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Anthony J. Dunlop, Beijing CN
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20150262194 | MOBILE FIELD ARTICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure relates to a system and method for consumers to identify articles at a place of sales before purchasing, which are high in security level, low in cost, mobile, high in availability and easy to use. The system and the method are based upon capture of the physical and logic features of a security label containing at least two security tracers applied to an article, and also upon local or remote processing, and at least one of the tracers comprises an invisible energy response material. The identification operation can be performed in a special and offline way by any system of registered consumers through a mobile communication device that has an image capture component and is combined with other particular functions of system software. | 09-17-2015 |
Carl Dunlop, Cape Town ZA
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20080250699 | Production of Near Zero Aromatics Containing Diesels - The invention provides a process for the production of synthetically derived diesel and diesel produced by the process. The process includes the steps of catalytic conversion of Fisher-Tropsch derived light olefins to distillates (COD) over a zeolite type catalyst at pressures of more than 50 barg, one step hydrotreating the COD product to simultaneously hydrogenate both olefins and aromatics, and collecting a hydrotreated fraction boiling between about 180° C. to 360° C. | 10-16-2008 |
20080250704 | Synthetically Derived Illuminating and Heating Paraffin Oil - The invention provides synthetically derived distillate kerosene produced by catalytic conversion of Fisher-Tropsch derived light olefins to distillates (COD) and hydrotreating thereof. The kerosene boils in the range of about 170 to 250° C. and includes less than 10% n-paraffins, more than 75% iso-paraffins and less than 1% aromatics. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257783 | Process for Catalytic Conversion of Fischer-Tropsch Derived Olefins to Distillates - The invention provides a low aromatic producing process for catalytical conversion of Fisher-Tropsch derived olefins to distillates (COD), which process includes the step of contacting Fisher-Tropsch derived olefins with a zeolyte type catalyst at pressures of more than 50 barg. | 10-23-2008 |
20090294329 | PROCESS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF FISCHER-TROPSCH DERIVED OLEFINS TO DISTILLATES - The invention provides a low aromatic producing process for catalytical conversion of Fisher-Tropsch derived olefins to distillates (COD), which process includes the step of contacting Fisher-Tropsch derived olefins with a zeolyte type catalyst at pressures of more than 50 barg. | 12-03-2009 |
20100210737 | SYNTHETICALLY DERIVED ILLUMINATING AND HEATING PARAFFIN OIL - The invention provides synthetically derived distillate kerosene produced by catalytic conversion of Fisher-Tropsch derived light olefins to distillates (COD) and hydrotreating thereof. The kerosene boils in the range of about 170 to 250° C. and includes less than 10% n-paraffins, more than 75% iso-paraffins and less than 1% aromatics. | 08-19-2010 |
Donna Dunlop, Clavet CA
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20110230430 | SAPONIN EXTRACT FROM SAPONARIA SPP. AND USES THEREOF - A saponin extract from | 09-22-2011 |
Dwayne Dunlop, Ontario CA
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20150069707 | TARGET APPARATUS FOR HOCKEY OR OTHER SPORTS - A target apparatus for practicing hockey or other sports includes a frame comprising a forwardly inclined upright support member. The apparatus includes a plurality of independently pivoting target paddles each pivotally mounted to the forwardly inclined upright support member and independently rotatable between a first position in which the target paddle is on a first side of the frame and a second position in which the target paddle is on a second side of the frame. The apparatus includes an inclination adjustment mechanism for adjusting an angle of inclination of the inclined upright support member. | 03-12-2015 |
James Dunlop, Palmerston North NZ
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20080318326 | Method of Manufacture - The invention relates to methods of preparing a bilayer lipid membrane on a support matrix as well as a matrix preloaded with a protein and methods to achieve same. Steps used include hydration, pore infiltration, application of bilayer lipid membrane forming solutions and application of protein containing solutions. The methods and matrix produced are able to form and maintain a stable membrane. A further advantage is that the matrix may be pre-loaded with protein and then stored for use at a later date effectively stabilising the protein for later use. | 12-25-2008 |
Joel Dunlop, Cambridge CA
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20100243712 | THERMODE, CLAMPING ARRANGMENT THEREFOR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A thermode comprising: a shank; a tip; and a transition zone between the shank and the tip, the transition zone configured to provide resistance gradients to improve containment of heat in the tip. The thermode may also include an integrated cooling jet. The shank, tip, transition zone and integrated cooling jet may all be formed from a single workpiece. The thermode may also be formed with a compact mount that is integrated with the shank and that can be combined with a clamping arrangement to provide efficient replacement of the thermode from the clamping arrangement. | 09-30-2010 |
Joel Anthony Patrick Dunlop, Cambridge CA
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20110127316 | THERMODE CLEANING METHOD - A method for cleaning a thermode tip including applying an energy pulse to the thermode tip. The energy pulse involves raising the temperature of the thermode tip higher than the working temperature of the thermode tip. A method for cleaning a thermode tip may include periodically performing a predetermined number of soldering cycles at a working temperature; and applying an energy pulse to the thermode tip. | 06-02-2011 |
20110297186 | THERMODE CLEANING METHOD - A method for cleaning a thermode tip including applying an energy pulse to the thermode tip. The energy pulse involves raising the temperature of the thermode tip higher than the working temperature of the thermode tip. A method for cleaning a thermode tip may include periodically performing a predetermined number of soldering cycles at a working temperature; and applying an energy pulse to the thermode tip. | 12-08-2011 |
