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Arnold Alford, Macmasters Beach AU
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20110126479 | FOLDABLE ENCLOSURE - The present invention provides a foldable enclosure intending as a building or portion of a building that may be transported to a desired site in a folded configuration and then expanded into its intended form. The enclosure has a floor and two wall or roof support section extending upwardly from opposed sides of the floor section. A first roof section spans across the gap between the wall or roof support sections. At least a second roof section in provided that is pivotally mounted to the structure to overlie the first roof section in transit and fold out to extend outwardly substantially in plane with the first roof section in the expanded form. Similarly, second floor sections may be pivotally mounted to lie adjacent the wall/roof support sections in transit and extend outwardly substantially in plane with the first floor section when expanded. A further wall section may be pivotally connected to the end of the second floor section so that it may lie parallel and adjacent the second floor section in transit and extend upwardly from the second floor section when expanded to interconnect with the expanded roof and complete the enclosure. In the preferred form the structure includes a third roof section pivotally mounted to the second roof section to further extend the roof in the expanded configuration to meet and connect with the further wall section. | 06-02-2011 |
Daniel Alford, Pottstown PA
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20080209798 | Method of Reducing Fuel Corrosiveness - Fuels containing biodiesel, petroleum distillates, or blends of these may be treated by the addition of small amounts of one or more alkanolamines according to formula (I) | 09-04-2008 |
Jonathan Alford, Kent GB
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20110282789 | CARD FALSE-POSITIVE PREVENTION - A method for authenticating a transaction is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: receiving data identifying a region where a transaction is being requested; receiving data identifying a mobile communication device associated with a person requesting the transaction; determining from Location Register (LR) data for the mobile communication device data identifying a region where the mobile communication device is located; comparing the data identifying the region where the transaction is being requested with the data identifying the region where the mobile communication device is located; and authenticating the transaction in dependence on the result of the comparison. | 11-17-2011 |
20120023022 | CARD-PRESENT SECURITY SYSTEM - A method, system and apparatus for authenticating the validity of a transaction. The method includes the steps of receiving data identifying a means for carrying out the financial transaction; receiving data identifying a mobile network segment for routing communications via a mobile communication device associated with a user requesting the transaction; comparing the mobile network segment data and the data identifying the means for carrying out the transaction with a database of correlated data identifying one or more means for carrying out a transaction associated with further data identifying one or more mobile network segments; and authenticating the transaction in dependence on the result of the comparison. | 01-26-2012 |
Jonathan Mark Alford, London GB
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20140223552 | AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - An authentication system is disclosed. The system comprises means for receiving an authentication request associated with the transaction wherein the request comprises data identifying a communication device associated with a user authorised to perform the transaction; means for sending a Mobile Application Part, MAP, protocol request message in response to the authentication request; means for receiving, in response to the MAP protocol request, data indicative of whether a communication sent to the communication device will be forwarded to a different communication device. The received data indicative of whether a communication sent to the communication device will be forwarded to a different communication device is used in determining whether to authenticate the transaction. | 08-07-2014 |
20140259124 | SECURE WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION METHOD - A method of connecting a user computing device to a wireless network comprises establishing a wireless connection between the user computing device and a first wireless network. The user provides identifying information to a server via the first wireless network. In response to the server authenticating the user and upon successful authorisation of the user having the appropriate rights, the user receives access information for a second wireless network from the server. The user computing device establishes a wireless connection to the second wireless network using the received access information. The method has the advantage that the first wireless network can be easily discoverable, whereas the second wireless network can have an enhanced level of security. | 09-11-2014 |
20150106268 | METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A TRANSACTION - A method of authenticating a transaction comprises receiving from a user's mobile device user location information and associated network data in response to a change of location or network of the mobile device, storing the location information and (optionally) the network data in a database in a record associated with the user, receiving a request for authentication of a transaction purportedly by the user, the request including transaction location information, comparing the transaction location information and (optionally) the network data to the stored user location information associated with the user, and generating authentication data in response to the result of the comparison. | 04-16-2015 |
