John Whitney Jacobs

US Patent:

7249086, Jul 24, 2007

Filed:

Jan 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/758967

Inventors:

Steven M. Bloom - Springfield NJ, US
Michael S. Spector - Washington DC, US
John L. Jacobs - Columbia MD, US

Assignee:

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. - Rockville MD

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37, 705 35, 705 36, 705 38

Abstract:

A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.

US Patent:

7680725, Mar 16, 2010

Filed:

Jul 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/780588

Inventors:

Steven M. Bloom - Springfield NJ, US
Michael S. Spector - Washington DC, US
John L. Jacobs - Columbia MD, US

Assignee:

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. - Rockville MD

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37

Abstract:

A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.

US Patent:

7809627, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Feb 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/077182

Inventors:

Steven M. Bloom - Springfield NJ, US
Michael S. Spector - Washington DC, US
John L Jacobs - Columbia MD, US

Assignee:

The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. - Rockville MD

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37

Abstract:

A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e. g.

US Patent:

7813992, Oct 12, 2010

Filed:

Nov 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/001900

Inventors:

Steven M. Bloom - Springfield NJ, US
Michael S. Spector - Washington DC, US
John L. Jacobs - Columbia MD, US

Assignee:

The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. - Rockville MD

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37

Abstract:

A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.

US Patent:

7983983, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Mar 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/724607

Inventors:

Steven M. Bloom - Springfield NJ, US
Michael S. Spector - Washington DC, US
John L. Jacobs - Columbia MD, US

Assignee:

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. - Rockville MD

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37

Abstract:

A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.

US Patent:

7983985, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Oct 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/897856

Inventors:

Steven M. Bloom - Springfield NJ, US
Michael S. Spector - Washington DC, US
John L. Jacobs - Columbia MD, US

Assignee:

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. - Rockville MD

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37, 705 36 R

Abstract:

A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e. g.

US Patent:

20170119181, May 4, 2017

Filed:

Nov 4, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/932188

Inventors:

John Jacobs - Landover MD, US

International Classification:

A47G 1/20
F16B 1/00
F16M 13/02
A47G 1/16

Abstract:

An adjustable fastener is provided. The adjustable fastener includes an elongated main body and a mounting bracket for receiving the main body therein. The elongated main body includes a plurality of teeth along the length of the main body. The mounting bracket includes a latching mechanism disposed on a front face thereof, the latching mechanism having a first end including a release lever and a second end including a plurality of ribs extending into an interior volume of the mounting bracket. The ribs on the second end of the latching mechanism engage with the teeth on the main body to slidably secure the main body within the mounting bracket, thereby providing a vertically adjustable fastener.

Address:

6433 Fairest Dream Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Phone:

3018542057

VIN:

5FNRL38737B021311

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ODYSSEY

Year:

2007