Method of isolating column loading and mitigating deformation of shaped metal vessels

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of isolating column loading and mitigating deformation of shaped metal vessels, the method comprising forming a cylindrical metal tube into a shaped metal vessel, the shaped metal vessel comprising a sealed end, an open end, and an integral carry ring proximate the open end. Column load is isolated between the open end and the carry ring by supporting the shaped metal vessel by the carry ring. The shaped metal vessel is sealed with a closure, wherein deformation of the shaped metal vessel between the sealed end and the carry ring due to column load is minimized during application of the closure.

1 . A method of isolating column loading and mitigating deformation of shaped metal vessels, the method comprising:
 forming a cylindrical metal tube into a shaped metal vessel, the shaped metal vessel comprising a sealed end, an open end, an integral carry ring proximate the open end, and thin side walls;   isolating column load between the open end and the carry ring by supporting the shaped metal vessel by the carry ring; and   sealing the shaped metal vessel with a closure, wherein deformation of the shaped metal vessel between the sealed end and the carry ring due to column load is minimized during application of the closure.   
     
     
         2 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: filling the shaped metal vessel with a product. 
     
     
         3 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: heating the cylindrical metal tube to increase workability during forming. 
     
     
         4 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: decorating the shaped metal vessel. 
     
     
         5 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: forming the cylindrical metal tube from a sheet of metal or metal slug. 
     
     
         6 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: forming flutes on the surface of the shaped metal vessel. 
     
     
         7 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: embossing or de-embossing indicia on the surface of the shaped metal vessel. 
     
     
         8 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein forming the cylindrical metal tube is by way of blow molding, pressure ram, stamped halves, die necking, hydro forming, or pneumatic forming. 
     
     
         9 . The method in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the closure is selected from the group consisting of a crown finish, a threaded finish, snap-on closure finish, or a rolled-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) finish. 
     
     
         10 . A method of isolating column loading and mitigating deformation of shaped metal vessels, the method comprising:
 forming a cylindrical metal tube into a shaped metal vessel, the shaped metal vessel comprising a sealed end, and an open end;   applying an outsert around the open end of the shaped metal vessel, the outsert comprising a carry ring;   isolating column load between the open end and the carry ring by supporting the shaped metal vessel by the carry ring; and   sealing the shaped metal vessel with a closure, wherein deformation of the shaped metal vessel between the sealed end and the carry ring due to column load is minimized during application of the closure.   
     
     
         11 . The method in accordance with  claim 10 , further comprising: forming the cylindrical metal tube from a sheet of metal or metal slugs. 
     
     
         12 . The method in accordance with  claim 10 , further comprising: heating the cylindrical metal tube to increase workability during step of forming. 
     
     
         13 . The method in accordance with  claim 10 , further comprising: decorating the shaped metal vessel. 
     
     
         14 . The method in accordance with  claim 10 , wherein the closure is selected from the group consisting of a crown finish, a threaded finish, snap-on closure finish, or a rolled-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) finish. 
     
     
         15 . A method of isolating column loading and mitigating deformation of shaped metal vessels, the method comprising:
 forming a cylindrical metal tube into a shaped metal vessel, the shaped metal vessel comprising a sealed end, an and open end;   pinching or adhering a carry ring around the open end of the shaped metal vessel;   isolating column load between the open end and the carry ring by supporting the shaped metal vessel by the carry ring; and   sealing the shaped metal vessel with a closure, wherein deformation of the shaped metal vessel between the sealed end and the carry ring due to column load is minimized during fill and application of the closure.   
     
     
         16 . The method in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein pinching or adhering further comprising:
 forming a lower edge integral to the shaped metal vessel proximate the open end;   placing a carry ring around the open end and resting on the lower edge; and   forming an upper edge integral to the shaped metal vessel above the lower edge and the carry ring, the carry ring is pinched or adhered between the lower edge and the upper edge.   
     
     
         17 . The method in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein the carry ring is asymmetrical in shape. 
     
     
         18 . The method in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein the lower edge or the upper edge is integrally formed around less than the entire the circumference of the open end. 
     
     
         19 . The method in accordance with  claim 15 , further comprising: forming the cylindrical metal tube from a sheet of metal or metal slugs. 
     
     
         20 . The method in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein forming the cylindrical metal tube into the shaped metal vessel is by way of blow molding, pressure ram, embossed, rolled, hydro formed, pneumatic formed, or stamped halves.