Rafael Nancy Hernandez

US Patent:

42326222, Nov 11, 1980

Filed:

Jan 23, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/005755

Inventors:

Robert J. Weierman - Lockport IL
Joseph J. Merle - Oak Lawn IL
Gerald A. Gordon - Skokie IL
Rafael J. Hernandez - Chicago IL

Assignee:

The Continental Group, Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B21D 5146

US Classification:

113121C

Abstract:

A closure for a container wherein a tape having a metal part and thermoplastic material which is applied to the container wall and heated. Most of the material is squeezed out from between the metal part and the wall into a rib which is formed during application. The material in the rib has an isotropic structural characteristic since the rib formation provides a region into which the excess material is directed minimizing the shearing effect of the flow of material along the interface with the container wall. Also the rib reinforces the tape in the critical region to resist pressure of gasses in the container when used to contain carbonated beverages. This patent covers a method of making the above described closure.

US Patent:

42156483, Aug 5, 1980

Filed:

Aug 23, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/936544

Inventors:

Stanley L. Stamets - South Holland IL
Robert A. Winkless - Oak Lawn IL
Rafael J. Hernandez - Chicago IL
Joseph J. Merle - Oak Lawn IL
Robert D. Payne - Countryside IL

Assignee:

The Continental Group, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

B05B 502
B05C 502

US Classification:

118622

Abstract:

A powder applicator for applying powder to form a side stripe to the interior of can bodies along side seams thereof. The powder applicator includes a device for providing a layering effect on the gas entrained powder so that although the powder is normally carried by the gaseous stream it is directed into an orifice of a nozzle as a dense stream with the carrier gas forming a separate layer. In addition, the applicator forms a seal with the interior of the can body to define a limited sealed area within which the powder may pass. This sealed area contains corona charging pins which are arranged in a longitudinal line so that a maximum charging of the powder may be effected. Also, a diffused gas is directed into the sealed area to prevent the powder from clinging to the side walls of the sealed area and the charging pins.

US Patent:

41703146, Oct 9, 1979

Filed:

Oct 11, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/950483

Inventors:

Robert J. Weierman - Lockport IL
Joseph J. Merle - Oak Lawn IL
Gerald A. Gordon - Skokie IL
Rafael J. Hernandez - Chicago IL

Assignee:

The Continental Group, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

B65D 4102

US Classification:

220260

Abstract:

A closure for a container wherein a tape having a metal part and thermoplastic material which is applied to the container wall and heated. Most of the material is squeezed out from between the metal part and the wall into a rib which is formed during application. The material in the rib has an isotropic structural characteristic since the rib formation provides a region into which the excess material is directed minimizing the shearing effect of the flow of material along the interface with the container wall. Also the rib reinforces the tape in the critical region to resist pressure of gasses in the container when used to contain carbonated beverages.

US Patent:

40606473, Nov 29, 1977

Filed:

Jan 11, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/758444

Inventors:

Rafael J. Hernandez - Chicago IL

Assignee:

The Continental Group, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

B05D 106

US Classification:

427 21

Abstract:

A pulsed powder application system for electrostatically powder-coating a substrate comprises an applicator bed means, a fluidizing means, and a pulsing means. The pulsing means is actuable during a coating time to effect ionization of electrostatic powder particles so as to cause the establishment of an electric field attracting the particles to the substrate, and actuable during non-coating times to cause the establishment of a reverse electric field attracting the ionized particles away from the substrate. A feeder bed means and an associated fluidizing means are provided for holding the electrostatic powder prior to usage for coating by the applicator bed means.

US Patent:

43466672, Aug 31, 1982

Filed:

Dec 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/218324

Inventors:

Stanley L. Stamets - South Holland IL
Robert A. Winkless - Oak Lawn IL
Rafael J. Hernandez - Chicago IL
Joseph J. Merle - Oak Lawn IL
Robert D. Payne - Countryside IL

Assignee:

The Continental Group, Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B05B 502
B05C 702
B05C 1900

US Classification:

118622

Abstract:

This relates to a powder applicator for applying a coating stripe in powder form to inside seams of can bodies. The powder applicator is particularly adapted to be utilized in conjunction with welding apparatus for welding the side seams of can bodies and wherein the diameters of the can bodies are too small to permit the provision of the customary excess powder return duct. The powder applicator is located at the 12:00 o'clock position and thus the excess powder will not merely fall out of the applicator. Accordingly, there is provided a channel defined by a porous block having air or gas circulated therethrough and wherein the terminal end of the channel is closed by a deflector block which will deflect any excess powder out of the applicator into an overlying hood which is primarily intended to take away powder overspray which normally occurs between adjacent, but spaced, can bodies.