Patents by Inventor Nicholas G. Kontos

Nicholas G. Kontos 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: 20240087023
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: NICHOLAS G. KONTOS, SAGY PUNDAK MINTZ, ALEXANDER D. DEITZ
  • Patent number: 11861705
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas G Kontos, Sagy Pundak Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Publication number: 20220318908
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Kontos, Sagy Pundak Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Patent number: 11393034
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Kontos, Sagy Pundak Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Publication number: 20210103987
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Kontos, Sagy Pundak Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Patent number: 10902516
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Kontos, Sagy Pundak Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Publication number: 20190108590
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas G. KONTOS, Sagy Pundak MINTZ, Alexander D. DEITZ
  • Patent number: 10181157
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Kontos, Sagy P. Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Publication number: 20140172665
    Abstract: System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Kontos, Sagy P. Mintz, Alexander D. Deitz
  • Publication number: 20090133341
    Abstract: An insulated window apparatus includes a body having a face surface and top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces coupled to the face surface. Each of the top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces are coupled to a portion of the face surface and to each other to define a chamber. An insulative member is provided. A lip is formed on at least one of the top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces and extends away from the chamber. A stud is adapted to be coupled to a window frame. A connector is adapted to couple to the stud and have securement means adapted to engage the body for retaining the body in abutment with the window. In one example, the securement means includes a resilient arm adapted to engage the lip. A method of assembling the insulated window apparatus to a window having a window frame is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Nicholas G. Kontos
  • Patent number: 4399828
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for treating work pieces, and particularly to electroplating small metal articles such as nuts, bolts, arms, hangers and the like. The apparatus, with little variation, could also be used for cleaning, pickling, tumbling, blackening, dying, etc. The apparatus comprises a plurality of horizontally disposed cylinders, each having an inlet and an outlet, with the outlet of the first cylinder in communication with the inlet of a succeeding cylinder. The cylinders are rotatable about their axes in opposite directions and each has a spiral rib in the body thereof pitched in a certain direction, and a spiral rib in the outlet also pitched in said certain direction. Each cylinder also has a spiral rib in its inlet and this spiral is pitched in a direction opposite to that of the ribs in the cylinder body and the outlet thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Inventor: Nicholas G. Kontos