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Use in Literature

Dafydd

Dyna Ynys Cynhaiarn, ac yn ei mynwent y gorwedd Dafydd y Garreg Wen.–Owen M. Edwards in Cartrefi Cymru.

Dywed yr hanes fod Dafydd yn dod adre o Hafod y Porth ar lasiad y bore.–Owen M. Edwards in Cartrefi Cymru.

Nonfiction Usage

Patent Usage

Expression Profile of Lung Cancer: Patented by David G. Beer, Sharon Kardia, Thomas J. Giordano, Jeremy Taylor, Samir M. Hanash, Chiang-Ching Huang, David E. Misuk, Dafydd Thomas and Rork Kuick on July 10, 2003. Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with lung cancers. Genes identified as cancer markers find use in the diagnosis and characterization of lung cancer. In addition, the genes provide targets for cancer drug screens and therapeutic applications.

Method and Apparatus for Drilling Microvia Holes in Electrical Circuit Interconnection Packages: Patented by Malcolm C. Gower, Philip T. Rumsby and Dafydd W. Thomas on May 27, 1999. Abstract: This invention relates to using mid–infrared high–power pulsed laser radiation sources for drilling high–quality microvia interconnection holes in printed circuit (wiring) boards and other electrical circuit packages.

Monitoring And/or Control System: Patented by Peter Fischer, Andrew Dames, David Ely, Dafydd G. Davies and Andrew Howe on August 29, 1996. Abstract: A building monitoring and/or control system comprising one or more nodes (9-11) each node communicating with one or more remote units (12-18) by wireless communication, typically by a near-field inductive link. Each remote unit is adapted to monitor and/or control one or more parameters or conditions associated with the building. The remote wireless units may comprise sensors, displays, control units and/or actuators.

Particulate Carrier for Biocide Formulations: Patented by Derek Aldcroft, Helen Jones, Dafydd Turner, Michelle Edge, Julie Robinson and Kenneth Seal on August 24, 1999. Abstract: A particulate carrier material is impregnated with a biocidal formulation and serves as a vehicle for introduction of the biocide into a liquid–based media, such as a surface coating or surface cleaning compositions, in order to allow controlled release of the biocide to combat bacterial, fungal, algal or like growth for an extend period of time.

Passive system for speech enhancement: Patented by Dafydd Geraint Davies, Keng D. Hsueh and Peter J. Didyk on December 2, 2000. Abstract: A passive system for speech enhancement in a motor vehicle includes a headliner adapted to be disposed in an occupant compartment of the motor vehicle. The passive system also includes at least one passive sound reflector disposed in or near the headliner and being sound-reflective and shaped to direct or focus speech between front and rear seat occupants in the occupant compartment of the motor vehicle.

Bibliographic Usage

A.v. Kerckhoven. Publisher of "12 variations on Ffarwél i Aberystwyth: piano." Dafydd Bullock Twelve variations on Ffarwél i Aberystwyth. Publisher: A.v. Kerckhoven (Bruxelles, Belgium). Published in 1994.

Ab Hugh, Dafydd. Author of "Endgame: a novel." By Dafydd ab Hugh and Brad Linaweaver. Publisher: Pocket (New York; London). Published in 1996.

Alen, Alice. Author of "Ychydig o bennillion, a ganodd un o bererinion Seion, ar ei hymdaith o'r Aipht ysprydol i'r Ganaan nefol: sef, Alice Alen, o Dre-Ucha Caslwchwr, yn Sir Forganwg, un o aelodau Iesu Grist yn lletya tros amser yn Rhyd-y-Merdy." Publisher: Argraphwyd dros Dafydd Hughes, gan E. Evans (Aberhonddu). Published in 1781.

Aman, Emlyn. Author of "I gofio Emlyn Aman (edited by) Dafydd Owen." Published in 1970.

• Preface iii
• Use in Literature 1
• Dafydd 1
• Nonfiction Usage 2
• Patent Usage 2
• Bibliographic Usage 3
• Encyclopedic Usage 18
• Lexicographic Usage 21
• Index 28