Johana Dunlop, Paris FR
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20120116837 | SOCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a social risk management system and method capable of analyzing data pertaining to an economic venture, identifying social risks that may be encountered, generating specific prevention and mitigation measures for those hazards, and evaluating the results. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a user-friendly graphic user interface through which users may access the unique functionality of the present invention. In one embodiment, the present invention is capable of utilizing feedback data to generate one or more evaluation reports illustrating the success, or lack thereof, of the implemented prevention/mitigation measures. | 05-10-2012 |
Jonathan Dunlop, Cambridge GB
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20110220410 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE AUTOMATION - A changepoint detector for modeling data received from at least one sensor in a proces in the hydrocarbon industry. The data is segmented into a plurality of segments and fo each segment a model is assigned and the data corresponding to the segment fit to tha model. A plurality of segmentations are thus provided and these segmentations ar evaluated and assigned weights indicative of the fit of the models of the segmentation t the underlying data. The segmentation models are further used to calculate a result tha may be input to a process control program. | 09-15-2011 |
20130124096 | Determining Drill String Status in A Wellbore - A method for determining a status of a drill string in a wellbore. The method can include obtaining pressure data and hook load data for the drill string. The pressure data can be filtered to obtain pressure sections. A low pressure threshold can be determined based upon the pressure sections. The hook load data can be filtered to obtain hook load sections. Hook load baselines can be determined based upon the hook load sections. Dynamic thresholds can be determined based upon the hook load baselines. An in-slips status of the drill string can be determined based upon the low pressure threshold, the dynamic thresholds, or both. | 05-16-2013 |
20130135114 | REAL TIME DATA COMPRESSION AND TRANSMISSION - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for compressing a variety of signals, such as measured signals from a hydrocarbon operation, that may be stored and/or transmitted in compressed form. Segmentation tools and techniques are used to compress the signals. Segmentation techniques include breaking a signal into segments and representing the data samples of the signal as segment boundary points, which may reflect where changes occur in the signal, and segment parameters, which may be utilized to model the segmented data. Embodiments can be used in real-time or in batch modes. New data samples can influence previous segment boundary points and/or segment parameters in some cases. Systems may modify what has already been stored or displayed as a result in revising segmentation information based on analysis utilizing the new data samples. Embodiments may utilize different Bayesian analysis techniques including the use of prior probability distributions and maximum a posteriori analyses. | 05-30-2013 |
20140343694 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE AUTOMATION - A changepoint detector for modeling data received from at least one sensor in a process in the hydrocarbon industry. The data is segmented into a plurality of segments and for each segment a model is assigned and the data corresponding to the segment fit to that model. A plurality of segmentations are thus provided and these segmentations are evaluated and assigned weights indicative of the fit of the models of the segmentation to the underlying data. The segmentation models are further used to calculate a result that may be input to a process control program. | 11-20-2014 |
20150184504 | Detecting a Drill String Washout Event - A method for detecting a drill string washout event. The method includes locating a drill string in a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. A drilling fluid is pumped into the drill string. The drill string includes a turbine that spins in response to the drilling fluid flowing therethrough. A comparison is made between a rate that the drilling fluid is pumped into the drill string and a spin rate of the turbine. A defect is determined to be formed in the drill string based upon the comparison. | 07-02-2015 |
Lorna W. Dunlop, Johnstone GB
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20090177494 | Patient management method and system - A method and system of patient recall management is disclosed comprising defining a set of disease related codes, each code being assigned to one or more predefined categories and having a predefined patient management plan including predefined time intervals at which appointments to meet with a predefined healthcare professional are due, each time interval including a time range at which the appointment may occur; assigning each patient record with one or more of the disease related codes according to results of a clinical assessment; scheduling and grouping appointments due, regardless of which code they belong to, according to the required healthcare professional, the appointment due date, taking into account the relevant time range, and any categories associated with the code, generating a set of appointments due for the patient. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark Dunlop, Christchurch NZ
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20130096815 | VEHICLE FLEET ROUTING SYSTEM - Vehicle management systems and associated processes can incorporate calculations for categorizing locations on a map as within one or more territories based on proximity of the location to predetermined points with in the territories. The systems and processes can also incorporate techniques for estimating total distance required to traverse a route reaching all of a set of predetermined stops, without using a routing algorithm that would provide a usable route for a vehicle, but is less computationally demanding. The systems and processes can also include techniques for incorporating legs of a route that extend through a temporary exclusion zone. | 04-18-2013 |
Mark Robert Dunlop, Christchurch NZ
