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).

  • Publication number: 20200375852
    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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Robert WEST
  • Publication number: 20200342538
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for trading multiple tradeable objects. One example method includes displaying at least one combined quantity indicator representing a combined quantity associated with at least two tradeable objects, detecting an input associated with an order for a predetermined order quantity in relation to one of the combined quantity indicators, and allocating the order quantity between the at least two tradeable objects using at least one quantity allocation rule. In one example embodiment, a plurality of quantity allocation rules can be user-configurable, and different rules can be defined and applied in relation to different order types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Gerald J. O'Connor, Stephen J. Murphy, Scott F. Singer
  • Publication number: 20200342533
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for trading multiple tradeable objects. One example method includes displaying at least one combined quantity indicator representing a combined quantity associated with at least two tradeable objects, detecting an input associated with an order for a predetermined order quantity in relation to one of the combined quantity indicators, and allocating the order quantity between the at least two tradeable objects using at least one quantity allocation rule. In one example embodiment, a plurality of quantity allocation rules can be user-configurable, and different rules can be defined and applied in relation to different order types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Gerald J. O'Connor, Stephen J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20200336592
    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: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Verint Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Graeme Robert West
  • Patent number: 10755352
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for trading multiple tradeable objects. One example method includes displaying at least one combined quantity indicator representing a combined quantity associated with at least two tradeable objects, detecting an input associated with an order for a predetermined order quantity in relation to one of the combined quantity indicators, and allocating the order quantity between the at least two tradeable objects using at least one quantity allocation rule. In one example embodiment, a plurality of quantity allocation rules can be user-configurable, and different rules can be defined and applied in relation to different order types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Gerald J. O'Connor, Stephen J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 10755353
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for trading multiple tradeable objects. One example method includes displaying at least one combined quantity indicator representing a combined quantity associated with at least two tradeable objects, detecting an input associated with an order for a predetermined order quantity in relation to one of the combined quantity indicators, and allocating the order quantity between the at least two tradeable objects using at least one quantity allocation rule. In one example embodiment, a plurality of quantity allocation rules can be user-configurable, and different rules can be defined and applied in relation to different order types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Gerald J. O'Connor, Stephen J. Murphy, Scott F. Singer
  • Patent number: 10726487
    Abstract: A system and method for generating and displaying annotations in relation to one or more prices corresponding to trader-related or market related events are described. In one embodiment, a trader may enter an annotation to be displayed in relation to one or more price levels. Alternatively, a trader may configure a dynamic annotation to be dynamically displayed in relation to some price level(s) upon detecting a predetermined event related to one or more tradeable objects. Also, a trader may configure one or more alarms to be displayed or played in combination with the annotations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Highland, Robert A. West, Peter F. Ziemkiewicz
  • Patent number: 10703447
    Abstract: A fuel tender for providing fuel to an internal combustion engine of a marine vessel may include a first pontoon, a second pontoon, and a truss structure connecting the first pontoon to the second pontoon with the first pontoon being separated from the second pontoon by a pontoon separation distance that is greater than a vessel width of the marine vessel so that the first pontoon and the second pontoon can straddle a vessel stern of the marine vessel with the truss structure disposed above a stern deck of the marine vessel. A fuel reservoir may be mounted on the truss structure and have a fuel supply line extending therefrom, with the fuel supply line being fluidly connectable to a fuel inlet port for the internal combustion engine when the first pontoon and the second pontoon straddle the vessel stern of the marine vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Progress Rail Locomotive Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Christopher Kulaga, Gerald Robert West
  • Publication number: 20200204507
    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: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Robert WEST, Charles G. WOODS, Andrew B. WARNER, Donald LE
  • Publication number: 20200179616
