Jason A Davidson

US Patent:

20130264344, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Aug 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/598318

Inventors:

Christopher G. Neiner - Newtown PA, US
Ancil Louis Lackey - Oklahoma City OK, US
Robert Joseph Will - Maria Stein OH, US
Richard Lynn Wise - Yukon OK, US
Jason Davidson - Sidney OH, US

Assignee:

Anheuser-Busch InBev, SA - Brussels

International Classification:

B65D 51/16

US Classification:

220269, 220271, 53492

Abstract:

An improved beverage container of the type having a lid, a pour panel defined in the lid by a pour score and a vent panel defined in the lid by a vent score. A tab pivotally is mounted to the lid, wherein lifting the tab about a pivot in a lifting direction fractures the pour score and opens the pour panel. A secondary tab is carried by the tab, and is released into contact with the vent panel by lifting the tab to fracture the pour score, wherein pressing the tab in a direction generally opposite the lifting direction causes the secondary tab to fracture the vent score and open the vent panel. At least one anti-rotation member is disposed between the tab and the lid to prevent the tab from rotating about the rivet.

US Patent:

20130287950, Oct 31, 2013

Filed:

Apr 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/459609

Inventors:

NEIL A. ZUMBERGER - Sidney OH, US
Gregory H. Butcher - Columbus OH, US
Aaron E. Carstens - Centerville OH, US
Jason A. Davidson - Sidney OH, US

International Classification:

B05D 1/26
B05C 5/02

US Classification:

427256, 118300, 118313

Abstract:

A linear liner machine includes a base. A plurality of fluid dispensing apparatus such as, for example, sealant guns, are fixed in a stationary position in a linear configuration on the base. A conveying assembly such as, for example, a conveyor belt, conveys container closures to the sealant guns. A manipulation mechanism such as, for example, a number of motors and at least one wheel member, manipulate (e.g., rotate or spin) each of the container closures with respect to a corresponding one of the sealant guns as it dispenses a sealant to line the container closures. Accordingly, the liner comprises a plurality of independent lining stations, wherein operation of a number of said independent lining stations can be stopped while the remaining independent lining stations continue to operate to line the container closures. An associated method of lining container closures is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20140054290, Feb 27, 2014

Filed:

Aug 23, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/974265

Inventors:

Aaron E. Carstens - Centerville OH, US
Jason A. Davidson - Sidney OH, US
Gregory H. Butcher - Columbus OH, US

Assignee:

STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - CENTENNIAL CO

International Classification:

B65D 17/00

US Classification:

220271

Abstract:

A rotating tab is provided. The tab includes a body having a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end, a nose portion located at or about the first end of the tab, a lift portion located at or about the second end of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a rivet hole. A rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to fasten the rivet receiving portion of the tab to a can end. The body of the tab is structured to be rotated about the rivet to align a portion of the tab with a secondary scoreline in the can end. A portion of the tab is structured to be depressed to sever the secondary scoreline to vent the can end.

US Patent:

20140054332, Feb 27, 2014

Filed:

Aug 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/973455

Inventors:

Aaron E. Carstens - Centerville OH, US
Jason A. Davidson - Sidney OH, US

Assignee:

STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY , LLC - Centennial CO

International Classification:

B65D 47/10

US Classification:

2225419, 220270

Abstract:

A can end is provided, which includes a center panel having a radius, a tab fastened to the center panel, and a scoreline defining a tear panel in the end panel. The tab is operable to sever the scoreline and open the tear panel to provide an opening in the can end. The tear panel includes an enlarged portion extending outwardly toward the center panel radius, thereby enlarging the opening. The enlarged portion forms an easy pour spout.

US Patent:

20160221065, Aug 4, 2016

Filed:

Apr 7, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/092998

Inventors:

- Centennial CO, US
Aaron E. Carstens - Centerville OH, US
Patrick K. McCarty - Dayton OH, US
Jason A. Davidson - Sidney OH, US
Neil A. Zumberger - Sidney OH, US
Kenneth E. Carper - Cincinnati OH, US
Russell Bauer - West Chester OH, US

Assignee:

Stolle Machinery Company, LLC - Centennial CO

International Classification:

B21D 51/44
B21D 51/38

Abstract:

A conversion system wherein a crankshaft drives the motion of the tooling assemblies within a number of lanes is provided. The crankshaft is structured to move the tooling assemblies associated with less than the total number of lanes. That is, for example, a four-lane conversion system could include two crankshafts each actuating the tooling assemblies of two lanes. In an exemplary embodiment, each lane has a single associated crankshaft.

US Patent:

20160030996, Feb 4, 2016

Filed:

Oct 13, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/881234

Inventors:

- Centennial CO, US
AARON E. CARSTENS - Centerville OH, US
Patrick K. McCarty - Dayton OH, US
Jason A. Davidson - Sidney OH, US
Neil A. Zumberger - Sidney OH, US
Kenneth E. Carper - Cincinnati OH, US
Russell Bauer - West Chester OH, US

Assignee:

STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - Sidney OH

International Classification:

B21D 51/38
F16D 67/04
F16D 67/02
F16H 48/12
F16H 48/05

Abstract:

A conversion system wherein a crankshaft drives the motion of the tooling assemblies within a number of lanes is provided. The crankshaft is structured to move the tooling assemblies associated with less than the total number of lanes. That is, for example, a four lane conversion press could include two crankshafts each actuating the tooling assemblies of two lanes. In an exemplary embodiment, each lane has a single associated crankshaft. The conversion system includes a multiple press drive assembly with a clutch/brake assembly and a flywheel assembly. The clutch/brake assembly is structured to suspend operation of the press units while the flywheel assembly stores energy in a flywheel. When operation of the press units is restarted, energy from the flywheel aids the motor in bringing the press units to an operating speed.

US Patent:

20150151350, Jun 4, 2015

Filed:

Dec 2, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/093979

Inventors:

- Centennial CO, US
JASON A. DAVIDSON - SIDNEY OH, US

Assignee:

STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - Centennial CO

International Classification:

B21D 43/18
B65G 15/58
B21D 51/38

Abstract:

A vacuum system for a press system is provided. The press system includes a die assembly, a supply assembly, and a transfer assembly. The vacuum system includes an airflow generator and a duct assembly. The duct assembly includes a primary duct that includes a coupling segment coupled to and in fluid communication with the airflow generator. The duct assembly further includes a plurality of branch assemblies, each including a first portion extending from and being in fluid communication with the primary duct, and a second portion structured to be in fluid communication with a corresponding portion of said press system. The vacuum system further includes a number of baffle assemblies for controlling the airflow, each baffle assembly being disposed on one of the branch assemblies.

US Patent:

20150053681, Feb 26, 2015

Filed:

Oct 21, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/519575

Inventors:

- Centennial CO, US
AARON E. CARSTENS - Centerville OH, US
JASON A. DAVIDSON - Sidney OH, US
GREGORY H. BUTCHER - Columbus OH, US

Assignee:

STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - Centennial CO

International Classification:

B65D 51/16
B65D 17/00

US Classification:

220269, 220271

Abstract:

A rotating tab is provided. The tab includes a body having a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end, a nose portion located at or about the first end of the tab, a lift portion located at or about the second end of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a rivet hole. A rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to fasten the rivet receiving portion of the tab to a can end. The body of the tab is structured to be rotated about the rivet to align a portion of the tab with a secondary scoreline in the can end. A portion of the tab is structured to be depressed to sever the secondary scoreline to vent the can end.