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20130339098 | VEHICLE FLEET ROUTING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a system for routing vehicles in a vehicle fleet includes a location assignment module comprising computer hardware and a routing module. The location assignment module can be configured to iteratively: determine whether quotas are met for a plurality of territories based at least on locations assigned to individual territories of the plurality of territories, and in response to determining that the quota is unmet for one or more individual territories, assign one or more additional locations to the one or more individual territories having unmet quotas based at least on a proximity of the one or more additional locations to a different reference location associated with each of the one or more individual territories having unmet quotas. The routing module can be configured to generate routes including the locations assigned to the individual territories for vehicles in a vehicle fleet. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339266 | VEHICLE FLEET ROUTING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a system for routing vehicles in a vehicle fleet includes a location assignment module comprising computer hardware and a routing module. The location assignment module can be configured to iteratively: determine whether quotas are met for a plurality of territories based at least on locations assigned to individual territories of the plurality of territories, and in response to determining that the quota is unmet for one or more individual territories, assign one or more additional locations to the one or more individual territories having unmet quotas based at least on a proximity of the one or more additional locations to a different reference location associated with each of the one or more individual territories having unmet quotas. The routing module can be configured to generate routes including the locations assigned to the individual territories for vehicles in a vehicle fleet. | 12-19-2013 |
Marshall Dunlop, Co. Antrim IE
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20080206780 | Antibody Libraries - The invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of antibody fragments, each comprising a framework region having a murine VH14 heavy chain and a murine VK2 light chain, or homologues thereof, each antibody fragment further comprising at least one different CDR. | 08-28-2008 |
Neil A. Dunlop, Linlithgow GB
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20080244202 | Method combining lower-endurance/performance and higher-endurance/performance information storage to support data processing - An information storage arrangement that combines higher-endurance (or performance) storage with lower-endurance (or performance) storage is managed in a manner that makes judicious use of the lower-endurance (or performance) storage. It is therefore possible to exploit the economic advantage associated with lower-endurance (or performance) storage, while also avoiding storage capacity losses that would otherwise be associated with lower-endurance (or performance) storage. | 10-02-2008 |
20080244203 | Apparatus combining lower-endurance/performance and higher-endurance/performance information storage to support data processing - An information storage arrangement that combines higher-endurance (or performance) storage with lower-endurance (or performance) storage is managed in a manner that makes judicious use of the lower-endurance (or performance) storage. It is therefore possible to exploit the economic advantage associated with lower-endurance (or performance) storage, while also avoiding storage capacity losses that would otherwise be associated with lower-endurance (or performance) storage. | 10-02-2008 |
Peter Dunlop, Oldham GB
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20090008857 | BILLS AND/OR CARD VALIDATOR AND STORAGE APPARATUS - The invention relates to apparatus for the provision of receipt, validation and collection of banknotes or tickets which are input by a user, typically as payment for a service which has or is to be provided. The apparatus allow for the accurate location of the banknote or ticket as it passes through the apparatus and the accurate validation of the same. In one embodiment a printer assembly is provided which a lows the apparatus to print tickets and to pass the same in the reverse direction to input banknotes or tickets, to be provided to the user as, for example a credit which can be cashed subsequently by the user. | 01-08-2009 |
20110036681 | BILL AND VOUCHER/TICKET HANDLING APPARATUS - The invention relates to apparatus for use in the handling of banknotes, tickets and/or vouchers. The apparatus allows the same to be inserted into the apparatus through an aperture and to then be fed to storage or a printing apparatus. The apparatus allows the dispensing of bills, tickets or vouchers and the same are dispensed through the same aperture thereby reducing the size of the apparatus as only one aperture and feed means is required for inserting and dispensing which is in contrast to known apparatus which have an aperture for inserting and a separate aperture via which the banknotes, tickets or vouchers are dispensed. | 02-17-2011 |
Ronald Lindsay Dunlop, Auckland NZ
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20140083031 | VOID FORMER AND METHOD OF REINFORCING - A void former for forming a void in a concrete element is described. The void is adapted to receive at least one pliant reinforcing member. The void former is shaped or configured so that the void formed by said void former comprises an aperture in a surface of the concrete element for a said pliant reinforcing member to at least enter the void, and an internal surface shaped to direct the pliant reinforcing member through the void and back towards the surface of the concrete element to exit the void at the surface of the concrete element at a distance away from a portion of the pliant reinforcing member entering the void. A concrete element comprising a void, and a structure or building comprising a concrete element, and a method of reinforcing a concrete element or a building or structure is also described. | 03-27-2014 |
Stuart Dunlop, London GB
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20140230834 | SMOKING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SMOKING ARTICLES - A smoking article comprising a first part moveable relative to a second part, and defining an interface between the first and second parts located around the first part are provided, among other aspects. A cover is configured to cover the interface and obstruct ingress of air into the smoking article directly at the interface. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238425 | SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SMOKING ARTICLE - Smoking article and method of manufacturing a smoking article A smoking article ( | 08-28-2014 |