20150213450 | METHOD FOR DETECTING POTENTIALLY FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN A REMOTE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION SYSTEM - There is disclosed a method for detecting potentially fraudulent activity in a remote financial transaction system. The system comprises a client computing device configured for data communication with a financial services server via a data communications network. The client computing device is further configured to display a web page for receiving transaction information from a user and to communicate the received transaction information to the financial services server via the data communications network in order to effect the financial transaction. The method comprises, when transaction information is communicated to the financial services server by the client computing device, the client computing device additionally communicating meta data relating to the configuration of the web page to a configuration data server via the data communications network. The method further comprises the configuration data server comparing the received meta data to a stored template of meta data for the web page. On the basis of the comparison the configuration data server provides an indication of potentially fraudulent activity. | 07-30-2015 |
Jonathan P. Alford, Vienna, VA US
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20160063210 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for healthcare system administration are described. Data may be acquired through a variety of methods and predictive analytics and indicators may be determined. Tools used may include membership cards with information concerning a consumer of healthcare services and/or an activity monitor for determining levels of activity. A caregiver check-in tool may provide additional data regarding the status of the caregiver and/or the consumer. | 03-03-2016 |
Larry Alford, Perth AU
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20090173189 | Adjustable socket - An adjustable socket includes a base having a channel for slidably attaching or engaging with two pawls which may slide relative to the base for adjusting the spacing distance between the pawls and for adjustably receiving and engaging with fasteners or tool members of different dimensions between the pawls and for allowing the tool members of different dimensions to be selectively rotated by the pawls and the base, and a retaining sleeve or device may be rotatably attached to the base and may retain the pawls at the adjusted spacing distance for allowing the tool members of different dimensions to be stably retained or engaged between the pawls. | 07-09-2009 |
20090277311 | Adjustable plier device - An adjustable plier device includes a handle having a stationary jaw member and a number of teeth extended into a groove of the handle, a movable jaw member slidably attached to the handle and having a curved recess for pivotally engaging with a follower which includes a toothed pawl for engaging with the teeth of the handle and having a curved depression for pivotally engaging with one end of a lever, and an actuating member pivotally coupled to the handle and the lever for actuating the lever to quickly force the movable jaw member to grasp the work piece, and to force the toothed pawl to engage with the teeth of the handle and to retain the work piece between the jaw members. | 11-12-2009 |
Larry Alford, Kardinya AU
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20090320650 | ADJUSTABLE WRENCH - An adjustable wrench includes a body with a first jaw fixed to the body, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw. A lever mechanism is coupled to the body and the second jaw to effect motion of the second jaw relative to the first jaw. The wrench also includes a locking mechanism having a free state in which the first and second jaws move relative to each other, and a locking state in which the first and second jaws are locked from movement away from each other. The locking mechanism changes from the free state to the locking state after an object is gripped between the first and second jaws. The locking mechanism includes a pawl coupled with the lever mechanism, the pawl being arranged to move linearly into engagement with the body when the locking mechanism changes from the free state to the locking state. | 12-31-2009 |
Neil Mcneill Alford, London GB
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20090196968 | PRESERVATION OF ORGANIC LIQUIDS - A method is provided for treating cooking oil during frying operations, which comprises in situ treatment of the oil with a source of calcium or magnesium combined with silicate such that the calcium or magnesium substantially does not leach into the oil. The filter treatment materials may be cement clinker, OPC, calcium silicate and combinations or mixtures thereof e.g. a combination of white OPC clinker and white OPC. The filter treatment materials may be in the form of a free briquette or block immersed in the oil. In other embodiments a decontaminating or filter cartridge is provided for fitting to a deep oil or fat cooker or a frying basket and comprises a foraminous housing containing filtering or decontaminant material. The cartridge may be used in association with a deep oil or fat fryer having a base formed with a depression defining a cool spot, the cartridge fitting in or on said cool spot. | 08-06-2009 |
