Patents by Inventor Michael P. Wade

Michael P. Wade 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).

  • Publication number: 20240119753
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Thomas W. Tipps, Eric J. Wade, Patrick S. Merg, Roy Steven Brozovich, Todd Mercer, Thomas A. Southward
  • Patent number: 9643353
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus and a method of manufacturing a paperboard tray therewith is provided. In particular, a hub is configured to rotate about a shaft. On the hub, a plurality of first molds are formed in the hub. Conversely, a plurality of second molds are each disposed above each of the plurality of first molds respectively and rotate above the first molds. In this configuration, the plurality of second molds are configured to move in unison with the plurality of first molds as the hub and second molds rotate and to move orthogonally towards and then away from the first molds as the second molds rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Wade, Barry G. Calvert
  • Publication number: 20170043495
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting three dimensional parts in a rotary die cutting mechanism (100) is provided including first and second drums (101 a,b) adjacent to each other to rotate about a respective axes, first and second recesses (106 a,b) formed on an outer surface of each of the drums in order to receive a three dimensional part, an anvil (103) protrudes outward from an edge of the first recess, and a cutting mechanism (104) protrudes outward from an edge of the second recess, the three dimensional part retained in a proper orientation to allow the three dimensional part to be cut by a first and a second capturing mechanism (105 a,b) disposed within the first and second recesses (106 a,b) respectively, configured to move in relation to the rotation of the drums (101 a,b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael P. WADE, Barry G. CALVERT
  • Publication number: 20150328822
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus and a method of manufacturing a paperboard tray therewith is provided. In particular, a hub is configured to rotate about a shaft. On the hub, a plurality of first molds are formed in the hub. Conversely, a plurality of second molds are each disposed above each of the plurality of first molds respectively and rotate above the first molds. In this configuration, the plurality of second molds are configured to move in unison with the plurality of first molds as the hub and second molds rotate and to move orthogonally towards and then away from the first molds as the second molds rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael P. WADE, Barry G. CALVERT
  • Patent number: 8550250
    Abstract: A package is disclosed comprising a reclosable blister attached to a paperboard card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade
  • Publication number: 20130216824
    Abstract: A laminate structure including a substrate, a single ply, oriented polyethylene film having a cross-sectional thickness ranging from about 1 to about 4 mils, and a tie layer positioned between the substrate and the polyethylene film, wherein the laminate structure has a machine direction and absorbs at least 1.5 inch-lbforce of energy before failing and stretches at least 15 percent before failing, as measured at any angle relative to the machine direction using the Graves tear test modified with an initial jaw separation of 2 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Michael P. Wade, Terrell J. Green
  • Patent number: 8251214
    Abstract: A blister card includes graphics printed on a substrate surface, which is then cut to produce an opening through which a blister may be received. The cut-out portion of the substrate is transferred in proper register to a position behind the blister so as to provide a continuous graphic image on the package. A method is also described for providing background graphics on a blister card in the region behind the blister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael P Wade
  • Publication number: 20120085672
    Abstract: Paperboard security packages are disclosed wherein content items are contained between two cards and held in place by one or more straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Gelardi, Michael P. Wade
  • Publication number: 20120085671
    Abstract: A package is disclosed comprising a reclosable blister attached to a paperboard card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade
  • Publication number: 20120012491
    Abstract: A package is disclosed comprising a blister attached to a paperboard card, wherein the paperboard card has a curved shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade
  • Publication number: 20110017627
    Abstract: A packaging structure is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect, the structure includes a blister (16) including a flange (20) and a body portion (22), a front card (12) defining a blister receiving opening and a first hang tab notch (30) therein, the blister receiving opening being sized and shaped to receive the body portion therethrough and prevent passage of the flange OC therethrough. The structure also includes a rear card (14) defining a second hang tab notch (36) therein; and a hang tab reinforcement card (18) defining a third hang tab notch (42) therein, wherein the first, second and third hang tab. notches are generally aligned and the front card is sealed to the rear card to secure the flange and the hang tab reinforcement card therebetween. Various substrates may be used to form the packaging structure. The structure may be provided with internal or external coatings to provide strength, printability, and adhesion between the various parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Michael P. Wade, Donald L. Hodapp
  • Publication number: 20100206755
    Abstract: A blister card includes graphics printed on a substrate surface, which is then cut to produce an opening through which a blister may be received. The cut-out portion of the substrate is transferred in proper register to a position behind the blister so as to provide a continuous graphic image on the package. A method is also described for providing background graphics on a blister card in the region behind the blister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade
  • Publication number: 20100011635
    Abstract: A security package is disclosed having a barrier cut to stop tears from propagating into the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Larry L. Sipe, Michael P. Wade
  • Publication number: 20080105587
    Abstract: A biodegradable blister package comprising polylactic acid resin is disclosed. The blister package includes a blister portion made of a biodegradable material and a clamshell portion having a first half and a second half, wherein the blister portion is at least partially between the first and the second halves of the clamshell portion. The clamshell portion comprises a substrate material including at least one layer of paperboard and at least one layer of polylactic acid adhered to the paperboard layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: David H. Hawes, Michael P. Wade
  • Patent number: 5461726
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bolo having a string like portion and a gripping portion. The string like portion has a first and second end. The bolo portion is attached to a tie-like or blade portion having an upper side and lower side, a face and a rear, and a first hole and second hole. In the gripping portion of the bolo is received by the first hole. The bolo is then placed through the gripping portion. The ends of the string like portion then pass through the second hole from the rear to the front thereby exposing the first end and the second end and anything attached to them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade
  • Patent number: D366355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade
  • Patent number: D366553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Inventor: Michael P. Wade