall of a container and permits pressurization of a container through the hole and thereafter seals the container. The propellant filling and sealing valve includes an umbrella sealing portion, a stem portion and shoulder portions in a collar around the stem portion. The umbrella sealing portion is employed to selectively engage, separate from, and then make a generally annular seal with the interior surface of the bottom wall of the container. The stem portion is used to position the umbrella sealing portion around the filling hole and has axially extending grooves therein for conducting pressurizing fluid to the interior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Raymond E. Mietz, Harlen E. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 4467933
    Abstract: A closure for sanitary or food cans made from high temper plate to withstand the high pressure developed during processing without permanent distortion or buckling. An upwardly directed reinforcing annular bead is introduced concentric with a countersink groove which is disposed between the end flange and said annular bead. The ends are further contoured with a series of transitional steps or panels inward of said annular bead. These features enhance the strength of the closure without inducing substantial warpage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Harlen E. Wilkinson, Theodore Sopher
  • Patent number: 4416389
    Abstract: Shown is an easy open closure for a container wherein there is a ring-pull tab held by an integral rivet to the central circular recessed panel of the closure. The tab however, rests on a raised portion of that panel which portion includes various areas of weakening and strengthening and a displaceable panel therein defined by a score line. The raised portion positions the tab to protect it against abuse loadings due to handling and shipping full containers having the closure. About the periphery of the central circular panel is a stepped wall portion except near the area of the score line for the displaceable panel where the wall is unstepped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Harlen E. Wilkinson, Fred W. Wren