Patents by Inventor Daniel Duncan

Daniel Duncan 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: 20240135350
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for effectuating payment for consumable content. An example method includes receiving a request for payment associated with a content source device and identifying a first user device associated with a first user accessing consumable content of the content source device. The method further includes transmitting an actionable payment notification to the first user device. In an instance in which the computing device receives responsive authorization from the first user device, the method includes transmitting a first real-time payment to the content source device. In an instance in which the computing device fails to receive responsive authorization from the first user device, the method includes causing access of the consumable content to the first user device to halt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Shane Duncan Eaton, Daniel Alexander David, Loftlon Worth, Hunter Doolittle, Todd Klapprodt
  • Patent number: 11946214
    Abstract: THIS invention relates to a method of disposing of residues from the comminution and processing of ores. The method includes the steps of classifying the processing residues into a water permeable sand fraction and a tailings fraction and depositing the tailings fraction and the sand fraction to form a multilayer structure contained by at least one containment wall (14) with the sand fraction forming continuous channels (12) through the tailings fraction (10) to allow water contained in the tailings and sand to flow by gravity, through the sand channels, to water discharge points (16), and recovering the water (18) from the water discharge points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ANGLO AMERICAN SERVICES (UK) LTD
    Inventors: Anthony Owen Filmer, Daniel John Alexander, Julian Jeremy Soles, Philip Duncan Newman
  • Patent number: 11912721
    Abstract: A series of fused pentacyclic imidazole derivatives, being potent modulators of human TNFa activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders. In particular, the present invention is concerned with 6, 7-dihydro-7, 14-methanobenzimidazo[1, 2-b][2,5]benzodiazocin-5(14H)-one derivatives and analogs thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignees: UCB Biopharma SRL, Sanofi
    Inventors: Teresa De Haro Garcia, Michael Deligny, Jag Paul Heer, Joanna Rachel Quincey, Mengyang Xuan, Zhaoning Zhu, Daniel Christopher Brookings, Mark Daniel Calmiano, Yves Evrard, Martin Clive Hutchings, James Andrew Johnson, Sophie Jadot, Jean Keyaerts, Malcolm MacCoss, Matthew Duncan Selby, Michael Alan Shaw, Dominique Louis Leon Swinnen, Laurent Schio, Yann Foricher, Bruno Filoche-Romme
  • Patent number: 11753884
    Abstract: A system includes a flow line connected to a fluid and a suction line in fluid communication with the flow line, wherein the fluid is to carry cuttings from a borehole. The system also includes a flow line pump to move fluid via the suction line onto a surface of a cuttings separation conveyor, wherein the surface of the cuttings separation conveyor comprises a separation screen. The system also includes a cuttings container positioned to collect a portion of the cuttings from the separation conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Duncan Blue, III, Ian David Campbell Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11401806
    Abstract: An imaging device (124), laser(s) (190, 192), lag calculation, and/or volume calculations are used to determine cuttings volume per unit depth. A projected or theoretical volume can be calculated based on parameters of the borehole being drilled. At the surface of the borehole, cuttings can be captured in a shaker screen (108). The volume of the cuttings can then be directly measured on the shaker screen. Deviations from a projected volume can be logged and notifications can be communicated on and/or offsite of the borehole. Additionally, size and shape of cuttings can be logged. Deviations from projected size and shape can also be logged. Various hydrocarbon recover}? operations can be altered based on results of the cuttings analysis and other indicators of improper hole cleaning. For instance, the drilling can be stopped, or a direction of the borehole can be altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew Dennis Rowe, Daniel Duncan Blue, III, Prashant Shekhar
  • Publication number: 20220051304
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for matching a seller of a vehicle with a buyer of a vehicle in a dealer-to-dealer transaction are described. Information indicative of a vehicle may be obtained from the seller of the vehicle. The vehicle may be matched with a buyer based at least in part on information associated with the buyer and information indicative of the vehicle. Bid offers may be presented to the seller on behalf of the buyer. When a vehicle price is agreed upon, a financial transaction and transportation of the vehicle may be facilitated by the matching system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: BacklotCars, Inc.
