Patents by Inventor Mary Ann Gilbert
Mary Ann Gilbert 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).
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Patent number: 10325318Abstract: Systems and methods for user-configurable financial instrument inspection are provided. A user may select the type of financial performance information and presentation format of the financial performance information to be displayed when the user selects a particular financial instrument. The user may associate a set of financial performance information and presentation format with a particular financial market for financial instruments. The financial instrument inspector may also facilitate trading of financial instruments.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: BGC PARTNERS INC.Inventors: Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, William P. Tselepis, Mary K. Tselepis, Andrew Stergiopoulos, Angela Stergiopoulos
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Patent number: 9721297Abstract: Systems and methods for a trading interface with advanced features are provided. Using these systems and methods, a user may create orders, manipulate orders, cancel orders, configure alternative keyboard settings, and/or obtain additional information on transactions. When a user clicks on a bid and/or offer, a dialog box may pop-up, thereby providing the user with multiple options. To enable customization of the keyboard settings to a user's preference, a keyboard settings feature is provided. Users may also be provided with additional information relating to the user's wish to transact.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: BGC PARTNERS, INC.Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Glenn D. Kirwin, Joan Kirwin, Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert
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Patent number: 8764553Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Philip M. Ginsberg, Howard W. Lutnick, Lewis Findlay, Mary Ann Gilbert
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Patent number: 8732061Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and trading dynamic securities are provided. Dynamic securities according to the invention may preferably include any security or non-securitized investment. To form the dynamic security, a user may select a plurality of securities including stocks, bonds, baseball cards and modern art paintings to create a dynamic security. The selection may be limited to a pre-determined list of securities.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.Inventor: Mary Ann Gilbert
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Patent number: 8641511Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Philip M. Ginsberg, Howard W. Lutnick, Lewis Findlay, Mary Ann Gilbert
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Patent number: 8512129Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Philip M Ginsberg, Lewis Findlay, Mary Ann Gilbert
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Patent number: 8494949Abstract: Electronic trading systems and methods which facilitate principal/broker trading are provided. In a first aspect of the invention, a database relating to trading participants in the trading system is designed to indicate which traders utilize a principal/broker relationship and what, if any, limitations are placed on the activity of the broker, trading commands submitted by the broker, and counterparties in a transaction with the broker. In another aspect of the invention, trading commands and executed trades involving principals/brokers may be presented to other traders using special designations. The ability to enter certain trading commands by, and in response to, brokers may be limited. In a further aspect of the invention, anonymous trading features may prevent traders from knowing whether another trader is a broker or principal, may restrict traders from being able to block trading with brokers, and may permit brokers to configure anonymous trading parameters.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.Inventors: Mary Ann Gilbert, Angela Stergiopoulos, Mary K. Tselepis
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Publication number: 20130159213Abstract: Systems and methods for user-configurable financial instrument inspection are provided. A user may select the type of financial performance information and presentation format of the financial performance information to be displayed when the user selects a particular financial instrument. The user may associate a set of financial performance information and presentation format with a particular financial market for financial instruments. The financial instrument inspector may also facilitate trading of financial instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Mary Ann Gilbert, Mary K. Tselepis, Angela Stergiopoulos
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Publication number: 20130132253Abstract: Methods and systems for trading of future contracts for intangible assets are provided. The methods and systems allow traders to access information on intangible asset futures contracts and future contract funds and to execute their trades in a computer-based futures exchange. Intangible assets include future royalties or revenues from artistic works or future salaries of professionals, for instance. The futures exchange system provides real-time trading status on the futures contracts or funds as well as detailed information on contract terms. Quotes may be matched automatically by the futures exchange. Sensitivity analysis of various factors on the outcome of futures contracts valuation may be provided. Additionally, offer and contract terms for categories of intangible assets may be standardized in the futures exchange for trading simplification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Joan Kirwin, Mary Ann Gilbert
