Patent ID: 7506779
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: B21D,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for altering the geometry of a metallic end closure which is adapted for interconnection to a neck of a container, comprising: providing a metallic end closure comprising a peripheral cover hook, a chuck-wall extending downwardly therefrom, a countersink with having an outer panel wall interconnected to a lower end of the chuck wall, and an inner panel wall interconnected to a central panel; providing a shaping tool which rotates around a central axis, said shaping tool having an outer surface with a predetermined shape; positioning said outer surface of said shaping tool in contact with at least one of the inner panel wall, the outer panel wall and the chuck wall of the metallic end closure, wherein a distinctive shape is formed in said end closure; wherein said reforming tool forms a preferred geometry in an outer panel wall and said shaping tool forms a preferred shape in said inner panel wall.