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: 9727918
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying a plurality of profit and risk related indicators are described. A graphical interface displays and dynamically updates a plurality of profit/loss (P/L) indicators including a realized, net, and open indicator. The net and open indicators are based on a trader's net position and a current market level, while the realized indicator is based on trader's buys and sells associated with a tradable object. In one embodiment, the plurality of indicators are displayed in relation to a plurality of money management regions defining a maximum order quantity and a maximum net position controlling the trader's trades, so that a trader can quickly determine his current as well as potential money management parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Michael J. Burns
  • Patent number: 9679334
    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: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Gerald J. O'Connor, Stephen J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170132704
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for selectively displaying market information corresponding to a plurality of tradeable objects. According to one example method, a scanning feature is provided in relation to a number of tradeable object indicators. Upon detecting a predefined movement of a user input device in relation to the plurality of indicators, a graphical interface dynamically displays market information corresponding to the tradeable objects as a predefined movement of the user input device is detected in relation to the tradeable object indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Lee Mauro, JR., Robert A. West
  • Patent number: 9589302
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for selectively displaying market information corresponding to a plurality of tradeable objects. According to one example method, a scanning feature is provided in relation to a number of tradeable object indicators. Upon detecting a predefined movement of a user input device in relation to the plurality of indicators, a graphical interface dynamically displays market information corresponding to the tradeable objects as a predefined movement of the user input device is detected in relation to the tradeable object indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Lee Mauro, Jr., Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20170039649
    Abstract: System and methods for a price feed generation are described. According to an example method described herein, upon receiving market information including a plurality of linear prices and order quantities, a reference price level is selected and a price feed message is generated to include the reference price level and the plurality of order quantities. The price feed message is then provided to client terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Pratt, Kevin D. Kahley, Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20160351946
    Abstract: Described herein are liquid, organosilicon compounds that including a substituent that is a cyano (—CN), cyanate (—OCN), isocyanate (—NCO), thiocyanate (—SCN) or isothiocyanate (—NCS). The organosilicon compounds are useful in electrolyte compositions and can be used in any electrochemical device where electrolytes are conventionally used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jose Pena Hueso, David Osmalov, Jian Dong, Monica Usrey, Michael Pollina, Robert West
  • Patent number: 9501797
    Abstract: System and methods for a price feed generation are described. According to an example method described herein, upon receiving market information including a plurality of linear prices and order quantities, a reference price level is selected and a price feed message is generated to include the reference price level and the plurality of order quantities. The price feed message is then provided to client terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Pratt, Kevin D. Kahley, Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20160239754
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time risk prediction during drilling operations using real-time data from an uncompleted well, a trained coarse layer model and a trained fine layer model for each respective layer of the trained coarse layer model. In addition to using the systems and methods for real-time risk prediction, the systems and methods may also be used to monitor other uncompleted wells and to perform a statistical analysis of the duration of each risk level for the monitored well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Serkan Dursun, Tayfun Tuna, Kaan Duman, Robert West Kellogg
  • Patent number: 9168400
    Abstract: An emergency rope bail-out bag (10) is provided for use and wear by a firefighter or other first responder or emergency rescuer, the bag (10) including a main body (12) for stowing a rope (28), an escape hook (26), and a rappelling device (37); and a tear-away flap (14) that can be grasped with a single hand of a user and pulled away from the main body (12) so as to expose the escape hook (26), the rappelling device (37), and the rope (28) for rapid deployment in an emergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schubert, Douglas Sloan, Robert West, Alan W. Schierenbeck
  • Publication number: 20150277740
    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: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Robert A. West
  • Patent number: 9087360
    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 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20150142632
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for selectively displaying market information corresponding to a plurality of tradeable objects. According to one example method, a scanning feature is provided in relation to a number of tradeable object indicators. Upon detecting a predefined movement of a user input device in relation to the plurality of indicators, a graphical interface dynamically displays market information corresponding to the tradeable objects as a predefined movement of the user input device is detected in relation to the tradeable object indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Charles Lee Mauro, JR., Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20150039700
    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: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Robert WEST, Charles G. WOODS, Andrew B. WARNER, Donald LE
  • Publication number: 20150012407
    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: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Robert A. West, Stephen A. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8924283
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for selectively displaying market information corresponding to a plurality of tradeable objects. According to one example method, a scanning feature is provided in relation to a number of tradeable object indicators. Upon detecting a predefined movement of a user input device in relation to the plurality of indicators, a graphical interface dynamically displays market information corresponding to the tradeable objects as a predefined movement of the user input device is detected in relation to the tradeable object indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Lee Mauro, Jr., Robert A. West
  • Publication number: 20140379548
    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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Michael J. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140351111
    Abstract: A system and method for providing order queue position information are disclosed. In this application, market updates are received for a tradeable object from at least one exchange. To the extent that the market updates do not include enough details to compute the queue position of a trader's working orders, estimation may be used. As a result, an order queue is generated to approximate a trader's order position in an exchange price order queue. An interface may be used to display the generated order queue estimation to the trader which provides valuable trading information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Ryan N. Andrews, Jens-Uwe Schluetter, David W. Garrison, Michael J. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140337195
    Abstract: A system and method for providing market information are disclosed. In this application, updates are received for a tradable object at a price level from at least one exchange. To the extent that the updates do not include enough details to compute the number of orders resting at a particular price level in a market, estimation may be used to provide order queue information. As a result, the number of orders which are pending in the market at various price levels may be determined using the techniques described herein. The interface disclosed herein may be used to display the number and/or quantity of the orders in the order queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan N. Andrews, Robert A. West, Jens-Uwe Schluetter, David W. Garrison, Michael J. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140337199
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for displaying a trading screen and placing an order in an electronic trading environment. The system and method may be used to assist a trader in selecting an item of interest, such as the inside market (best bid and best ask) to be displayed relative to a user configured location on the trading screen, such as the center of the trading screen. In a preferred embodiment, the inside market will stay located relative to center of the trading screen and the price levels associated to the inside market will move as the market conditions fluctuate. Other features and advantages are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Michael J. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140279374
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying a plurality of profit and risk related indicators are described. A graphical interface displays and dynamically updates a plurality of profit/loss (P/L) indicators including a realized, net, and open indicator. The net and open indicators are based on a trader's net position and a current market level, while the realized indicator is based on trader's buys and sells associated with a tradeable objects. In one embodiment, the plurality of indicators are displayed in relation to a plurality of money management regions defining a maximum order quantity and a maximum net position controlling the trader's trades, so that a trader can quickly determine his current as well as potential money management parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Michael J. Burns