Patents by Inventor Robert A. West

Robert A. West 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: 11568487
    Abstract: A system and methods for controlled market data delivery are described. According to one example embodiment, upon detecting a preset threshold of updates in a queue at a gateway, a predetermined number of market updates may be processed before any data is sent to a client terminal. According to one method, update types may be used to control how many updates are processed before any data is sent. Also, once the number of updates to be processed is set, a market update having a higher priority update type may be used to trigger a change in the number of market updates that was set for processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20220416303
    Abstract: Described are compounds of the structure R4-a—Si-((Sp-Y)—Zb)a, wherein “a” is an integer from 1 to 3; “b” is an integer from 0 to (3×a); “Z,” which is absent when “b”=0, is halogen, C1-6 linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl, C1-6 linear or branched halo-alkyl, halo-alkenyl, or halo-alkynyl, or wherein each “R” is halogen, C1-6 linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl or C1-6 linear or branched halo-alkyl, halo-alkenyl, or halo-alkynyl; each “Sp” C1-15 linear or branched alkylenyl or C1-15 linear or branched halo-alkylenyl; and each “Y” an organic polar group. Also described are electrolyte compositions containing one or more of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: José Adrián Peña Hueso, David Osmalov, Jian Dong, Monica Usrey, Michael Pollina, Peng Du, Liu Zhou, Tobias Johnson, Deborah Gilbert, Robert West
  • Patent number: 11504483
    Abstract: A multiple carrier injection system includes an adapter, having at least one arm, and a pen needle assembly. The pen needle assembly includes a hub retaining a needle and a bullet having a cover to seal the bullet, where the bullet encloses the hub in a first position. The arm engages the adapter to the hub, and the arm causes the hub to rotate within the bullet to move the hub into a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Embecta Corp.
    Inventor: Robert West
  • Patent number: 11446212
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to detect when items are removed from a multiple cavity carrier (MCC) that stores items (e.g., pen needle assemblies) in respective cavities. A separate, reusable data collection unit (DCU) can be mounted to the MCC and has sensors for detecting cavity status (e.g., empty or filled with an item). The DCU stores data related to time stamps, optional dates, and cavity locations of item removal from and optional used item return to respective ones of the MCC cavities to help users track item usage (e.g., pen needle assemblies) to improve medication delivery management such as insulin injections with an injection pen and pen needle assemblies. Indicators can be generated to indicate from which cavity the next item should be extracted to encourage injection site rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Embecta Corp.
    Inventor: Robert West
  • Patent number: 11444329
    Abstract: Described are compounds of the structure R4-a—Si-(Sp-Y)a—Zb, wherein “a” is an integer from 1 to 4; “b” is an integer from 0 to (3×a); “Z,” which is absent when “b”=0, is “R” or wherein each “R” is halogen, C1-6 linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl or C1-6 linear or branched halo-alkyl, halo-alkenyl, or halo-alkynyl; each “Sp” C1-15 linear or branched alkylenyl or C1-15 linear or branched halo-alkylenyl; and each “Y” an organic polar group. Also described are electrolyte compositions containing one or more of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Silatronix, Inc.
    Inventors: José Adrián Peńa Hueso, David Osmalov, Jian Dong, Monica Usrey, Michael Pollina, Peng Du, Liu Zhou, Tobias Johnson, Deborah Gilbert, Robert West
  • Patent number: 11358308
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a three-dimensional (3D) preform including reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloys (SMA) wires and a composite material including a polymer matrix with a 3D-preform embedded therein, wherein the 3D-preform includes reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloy (SMA) wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew David Foreman, Charlotte Bree Meeks, Robert West
  • Patent number: 11360001
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to reactive demarcation templates for demarcating a test area on a test surface and for generating a visual indication of chemical properties of the test surface. Some templates can include an indicator portion, or multiple indicator portions, that indicate properties of a sample contacting the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Robert West
  • Publication number: 20220008663
    Abstract: An injection pen, or an adapter for an injector pen, configured to connect at its distal end with a needle assembly, and having a tubular wall comprising a through cut from the distal end to pierce and capture barrier material covering needle assembly packaging containing a needle assembly in a cavity therein. The though cut has an opening with an edge that scythes the barrier material when the hub is pressed against the needle assembly packaging to access the needle assembly. The edge can have a tooth for piercing the barrier material. The opening can be dimensioned and shaped and angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the pen or adapter to facilitate capturing scythed barrier material and guiding it away from the needle assembly to ensure the pierced barrier material does not hinder connection of the needle assembly to the pen or adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Robert WEST
  • Publication number: 20210385333
    Abstract: The present application includes a method and system for multi-channel interaction. A communication session is initiated between a customer service representative (CSR) and an end user. Multi-channel communication is used between the end user and the CSR. The multi-channel communication includes at least voice and data. Information is presented to the end user via a user interface, and the user can confirm the accuracy of the information using the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Verint Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Graeme Robert West
  • Patent number: 11102352
    Abstract: The present application includes a method and system for multi-channel interaction. A communication session is initiated between a customer service representative (CSR) and an end user. Multi-channel communication is used between the end user and the CSR. The multi-channel communication includes at least voice and data. Information is presented to the end user via a user interface, and the user can confirm the accuracy of the information using the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Verint Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Graeme Robert West
  • Publication number: 20210192624
