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Arno Theron, Glasgow GB
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20090057223 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING INJECTION FLUID - An apparatus for treating a fluid to be injected into a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation includes a filtration unit having one or more filtration membranes including either or both ultra-filtration membranes and microfiltration membranes, and an ionic species removal plant, wherein fluid to be injected is first treated by the filtration unit and then treated by the ionic species removal plant. In a preferred embodiment, the ionic species removal plant is a sulfate removal plant which incorporates nano-filtration membranes. A method of treating fluid to be injected into a subterranean formation is also disclosed. A cleaning system and method for use in an apparatus for treating injection fluid is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
Bernard Theron, Aberdeen FR
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20100138168 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF MEASURING THE FLOW OF A FLUID - An apparatus and method for measuring a mass flow rate of a multi-phase fluid flowing through a conduit. The apparatus includes a differential pressure element located in the conduit, wherein a first differential pressure measurement device is in communication with the multi-phase fluid between a first and second position across the differential pressure element and is able to measure a first fluid differential pressure. A second differential pressure measurement device is in communication with the multi-phase fluid between a third and fourth position across the differential pressure element and is able to measure a second fluid differential pressure. A processor is in communication with the first and second differential pressure measurement devices, and is able to calculate the Reynolds number and discharge coefficient using the first and second fluid differential pressures. The processor is also capable of calculating the mass flow rate by using the Reynolds number and discharge coefficient. | 06-03-2010 |
Bernard Theron, Aberdeenshire GB
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20130025874 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAMPLING MULTIPHASE FLUID AT A PRODUCTION WELLSITE - Techniques for separating downhole fluid from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation are provided. These techniques may involve a cyclone separator having a housing with an intake for receiving the downhole fluid and at least one outlet, a cyclone section for rotating the downhole fluid, and an isolation plate positioned below the cyclone section. The isolation plate has a plurality of slots along a perimeter thereof positionable adjacent an inner surface of the housing for selectively passing portions of the downhole fluid out of the cyclone section. The cyclone separator further having a catching section for receiving the portions of the downhole fluid passing through the isolation plate for gravitational separation into a plurality of phases therein. The catching section has a plurality of baffles for stopping rotation of the portions of the downhole fluid. | 01-31-2013 |
Bernard Theron, Aberdeen GB
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20110198079 | PHASE SAMPLER PROBE AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - An apparatus and method for selectively capturing substantially separate phases from a multiphase fluid mixture flowing through a flowline. The apparatus is preferably substantially aerofoil shaped, and includes sample ports which are positioned on the apparatus in such an orientation that takes advantage of the low density and high density flow around the aerofoil shape, as well as the pressure distribution around the aerofoil shape. | 08-18-2011 |
20130025854 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING MULTI-PHASE FLUID AT A PRODUCTION WELLSITE - A system and method for sampling fluid from a production wellsite are provided. The system includes an interface operatively connectable to the port and a separation circuit operatively connectable to the interface for establishing fluid communication therebetween. The separation circuit includes a pumping unit and at least one sample chamber. The pumping unit includes pumping chambers having a cylinder with a piston therein defining a fluid cavity and a buffer cavity. The fluid cavities define a separation chamber for receiving the fluid and allowing separation of the fluid therein into phases. The buffer cavities have a buffer fluid selectively movable therebetween whereby the fluid flows through the separation circuit at a controlled rate. The sample chamber is for collecting at least one sample of the phases of the fluid. | 01-31-2013 |
20150247493 | HIGH PRESSURE TRANSFER MOTOR-PUMP - A high pressure transfer motor-pump providing for pumping a wide range of process fluids (e.g. chemicals, multiphase fluids, and particle polluted fluids) between intake and outlet ports at high pressure with little to zero leak to the environment and little to no contamination between the pumped process fluid and the driving hydraulic fluid. In accordance to an embodiment a high pressure transfer motor-pump includes a process fluid path extending between an inlet port and an outlet port, a cylinder having a barrier separating a hydraulic fluid path from the process fluid path, a motor coupled across a dynamic seal to a hydraulic pump to manipulate the cylinder barrier by circulating a hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic supply fluid path and a housing pressurized at an inlet pressure of the inlet port and encapsulating the motor, the pump, the dynamic seal and the hydraulic fluid. | 09-03-2015 |
Bernard E. Theron, Aberdeen GB
