Patents by Inventor Mark Thornburgh

Mark Thornburgh 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: 20130297480
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative comprises: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Patent number: 8484103
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative comprises: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Patent number: 7818248
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative comprises: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Publication number: 20100191643
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative comprises: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Patent number: 7337140
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative uses: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Publication number: 20080027851
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative comprises: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Patent number: 7272580
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. One preferred method of trading includes providing indicative quotes to market participants (which typically includes subscribers, but may also include market makers) to provide a non-binding indication of how the market makers are likely to price the particular derivative. A participant may then submit an RFQ, which is a request for a binding quote for the derivative. The RFQ preferably causes the current order book to be displayed on all subscribers' terminals, typically in the form of a row indicating the derivative of interest along with the current binding bid and binding ask prices. The indicative bid and ask prices may also be displayed, as well as the quantity (if any) requested in the RFQ. Market participants may then elect to submit an order for the corresponding derivative. Typically, the market participants will await an indication that a market maker has submitted a binding quote.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Publication number: 20070118462
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. One preferred method of trading includes providing indicative quotes to market participants (which typically includes subscribers, but may also include market makers) to provide a non-binding indication of how the market makers are likely to price the particular derivative. A participant may then submit an RFQ, which is a request for a binding quote for the derivative. The RFQ preferably causes the current order book to be displayed on all subscribers' terminals, typically in the form of a row indicating the derivative of interest along with the current binding bid and binding ask prices. The indicative bid and ask prices may also be displayed, as well as the quantity (if any) requested in the RFQ. Market participants may then elect to submit an order for the corresponding derivative. Typically, the market participants will await an indication that a market maker has submitted a binding quote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Patent number: 7197483
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. One preferred method of trading includes providing indicative quotes to market participants (which typically includes subscribers, but may also include market makers) to provide a non-binding indication of how the market makers are likely to price the particular derivative. A participant may then submit an RFQ, which is a request for a binding quote for the derivative. The RFQ preferably causes the current order book to be displayed on all subscribers' terminals, typically in the form of a row indicating the derivative of interest along with the current binding bid and binding ask prices. The indicative bid and ask prices may also be displayed, as well as the quantity (if any) requested in the RFQ. Market participants may then elect to submit an order for the corresponding derivative. Typically, the market participants will await an indication that a market maker has submitted a binding quote.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Publication number: 20040199453
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. One preferred method of trading includes providing indicative quotes to market participants (which typically includes subscribers, but may also include market makers) to provide a non-binding indication of how the market makers are likely to price the particular derivative. A participant may then submit an RFQ, which is a request for a binding quote for the derivative. The RFQ preferably causes the current order book to be displayed on all subscribers' terminals, typically in the form of a row indicating the derivative of interest along with the current binding bid and binding ask prices. The indicative bid and ask prices may also be displayed, as well as the quantity (if any) requested in the RFQ. Market participants may then elect to submit an order for the corresponding derivative. Typically, the market participants will await an indication that a market maker has submitted a binding quote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Liquidity Direct Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh
  • Publication number: 20020128955
    Abstract: A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading derivative comprises: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: Liquidity Direct
    Inventors: Neal Brady, Noah Carey, William R. Erwin, John Gilmore, Michael Quattrocki, Frank Stone, Mark Thornburgh