    Abstract: A system and method for prioritized data delivery in an electronic trading environment are described herein. According to one example embodiment, by prioritizing the messages associated with a tradeable object, the bandwidth and system resource usage may be optimally reduced, and any loss of priority content in the messages sent between the network device and the client device may be reduced. An example method includes associating different priority levels with messages comprising market data. Messages containing market information related to the inside market may be associated to a higher priority level. Whereas messages containing market information relating to the quantities at prices outside the inside market may be associated with a lower priority level. Based on the priority level associated with a message, a network device may send the message directly to the client device or store the message in a data structure until a pre-defined condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Duquette, Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20210149555
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program products are provided for updating the location of a cursor in a display window on a trading screen when certain events occurs. In a preferred embodiment, as market conditions change, the market information may be rearranged on a screen. To reduce the chances of missing a market opportunity by sending orders or managing them, the cursor moves in association with the market information such that the cursor appears fixed to the market information until a user moves the pointer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20210146576
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a three-dimensional (3D) preform including reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloys (SMA) wires and a composite material including a polymer matrix with a 3D-preform embedded therein, wherein the 3D-preform includes reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloy (SMA) wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew David FOREMAN, Charlotte Bree MEEKS, Robert WEST
  • Publication number: 20210139657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-woven composite materials, methods of making and uses thereof, including articles comprising said composite structures. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-woven composite materials possessing desirable impact performance and penetration resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew David FOREMAN, Charlotte Bree MEEKS, Robert WEST
  • Patent number: 10977731
    Abstract: A system and method for prioritized data delivery in an electronic trading environment are described herein. According to one example embodiment, by prioritizing the messages associated with a tradeable object, the bandwidth and system resource usage may be optimally reduced, and any loss of priority content in the messages sent between the network device and the client device may be reduced. An example method includes associating different priority levels with messages comprising market data. Messages containing market information related to the inside market may be associated to a higher priority level. Whereas messages containing market information relating to the quantities at prices outside the inside market may be associated with a lower priority level. Based on the priority level associated with a message, a network device may send the message directly to the client device or store the message in a data structure until a pre-defined condition is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Duquette, Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20210103986
    Abstract: A system and methods for controlled market data delivery are described. According to one example embodiment, upon detecting a preset threshold of updates in a queue at a gateway, a predetermined number of market updates may be processed before any data is sent to a client terminal. According to one method, update types may be used to control how many updates are processed before any data is sent. Also, once the number of updates to be processed is set, a market update having a higher priority update type may be used to trigger a change in the number of market updates that was set for processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20210083995
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing electronic communications. According to certain embodiments, an enterprise directory is provided for listing a plurality of enterprises. In one embodiment, the enterprise directory may include an enterprise profile for each enterprise identifying, among other things, a mode of communication for the enterprise. Enterprises that wish to communicate with one another may form partnerships with one another. In one embodiment, a partnership may be formed between two enterprises when one enterprise accepts a partnership request submitted by the other enterprise. Information regarding partnerships between enterprises may be stored in a database. Further, an enterprise user may request to electronically communicate (e.g., via IM, voice, or email) with a user associated with a different enterprise. Users associated with different enterprises may be allowed to communicate electronically with one another if their respective enterprises are in a partnership with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Robert WEST, Charles G. WOODS, Andrew B. WARNER, Donald LE
  • Patent number: 10942638
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program products are provided for updating the location of a cursor in a display window on a trading screen when certain events occurs. In a preferred embodiment, as market conditions change, the market information may be rearranged on a screen. To reduce the chances of missing a market opportunity by sending orders or managing them, the cursor moves in association with the market information such that the cursor appears fixed to the market information until a user moves the pointer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Robert A. West
  • Patent number: 10937095
    Abstract: A system and methods for controlled market data delivery are described. According to one example embodiment, upon detecting a preset threshold of updates in a queue at a gateway, a predetermined number of market updates may be processed before any data is sent to a client terminal. According to one method, update types may be used to control how many updates are processed before any data is sent. Also, once the number of updates to be processed is set, a market update having a higher priority update type may be used to trigger a change in the number of market updates that was set for processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. West
  • Patent number: 10887256
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing electronic communications. According to certain embodiments, an enterprise directory is provided for listing a plurality of enterprises. In one embodiment, the enterprise directory may include an enterprise profile for each enterprise identifying, among other things, a mode of communication for the enterprise. Enterprises that wish to communicate with one another may form partnerships with one another. In one embodiment, a partnership may be formed between two enterprises when one enterprise accepts a partnership request submitted by the other enterprise. Information regarding partnerships between enterprises may be stored in a database. Further, an enterprise user may request to electronically communicate (e.g., via IM, voice, or email) with a user associated with a different enterprise. Users associated with different enterprises may be allowed to communicate electronically with one another if their respective enterprises are in a partnership with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Media Inc.
    Inventors: Robert West, Charles G. Woods, Andrew B. Warner, Donald Le