Patents by Inventor Kevin Whiting

Kevin Whiting 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).

  • System for forming and trimming of tubular articles
    Patent number: 4062311
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a system for the forming and trimming of tubular articles, such as aluminum and steel cans. The irregular edge at the open end of the can is trimmed by internally and externally positioned knives with respect to the can, with the internally positioned knife having a diameter less than 0.0015 inch shorter than the inside diameter of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Joseph P. Zugcic, Kevin Whiting