Patents by Inventor P. Walling
P. Walling has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240116689Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a package, a carrier for packaging two or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The carrier comprises a main panel having at least one top-engaging article device for receiving and securing the main panel to a respective article. The carrier further comprises a keel structure. The keel structure comprises at least two keel panels arranged to be disposed between a first one of the at least two articles and a second one of the at least two articles. The keel structure comprises at least one keel tab struck from at least one of at least two keel panels. The at least one keel tab is arranged to be disposed between the first one of the at least two articles and the second one of the at least two articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Gregory P. Hayter, Bradford J. Walling
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Publication number: 20240091972Abstract: A paperboard converting process is disclosed, which involves feeding a continuous roll of paperboard into a die-cutting station, die-cutting the continuous roll of paperboard into a continuous web of die-cut blanks, and re-winding the continuous web of die-cut blanks into a continuous roll of die-cut blanks downstream from the die-cutting station.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Gregory P. Hayter, Matthew E. Zacherle, O. Larry Elliott, Bradford J. Walling
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Publication number: 20100219071Abstract: The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substrate, an electrically conductive coating positioned on the support substrate, the coating being formed to define electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast between the conductive coating and the substrate such that the code pattern is discernible, and a cover cooperating with the support substrate to define a channel. At least a portion of the electrodes are positioned in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2005Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Henning Groll, John T. Austera, Douglas P. Walling, Timothy I. Ranney, James L. Pauley, JR.
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Patent number: 7780827Abstract: The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substrate, an electrically conductive coating positioned on the support substrate, the coating being formed to define electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast between the conductive coating and the substrate such that the code pattern is discernible, and a cover cooperating with the support substrate to define a channel. At least a portion of the electrodes are positioned in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Henning Groll, John T. Austera, Douglas P. Walling, Timothy L. Ranney, James L. Pauley, Jr.
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Patent number: 7476827Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a biosensor. The method includes providing a substrate coated with a electrically conductive material, ablating the electrically conductive material to form electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast between the conductive coating and the substrate such that the code pattern is discernible, and applying a reagent to at least one of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Henning Groll, John T. Austera, Douglas P. Walling, Timothy L. Ranney, James L. Pauley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080314882Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a biosensor. The method includes providing a substrate coated with a electrically conductive material, ablating the electrically conductive material to form electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast between the conductive coating and the substrate such that the code pattern is discernible, and applying a reagent to at least one of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2004Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Henning Groll, John T. Austera, Douglas P. Walling, Timothy L. Ranney, James L. Pauley, JR.
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Patent number: 7386937Abstract: A method of making a biosensor is provided. The method includes providing an electrically conductive material on a base and partially removing the conductive material using laser ablation from the base so that less than 90% of the conductive material remains on the base and at least one electrode pattern is formed from the conductive material. The at least one electrode pattern has an edge extending between two points. A standard deviation of the edge from a line extending between two points is less than about 6 ?m along the length of the edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Eric R. Diebold, Brian S. Hill, Nigel A. Surridge, Douglas P. Walling
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Publication number: 20060200981Abstract: A method of making a biosensor is provided. The biosensor includes an electrically conductive material on a base and electrode patterns formed on the base, the patterns having different feature sizes. The conductive material is partially removed from the base using broad field laser ablation so that less than 90% of the conductive material remains on the base and that the electrode pattern has an edge extending between two points.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Raghbir Bhullar, Eric Diebold, Brian Hill, Nigel Surridge, P. Walling
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Patent number: 7073246Abstract: A method of making a biosensor is provided. The biosensor includes an electrically conductive material on a base and electrode patterns formed on the base, the patterns having different feature sizes. The conductive material is partially removed from the base using broad field laser ablation so that less than 90% of the conductive material remains on the base and that the electrode pattern has an edge extending between two points. A standard deviation of the edge from a line extending between two points is less than about 6 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Eric R. Diebold, Brian S. Hill, Nigel A. Surridge, Douglas P. Walling
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Patent number: 6911621Abstract: A method of forming a biosensor is provided. The method includes providing a substrate and a cover including first and second surfaces, positioning a reagent on the substrate, carving a channel by laser ablation in the first surface, and coupling the first surface of the cover to the second surface. The channel includes a first portion having a first height and a second portion having a second height that is less than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Roche Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Douglas P. Walling, Brian S. Hill
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Patent number: 6814844Abstract: The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substate, an electrically conductive coating positioned on the support substrate, the coating being formed to define electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast between the conductive coating and the substrate such that the code pattern is discernible, and a cover cooperating with the support substrate to define a channel. At least a portion of the electrodes are positioned in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Roche Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Henning Groll, John T. Austera, Douglas P. Walling, Timothy I. Ranney, James L. Pauley, Jr.
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Patent number: 6814843Abstract: A biosensor is provided that comprises a substrate, a reagent positioned on the substrate, and a cover including a top side and a generally flat bottom side. The bottom side is coupled to the substrate to define a sealed portion and an unsealed portion. The unsealed portion cooperates with the substrate to define a channel extending across the reagent.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Roche Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Douglas P. Walling, Brian S. Hill
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Publication number: 20040200721Abstract: The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substrate, an electrically conductive coating positioned on the support substrate, the coating being formed to define electrodes and a code pattern, wherein there is sufficient contrast between the conductive coating and the substrate such that the code pattern is discernible, and a cover cooperating with the support substrate to define a channel. At least a portion of the electrodes are positioned in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2001Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Henning Groll, John T. Austera, Douglas P. Walling, Timothy I. Ranney, James L. Pauley
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Publication number: 20030094367Abstract: A method of forming a biosensor is provided. The method includes providing a substrate and a cover including first and second surfaces, positioning a reagent on the substrate, carving a channel by laser ablation in the first surface, and coupling the first surface of the cover to the second surface. The channel includes a first portion having a first height and a second portion having a second height that is less than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2003Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Douglas P. Walling, Brian S. Hill
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Patent number: 6562210Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, an electrochemical cell for analysis of a sample is provided, comprising a dual electrode having a dielectric strip with electrical conductors on opposite sides. According to a preferred embodiment, the electrochemical cell comprises a base, and a first reagent the proximate the dual electrode. According to a further preferred embodiment, a second reagent is provided proximate the dual electrode. A cover may also be provided comprising a sample aperture. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the first and second reagents are superposed, and the dual electrode is between the first and second reagents. The dual electrode separates the two and preserves chemical stability until a sample is applied.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1999Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Roche Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Raghbir Singh Bhullar, Douglas P. Walling, Brian Hill
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Patent number: 6540890Abstract: A biosensor is provided that comprises a substrate, a reagent positioned on the substrate, and a cover including a first surface coupled to the substrate and a second surface. The first surface is carved so that it includes a flow channel therein. The flow channel extends over at least a portion of the reagent. In addition, the cover includes secondary channels extending on either side of the channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Roche Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Raghbir S. Bhullar, Douglas P. Walling, Brian S. Hill