Robert C Block

US Patent:

6705240, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Apr 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/118422

Inventors:

Robert H. Block - Chicago IL 60614
Miguel Ruiz - Delavan WI 53115

International Classification:

A47B 8500

US Classification:

108150, 108 25

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a portable table that can be anchored to an earthen surface. The portable table has a top portion comprising opposing surfaces, and at least one stand member. The stand member may be secured to the top portion by a securing member in a disassembled state to facilitate transportation of the portable table. In addition, the top portion may include an opening capable of receiving and holding drinking containers.

US Patent:

7536312, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Jan 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/342330

Inventors:

Robert Block - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Ocean Tomo, LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

705 7, 705 1, 705 35, 705 38, 707 1, 707100

Abstract:

Methods are disclosed for using computers, computer programs, algorithms and computer networks and communications hardware and protocols to appraise the value of assets as well as protecting asset owners from the risk that other entities will value those assets differently. The methods disclosed include:.

US Patent:

7716076, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Dec 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/023048

Inventors:

Robert J. Block - Chicago IL, US
Andrew Carter - Glen Ellyn IL, US

Assignee:

Ocean Tomo, LLC - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 4

Abstract:

A method for structuring an insurance transaction. The method includes providing insurance coverage to reimburse an insured entity in the event that the insured entity incurs a loss based on the occurrence of one or more defined events, designating an insurance premium amount to be paid by the insured entity as an insurance premium. The method further includes requiring that the insurance premium amount be paid, at least in part, by a transfer of intellectual property assets, each intellectual property asset including a plurality of intellectual property rights.

US Patent:

20060064367, Mar 23, 2006

Filed:

Sep 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/947379

Inventors:

Robert Block - Chicago IL, US
Andrew Carter - Glen Ellya IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705035000, 705004000

Abstract:

A method is performed by an insurance transaction workstation for structuring an insurance transaction between an insured entity owning an intellectual property holding company (IPHC) and an insurer. The method includes receiving an insurance coverage request for protection against a loss based on a successful taxing authority challenge to tax benefits or value derived from the IPHC, calculating a probability of success of the taxing authority challenge, and identifying an intellectual property (IP) portfolio owned by the IPHC. The method further includes estimating a current value of IP assets in the identified IP portfolio and determining an insurance premium of an insurance policy based on the received insurance coverage, the calculated probability of success, and the current value of the IP assets.

US Patent:

20070073561, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Apr 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/401095

Inventors:

James Malackowski - Chicago IL, US
Robert Block - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705004000

Abstract:

One embodiment of the invention is a proactive intellectual property (IP) risk management tool, such as an intellectual property umbrella captive (IPUC). In some embodiments, execution of the IPUC includes an initial assessment of the IP Value-at-Risk (Phase I); creation and funding of the required structure (Phase II); and implementation of the necessary process and control elements to manage the identified risks (Phase III). Coincident with formation, patent Sale/License-Back (“S/LB”) options as well as reinsurance or umbrella insurance policies preferably exist to enhance or accelerate execution.

US Patent:

20070226094, Sep 27, 2007

Filed:

Dec 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/292728

Inventors:

James Malackowski - Chicago IL, US
Robert Block - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705035000

Abstract:

Methods are disclosed for using computers, computer programs, algorithms and computer networks and communications hardware and protocols to calculate and optimize cash flows and capital structures in financing structures relating to intellectual property holding companies.

US Patent:

20090234781, Sep 17, 2009

Filed:

Mar 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/398836

Inventors:

James E. Malackowski - Chicago IL, US
Robert Block - Chicago IL, US
Andrew Carter - Chicago IL, US
Mark Rubin - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 90/00

US Classification:

705500

Abstract:

A method of utilizing an intellectual property grouping owned by a patent entity to generate income. The method includes acquiring rights in a first intellectual property asset from a seller on behalf of a patent investment entity, providing compensation to the seller in exchange for the first intellectual property asset, granting less than all of the rights in the first intellectual property asset to the seller of the intellectual property asset in exchange for a stream of payments, wherein granting less than all of the rights in the first intellectual property asset creates residual rights in the first intellectual property asset, and utilizing the residual rights in the first intellectual property asset to generate income for the patent investment entity.

US Patent:

20090307014, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

May 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/464072

Inventors:

Robert Block - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 4, 705400

Abstract:

Methods are disclosed for using computers, computer programs, algorithms and computer networks and communications hardware and protocols to appraise the value of assets as well as protecting asset owners from the risk that other entities will value those assets differently. The methods disclosed include: Supplementing traditional valuation methods with other considerations that may affect the value of intellectual property assets. Using insurance type financial instruments to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements such as those imposed by the Sarbanes Oxley Act, the SEC, or the IRS. Using insurance type financial instruments to protect intellectual property asset owners from the risk that tribunals, regulatory agencies, or other entities will appraise intellectual property assets at a different value.