Patents by Inventor Robert A. Hill

Robert A. Hill 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).

  • Flush Valve Hydrogenerator
    Publication number: 20110071698
    Abstract: A power generating device for use with a plumbing fixture includes: a volute configured to receive water from a water supply pipe; a stator having a plurality of blades positioned around a circumference thereof positioned within the volute; a rotor positioned within the stator; and a generator coupled to the rotor. The volute directs substantially all of the water received from the water supply pipe in a circumferential direction through the plurality of blades of the stator to the rotor, thereby causing the rotor to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Glasser, Scott Grace, Steven R. Jones, John Kevin Schoolcraft, Robert Hill, John Bartee, Zack Blackmon, III
  • Cross and post order
    Patent number: 7908201
    Abstract: A cross and post order and related market center and process are disclosed which automatically convert any unfilled balance of a cross order that was broken up due to interaction with the posting market center's order book to a limit order at the same price. The process also automatically associates the transactions that are used to fill the generated limit order with the cross and post order that was originally sent to the posting market center for execution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Archipelago Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Addock, Michael A. Cormack, Thomas F. Haller, Robert A. Hill
  • Reprice-to-block order
    Patent number: 7877316
    Abstract: A reprice-to-block order and related market center and process are disclosed which automatically reprice a posted limit order to the price of a block trade executed at an inferior price on a market away from the market center that posted the limit order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Archipelago Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Adcock, Michael A. Cormack, Thomas F. Haller, Robert A. Hill
  • Method and system for maintaining an order on a selected market center with maximum price exemption parameter
    Patent number: 7873561
    Abstract: A posting market center and process are disclosed for maintaining a market center-restricted order on a selected market center. In a market which allows price exemptions, the market center and process disclosed hide a received market center-restricted order which technically crosses or locks the away market, but would be marketable if an acceptable contra-side order was then available in the posting market center's internal order book. The posting market center then maintains this hidden order until it is fully executed, is canceled or can be displayed on the public order book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Archipelago Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Adcock, Michael A. Cormack, Thomas F. Haller, Robert A. Hill
  • Anti-internalization order modifier
    Patent number: 7873544
    Abstract: An anti-internalization order modifier and related market center and process are disclosed which prevent orders sent from the same trading firm from executing against one another on the posting market center the orders are posted on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Archipelago Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Adcock, Michael A. Cormack, Thomas F. Haller, Robert A. Hill
  • Identification tag and releasable attachment clip
    Patent number: 7861443
    Abstract: An identification tag that is adapted to be attached to a collar ring. The tag has a molded tag body that defines a pair of recesses, and a pliable clip having spaced arms that are adapted to be releasably received into the tag body recesses, the clip further adapted to be coupled to the collar ring, to releasably couple the tag body to the collar ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Hill
  • Discretionary order in an electronic guaranteed entitlement environment
    Publication number: 20100332374
    Abstract: An enhanced system and method for handling, matching and executing discretionary orders in an electronic options environment is disclosed. Market maker entitlements are integrated with the discretionary order processing, so that the market maker is guaranteed an allocation of the trade if the market maker is at the NBBO when an incoming discretionary order priced at or better than the NBBO is received. If the incoming discretionary order cannot execute at the NBBO using its display price, then it will use as much discretion as is required to participate in a market maker entitlement if the market maker is quoting at the NBBO, and to execute against the order book and route to away markets quotations at the NBBO. Once posted to the order book, only the display price of a discretionary order is eligible for preferential execution in a market maker entitlement process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Adcock, Michael Cormack, Amy Famstrom, Thomas Haller, Robert Hill
  • Method and system for maintaining an order on a selected market center
    Patent number: 7765137
    Abstract: A posting market center and process are disclosed for maintaining a market center-restricted order on a selected market center. The market center and process disclosed aggressively maintain a market center-restricted order that would normally lock or cross an away market by initially pricing the order a tick increment away from the contra side market best bid or offer and then dynamically re-pricing the order in increasing aggressiveness as the away market best bid or offer moves its quotes further away from the order's currently displayed price. The disclosed market center-restricted order stands its ground to an updated away market best bid or offer that moves to its price or through it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Archipelago Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Adcock, Michael A. Cormack, Thomas F. Haller, Robert A. Hill, Roark F. Siko
  • One-piece push-in electrical contact terminal
    Patent number: 7618279
    Abstract: An electrical contact terminal for an electrical connector generally includes a main contact body, a cantilevered portion extending upwardly from one end of the body and a stiffener extending the entire length of the main contact body for providing rigidity to the main contact body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hill Osborn, Jr., Andrew Christopher Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Cross-pleated membrane cartridges, and method and apparatus for making cross-pleated membrane cartridges
    Publication number: 20090193974
