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Dallas, TX, United States of America

Efficient Networks, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Expired Patents = 17.4

Forward Citations = 385

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Klaus S Fosmark (11 out of 14 patents)

Kenneth A Lauffenburger (9 out of 10 patents)

William A Perry, Jr (8 out of 12 patents)

4. Kevin S Dibble (4 out of 4 patents)

5. William A Perry (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Christopher Q Eckert (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Al Whaley (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Charles F Shelor (3 out of 11 patents)

9. Akkamapet Palaniappan Sundarraj (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Wayne Daniel (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Keith P Knauber (2 out of 2 patents)

12. James R Pickering (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Mark A Gladden (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Neill R Bell (2 out of 2 patents)

15. James L Eichler, Jr (2 out of 2 patents)

23 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7409461 - Dynamic file-based routing in a broadband communications system (2008-08-05),

2. 7321591 - Methods and systems for providing differentiated quality of service in a communications system (2008-01-22),

3. 7126916 - System and method for packet bypass in a communication system (2006-10-24),

4. 7111065 - Method and apparatus for managing tunneled communications in an enterprise network (2006-09-19),

5. 7031465 - Network interface device and method (2006-04-18),

6. 7020128 - System and method for datagram staggering in a communication system (2006-03-28),

7. 6928498 - System and method for identifying open peripheral component interconnect (PCI) slots (2005-08-09),

8. 6895521 - Communication system power loss notification via detection of reverse bias state of a diode based on a threshold voltage (2005-05-17),

9. 6813249 - System and method for prefetching data (2004-11-02),

10. 6772252 - System and method for identifying a product for use with a computing device (2004-08-03),

11. 6738916 - Network clock emulation in a multiple channel environment (2004-05-18),

12. 6661774 - System and method for traffic shaping packet-based signals (2003-12-09),

13. 6657961 - System and method for enhanced end station to end station data flow control (2003-12-02),

14. 6621824 - Data transmission system and method of operation (2003-09-16),

15. 6590897 - System and method for bridging universal serial bus and asynchronous transfer mode communication links (2003-07-08),

Efficient Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in broadband access solutions and networking technologies. The organization focuses on developing advanced products that enhance data transmission and connectivity for service providers and enterprises. With a commitment to innovation, Efficient Networks plays a significant role in the evolution of telecommunications infrastructure, enabling efficient and reliable internet services across various markets.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Efficient Networks, Inc.

23 Patents

#93 in Dallas, TX

#847 in Texas

#14,401 in US

#27,619 in the World

Dallas, TX, United States of America

Efficient Networks, Inc.

Forward Citations = 385

28 inventors:

Klaus S Fosmark (11 out of 14 patents)

Kenneth A Lauffenburger (9 out of 10 patents)

William A Perry, Jr (8 out of 12 patents)

4. Kevin S Dibble (4 out of 4 patents)

5. William A Perry (4 out of 4 patents)

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