Patents by Inventor Steven A Youngren

Steven A Youngren 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: 20130332330
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial derivatives may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial derivative may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A. Brusso
  • Patent number: 8510209
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial derivatives may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial derivative may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A. Brusso
  • Patent number: 8473402
    Abstract: Systems and methods that provide for a perpetual futures/derivatives contract with periodic reckoning are disclosed. An embodiment may include a method of receiving a new perpetual contract and managing that contract through to its termination. The perpetual futures contract may comprise an option to terminate the contract at recurring predetermined intervals. The exchange may allow or prohibit exercise of the option based on particular parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Lori Aldinger, John Nyhoff, John Labuszewski
  • Publication number: 20130024345
    Abstract: In the context of multi-laterally traded contracts, a method may be invoked in the event that payments denominated in a particular currency that are required in satisfaction of the contractual obligations of the contract cannot be made. Payments may be deferred for a specified number of business days or until such time as commercially practicable. Unpaid payments due may accrue interest and/or penalties at rates as determined by a governing body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
    Inventors: Richard Co, Steven A. Youngren, Lori Aldinger, John Labuszewski
  • Publication number: 20120265663
    Abstract: Systems and methods that provide for a perpetual futures/derivatives contract with periodic reckoning are disclosed. An embodiment may include a method of receiving a new perpetual contract and managing that contract through to its termination. The perpetual futures contract may comprise an option to terminate the contract at recurring predetermined intervals. The exchange may allow or prohibit exercise of the option based on particular parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Lori Aldinger, John Nyhoff, John W. Labuszewski
  • Publication number: 20110295737
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial derivatives may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial derivative may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A. Brusso
  • Patent number: 8010444
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial instruments may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial instrument may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A Brusso
  • Publication number: 20110040671
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial instruments may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial instrument may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A. Brusso
  • Patent number: 7840483
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial derivatives may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial derivative may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A Brusso
  • Publication number: 20090132402
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for settling over-the-counter financial instruments includes sampling over a periodic interval are disclosed. A volume weighted average price of the sampled process may be calculated and forward points may be applied to the volume weighted average priced to determine an associated spot exchange rate. Such a synthetic spot FX exchange rate may be published to subscribers. Over-the-counter financial derivatives may establish delivery obligations according to the spot exchange rate. In the event where a number of transactions during the sampling period is less than a threshold, a midpoint of bids and asks associated with orders for the exchange traded financial derivative may be used to determine an average of the midpoint, to which the forward points may be applied to determine the spot exchange rate. Alternatively, the time-weighted average of the bid and ask orders during a periodic interval may be used in computing the volume-weighted average price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Youngren, Derek Louis Sammann, John W. Labuszewski, David Joseph Schulz, Scott A. Brusso