Title: Noise reduction kit for can closing machine

Abstract: The purpose of the machine noise reduction kit is to provide a noise attenuating apparatus for closing machines used for seaming end covers on metal, cardboard, paper or seamable type cans or containers. The reason for developing the noise reduction kit was to protect the machine operator from excessive noise levels as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known as OSHA. The kit has been detail designed, fabricated and installed on a can closing machine with a reduction in noise at the operator's position from 98 dBA to 86 dBA. In addition to being a noise attenuating device, the use of the kit eliminates the splashing and drainage of spilled product onto the floor around the machine, thereby improving sanitary conditions in the plants.

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Inventors: Schnell, Albert C. (Hickory Hills, IL, US)
Arends, Craig W. (Chicago Ridge, IL, US)
Zwikel, Dean N. (Chicago, IL, US)

Application Number: 521269
Filing Date: 1974-11-06
Publication_date: 1976-01-06
Assignee: Continental Can Company, Inc. (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 181/200
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US Patent Ref:

1381056	Jun, 1921	Blakely	181/33.
1705778	Mar, 1929	Munroe	181/33.
2420939	May, 1947	Eberhart	181/33.
2971507	Feb, 1961	Kiekhalfer	181/33.
3478958	Nov, 1969	Hinok et al.	181/33.
3642092	Feb, 1972	Cederbaum	181/33.

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Primary Examiner: Hix, L. T.
Assistant Examiner: Miska, Vit W.
Attorney: Lockwood, Dewey, Zickert & Alex