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).
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Publication number: 20240103645Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240103643Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240103656Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20120116995Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 8117111Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 8046291Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 7983985Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
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Patent number: 7983983Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20110022511Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
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Patent number: 7848996Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 7827094Abstract: Techniques are described for securitizing, administrating and trading various index shares securitized by derivative, cash-settled instruments on the underlying index.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Publication number: 20100262529Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
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Patent number: 7813992Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
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Patent number: 7809627Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L Jacobs
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Patent number: 7792737Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 7778917Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 7769674Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 7747514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Bloom
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Patent number: 7680725Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20090271298Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Steven M. Bloom