Patents by Inventor Steven M. Bloom

Steven M. Bloom 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).

  • Publication number: 20240103645
    Abstract: A computer input system includes a mouse including a housing having an interior surface defining an internal volume and a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume. A processor is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and a memory component having electronic instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine an orientation of the mouse relative to a hand based on a touch input from the hand detected by the sensor assembly. The mouse can also have a circular array of touch sensors or lights that detect hand position and provide orientation information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Bart K. Andre, Brian T. Gleeson, Kristi E. Bauerly, William D. Lindmeier, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Geng Luo, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Megan M. Sapp, Kainoa Kwon-Perez, David H. Bloom, Steven J. Taylor, John B. Morrell, Maio He, Hamza Kashif
  • Publication number: 20240103643
    Abstract: A computer system can include an input device having a housing defining an internal volume. The housing can include a grip portion and a base portion defining an aperture. The computer system can also include a tilt sensor disposed in the internal volume, a position sensor disposed at the aperture, and a processor. The processor can be electrically coupled to the position sensor, the tilt sensor, and a memory component storing electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first input from the tilt sensor, receive a second input from the position sensor, determine, based on the first and second inputs, if the base is in contact with a support surface and an angle of the base relative to the support surface. The processor can also output a signal based on the angle if the base is in contact with the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Megan M. Sapp, Brian T. Gleeson, Steven J. Taylor, David H. Bloom, Maio He, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Kristi E. Bauerly, Geng Luo, Bart K. Andre
  • Publication number: 20240103656
    Abstract: An input device, such as a mouse, can include a housing defining an exterior grip portion and an internal volume, a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume, and an emitter electrically coupled to the sensor assembly. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a first touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a first signal including information regarding an angular position of the grip portion. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a second touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a second signal including information regarding a direction of a force exerted on the housing from the second touch input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Bart K. Andre, Brian T. Gleeson, Kristi E. Bauerly, William D. Lindmeier, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Geng Luo, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Megan M. Sapp, Kainoa Kwon-Perez, David H. Bloom, Steven J. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120116995
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 8117111
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 8046291
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 7983985
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7983983
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20110022511
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7848996
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 7827094
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Publication number: 20100262529
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7813992
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7809627
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7792737
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index. In some aspects, a tradable index share is backed by a fractional interest in a creation unit. The creation unit includes a derivative financial instrument and an amount of cash that secure the tradable index receipt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 7778917
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index. In some examples, the tradable index shares are backed by a fractional interest in a plurality of derivative financial instruments and an amount of cash about equal to a strike price for one of the plurality of financial instruments to secure the tradable index receipt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 7769674
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index. In some aspects, a method includes determining in a computer system, a value for a tradable index share that tracks increases in a value of an index. The tradable index share is backed by a fractional interest in a creation unit that includes a long index futures contract and one of a long put index options contract and a long put index futures options contract. The long, put index options contract has a strike price that is the same as a mark price of the long index futures contract and each having the same expiration date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 7747514
    Abstract: A computer implemented method includes determining a value for a tradable index share that tracks performance of an index. The tradable index share is backed by a fractional interest in a creation unit that includes a long call index option contract and a short put index options contract. The long call index options contract and the short index put options contract have the same initial strike price and the same expiration date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
  • Patent number: 7680725
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20090271298
    Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administering and trading various derivative shares securitized by derivative, physically-settled instruments on underlying assets that is, physical commodities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Steven M. Bloom