Patents by Inventor James Mark Slaba

James Mark Slaba 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: 8589274
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for creating a financial index related to healthcare costs. A financial derivative instrument can be created from the index. Using the financial derivative instrument, an entity can hedge against unexpected fluctuations of healthcare costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Open Market Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Leonard Smith, Marshall Howard Hudes, James Mark Slaba
  • Patent number: 7765117
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for creating a financial index related to healthcare costs. A financial derivative instrument can be created from the index. Using the financial derivative instrument, an entity can hedge against unexpected fluctuations of healthcare costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Open Market Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Leonard Smith, Marshall Howard Hudes, James Mark Slaba
  • Patent number: 7672887
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for creating a financial index related to healthcare costs. A financial derivative instrument can be created from the index. Using the financial derivative instrument, an entity can hedge against unexpected fluctuations of healthcare costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Open Market Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Leonard Smith, Marshall Howard Hudes, James Mark Slaba