Patents by Inventor James C. Johnson

James C. Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 8186682
    Abstract: Methods for providing gaming advice are provided. For example, regarding a blackjack game, one or more first player cards are identified for a first player and one or more second player cards are identified for a second player. The first and second player cards are displayed to the first player. A probability associated with a first one of the plurality of playing options is determined based at least on a set of predetermined statistical blackjack data, the one or more first player cards, and the one or more second player cards. It is then determined, based at least on the determined probability associated with the first playing option, whether to display a first indication corresponding with first advice regarding the first playing option, a second indication corresponding with second advice regarding the first playing option, or a third indication corresponding with third advice regarding the first playing option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Cantor Index LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110270736
    Abstract: A system for processing trading orders comprises an optimizer module operable to receive a first trading order and a second trading order. The optimizer module is further operable to receive market data associated with at least one market center. The optimizer module is further operable to determine whether to transmit the second trading order to the at least one market center prior to transmitting the first trading order to the at least one market center, the determination based at least in part on the market data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: MATTHEW W. CLAUS, James R. Driscoll, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110198207
    Abstract: The Ultrasonic Microwave Molecular Vacuum Distillation System for Waste Tires is an apparatus that uses a combination of vacuum, ultrasound, and microwave technology to separate components of waste tires. The combination of technologies creates molecular distillation to separate carbon, fuel oil, combustible gas vapors and high tensile strength steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7979339
    Abstract: A system for processing trading orders comprises an optimizer module operable to receive a first trading order and a second trading order. The optimizer module is further operable to receive market data associated with at least one market center. The optimizer module is further operable to determine whether to transmit the second trading order to the at least one market center prior to transmitting the first trading order to the at least one market center, the determination based at least in part on the market data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Claus, James R. Driscoll, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090221357
    Abstract: A method for wagering, comprises receiving a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine. The method continues by determining a first symbol for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon a first value and a second value. The first value is associated with a value of a digit of a first financial market indicator at a first point in time, and the second value is associated with the value of a digit of a second financial market indicator at the first point in time. The method continues by determining a second symbol for a second reel of the slot machine, and by determining a third symbol for a third reel of the slot machine. The method concludes by determining an outcome of the bet based at least in part upon the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: LEE M. AMAITIS, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7566270
    Abstract: A method for wagering, comprises receiving a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine. The method continues by determining a first symbol for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon a first value and a second value. The first value is associated with a value of a digit of a first financial market indicator at a first point in time, and the second value is associated with the value of a digit of a second financial market indicator at the first point in time. The method continues by determining a second symbol for a second reel of the slot machine, and by determining a third symbol for a third reel of the slot machine. The method concludes by determining an outcome of the bet based at least in part upon the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090163266
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090163265
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090137299
    Abstract: Methods for providing gaming advice are provided. For example, regarding a blackjack game, one or more first player cards are identified for a first player and one or more second player cards are identified for a second player. The first and second player cards are displayed to the first player. A probability associated with a first one of the plurality of playing options is determined based at least on a set of predetermined statistical blackjack data, the one or more first player cards, and the one or more second player cards. It is then determined, based at least on the determined probability associated with the first playing option, whether to display a first indication corresponding with first advice regarding the first playing option, a second indication corresponding with second advice regarding the first playing option, or a third indication corresponding with third advice regarding the first playing option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7452273
    Abstract: Methods for providing gaming advice are provided. For example, regarding a blackjack game, one or more first player cards are identified for a first player and one or more second player cards are identified for a second player. The first and second player cards are displayed to the first player. A probability associated with a first one of the plurality of playing options is determined based at least on a set of predetermined statistical blackjack data, the one or more first player cards, and the one or more second player cards. It is then determined, based at least on the determined probability associated with the first playing option, whether to display a first indication corresponding with first advice regarding the first playing option, a second indication corresponding with second advice regarding the first playing option, or a third indication corresponding with third advice regarding the first playing option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Cantor Index, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080281745
    Abstract: A system for providing a support service includes a memory and one or more processors. The memory stores context information associated with a trader of a trading system. The processors provide a button that when selected initiates the communication of a support service request requesting a support service for the trader. The processors receive the support service request. A communication session with a support entity is established in order to provide the support service to a client system of the trader, where the communication session allows the support entity to communicate with the client system. The processors send the context information to the support entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080228620
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for confirmation data transfer in a distributed trading network includes a memory and an account manager. The memory stores a confirmation address associated with a trading account. The account manager receives a trading order associated with the trading account and sends a confirmation message to the confirmation address, where the confirmation message indicates that the trading order has been received. The account manager receives a manage account request generated in response to the confirmation message, where the manage account request requests performance of a management operation on the trading account, and perform the management operation on the trading account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080228621
    Abstract: A system for dispute data transfer in a distributed trading network includes a memory and a dispute manager. The memory stores information about a trading order associated with a client system. The dispute manager communicates a confirmation message to the client system, where the confirmation message provides an option to send a trading order dispute request that disputes processing of the trading order. The dispute manager receives a trading order dispute request generated in response to a selection of the option. The dispute manager obtains a decision that responds to the trading order dispute request and communicates the decision to the client system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080228617
    Abstract: A system for error detection in a trading network comprises a memory operable to store a plurality of trader profiles, wherein a particular trader profile is associated with a particular trader. The particular trader profile comprises first contact data associated with a first client device and second contact data associated with a second client device. The memory is further operable to store at least one trading order associated with the particular trader. The system further comprises a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to detect an alert associated with the first client device. In conjunction with detecting the alert, the processor is operable to determine a current status of the at least one trading order and to generate a status message regarding the determined status. The processor is further operable to transmit the status message to the second client device, wherein the transmission is based at least in part on the second contact data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6703795
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a primary lamp circuit, an auxiliary lamp circuit, and an auxiliary controller. The auxiliary controller is connected between the primary lamp circuit and the auxiliary lamp circuit and is operable to sense a primary lamp circuit voltage. The auxiliary controller extinguishes an auxiliary lamp when the primary lamp circuit voltage exceeds a threshold voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6679999
    Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid formulation exhibiting consistently high yield stress during use. The MR fluid comprises martensitic or ferritic stainless steel particles prepared by a controlled water or inert gas atomization process. The stainless steel particles are resistant to corrosion and oxidation, are generally smooth and spherical, and maintain their shape and size distribution throughout their use under an applied magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vardarajan R. Iyengar, Robert T. Foister, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20030160573
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a primary lamp circuit, an auxiliary lamp circuit, and an auxiliary controller. The auxiliary controller is connected between the primary lamp circuit and the auxiliary lamp circuit and is operable to sense a primary lamp circuit voltage. The auxiliary controller extinguishes an auxiliary lamp when the primary lamp circuit voltage exceeds a threshold voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20020130305
    Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid formulation exhibiting consistently high yield stress during use. The MR fluid comprises martensitic or ferritic stainless steel particles prepared by a controlled water or inert gas atomization process. The stainless steel particles are resistant to corrosion and oxidation, are generally smooth and spherical, and maintain their shape and size distribution throughout their use under an applied magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vardarajan R. Iyengar, Robert T. Foister, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: D519570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: D498240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: eSpeed, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson, Joseph C. Noviello, Nigel J. Renton, Michael Sweeting