Patents by Inventor Michael V. Murray

Michael V. Murray 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).

  • Can-making lubricant
    Patent number: 4474669
    Abstract: A drawing and ironing process is disclosed for making unitary can bodies from blackplate, or non-tinned steel, utilizing a novel composition comprising finely-divided molybdenum disulfide, an acrylic ester/arcylic acid polymer and a polyethylene or similar wax, in an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Leon L. Lewis, Michael V. Murray
  • Can-making method
    Patent number: 4411145
    Abstract: A drawing and ironing process is disclosed for making unitary can bodies from blackplate, or non-tinned steel, utilizing a novel composition comprising finely-divided molybdenum disulfide, an acrylic ester/acrylic acid polymer and a polyethylene or similar wax, in an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1983
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Leon L. Lewis, Michael V. Murray
  • Tab for easy-open can end
    Patent number: 4215794
    Abstract: A tab for an easy-open can. The tab carries an anodic insert of zinc, zinc-plated steel or equivalent to prevent corrosion. The insert underlies the tab where white rust which forms on zinc is hidden from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Leon L. Lewis, Michael V. Murray