Patents by Inventor Scott Singer

Scott Singer 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: 20060259412
    Abstract: The present embodiments are provided to facilitate the automatic trading of spreads in a fast and accurate manner. One or more market data feeds that contain market information for tradeable objects are received at an exchange. A spread data feed is generated in response to the market data feeds and from one or more spread setting parameters, which can be entered by a user. The spread data feed is preferably displayed in a spread window as bid and ask quantities associated with an axis or scale of prices. The user can enter orders in the spread window and the legs will be automatically worked to achieve, or attempt to achieve, the spread. In addition, other tools disclosed herein may be utilized to assist the user in making such trades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Kemp, Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Mike Burns, Scott Singer, Fred Monroe, David Babulak, Harris Brumfield
  • Publication number: 20060259414
    Abstract: A system and method are provided to intelligently limit the frequency at which automated or semi-automated trading tools move or re-price orders in an exchange order book. A tolerance may be input that limits when one or more orders in the exchange order book are moved from one price to another. The system and method assist in reducing the number of orders that are entered into the system which can lead to reduced exchange transaction fees, lost queue position, and reduce network bandwidth consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Singer, Steven Carroll, Michael Burns
  • Patent number: 7131605
    Abstract: A bone mill for use in a surgical or otherwise sterile environment includes a particle reducer such as a pulverizing blade, a motor such as an electrical motor, and a coupling such as a rotary shaft for connecting the particle reducer to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Sreenivas Chowdiah, Scott A. Singer, Rob Ellins, Kevin Foley
  • Publication number: 20060235787
    Abstract: A versatile and efficient electronic spread trading tool to be used when buying and selling comparable commodities either simultaneously or in conjunction with one another. The spread trading tool involves a method of displaying, on an electronic display device, the market depth of a plurality of commodities including an anchor commodity and a non-anchor commodity, where the method includes dynamically displaying a plurality of bids and asks in the market for the commodities, statically displaying prices corresponding to those plurality of bids and asks, where the bids and asks are displayed in alignment with the prices corresponding thereto, displaying an anchor visual indicator corresponding to and in alignment with a desired price level of the anchor commodity, displaying a price level indicator corresponding to and in alignment with a price level of the non-anchor commodity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Mike Burns, Scott Singer
  • Publication number: 20060226267
    Abstract: A bone morselization apparatus and method according to which a cutter bit is mounted to a casing containing a motor; and the casing is manually grasped and positioned over a plurality of bone segments. When the motor is activated, the cutter bit reciprocates and the bone segments are impacted by the cutter bit to morselize the segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Larry Estes, Scott Singer
  • Publication number: 20060200405
    Abstract: A versatile and efficient electronic spread trading tool to be used when buying and selling comparable commodities either simultaneously or in conjunction with one another. The spread trading tool involves a method of displaying, on an electronic display device, the market depth of a plurality of commodities including an anchor commodity and a non-anchor commodity, where the method includes dynamically displaying a plurality of bids and asks in the market for the commodities, statically displaying prices corresponding to those plurality of bids and asks, where the bids and asks are displayed in alignment with the prices corresponding thereto, displaying an anchor visual indicator corresponding to and in alignment with a desired price level of the anchor commodity, displaying a price level indicator corresponding to and in alignment with a price level of the non-anchor commodity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mike Burns, Scott Singer
  • Publication number: 20050144112
    Abstract: The present embodiments include methods, systems, and computer program products that provide tools for use in any type of electronic trading environment. In one aspect, leaning manager includes software that can be implemented on any type of computer device for tracking and/or coordinating the buying and selling of available market quantities by multiple automated or semi-automated trading tools. For instance, if more than one automated or semi-automated trading tool is leaning on the same tradeable object then the leaning manager may track and/or coordinate such action. The trading tools can use the tracked information and/or the allocated quantities and their prices to enhance their trading strategies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Singer, Mark Musgrave, Michael Burns
  • Patent number: 6830563
    Abstract: A syringe tip for generating nonlaminar spiral flow to flush indwelling vascular access devices, eliminating the need for start-stop flushing. The nonlaminar spiral flow is generated by spiral elements on the inner surface of the syringe tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Scott Singer
  • Patent number: 6824087
    Abstract: A bone mill for use in a surgical or otherwise sterile environment includes a particle reducer such as a pulverizing blade, a motor such as an electrical motor, and a coupling such as a rotary shaft for connecting the particle reducer to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Larry Dale Estes, Scott A. Singer, Kevin T. Foley
  • Publication number: 20040155132
    Abstract: A bone mill for use in a surgical or otherwise sterile environment includes a particle reducer such as a pulverizing blade, a motor such as an electrical motor, and a coupling such as a rotary shaft for connecting the particle reducer to the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Sreenivas Chowdiah, Scott A. Singer, Rob Ellins, Kevin Foley
  • Publication number: 20040103054
    Abstract: A trading screen may display price and quantity information for price levels in a static axis of prices. The static axis of prices may be divided into two or more different regions. The price and quantity information for one or more of the regions may be consolidated from price and quantity information from plurality of un-consolidated price levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Singer
  • Publication number: 20040000605
    Abstract: A bone mill for use in a surgical or otherwise sterile environment includes a particle reducer such as a pulverizing blade, a motor such as an electrical motor, and a coupling such as a rotary shaft for connecting the particle reducer to the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc. d/b/a Medtronic Midas Rex
    Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Larry Dale Estes, Scott A. Singer, Kevin T. Foley
  • Publication number: 20030200167
    Abstract: The present embodiments are provided to facilitate the automatic trading of spreads in a fast and accurate manner. One or more market data feeds that contain market information for tradeable objects are received at an exchange. A spread data feed is generated in response to the market data feeds and from one or more spread setting parameters, which can be entered by a user. The spread data feed is preferably displayed in a spread window as bid and ask quantities associated with an axis or scale of prices. The user can enter orders in the spread window and the legs will be automatically worked to achieve, or attempt to achieve, the spread. In addition, other tools disclosed herein may be utilized to assist the user in making such trades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Allen Kemp, Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Mike Burns, Scott Singer, Fred Monroe, David Babulak, Harris Brumfield
  • Patent number: 4111683
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or aryl suitably substituted, if desired, or a heterocyclic group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkoxy, R.sup.3 is ##STR2## wherein a is 0 or 1, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or CW'.sub.3, the W' being hydrogen or halogen, Z is halogen and X is halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acetoxy, carbethoxyalkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, carbethoxyalkylthio, phenylthio, phosphono, dithiophosphonoxy, phosphoramido, isocyanato, isothiocyanato, alkyl- and dialkylthiocarbamoylthio, alkyl- and dialkylcarbamoyloxy, alkylsulfonyl, etc., have herbicidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Malcolm Scott Singer
  • Patent number: 4012225
    Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl substituted with up to 2 fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, or phenoxy, phenylthio or phenylsulfonyl substituted with up to 2 fluorine or chlorine atoms; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl; Z is halogen; Y is hydrogen or Z; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Malcolm Scott Singer
  • Patent number: 4007033
    Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl or phenyl substituted with up to 2 fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, nitro, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl or phenoxy, phenylthio or phenylsulfonyl substituted with up to 2 fluorine or chlorine atoms; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl; Z is halogen; Y is hydrogen or Z; and X is alkoxy, carbalkoxyalkoxy, alkylthio, carbalkoxyalkylthio or phenylthio substituted with up to 2 fluorine, chlorine, bromine or lower alkyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Malcolm Scott Singer