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20120267115 | SUBSEA SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided for collecting fluid samples from a fluid flowline located subsea. The system includes a multiphase sampling apparatus attachable to the flowline, and a vehicle sampling apparatus that is connectable to the multiphase sampling apparatus to allow the transfer of the collected fluid sample thereto. The vehicle sampling apparatus is preferably a subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) locatable proximate the fluid flowline and having a fluid sample collector and a fluid pump for transferring the collected fluid sample from the multiphase sampling apparatus to the fluid sample collector. The vehicle sampling apparatus includes a fluid analysis sensor capable of extracting information about the collected fluid sample at a subsea location. Optionally, the vehicle sampling apparatus can transport the collected fluid sample to a location remote from the fluid flowline for analysis. | 10-25-2012 |
20140041463 | Apparatus for a Fluid Transport Pipeline, Related Method and System - Apparatus for use in sampling multiphase fluid in a fluid transport pipeline, the apparatus comprising: a process fluid conduit comprising a blind leg connected to an upstream section and a downstream section; and wherein a fluid sampling port is provided in the blind leg. | 02-13-2014 |
20150285036 | SUBSEA DOSING PUMP - A system is described for injecting small controlled amounts of fluid, such as de-emulsifier, into a flowing line at high pressure, in a high-pressure environment such as a subsea environment. The system is connected to the flowing line by tubing lines. It is enclosed either in a high-pressure vessel able to withstand high external pressure or in a vessel that is pressure-matched with the environment. The system is able to inject a controlled volume of fluid into the flowing line at relatively low injection rates. | 10-08-2015 |
Charl Wynand Theron, Somerset West ZA
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20110014336 | WOOD INFUSED LIQUID CONSUMABLES - A method is provided for producing a wood infused liquid consumable. The liquid consumable is contained within a container and is contacted with one or more wooden components in order to enable a wood infusion process to take place. Said one or more wooden components are severed parts of an intermediate wooden sheet cut from a log of wood by rotary cutting it tangentially from the outer surface of the log of wood in veneer fashion such that the intermediate wooden sheet has a thickness corresponding generally to the radial direction (“R”) with respect to the log of wood from which it was cut. The wooden component or components have a thickness of from 0.5 mm to 10 mm, preferably from 1 mm to 8 mm and most preferably from 3 mm to 6 mm. The invention also provides wooden components suitable for use in such a method. The wooden components may be in the form of any of a wooden sheet, strip (or slat), rectangular cross-sectioned rod, or small block. | 01-20-2011 |
Chrispian William Theron, Bloemfontein ZA
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20160090601 | Production of Polypeptides Relevant to Human and Animal Health Using Yarrowia lipolytica - The present invention relates to the expression of polypeptides using | 03-31-2016 |
Claire M. Theron, Marlboro, MA US
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20120153547 | CERAMIC PARTICULATE MATERIAL AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING SAME - Processes for forming ceramic particulate material. The ceramic particulate material includes alumina particles, the particles having a specific surface area (SSA) not less than 15 m | 06-21-2012 |
Didier Theron, Roubaix FR
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20120304342 | MEASUREMENT OF THE SURFACE POTENTIAL OF A MATERIAL - During a measurement in KFM mode of the surface potential of a material (P), a detection point ( | 11-29-2012 |
20130169341 | DETECTING RESPONSES OF MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM (MEMS) RESONATOR DEVICE - A system for detecting responses of a MEMS resonator device includes first and second signal sources, a signal divider and a frequency mixer. The first signal source provides a first signal and the second signal source provides a second signal that electrostatically drives the MEMS resonator device, causing mechanical vibration. The signal divider divides the first signal into a probe signal and a local oscillator (LO) signal, the probe signal being applied to the MEMS resonator device and reflected by a capacitance of the MEMS resonator device. A reflection coefficient is modulated onto the reflected probe signal at the mechanical resonance frequency by variations in the capacitance induced by the mechanical vibration of the MEMS resonator device. The frequency mixer mixes the reflected probe signal and the LO signal and outputs an intermediate frequency (IF) signal, which represents modulation of the reflection coefficient, providing an image of the mechanical vibration. | 07-04-2013 |
Douglas Arnoldus Theron, Ayrshire GB
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20110049034 | MODULAR CROSS-FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system ( | 03-03-2011 |
Douglas Arnoldus Theron, Kilmarnock GB
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20100133183 | FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system includes a vessel for housing at least two filtration elements. One or more of the filtration elements is a reverse osmosis membrane or a nanofiltration membrane and one of the other filtration elements is a microfiltration or ultrafiltration membrane. The vessel has an inlet port for providing a liquid feed to the filtration elements, an outlet port for directing a permeate produced by the elements from the vessel and an outlet port for directing a concentrate produced by the elements from the vessel. A number of vessels can be provided in a parallel arrangement and/or a series arrangement and the vessels can be arranged so as to allow regeneration of the microfiltration or ultrationfiltration membranes from another vessel in the arrangement. | 06-03-2010 |
Eric Theron, Montardon FR
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20090028969 | Compostion for treating skin - A combination comprising verbascoside and luteolin, and its use in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for pigmentation modulation. | 01-29-2009 |
20110097429 | Use of vernonia extract - The present invention relates to the use of an extract of a | 04-28-2011 |
