Patents by Inventor John Valencia
John Valencia 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: 20240119383Abstract: An orchestration system of or otherwise available to a web platform centralizes the execution of workflow components of a workflow associated with a job posting hosted by the web platform using various software services internal and/or external to the web platform. The workflow components and attributes thereof are determined based on the job posting. Domain-specific language (DSL) instructions for the various workflow components are generated. First DSL instructions are invoked by the orchestration system to cause an execution of a first workflow component of the workflow by a first software service. The orchestration system obtains an output of the first workflow component, such as values of relevant attributes, and, based on the output and in some cases information derived other than from the first workflow component, invokes next DSL instructions to cause an execution of a next workflow component of the workflow by another software service.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: John Bowers, Xiqian Han, Quanzheng Long, Jacob Lucas, Russel Mommaerts, Jeremy Spencer, Hemant Tanwar, David Thrift, Adam Ullrich, Christopher Valencia
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Patent number: 11912769Abstract: Methods of treating autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus using domain antibodies that specifically bind human CD28 are provided. The methods may comprise at least one administration cycle comprising one dose of the domain antibody. The method reduces symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus compared to placebo.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Xavier Valencia, John P. Throup, Steven G. Nadler, Suzanne J. Suchard, Dominique Duchesne, Xiaoni Liu, Rong Shi, Diane E. Shevell, Jenny H. Xie, Marek Honczarenko
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Publication number: 20230365292Abstract: A carton for packaging product includes a bottom wall having a plurality of bottom wall panels. The carton further includes a plurality of side walls connected to the bottom wall, a first handle formed by at least a portion of the plurality of side walls, and a second handle formed by at least a portion of the plurality of side walls. The carton further includes a first support structure formed by at least a portion of the plurality of side walls and a second support structure formed by a least a portion of the plurality of side walls. A method includes providing a carton blank comprising a plurality of panels and manipulating the carton blank such that the plurality of panels define a bottom wall, a plurality of side walls, a first support structure, a second support structure, a first handle of the carton, and a second handle of the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Patent number: 11801984Abstract: A blank for forming a tray, wherein the blank includes a first panel extending along a lateral axis configured to form an outer side of an erected tray and a second panel extending along the lateral axis coupled to the first panel by a fold line, the second panel being configured to form an inner side of the erected tray. Each of the first and second panels includes a base section, a first lateral section foldably coupled to the base section, a first end section foldably coupled to the first lateral section, a second lateral section foldably coupled to the base section, and a second end section foldably coupled to the second lateral section.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Patent number: 11794945Abstract: A container formed from a blank of sheet material includes an outer tray having a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and first and second side walls. A fold-in tray is configured to nest within the outer tray. The fold-in tray is hingedly connected along an upper edge of at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall, the front wall, and the rear wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20230331428Abstract: Carton (100) includes a bottom wall (104), a plurality of side walls (140, 142, 144, 146) connected to the bottom wall, and a top wall (106) releasably coupled to one of the side walls. The carton also includes a handle (112) formed by at least a portion of the top wall. The carton further includes a planar surface (114) at least partially formed by the handle (112) and the top wall (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20230312205Abstract: A container (100, 300) configured to carry a plurality of articles includes a body (101, 301) configured to form an interior space (105, 305). The body (101, 301) includes at least a side wall (107, 307) and a bottom (109, 309). The container (101, 301) includes a divider handle (111, 311) that can be configured to attach to the body (101, 301). The divider handle (111, 311) forms a handle and at least one divider configured to divide the interior space (105, 305) into at least two compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventors: Alyssa J. Scherer, John Valencia
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Publication number: 20230264876Abstract: A blank for a container configured to carry a plurality of articles can include a plurality of side panels configured to form a wall defining an interior space, a plurality of bottom panels connected to a the plurality of side panels and configured to interact with each other to form an autobottom. The autobottom can be configured to cover at least a portion of a bottom of the interior space in a formed position, and one or more divider handle assembly panels foldably connected to one or more of the bottom panels and configured to form a handle and to form at least one divider configured to divide the interior space into at least two compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventors: John Valencia, Alyssa J. Scherer
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Publication number: 20230182952Abstract: A panel interlocking arrangement for securing a pair of panels together comprising: first and second panels for placement in an overlapping position. The first and second panels are disposed at least in part in a face-contacting arrangement. A pair of locking elements are provided for locking engagement with each other to secure the first and second panels in the overlapping position. The pair of locking elements comprises a male locking element and female locking element. The female locking element is formed in the second panel and the male locking element is connected to the first panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20230182428Abstract: A container forming apparatus for forming a container from a blank includes a blank transfer station including an adhesive assembly having a plurality of adhesive applicators, and a compression station downstream of the blank transfer station, the compression station including a vertically movable mandrel and a forming tool below the mandrel. The forming tool defines a cavity therein and has an inner profile complementary in shape to an outer profile of the mandrel. Hot-melt adhesive is applied to a surface of the blank as the blank is transferred through the adhesive assembly. The blank is positioned beneath the mandrel, and the mandrel drives the blank downward into the cavity of forming tool. Compression plates fold panels of the blank, and the formed container includes a fully formed top flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Tom J. Whatling, Alyssa J. Scherer, John Valencia, Daniel Stamp
