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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Pluris, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 62

% Expired Patents = 32.3

EPO Patents = 12

Forward Citations = 1,315

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Puneet Agarwal (14 out of 178 patents)

Russell R Tuck, Iii (12 out of 16 patents)

Erol Basturk (9 out of 9 patents)

4. David A Skirmont (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Steven J Schwartz (7 out of 10 patents)

6. James D Carlson (6 out of 9 patents)

7. Bora Akyol (6 out of 14 patents)

8. Eric J Spada (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Eric J Pelletier (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Jeffrey A Koehler (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Ross W Callon (4 out of 43 patents)

12. Ying Wang (4 out of 15 patents)

13. Vadim Antonov (4 out of 15 patents)

14. I-Sing Roger Niu (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Deepak Mansharamani (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Data Routing

Packet Forwarding

Fault-Tolerant Protocols

Data Transmission

Synchronization

Load Balancing

Network Switching

Fabric Control

Optical Communication

Multicasting

Router Fabric

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62 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9306757 - Method and apparatus for distributing routing instructions over multiple interfaces of a data router (2016-04-05),

2. 8429296 - Method and apparatus for distributing routing instructions over multiple interfaces of a data router (2013-04-23),

3. 8331232 - Method and apparatus for improving data transmission in router fabric cards through pseudo-synchronous data switching (2012-12-11),

4. 8218428 - Method and apparatus for implementing automatic protection switching functionality in a distributed processor data router (2012-07-10),

5. 7965804 - Method of link word synchronization (2011-06-21),

6. 7760631 - Method and apparatus for bond management according to hierarchy (2010-07-20),

7. 7733775 - Method and apparatus for improving data transmission in router fabric cards through pseudo-synchronous data switching (2010-06-08),

8. 7719963 - System for fabric packet control (2010-05-18),

9. 7668080 - Method and apparatus for implementing automatic protection switching functionality in a distributed processor data router (2010-02-23),

10. 7583603 - Scalable and fault-tolerant link state routing protocol for packet-switched networks (2009-09-01),

11. 7570724 - Method of link word synchronization (2009-08-04),

12. 7480256 - Scalable and fault-tolerant link state routing protocol for packet-switched networks (2009-01-20),

13. 7480242 - Pass/drop apparatus and method for network switching node (2009-01-20),

14. 7477637 - Apparatus and method for synchronization of multiple data paths and recovery from lost synchronization (2009-01-13),

15. 7468978 - Apparatus and method for forwarding encapsulated data packets on a network having multiple links between nodes (2008-12-23),

Company Overview

Pluris, Inc., based in Cupertino, CA, specializes in advanced data routing technology, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of data transmission across networks. The company develops innovative solutions in packet forwarding, fault-tolerant protocols, and load balancing, addressing the critical needs of modern network infrastructures. With a strong emphasis on synchronization and network switching, Pluris aims to optimize fabric control, ensuring seamless data flow and robust performance in various applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

62 Patents

#10 in Cupertino, CA

#1,369 in California

#5,848 in US

#11,779 in the World

Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Pluris, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,315

39 inventors:

Puneet Agarwal (14 out of 178 patents)

Russell R Tuck, Iii (12 out of 16 patents)

Erol Basturk (9 out of 9 patents)

4. David A Skirmont (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Steven J Schwartz (7 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Pluris, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/pluris

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