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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Computer Network Technology Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 24

% Expired Patents = 41.7

Forward Citations = 495

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harry V Paul (8 out of 15 patents)

William C Collette (6 out of 7 patents)

Larry Cantwell (4 out of 11 patents)

4. Steven G Schmidt (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Thomas J Carullo (4 out of 34 patents)

6. James C Wright (3 out of 8 patents)

7. Anthony G Tornetta (3 out of 7 patents)

8. Steve Flattum (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Bret Ketchum (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Arthur G Willers (3 out of 6 patents)

11. Mark J Moran (2 out of 18 patents)

12. Robert Engebretson (2 out of 5 patents)

13. Mike Morandi (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Jason Workman (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Gregory L Koellner (2 out of 5 patents)

24 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7606150 - Fibre channel switch (2009-10-20),

2. 7391723 - Frame-level fibre channel CRC on switching platform (2008-06-24),

3. 7308001 - Fibre channel frame batching for IP transmission (2007-12-11),

4. 7260104 - Deferred queuing in a buffered switch (2007-08-21),

5. 7234960 - Guide pin with transverse protrusions for properly positioning a guide pin for attachment to a printed circuit board (2007-06-26),

6. 7164581 - Modular chassis divided along a midplane and cooling system therefor (2007-01-16),

7. 7146598 - Method and apparatus for configuring a programmable logic device (2006-12-05),

8. 7083152 - Method and apparatus for restraining a data cable (2006-08-01),

9. 7072298 - Method and apparatus for rendering a cell-based switch useful for frame based protocols (2006-07-04),

10. 7068651 - Fibre channel address adaptor having data buffer extension and address mapping in a fibre channel switch (2006-06-27),

11. 7042842 - Fiber channel switch (2006-05-09),

12. 7032106 - Method and apparatus for booting a microprocessor (2006-04-18),

13. 7027450 - Frame batching and compression for IP transmission (2006-04-11),

14. 6981078 - Fiber channel architecture (2005-12-27),

15. 6966792 - Method and apparatus for retaining a detachable cord (2005-11-22),

Company Overview

Computer Network Technology Corporation specializes in advanced networking solutions, focusing on high-performance data communications and network security. The company develops innovative products that enhance network efficiency and reliability, catering to various industries including telecommunications and enterprise IT. Based in Minneapolis, MN, CNTC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of network technology, ensuring seamless connectivity and robust data protection for its clients.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

24 Patents

#79 in Minneapolis, MN

#412 in Minnesota

#13,895 in US

#26,686 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Computer Network Technology Corporation

Forward Citations = 495

45 inventors:

Harry V Paul (8 out of 15 patents)

William C Collette (6 out of 7 patents)

Larry Cantwell (4 out of 11 patents)

4. Steven G Schmidt (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Thomas J Carullo (4 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Computer Network Technology Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/computer-network-technology

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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