Patents by Inventor Richard John Doohan

Richard John Doohan 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).

  • DETECTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20120259227
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating an apparatus for detecting if oestrus is imminent or present in a milking animal, the apparatus configured to be operated by the steps of: a) defining a processing area which encompasses two or more independent heat outputs including a portion of the rear of the milking animal; b) measuring an indicator of heat output from that area with at least one sensor; and c) using measurement obtained in b) to determine if an oestrus condition is imminent or present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Allan Walter Wilson, Vicki Clare Farr, Richard John Doohan