    Abstract: A membrane cartridge is manufactured by repeatedly folding and joining two strips of membrane to form a cross-pleated cartridge with a stack of openings or fluid passageways configured in an alternating cross-flow arrangement. The cartridge can be modified for other flow configurations including co-flow and counter-flow arrangements. Methods for manufacturing such cross-pleated membrane cartridges, as well as apparatus used in the manufacturing process are described. Cross-pleated membrane cartridges comprising water-permeable membranes can be used in a variety of applications, including in heat and water vapor exchangers. In particular they can be incorporated into energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) for exchanging heat and water vapor between air streams being directed into and out of buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Montie, James Franklin Dean, Curtis Mullen, Robert Hill
  • Diverse options order types in an electronic guaranteed entitlement environment
    Publication number: 20090157539
    Abstract: An enhanced system and method for handling, matching and executing a diverse group of limit-priced orders in an electronic options environment is disclosed. Most of the order types disclosed are automatically repriced and reposted as the NBBO changes to increase their execution opportunities. Market maker entitlements are integrated with the order processing, so that the market maker is guaranteed an allocation of the trade if the market maker is at the NBBO when an order priced at or better than the NBBO is received. Once posted to the order book, the displayed price of an order may be eligible for preferential execution in a market maker entitlement process, regardless of whether the displayed price is original or has been automatically repriced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Adcock, Michael Cormack, Amy Famstrom, Robert Hill
  • SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN (CANNABINOID RECEPTOR AGONIST AND OPIOID RECEPTOR AGONIST)
    Publication number: 20090029984
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising an analgesic combination for simultaneous or sequential use which comprises a peripherally restricted cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonist having a brain Cmax to plasma Cmax ratio of less than 0.1 and an opioid receptor agonist, as well as to a method for treating pain using said pharmaceutical dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: N.V. Organon
    Inventors: Julia Adam-Worrall, David Robert Hill, Jean Cottney
  • Identification Tag and Releasable Attachment Clip
    Publication number: 20090007470
    Abstract: An identification tag that is adapted to be attached to a collar ring. The tag has a molded tag body that defines a pair of recesses, and a pliable clip having spaced arms that are adapted to be releasably received into the tag body recesses, the clip further adapted to be coupled to the collar ring, to releasably couple the tag body to the collar ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Hill
  • Discretionary order in an electronic guaranteed entitlement environment
    Publication number: 20080228623
    Abstract: An enhanced system and method for handling, matching and executing discretionary orders in an electronic options environment is disclosed. Market maker entitlements are integrated with the discretionary order processing, so that the market maker is guaranteed an allocation of the trade if the market maker is at the NBBO when an incoming discretionary order priced at or better than the NBBO is received. If the incoming discretionary order cannot execute at the NBBO using its display price, then it will use as much discretion as is required to participate in a market maker entitlement if the market maker is quoting at the NBBO, and to execute against the order book and route to away markets quotations at the NBBO. Once posted to the order book, only the display price of a discretionary order is eligible for preferential execution in a market maker entitlement process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Adcock, Michael Cormack, Amy Famstrom, Thomas Haller, Robert Hill
  • Reserve order in an electronic guaranteed entitlement environment
    Publication number: 20080228622
    Abstract: An enhanced system and method for handling, matching and executing reserve orders in an electronic options environment is disclosed. Market maker entitlements are integrated with the reserve order processing, so that the market maker is guaranteed an allocation of the trade if the market maker is at the NBBO when a marketable reserve order is received. Once posted to the order book, only the displayed size of a reserve order is eligible for preferential execution in a market maker entitlement process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Adcock, Michael Cormack, Amy Farnstrom, Thomas Haller, Robert Hill
  • Pressure sensor having a check valve
    Publication number: 20080127742
    Abstract: A pressure sensor or pressure switch for detecting an overpressure or underpressure, in particular on a pressure accumulator. The pressure sensor includes a housing, in which a first connecting piece is disposed. The housing includes a check valve and a second connecting piece for a pressure source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Andre Mueller, Reinhold Herrmann, Christian Hauer, Holger Seeg, Robert Hill, Martin Warken, Markus Reinhard, Marc Koltermann
  • VORTEX FEATURE FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080077083
    Abstract: An automatic injector separately stores liquid and dry components in respective compartments. When the injector is activated, a fluid-directing member between the liquid and dry compartments causes the liquid component to form a vortex as the liquid flows into the dry compartment. This allows the two components to combine more thoroughly and quickly to form a liquid solution that is delivered to an injection site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Griffiths, Robert Hill, Matthew Robben
  • Biological control of plant diseases
    Publication number: 20080050344
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Ulocladium oudemansii as a biological control agent. Processes and compositions for the biological control of Botrytis species using Ulocladium oudemansii are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Philip Elmer, Tony Reglinski, Robert Hill
  • AUTOMATIC INJECTOR WITH KICKBACK ATTENUATION
    Publication number: 20080051715
    Abstract: An auto-injector for dispensing a predetermined dose of medicament is disclosed. The auto-injector includes a needle cover operative to engage an injection site. The needle cover is configured to move from a retracted position prior to a medicament dispensing operation to an extended locked position after the medicament dispensing operation. Any residual activation force remaining after the medicament dispensing operation is contained within the auto-injector and is not directed to the needle cover, thus attenuating, if not eliminating, any kickback effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Matthew Young, Sophie Raven, Martin Murphy, Christopher Hurlstone, Joseph Daintrey, Craig Rochford, Stephen Kirkwood, Colin Mathews, Robert Hill, John Wilmot
  • Flush valve casing
    Patent number: D627037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Glasser, Scott Grace, Steven R. Jones, John Kevin Schoolcraft, Robert Hill