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Publication number: 20230174267Abstract: A container includes a first end structure defining a first opening therein, the first end structure being configured to receive a first cover positioned on the first end structure and extending across the first opening. A second end structure is positioned opposite the first end structure and defines a second opening extending through the second end structure. The container further includes two opposing side walls coupled to the second end structure along a respective first set of fold lines and two opposing end walls coupled to the second end structure along a respective second set of fold lines. At least one of the two opposing end walls extends obliquely relative to the second end structure and taper outwards from the second end structure. The container further includes a second cover positioned on the second end structure and extending across the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Tom J. Whatling, Alyssa J. Scherer, John Valencia, Marcellino Santoro, Eric M. O'Malley, Bradford J. Walling
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Patent number: 11643244Abstract: A tray formed from a blank of sheet material includes a bottom panel, a top panel, first and second side panels, and a locking band connected to the bottom panel at opposite upper and lower edges thereof. The locking band extends across the top panel and holds an underlying portion of the top panel in face-contacting relationship with the bottom panel. The tray is configured to transition from a first, substantially flat configuration into a second, erect configuration in which the top panel defines a concave surface configured to hold in place a rounded item. The tray is configured to be transitioned from the first configuration to the second configuration by sliding the top panel relative to the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventors: John Valencia, Abagail L. Bleakney
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Publication number: 20230139262Abstract: A lidding device (102) includes a first panel (104) comprising a lid (106) configured to cover and seal a food container (108). A second panel (110) is foldably connected to the first panel. A third panel (112) includes a bottom panel opposite the lid, wherein the second panel is foldably connected to the first panel and the third panel. A fourth panel (114) is foldably connected to at least one of the first panel and the third panel, wherein the fourth panel and second panel are configured to at least partially enclose a food container between the second and fourth panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Linda A. BERNSTEIN, John VALENCIA
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Patent number: 11377253Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a package can include an octagonal side body formed of at least eight body panels and an autobottom connected to the octagonal side body and formed of a plurality of bottom panels extending from a respective body panel of the plurality of the at least eight body panels. The autobottom can connect all of the at least eight body panels together in an octagonal shape when the plurality of bottom panels are interacting with each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventors: John Valencia, Jesus A. Padilla
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Publication number: 20220185532Abstract: A tray (100) including first and second compartment portions (20, 40) each having a bottom panel (22, 42), a first side panel (24, 44) foldably connected to a first side edge (22a, 42a) of the bottom panel, a second side panel (26, 46) foldably connected to a second side edge (22b, 42b) of the bottom panel, a front panel (28, 48) foldably connected to a front edge (22c, 42c) of the bottom panel and a rear panel (30, 50) foldably connected to a rear edge (22d, 42d) of the bottom panel, wherein a side edge of the front panel (28a, 48a) and a front edge (26a, 46a) of the second side panel are connected to one another by a front bi-fold corner web panel (32a, 32b, 42a, 42b) and a side edge (30a, 40a) of the rear panel and a rear edge (26b, 46b) of the second side panel are connected to one another by a rear bi-fold corner web panel (34a, 34b, 44a, 44b).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20220144478Abstract: A tray (100) including a first compartment portion (20) having a bottom panel (22), a first side panel (24) connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel (26) connected to the bottom panel, a front panel (28) connected to the bottom panel and a rear panel (30) connected to the bottom panel, and a second compartment portion (40) having a bottom panel (42), a first side panel (44) connected to the bottom panel and connected to the second side panel of the first compartment portion along an adjoining fold line (35), a second side panel (46) connected to the bottom panel, a front panel (48) connected to the bottom panel and a rear panel (50) connected to the bottom panel, wherein the front and rear panels of the second compartment portion each have a tab (48a, 50a) for securement to the front and rear panels of the first compartment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20220055810Abstract: A blank for forming a tray, wherein the blank includes a first panel extending along a lateral axis configured to form an outer side of an erected tray and a second panel extending along the lateral axis coupled to the first panel by a fold line, the second panel being configured to form an inner side of the erected tray. Each of the first and second panels includes a base section, a first lateral section foldably coupled to the base section, a first end section foldably coupled to the first lateral section, a second lateral section foldably coupled to the base section, and a second end section foldably coupled to the second lateral section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventor: John Valencia
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Patent number: 11230403Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed toward a carrier (90) for containing a product. The carrier comprises first, second and third connected side panels (16a/16b, 116a/116b, 216a/216b, 316a/316b; 14, 114, 214, 314; 12, 112, 212, 312) which define a three-sided tubular structure having a triangular cross-section. The carrier has a substantially triangular-shaped, crash-bottom-style, bottom wall. Parts (24b/26b, 20b/32, 22b; 124b/126b, 120b/132, 122b; 224b/226b, 220b/232, 222b; 324b/326b, 320b/332, 322b) of the bottom wall are coupled to the first, second and third side panels. The carrier has a mechanical interlocking feature (T1, T2, S1, S2); and a multi-part mechanical locking mechanism. A first top-end closure panel (16a/16b 116a/116b; 215a/215b; 315a/315b) comprises a first part (A1) of said multi-part mechanical locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20210284381Abstract: Provided is a container system comprising a container and a partition insert. The container has a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls. The bottom wall and the side walls define an internal volume. The partition insert is connected to the container and is within the internal volume. The partition insert has a partition panel selectively movable between at least a stowed configuration and a raised configuration. In the raised configuration the partition panel divides the internal volume into at least two compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: John Valencia
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Publication number: 20210155364Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a package can include an octagonal side body formed of at least eight body panels and an autobottom connected to the octagonal side body and formed of a plurality of bottom panels extending from a respective body panel of the plurality of the at least eight body panels. The autobottom can connect all of the at least eight body panels together in an octagonal shape when the plurality of bottom panels are interacting with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventors: John Valencia, Jesus A. Padilla