Patents by Inventor Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson 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: 20170104687
    Abstract: Systems and methods for management of persistent cookies in a corporate web portal are described. A plurality of zones may be defined and stored in memory. Each zone may be associated with a zone property indicative of whether cookies are allowed. A resource request may be received from a user device over a network where access to the requested resource may require a cookie. The user device may be classified into a zone from the plurality of zones based on the attributes of the user device. The cookie may be automatically installed on the user device based on a zone property for the zone and for those resources that have been configured to require installation of a cookie installed without requiring further user interaction following the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Chris Peterson, Jeetendra Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20150199761
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson, Dan Waldron
  • Publication number: 20150199762
    Abstract: Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Dan Waldron, David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson
  • Patent number: 8926363
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a front end and a rear end and including housing channels extending axially from the front end to the rear end for holding a wire assembly. The connector assembly includes a stabilizer having a front end and a rear end. The stabilizer includes supports extending from the front end with support channels along a longitudinal axis of the stabilizer. The stabilizer is coupled to the rear end of the housing so that the support channels align with the housing channels to accept corresponding wire assemblies therein. A front retaining feature holds the stabilizer to the housing. A rear retaining feature holds the wire assemblies to the stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David Allen Klein, Donald Robert Worthington, Jr., Matthew Chris Peterson
  • Patent number: 8595118
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson, Dan Waldron
  • Publication number: 20130230996
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a front end and a rear end and including housing channels extending axially from the front end to the rear end for holding a wire assembly. The connector assembly includes a stabilizer having a front end and a rear end. The stabilizer includes supports extending from the front end with support channels along a longitudinal axis of the stabilizer. The stabilizer is coupled to the rear end of the housing so that the support channels align with the housing channels to accept corresponding wire assemblies therein. A front retaining feature holds the stabilizer to the housing. A rear retaining feature holds the wire assemblies to the stabilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David Allen Klein, Donald Robert Worthington, JR., Matthew Chris Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130054490
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson, Dan Waldron
  • Patent number: 8301538
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson, Dan Waldron
  • Publication number: 20120047089
    Abstract: Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Dan Waldron, David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110264603
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson, Dan Waldron
  • Patent number: 7987130
    Abstract: Provided are methods and computer software applications for generating a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, through using a plurality of growth factors and a plurality of value factors to rank stocks, and for constructing investment vehicles based on the stock portfolio. The method, software application, or computer apparatus of the present technology employs a novel stock selection strategy to select stocks from a pre-selected universe of securities such as a commercially available stock market index in order to create a stock portfolio, and/or enhanced stock index, and a fund based thereon that can generate positive alpha as compared to a fund based on the pre-selected universe of securities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Inventors: Dan Waldron, David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson
  • Patent number: 7949591
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson, Dan Waldron
  • Patent number: 7819058
    Abstract: A printer is provided for printing individuated items that are conveyed in a series past a treatment element prior to printing in series to produce high durability or resolution images on the individuated items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen E. Schmitt, Chris Peterson, Mark Rosland, Mike Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20100211826
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to log message processing such that events can be detected and alarms can be generated. For example, log messages are generated by a variety of network platforms (e.g., Windows servers, Linux servers, UNIX servers, databases, workstations, etc.). Often, relatively large numbers of logs are generated from these platforms in different formats. A log manager described herein collects such log data using various protocols (e.g., Syslog, SNMP, SMTP, etc.) to determine events. That is, the log manager may communicate with the network platforms using appropriate protocols to collect log messages therefrom. The log manager may then determine events (e.g., unauthorized access, logins, etc.) from the log data and transfer the events to an event manager. The event manager may analyze the events and determine whether alarms should be generated therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: LOGRHYTHM, INC.
    Inventors: PHILLIP VILLELLA, CHRIS PETERSON
  • Patent number: 7770519
    Abstract: A printer, method and printed item are provided where the printer and method print an image having a relatively high durability and/or resolution. In particular, the printer and method include a plasma treatment stage or step for treating the surface of an item prior to printing. A printer is provided that is configured to convey an item or a plurality of individuated items through a plasma treatment stage to prepare the surfaces of the item for printing. Such printer may use a non-continuous ink jet printing assembly such as a drop on demand printing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen E. Schmitt, Chris Peterson, Mark Rosland, Mike Trenhalle
  • Patent number: 7637490
    Abstract: Inserting systems and methods are provided for use in sheet processing. The inserting systems and methods provide improved handling of sheet articles during processing. Sheet articles can be advantageously and efficiently advanced in separate stacks and later combined for insertion into an envelope. For insertion into an envelope, the mouth of the envelope can be selectively variably opened depending upon the amount of insertion material to go into the envelope where the amount an envelope is to be opened can be based upon processing or job information. Sheet articles can be registered and aligned to facilitate processing efficiencies. Sheet articles with creases, such as envelopes with mouth flaps, can be processed through a roller system to bend the crease so that the flap of the envelope assumes a desired position for subsequent processing. Additionally, sheet articles can be processed through a staging station with increased capacity for sheet processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Bowe Bell + Howell Company
    Inventors: Edward J. Kapturowski, Robert T. Snyder, Chris Peterson, Richard D. Johnson, Joseph I. Zuech
  • Publication number: 20090198631
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and weighting securities for an actively managed exchange-traded fund. An initial selection of stocks includes domestic or international stocks, which are selected based at least in part on market capitalization. Each stock is scored using a plurality of growth and value factors to generate one or more growth scores and one or more value scores. A selection score is determined for each stock, and the stocks are ranked according to selection scores. A predetermined amount of stocks are eliminated from the stock portfolio based on selection score ranking, and the remaining stocks are split into a plurality of sub-groups. A stock portfolio is generated by weighting the remaining stocks according to the sub-groups they are in, with each stock being equally weighted within its sub-group. An exchange-traded fund is offered to consumers based on the stock portfolio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: David McGarel, Robert Hensley, Chris Peterson
  • Patent number: 7547230
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is shown which is profiled for mounting to a wall. The assembly is comprised of an insulative housing having an outer profile, at least one abutment portion, such as a flange, having an abutting surface outside of the outer profile, and a retaining surface spaced from the abutting surface. A retaining member is operably engageable with the retaining surface, and the retaining member has an orientation member preventing incorrect orientations between the retaining member and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David Charles Strausser, David Allen Klein, Matthew Chris Peterson, Jaroslaw Henryk Dawidziuk
  • Patent number: D703308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Chris Peterson, Eric F. Junkel
  • Patent number: D733282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: O2Cool, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Peterson, Eric F. Junkel