Patents by Inventor Michael Patrick Moore

Michael Patrick Moore 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).

  • Thinned metal can end
    Patent number: 10427829
    Abstract: A thinned metal can end having a non-uniform thickness profile is provided. The can end has a central panel having at least a first thickness, a middle portion having at least a second thickness greater than the first thickness, and an end portion having at least a third thickness greater than the first and second thicknesses. The can end is configured to be joined to a can wall by a double seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Gerald James Baker, Michael Patrick Moore
  • Bottom expansion station
    Patent number: 10112228
    Abstract: A bottom expansion station is provided. The station provides a blank support, a punch having a central recess configured to punch a blank through the blank support forming a cup, and a pressure exertion medium including a material through which pressure is exerted on a portion the end wall of the cup to increase the area of the end wall. The material is configured to be deformed by the end wall when pressure is exerted through it on the portion of the end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Silgan Containers LLC
    Inventors: Gerald J. Baker, Michael Patrick Moore
  • Thinned Metal Can End
    Publication number: 20170253370
    Abstract: A thinned metal can end having a non-uniform thickness profile is provided. The can end has a central panel having at least a first thickness, a middle portion having at least a second thickness greater than the first thickness, and an end portion having at least a third thickness greater than the first and second thicknesses. The can end is configured to be joined to a can wall by a double seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald James Baker, Michael Patrick Moore
  • Bottom Expansion Station
    Publication number: 20160346825
    Abstract: A bottom expansion station is provided. The station provides a blank support, a punch having a central recess configured to punch a blank through the blank support forming a cup, and a pressure exertion medium including a material through which pressure is exerted on a portion the end wall of the cup to increase the area of the end wall. The material is configured to be deformed by the end wall when pressure is exerted through it on the portion of the end wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Gerald J. Baker, Michael Patrick Moore