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A sealed metal container adapted for use with candles. The container is coated with a layer of sealing compound so that the side and bottom seams of the container do not leak flowable material. The sealing compound contains a mixture of synthetic wax with sufficient adhesive so that the compound bon

A sealed metal container adapted for use with candles. The container is coated with a layer of sealing compound so that the side and bottom seams of the container do not leak flowable material. The sealing compound contains a mixture of synthetic wax with sufficient adhesive so that the compound bonds to the surface of the container. Appropriate ratios of synthetic wax and adhesive material are mixed together so that the sealing compound has sufficient flexibility. A method for forming a sealed metal container is also provided in which the sealing compound is melted, pressurized, and sprayed through a nozzle toward the interior surface of the container. The container may be preheated and rotated during spraying to ensure complete coverage.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sealed metal container for holding a relatively low viscous material, the container comprising:a base having top and bottom faces,a formed side wall member engaging the top face of the base to form a bottom seam, opposing ends of the side wall member engaging one anothe

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sealed metal container for holding a relatively low viscous material, the container comprising:a base having top and bottom faces,a formed side wall member engaging the top face of the base to form a bottom seam, opposing ends of the side wall member engaging one another to form a side seam, the side wall member and top face defining an inside surface of the container, anda sealing compound including a mixture of synthetic wax and adhesive, the compound having a sufficient fraction of adhesive to allow bonding of the compound to the inside surface of the container, the sealing compound when bonded having a flexibility of approximately 10 to 20 inch-pounds, a hardness of approximately 0.01 to 0.3 mm for 100 g/5 secs/25.degree. C., and a melting point of at least 80.degree. C.