James T Macpherson, 68Cortaro, AZ

7610232, Oct 27, 2009

Aug 3, 2007

11/888965

James MacPherson - Greenwich CT, US

G06Q 40/00

705 36R

A computer implemented method for an issuer of a periodic rate reset security with a conversion feature (PRRSC), other than a traditional convertible security issuer, to issue a PRRSC including the steps of designating the PRRSC as one of an equity or a debt instrument; designating an underlying security associated with the PRRSC; setting a conversion price and a conversion ratio for the PRRSC; designating a period for setting a periodic rate associated with the PRRSC; determining a value of the periodic rate in a market environment; and issuing the PRRSC, wherein conversion of the periodic rate reset security is non-dilutive to the net asset value and earnings per share of the underlying security of the PRRSC Issuer.

7636682, Dec 22, 2009

Nov 17, 2000

09/716189

James MacPherson - Cos Cob CT, US

G06Q 40/00

705 37, 705 36, 705 35, 705 26

A system for processing mutual fund order messages, including mutual fund purchase and redemption transactions, comprising a server for receiving order messages from at least one of a plurality of designated Exchanges or brokers, aggregating the order messages, reformatting the order messages and transmitting the order messages to at least one of a plurality of Fund/Securities Clearing Agents for confirmation, clearing and settlement including issuance and redemption of mutual fund shares.

8615461, Dec 24, 2013

Nov 6, 2009

12/590415

James MacPherson - Greenwich CT, US

G06Q 40/00

705 37, 705 35, 705 36 R, 705 38

A system for processing traditional open-end mutual fund purchase and redemption orders at a server at designated Exchange(s) for receiving order messages from at least one of a plurality of Brokers and Member Firms, the server having at least one processor and memory for storing routines operable to process individual or aggregated order messages, preferably based on a prioritized set of business rules, and/or match the purchase and redemption orders, reformat the orders, and transmit the reformatted orders to at least one of a plurality of Fund/Securities Clearing Agents, Funds/Transfer Agents and Depositaries for confirmation, and clearing and settlement of issuance and redemption orders for mutual fund shares, as well as payment of mutual fund dividends.

4286400, Sep 1, 1981

Jul 31, 1980

6/174013

James A. MacPherson - New York NY
Joseph Schwartz - New York NY

Avant Modes, Inc. - New York NY

G09F 112

40152

A device for displaying an article which comprises a front frame part, a back frame part and a decorative covering over the face of the front frame part and held thereon by reason of clamping engagement of interfitting rims on the two parts with the decorative covering. The parts have aligned openings for viewing the article, such openings being covered by a transparent sheet for protecting the article. Supporting means for the frame assembly is secured to the back part and includes an easel which may have a loop for suspending the frame assembly or includes a stand. The easel or the stand are shaped so as to provide a cavity between it and the back part for receiving the article and the protective sheet.