20110250330 | PRESERVATION OF ORGANIC LIQUIDS - A method is provided for preserving cooking oil which may be cold or heated or during frying operations, which comprises in situ treatment of the oil withal least one oil-permeable cement body which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising cement clinker and cement e.g. white OPC clinker and white OPC. The invention further comprises cooking oil having therein at least one oil-permeable cement body which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising cement clinker and cement and an oil-permeable cement body for use in the above method. | 10-13-2011 |
20130112607 | HYDRAULICALLY SET CEMENT BODY FOR PRESERVATION OF ORGANIC LIQUIDS - An hydraulically set oil-permeable cement body is provided in the form of a stand-alone block or briquette for preserving cooking oil during deep fat frying, said body. It has substantially no free water or having a low free water content for resisting damage on immersion in cooking oil and initial heating and is enclosed in packaging that resists ingress of water or water vapour The block or briquette consists of >50 wt % of a mixture of milled white OPC clinker and white OPC, optionally silica 1-2 wt % and/or titania (TiO | 05-09-2013 |
20150103859 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING STIMULATED EMISSION OF MICROWAVE OR RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION - A device for, and a method of, generating stimulated emission of microwave or radio frequency electromagnetic radiation, utilize a resonator structure, an input source of microwave or radio frequency electromagnetic radiation to be amplified, and an input of energy arranged to pump the resonator structure and thereby cause amplification of the electromagnetic radiation. The configuration of the resonator structure and/or the materials used in its construction give rise to an increase in the magnetic Purcell factor of the resonator structure. | 04-16-2015 |
Nicholas Alford, Waldesch DE
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20090306871 | Compensation of reduced braking effect of a hydraulic brake system for a land craft - The invention relates to a hydraulic brake system and a method for controlling a hydraulic brake system for a land vehicle having a predetermined holding capacity for hydraulic fluid and at least one wheel brake. The invention is characterized by detecting if a current holding capacity of the brake system has increased in relation to the predetermined holding capacity and, if so, by feeding hydraulic fluid to the at least one wheel brake in a controlled manner and an amount corresponding at least to the increase in capacity. | 12-10-2009 |
20150197229 | Electrohydraulic Motor Vehicle Brake System and Method for Operating the Same - An electrohydraulic motor vehicle brake system comprises a master cylinder, an electromechanical actuator for actuating a piston accommodated in the master cylinder, an accommodating device for at least temporarily accommodating hydraulic fluid from the master cylinder, and a set of electrically actuatable valve arrangements. The set of valve arrangements comprises a first valve arrangement between the master cylinder and every wheel brake of the plurality of wheel brakes and a second valve arrangement between the master cylinder and the accommodating device. The system further comprises a controller or a controller system which is designed to control at least one of the first valve arrangements and the second valve arrangement in a multiplex operation. | 07-16-2015 |
Rachael Alford, Cheshire, CT US
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20160108111 | METHODS OF SHIFTING AN ISOELECTRIC PROFILE OF A PROTEIN PRODUCT AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are methods shifting the isoelectric profile of a recombinant protein product and the use of such methods in the manufacture of recombinant protein products. Also provided are recombinant protein products produced by such methods. | 04-21-2016 |
Roland Alford, Wiltshire GB
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20120097015 | EXPLOSIVES - A liquid-jacketed disrupter comprising a container ( | 04-26-2012 |
20150247710 | Explosive Charge - Container ( | 09-03-2015 |
Roland Takeshi Alford, Yambrook GB
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20150219427 | LINEAR SHAPED CHARGES - A user-fillable linear shaped charge ( | 08-06-2015 |
Sidney Alford, Wiltshire GB
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20120097015 | EXPLOSIVES - A liquid-jacketed disrupter comprising a container ( | 04-26-2012 |
20150247710 | Explosive Charge - Container ( | 09-03-2015 |
Terry L. Alford, Tempe, AZ US
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20160027955 | Microwave-Annealed Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide Films and Methods of Making the Same - A microwave-annealed indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) film and methods of making the same are disclosed. The methods may comprise: depositing an IGZO film onto a substrate; and microwave annealing the IGZO film to produce a microwave-annealed IGZO film. | 01-28-2016 |
Timothy Alford, Caufield North AU
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20150019308 | Methods and Systems for a Multi-User Competition - A method of offering a reward customized to a user that is carried out by a processing system, including receiving a user selection of a unique identifier from a plurality of unique identifiers associated with a respective plurality of items from one or more first providers. The method further includes determining an item associated with the user selection, and offering a reward customized to such item. | 01-15-2015 |