% Expired Patents = 20.0

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 94

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph Jude Boone (3 out of 8 patents)

David D Bettinger (3 out of 8 patents)

Hao Cheng (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Jason B Maiorana (2 out of 8 patents)

5. Conor Foley (2 out of 6 patents)

6. Venugopal Eyyunni (2 out of 6 patents)

7. David B S Edsberg (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Christopher Donald Gregory (2 out of 10 patents)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7394780 - Method, apparatus, and system for downstream recovery in a communication network (2008-07-01),

2. 7359344 - Method, apparatus, and system for feathering data in a communication network (2008-04-15),

3. 7274908 - Method, apparatus, and system for demand assignment in a communication network (2007-09-25),

4. 7257371 - Method, apparatus, and system for using a synchronous burst time plan in a communication network (2007-08-14),

5. 7215652 - Method, apparatus, and system for calculating and making a synchronous burst time plan in a communication network (2007-05-08),

Company Overview

iDirect is a global leader in satellite-based IP communications technology, providing solutions to customers in more than 100 countries. The company offers hardware, software, and services for satellite networks, enabling businesses and governments to connect remote locations, improve network efficiency, and deliver reliable communications services.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

5 Patents

#73 in Reston, VA

#922 in Virginia

#51,570 in US

Reston, VA, United States of America

Idirect Incorporated

Forward Citations = 94

8 inventors:

Joseph Jude Boone (3 out of 8 patents)

David D Bettinger (3 out of 8 patents)

Hao Cheng (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Jason B Maiorana (2 out of 8 patents)

5. Conor Foley (2 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Idirect Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/idirect

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

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