20120009290 | Compositions for skin diseases or disorders - Medicaments or cosmetic compositions for the treatment or alleviation of skin or mucous membrane diseases or disorders related to an enhanced level of anti-microbial peptides or proteins comprising | 01-12-2012 |
20120178706 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT RICH IN MADECASSOSIDE AND IN TERMINOLOSIDE - The invention concerns an extract of | 07-12-2012 |
20130071502 | COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN DISEASE OR DISORDERS - Medicaments or cosmetic compositions for the treatment or alleviation of skin or mucous membrane diseases or disorders related to an enhanced level of anti-microbial peptides or proteins comprising | 03-21-2013 |
20150086662 | EMBELIA CONCINNA EXTRACT COMPRISING FLAVONOIDS IN COSMETIC AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention deals with an | 03-26-2015 |
Francois Henri Theron, Village Crescent Rosendal ZA
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20150128113 | ALLOCATE INSTRUCTION AND API CALL THAT CONTAIN A SYBMOL FOR A NON-MEMORY RESOURCE - A novel allocate instruction and a novel API call are received onto a compiler. The allocate instruction includes a symbol that identifies a non-memory resource instance. The API call is a call to perform an operation on a non-memory resource instance, where the particular instance is indicated by the symbol in the API call. The compiler replaces the API call with a set of API instructions. A linker then allocates a value to be associated with the symbol, where the allocated value is one of a plurality of values, and where each value corresponds to a respective one of the non-memory resource instances. After allocation, the linker generates an amount of executable code, where the API instructions in the code: 1) are for using the allocated value to generate an address of a register in the appropriate non-memory resource instance, and 2) are for accessing the register. | 05-07-2015 |
20150128117 | LINKER THAT STATICALLY ALLOCATES NON-MEMORY RESOURCES AT LINK TIME - A novel linker statically allocates resource instances of a non-memory resource at link time. In one example, a novel declare instruction in source code declares a pool of resource instances, where the resource instances are instances of the non-memory resource. A novel allocate instruction is then used to instruct the linker to allocate a resource instance from the pool to be associated with a symbol. Thereafter the symbol is usable in the source code to refer to an instance of the non-memory resource. At link time the linker allocates an instance of the non-memory resource to the symbol and then replaces each instance of the symbol with an address of the non-memory resource instance, thereby generating executable code. Examples of instances of non-memory resources include ring circuits and event filter circuits. | 05-07-2015 |
20150128118 | HIERARCHICAL RESOURCE POOLS IN A LINKER - A novel declare instruction can be used in source code to declare a sub-pool of resource instances to be taken from the resource instances of a larger declared pool. Using such declare instructions, a hierarchy of pools and sub-pools can be declared. A novel allocate instruction can then be used in the source code to instruct a novel linker to make resource instance allocations from a desired pool or a desired sub-pool of the hierarchy. After compilation, the declare and allocate instructions appear in the object code. The linker uses the declare and allocate instructions in the object code to set up the hierarchy of pools and to make the indicated allocations of resource instances to symbols. After resource allocation, the linker replaces instances of a symbol in the object code with the address of the allocated resource instance, thereby generating executable code. | 05-07-2015 |
20150128119 | RESOURCE ALLOCATION WITH HIERARCHICAL SCOPE - A source code symbol can be declared to have a scope level indicative of a level in a hierarchy of scope levels, where the scope level indicates a circuit level or a sub-circuit level in the hierarchy. A novel instruction to the linker can define the symbol to be of a desired scope level. Location information indicates where different amounts of the object code are to be loaded into a system. A novel linker program uses the location information, along with the scope level information of the symbol, to uniquify instances of the symbol if necessary to resolve name collisions of symbols having the same scope. After the symbol uniquification step, the linker performs resource allocation. A resource instance is allocated to each symbol. The linker then replaces each instance of the symbol in the object code with the address of the allocated resource instance, thereby generating executable code. | 05-07-2015 |
Hendrik A. Theron, Deerfield Beach, FL US
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20100012344 | HAIR DRYER MOUNT WITH OSCILLATING HOLDER FOR USE WITH A HAND-HELD HAIR DRYER - A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in an oscillating universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wall mountable housing that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure attachment to a wall or other supporting surface. A universal hair dryer holder, adapted for receiving and holding any type, size, or style of handheld hair dryer, projects outward from the housing. The hair dryer holder is connected to an oscillating arm via a horizontal pivot connection that allows for manual angular adjustment and affixation of the hair dryer about a generally horizontal pivot axis. The oscillating arm extends into the base and is connected to an electric motor by mechanical linkage such that angularly adjustable side-to-side oscillation is enabled. Angular adjustment is accomplished by providing the oscillating arm with an elongated longitudinal slot that receivably engages an eccentric motor driven axel, and by providing a manual adjustment lever that permits the user to selectively position the eccentric motor driven axel at various positions within the longitudinal slot thereby adjusting the angular displacement of the oscillating arm. The mounting base further includes a plurality of electrical outlets in electrical communication with the power source for providing power to the hair dryer as well as optional accessory devices, such as a curling iron. | 01-21-2010 |
