Keith K Thomas

US Patent:

6698265, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Sep 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/236521

Inventors:

Keith A. Thomas - Hammond IN

Assignee:

Crown Cork Seal Technologies Corporation - Alsip IL

International Classification:

B21B 4502

US Classification:

72 94, 7240503

Abstract:

A preferred method for closely coupling a first and a second necking machine comprises removing an input module from the second necking machine, removing end portions of a bearing support plate and a base of the second necking machine, and fixing a cover plate to the base of the second necking machine. The presently-preferred method also comprises positioning the first and second necking machines end to end so that a drive gear of the discharge module of the first necking machine meshes with a drive gear of the necking module of the second necking machine, and the necking module of the second necking machine is adapted to receive the can body from the discharge module of the first necking machine.

US Patent:

50000713, Mar 19, 1991

Filed:

Mar 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/494504

Inventors:

Keith E. Thomas - Memphis TN

International Classification:

G10D 300
G10G 500

US Classification:

84327

Abstract:

An apparatus for securing a musical instrument to a waist belt that is attached relative to a performer's waist. The apparatus includes a first anchor for being attached to the waist belt; a second anchor for being attached to the musical instrument; and securing structure for removably securing the first anchor to the second anchor.