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Atlanta, GA, United States of America

Neil MacLean

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc.. Active years: 2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Neil MacLean. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/neil-maclean

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 1

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 85(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2002

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6401081 - Modular object-based architecture for extensible master station software (2002-06-04),

Title: Neil MacLean: Innovator in Modular Object-Based Architecture

Introduction

Neil MacLean is an accomplished inventor based in Atlanta, GA (US). He is known for his innovative contributions to the field of software architecture, particularly in the area of automated meter reading (AMR) and demand response systems. His work has significantly impacted the way utilities manage and extend their software systems.

Latest Patents

Neil MacLean holds a patent for a "Modular object-based architecture for extensible master station software." This invention addresses the limitations of conventional AMR and demand response systems, which often suffer from a lack of extensibility due to their monolithic software structure. The patented system comprises small modules connected through a component object model, allowing for straightforward extensions in applications, communications, metering devices, and databases without the need for recompilation or relinking. This flexibility enables the integration of commercial applications such as spreadsheets and word processors directly into the system, making it highly attractive to utilities and third-party developers.

Career Highlights

Neil MacLean is currently employed at Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in software architecture. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of utility management systems, making them more adaptable and user-friendly.

Collaborations

Neil has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Michael Andrew Montgomery and Susanne Kristina Marie Howard. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of modular software solutions in the utility sector.

Conclusion

Neil MacLean's contributions to modular object-based architecture have paved the way for more flexible and extensible software systems in the utility industry. His innovative patent reflects a significant advancement in the field, showcasing the importance of adaptability in technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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