    Inventors: David Horen, Daniel Duncan, Jason Houseworth
  • Publication number: 20210404272
    Abstract: A system includes a flow line connected to a fluid and a suction line in fluid communication with the flow line, wherein the fluid is to carry cuttings from a borehole. The system also includes a flow line pump to move fluid via the suction line onto a surface of a cuttings separation conveyor, wherein the surface of the cuttings separation conveyor comprises a separation screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Duncan Blue, III, Ian David Campbell Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20210090652
    Abstract: A program current pulse (e.g., reset or set pulse) for a cross-point memory cell can be generated with improved efficiency and effectiveness by controlling the voltage applied to a selection transistor near the memory cell to increase current through the memory cell. In one example, a method involves applying a first voltage to a gate of a selection transistor coupled between the memory cell and a first supply voltage and transitioning the first voltage applied to the gate of the selection transistor to a second voltage. The transition from the first voltage to the second voltage causes an increase of current through the memory cell due to a charge sharing event between capacitances at the terminals of the selection transistor. The current path through the memory cell can then be disabled to terminate the program current pulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin E. ARENDT, Daniel CHU, Daniel DUNCAN
  • Publication number: 20200332654
    Abstract: An imaging device (124), laser(s) (190, 192), lag calculation, and/or volume calculations are used to determine cuttings volume per unit depth. A projected or theoretical volume can be calculated based on parameters of the borehole being drilled. At the surface of the borehole, cuttings can be captured in a shaker screen (108). The volume of the cuttings can then be directly measured on the shaker screen. Deviations from a projected volume can be logged and notifications can be communicated on and/or offsite of the borehole. Additionally, size and shape of cuttings can be logged. Deviations from projected size and shape can also be logged. Various hydrocarbon recover}? operations can be altered based on results of the cuttings analysis and other indicators of improper hole cleaning. For instance, the drilling can be stopped, or a direction of the borehole can be altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Mathew Dennis Rowe, Daniel Duncan Blue, III, Prashant Shekhar
  • Patent number: 9251514
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Duncan
  • Patent number: 9143506
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Duncan
  • Patent number: 9109433
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer-readable medium for detecting a gas influx event in a borehole fluid during a drilling operation is disclosed. A measurement of an acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid is obtained at an acoustic sensor disposed in a borehole. A measurement of temperature of the borehole fluid is obtained at a temperature sensor disposed in the borehole. A process compares the measurement of the acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid to the measurement of the temperature of the borehole fluid to detect the gas influx event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Rocco DiFoggio, Daniel Duncan Blue
  • Patent number: 8914645
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Duncan
  • Publication number: 20140229380
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel DUNCAN
  • Publication number: 20140230033
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel DUNCAN
  • Publication number: 20140230032
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel DUNCAN
  • Patent number: 8572398
    Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel Duncan
  • Patent number: 8388335
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide improvements to dies used in the formation of pressware from blanks. In some embodiments, the die includes at least one stop that helps contain the blank as it is fed to the die and that allows for improved adjustability of the stop with respect to the die. In some embodiments, the die includes a defined recess that contains and centers the blank on the die as the blank is fed to the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLC
    Inventors: Mark B. Littlejohn, Eric J. Berg, Daniel A. Duncan, James W. Gregory, Kenneth J. Zirbel
  • Publication number: 20120180546
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide improvements to dies used in the formation of pressware from blanks In some embodiments, the die includes at least one stop that helps contain the blank as it is fed to the die and that allows for improved adjustability of the stop with respect to the die. In some embodiments, the die includes a defined recess that contains and centers the blank on the die as the blank is fed to the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Mark B. Littlejohn, Eric J. Berg, Daniel A. Duncan, James W. Gregory, Kenneth J. Zirbel
  • Publication number: 20120170406
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and compute-readable medium for detecting a gas influx event in a borehole fluid during a drilling operation is disclosed. A measurement of an acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid is obtained at an acoustic sensor disposed in a borehole. A measurement of temperature of the borehole fluid is obtained at a temperature sensor disposed in the borehole. A process compares the measurement of the acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid to the measurement of the temperature of the borehole fluid to detect the gas influx event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Rocco DiFoggio, Daniel Duncan Blue