    Abstract: A multiple carrier injection system (10) comprising an adapter (20) including at least one arm (22), a pen needle assembly (29) including a hub (30) retaining a needle (44), and a bullet (50) having a cover (58) to seal the bullet (50), the bullet (50) enclosing the hub (30) in a first position, wherein the arm (22) engages the adapter (20) to the hub (30), and the arm (22) causes the hub (30) to rotate within the bullet (50) to move the hub (30) into a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Robert West
  • Publication number: 20200143472
    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: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Robert A. WEST
  • Patent number: 10630616
    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: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Robert West, Charles G. Woods, Andrew B. Warner, Donald Le
  • Publication number: 20200098043
    Abstract: When a trading application on a client terminal receives a trade order, a randomizer application may automatically randomize one or more order parameters to generate a randomized order. For example, an order quantity, a price level, and/or a time period between sending any two consecutive orders may be randomized. The randomized order is then automatically placed on the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Robert A. West, Harris C. Brumfield, Sagy Pundak Mintz
  • Patent number: 10572941
    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: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20200039613
    Abstract: A fuel tender for providing fuel to an internal combustion engine of a marine vessel may include a first pontoon, a second pontoon, and a truss structure connecting the first pontoon to the second pontoon with the first pontoon being separated from the second pontoon by a pontoon separation distance that is greater than a vessel width of the marine vessel so that the first pontoon and the second pontoon can straddle a vessel stern of the marine vessel with the truss structure disposed above a stern deck of the marine vessel. A fuel reservoir may be mounted on the truss structure and have a fuel supply line extending therefrom, with the fuel supply line being fluidly connectable to a fuel inlet port for the internal combustion engine when the first pontoon and the second pontoon straddle the vessel stern of the marine vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Progress Rail Locomotive Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Christopher Kulaga, Gerald Robert West
  • Patent number: 10529023
    Abstract: An example graphical interface and method for displaying risk related data are described. One example graphical interface includes a data structure comprising a plurality of data nodes and at least one risk data point associated with each node, and further comprises a display grid. The display grid includes one or more cells that are used for displaying selected data nodes and risk data points. Each cell may be associated with a single data node, and may include one or more identifiers corresponding to risk data points of the data node. In one example embodiment, the identifiers are aligned along a single axis, and risk related data corresponding to each identifier is aligned with respect to each corresponding identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Michael J. Burns
  • Patent number: 10497056
    Abstract: When a trading application on a client terminal receives a trade order, a randomizer application may automatically randomize one or more order parameters to generate a randomized order. For example, an order quantity, a price level, and/or a time period between sending any two consecutive orders may be randomized. The randomized order is then automatically placed on the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Harris C. Brumfield, Robert A. West, Sagy Pundak Mintz
  • Publication number: 20190326643
    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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: José Adrián Peña Hueso, David Osmalov, Jian Dong, Monica Usrey, Michael Pollina, Peng Du, Liu Zhou, Tobias Johnson, Deborah Gilbert, Robert West
  • Publication number: 20190325521
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying quantity related information determined for a plurality of time periods are described. According to one method, a trader may define one or more time periods for which a trading application may determine traded quantities, traded buys, traded sells, or other quantity related information at a plurality of price levels during the defined time periods. The trading application may then graphically display the quantities for each time period in relation to the static axis of prices. The method further includes periodically updating the displayed traded quantity to reflect the quantity during the defined time period, where the quantity is updated based on subsequent market updates that are received from the exchange for the tradable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Scott F. SINGER, Michael J. BURNS, Robert A. WEST, Stephen A. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 10395315
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying quantity related information determined for a plurality of time periods are described. According to one method, a trader may define one or more time periods for which a trading application may determine traded quantities, traded buys, traded sells, or other quantity related information at a plurality of price levels during the defined time periods. The trading application may then graphically display the quantities for each time period in relation to the static axis of prices. The method further includes periodically updating the displayed traded quantity to reflect the quantity during the defined time period, where the quantity is updated based on subsequent market updates that are received from the exchange for the tradable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Stephen A. Schwarz