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Publication number: 20130124379Abstract: Systems and methods for creating and trading dynamic securities are provided. Dynamic securities according to the invention may preferably include any security or non-securitized investment. To form the dynamic security, a user may select a plurality of securities including stocks, bonds, baseball cards and modern art paintings to create a dynamic security. The selection may be limited to a pre-determined list of securities.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventor: Mary Ann Gilbert
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Publication number: 20130005444Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Philip M. Ginsberg, Howard W. Lutnick, Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, Lewis Findlay
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Patent number: 8290837Abstract: Systems and methods for user-configurable financial instrument inspection are provided. A user may select the type of financial performance information and presentation format of the financial performance information to be displayed when the user selects a particular financial instrument. The user may associate a set of financial performance information and presentation format with a particular financial market for financial instruments. The financial instrument inspector may also facilitate trading of financial instruments.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, legal representative, William P. Tselepis, Mary K. Tselepis, legal representative, Andrew Stergiopoulos, Angela Stergiopoulos, legal representative
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Publication number: 20120203684Abstract: A bid/offer spread market is presented that allows a trader to increase liquidity in traded items. A bid/offer spread market maker may make a bid/offer spread market. This bid/offer spread market may be made available to any market participant. In response to the spread market, an aggressor may respond to a bid or an offer with a hit or a take, respectively. In response to the hit or the take, the aggressor or bid/offer spread market maker, respectively, may create a separate underlying market using the selected (bid or offer) spread within a specified amount of time. The other party, a bid/offer spread trader, may trade on the quoted price within a specified amount of time, at which point a trade has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Andrew C GILBERT, Mary Ann Gilbert, Andrew Stergiopoulos, Angela Stergiopoulos
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Publication number: 20120100918Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Philip M. GINSBERG, Howard W. Lutnick, Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, Lewis Findlay
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Patent number: 8145557Abstract: A bid/offer spread market is presented that allows a trader to increase liquidity in traded items. A bid/offer spread market maker may make a bid/offer spread market. This bid/offer spread market may be made available to any market participant. In response to the spread market, an aggressor may respond to a bid or an offer with a hit or a take, respectively. In response to the hit or the take, the aggressor or bid/offer spread market maker, respectively, may create a separate underlying market using the selected (bid or offer) spread within a specified amount of time. The other party, a bid/offer spread trader, may trade on the quoted price within a specified amount of time, at which point a trade has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, legal representative, Andrew Stergiopoulos, Angela Stergiopoulos, legal representative
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Patent number: 8088000Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Philip M. Ginsberg, Howard W. Lutnick, Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, legal representative, Lewis Findlay
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Patent number: 7865422Abstract: Systems and methods for a trading interface with advanced features are provided. Using these systems and methods, a user may create orders, manipulate orders, cancel orders, configure alternative keyboard settings, and/or obtain additional information on transactions. When a user clicks on a bid and/or offer, a dialog box may pop-up, thereby providing the user with multiple options. To enable customization of the keyboard settings to a user's preference, a keyboard settings feature is provided. Users may also be provided with additional information relating to the user's wish to transact.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.Inventors: Howard W Lutnick, Glenn D Kirwin, Joan Kirwin, legal representative, Andrew C Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, legal representative
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Publication number: 20100217659Abstract: Methods and systems for providing and implementing crossing markets are provided. These methods and systems preferably include facilitating trading at crossing markets by establishing crossing market trading rules, incentivizing crossing market participants, and improving the efficiency of crossing market trading.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Andrew C. GILBERT, Mary Ann Gilbert, Glenn D. Kirwin, Joan Kirwin
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Patent number: 7711627Abstract: Methods and systems for providing and implementing crossing markets are provided. These methods and systems preferably include facilitating trading at crossing markets by establishing crossing market trading rules, incentivizing crossing market participants, and improving the efficiency of crossing market trading.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.Inventors: Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, legal representative, Glenn D. Kirwin, Joan Kirwin, legal representative
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Publication number: 20080200242Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome probabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Philip M. Ginsberg, Howard W. Lutnick, Andrew C. Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert, Lewis Findlay