Title: Printing and coating method

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus, for applying a first and second coating to the exterior surface of a can. The apparatus comprises a mandrel rotatably mounted on a pivotable arm, so that pivoting of the arm carries a can on the mandrel to a first position, in which it is held by a solenoid acting upon a portion of the arm, while a first coating means applies a first coating. Thereafter the arm is released for pivoting to a second position where it is held by a second holding means while a second coating means applies a second coating.

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Inventors: Shutie, Orin S. (Greenford, GB)
Jenkins, Leonard A. (Newbury, GB)

Application Number: 845219
Filing Date: 1977-10-25
Publication_date: 1979-02-13
Assignee: Metal Box Limited (Reading, GB2)
Primary Class(es): 427/598 427/258, 427/407.1, 427/412.1, 427/417, 427/428
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

1779638	Oct, 1930	Pilkington	118/232.
3388686	Jun, 1968	Cohan	118/218.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Hoffman, James R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Brown; Charles E.