Abstract: In a process for production of a lid ring (30) which can be connected to the can body, which borders a discharge opening (38) and has a heat-sealable coating (40) on which to form a can lid (50) a closing membrane (44) can be heat-sealed covering the discharge opening (38), a metal strip (12) with parallel side edges (14, 16) is formed into a tube (20) and the side edges (14, 16) are welded or glued parallel to the tube longitudinal axis (x). The tube (20) produced in this way is divided into tube sections (24) of equal length with cut edges (26, 28) lying in parallel planes. The tube sections (24) are formed into lid rings (30) where a first cut edge (26) is formed into an outer rim (32) for connection to a can body and the second cut edge (28) is curled away from the side intended for the heat-sealable coating (40). The heat-sealable coating (40) is applied to the finished molded lid ring.

Abstract: A driving cam for seaming a container includes a cam base, an annulus, a bar, and first and second load cells. The annulus is defined by an internal profile and an external profile and is formed with an active sector. The active sector has a first end and a second end and is defined by the internal profile and the external profile. The external profile for defining the active sector is formed with an ascending ramp at the first end and a descending ramp at the second end with a plateau located between the ascending ramp and the descending ramp. The internal profile for defining the active sector is formed with a first recess at the first end and a second recess at the second end with a flat inner face located between the first recess and the second recess. The bar is connected to the cam base and is located within the annulus below the active sector. The load cells are connected between the bar and the flat inner face adjacent to the recesses.

Abstract: A bonus game for a slot machine operable in a basic mode and a bonus mode. The bonus game is entered upon the occurrence of a special start-bonus game outcome in the basic mode. In the bonus game, a player selects, one at a time, from an array of windows each associated with a bonus game outcome. Credits are awarded based upon which ones of the windows are selected. The bonus game ends upon selection of a window associated with an end-bonus outcome but otherwise continues, allowing the player to make further selections and accumulate further credits until encountering an end-bonus outcome. In one embodiment, a bonus game resource obtained in the basic game may be exercised in the bonus game to affect the bonus game outcome. In one embodiment, for example, where the occurrence of an end-bonus outcome would otherwise end the bonus game, a player having a bonus game resource may exercise the bonus game resource upon encountering an end-bonus outcome to continue playing the bonus game.

Abstract: A turret type liner machine for applying sealing compound to can ends, the machine including a novel mist spray system for delivering cleaning fluid against the sealant injector nozzles located at each turret station.

Abstract: A container system for beer formed of a bottle body, a cap and sealing gasket formed of a blend of butyl rubber and one or more thermoplastic polymers. Preferably, the butyl rubber is present in an amount of from about 20 to about 60% by weight of the composition and the one or more thermoplastic polymers are present in an amount from about 40% to about 80% by weight of the composition. The system provides good sealing properties and prevents oxygen, and chlorinated substances such as chlorinated phenols or anisoles, that may be present in the packaging, from entering the bottle.

Abstract: A package formed of a wooden crate or pallet impregnated with a chlorinated phenol and/or anisole wood preservative, one or more bottles containing a potable material, such as beer, a cap on each bottle and a sealing gasket between the bottle and the cap. The gasket is formed of butyl rubber (20 to 80% by weight) and one or more thermoplastic polymers, preferably polyethylene (40 to 60% by weight).

Abstract: Disclosed is a food or beverage container or container panel comprised of an aluminum alloy body having an integral bottom and wall. An intermediate layer comprised of an aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide layer is bonded to the aluminum alloy body and a functionalized layer of an organo phosphonate, organo phosphinate or phosphate ester is bonded to the oxide or hydroxide layer. A polymer layer is bonded to the functionalized layer. The functionalized layer is comprised of the reaction product of phosphonic or phosphinic acid and/or phosphonic acid ester, for example.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal container by attaching a body formed integral with a top cover to a bottom plate formed separately. The body and bottom plate are sealably attached together with an adhesive and by a tight curl. The tight curl is formed toward the interior of the container and not exposed outside, thus making it pleasing to the eye.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing can ends having a push down vent tab and a push down main tab, with recessed score lines under a double folded ridge of metal, where part of the score lines are broken to facilitate opening the cans. The method of manufacture uses six stations to make the can ends. One station to bubble the surface of the can end. One station to reform the bubble into a side wall and a flat bottom having a raised vent button and a raised tab button. One station for scoring the vent score line and forming the bend ridge. One station for scoring the main score around the main tab. One station for folding the side walls. And one station for depressing the area around the folded side walls and for stenciling the top of the can end. The last step in the manufacture of the can end is to spray a sealant material on the bottom of the can end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a side seam-coated welded can comprising a welded can body having a seam on the side face and a resin coating layer covering at least one surface side of the seam, wherein said coating layer comprises a thermosetting resin and a thermoplastic resin having a softening point of 50.degree. to 300.degree. C. as determined according to the ring and ball method, at a volume ratio ranging (A) from 95/5 to 25/75 or (B) from 20/80 to 1/99, and one of said two resins is present in the coating in the form of a continuous phase and at least a part of the other resin is present in the coating in the form of fine dispersed particles.This can is excellent in corrosion resistance and processability.