Richard Arthur Deyoung

US Patent:

41656644, Aug 28, 1979

Filed:

Apr 14, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/896292

Inventors:

Richard E. DeYoung - Roswell GA

International Classification:

B23D 2114
B23D 2902

US Classification:

83188

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for making cuts along the circumferential surface of a can. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of rollers rotatably coupled to the frame for receiving and movably supporting the circumferential surface of the can. A cutter is provided for cutting along the circumferential surface of the can. A guide is coupled to the cutter and to the frame in known registration with the rollers for movably guiding the cutter along the desired cutting path over the circumferential surface of the can. In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention the rollers are arranged so as to allow the can to rotate about its central cylindrical axis. The rollers are elongated and cylindrical in form and each has an axis of rotation generally parallel with the central cylindrical axis of the can.