20100014844 | MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE HAIR DRYER MOUNT FOR USE WITH A HAND-HELD HAIR DRYER - A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in a universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support bracket that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure attachment to a wall or other surface. A universal hair dryer holder, adapted for receiving and holding any type, size, or style of handheld hair dryer, projects outward from the bracket. The hair dryer holder is connected to an adjustable arm which contains a vertical pivot connection that allows for manual angular adjustment and affixation of the hair dryer about a generally horizontal pivot axis. The adjustable arm also contains a horizontal pivot connection that allows for manual angular adjustment and affixation of the hair dryer about a generally vertical pivot axis. Angular adjustment in both the vertical and horizontal directions is accomplished by a spring biased interlocking joints. | 01-21-2010 |
Jacques Theron, Fluery Sur Orne FR
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20130143970 | MEDICINAL PREPARATION PARTICULARLY FOR THE TREATMENT OF SLIPPED DISCS HERNIAS - The invention concerns a product consisting in an injection medicinal formulations comprising at least one compound to provide a viscous formulation, ethanol and at least tungsten and/or tantalum metal making said formulation opaque to X rays so as to control its delivery and its action. Said formulation is in particular useful for treating herniated invertebral discs but also in intervention having demonstrated the efficacy of pure ethanol: treatment of hepatocellular tumours or osteoid osteomas, renal cysts and arterial-veinous angiomas. | 06-06-2013 |
Jacques Theron, Fleury Sure Orne FR
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20100329991 | Medicinal preparation particularly for the treatment of slipped discs hernias - The invention concerns a product consisting in an injection medicinal formulations comprising at least one compound to provide a viscous formulation, ethanol and at least one compound making said formulation opaque to X rays so as to control its delivery and its action. Said formulation is in particular useful for treating herniated invertebral discs but also in intervention having demonstrated the efficacy of pure ethanol: treatment of hepatocellular tumours or osteoid osteomas, renal cysts and arterial-veinous angiomas. | 12-30-2010 |
Jacques Theron, Fleury Sur Orne FR
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20110028430 | INJECTABLE VISCOUS MEDICINAL PREPARATION COMPRISING ETHANOL AND AN X-RAY OPAQUE FAT-SOLUBLE COMPOUND - An injectable medicinal preparation is including ethanol and at least one at least partially X-ray opaque, fat-soluble compound, characterized in that it further comprises an ethanol-soluble compound which, when dissolved, has a viscosity ranging from 10 to 700 cP and preferably from 90 to 350 cP at 25° C., so as to provide an embolizing effect-inducing gel, and, in that the ethanol has a purity ranging from 70 to 99% vol., preferably from 90 to 99% vol., so as to provide a sclerosing effect. The preparation is particularly useful for treating venous malformations such as venous angiomas. | 02-03-2011 |
John Christopher Theron, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20090204234 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION - The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION - The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204245 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION - The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204267 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION - The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon. | 08-13-2009 |
20090210081 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION - The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon. | 08-20-2009 |
Mauritz Theron, Bakersfield, CA US
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20150286713 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUZZY ONTOLOGY MATCHING AND SEARCH ACROSS ONTOLOGIES - A computer implemented method of matching ontologies is disclosed. The method includes, for each pair of entities of a first ontology and a second ontology, wherein each pair of entities includes a first entity from a first plurality of entities of the first ontology and a second entity from a second plurality of entities of the second ontology, and wherein the first entity and the second entity of each pair of entities is of a same data type: (1) determining a vector of similarities for the pair of entities; (2) determining a confidence score for the vector of similarities; (3) determining a relation score for each relation type based on the vector of similarities to measure relatedness between the first entity of the pair of entities and the second entity of the pair of entities; and (4) generating a mapping ontology based on the relation type, the relation score, and the confidence score of each pair of entities. | 10-08-2015 |
Morne Rousseau Theron, Burgersfort ZA
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20150366264 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CIGARETTE CASE - The present invention provides a multifunctional cigarette case comprising a case body having at least two compartments and a waterproof seal to prevent water from entering any one of the compartments. The invention also provides for at least one compartment to be versatile and interchangeable in that it provides a location space for additional modularly addable sub-compartments for holding items of preference which, depending on a user's inclination, are selectively mountable or securable to said compartment. The cigarette case may include compartments or trays that are hingedly connected together such that the seal is formed there between by establishing an interference fit or joint between a water-proof silicone layer provided on a first peripheral edge of a selected compartment or tray and a waterproof elastic structural member on a second peripheral edge of an adjoining compartment or tray. | 12-24-2015 |