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Thousand Oaks, CA, United States of America

Xircom, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 978

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ian A Laity (8 out of 18 patents)

Dirk I Gates (4 out of 9 patents)

Timothy J Thornton (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Joakim Ahlstrom (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Eric K Henderson (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Robert Rosen (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Monte A Pooley (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Paul H Glad (2 out of 32 patents)

9. Robert C Dixon (2 out of 35 patents)

10. Mark M Todorovich (2 out of 6 patents)

11. Donald C Barrett (2 out of 2 patents)

12. James G Hughes (2 out of 3 patents)

13. James K Matthews (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Narayan Parappil Menon (1 out of 54 patents)

15. Gerald Raymond Pepper (1 out of 31 patents)

Core Competencies:

RJ-45 Receptacle

Wireless Spread Spectrum

PCMCIA Card

Dipole Antenna

Communication Protocol

Network Adapter

Thermal Management

Personal Information Device

Connector System

Optical Isolation Coupler

Power Consumption Algorithm

Active Detection

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6375516 - RJ-45 receptacle with stops preventing insertion of RJ-11 plugs (2002-04-23),

2. 6351533 - System and method for protecting devices connected to a telephone line (2002-02-26),

3. 6317452 - Method and apparatus for wireless spread spectrum communication with preamble sounding gap (2001-11-13),

4. 6282228 - Spread spectrum codes for use in communication (2001-08-28),

5. 6275704 - Multiple access communication system with polarized antennas (2001-08-14),

6. 6241550 - Connector system (2001-06-05),

7. 6229792 - Spread spectrum communication system (2001-05-08),

8. 6223233 - Wallet for personal information device (2001-04-24),

9. 6208627 - Signaling and protocol for communication system with wireless trunk (2001-03-27),

10. 6208311 - Dipole antenna for use in wireless communications system (2001-03-27),

11. 6202209 - Personal information device and method for downloading reprogramming data from a computer to the personal information device via the PCMCIA port or through a docking station with baud rate conversion means (2001-03-13),

12. 6183308 - Type III PCMCIA card with integrated receptacles for receiving standard communications plugs (2001-02-06),

13. 6183307 - PC cards with integrated I/O communication receptacles (2001-02-06),

14. 6169475 - System and method for active detection of connection to a network (2001-01-02),

15. 6141706 - Communication method for redirecting information to another port (2000-10-31),

Company Overview

Xircom, Inc. is a technology company based in Thousand Oaks, California, specializing in the development of innovative networking solutions and communication devices. The company is known for its contributions to mobile networking, particularly in the areas of PC card technology and integrated networking solutions. Xircom focuses on enhancing connectivity for mobile and remote users, providing products that facilitate seamless communication across various platforms and environments.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

31 Patents

#15 in Thousand Oaks, CA

#2,614 in California

#10,936 in US

#21,284 in the World

Thousand Oaks, CA, United States of America

Xircom, Inc.

Forward Citations = 978

40 inventors:

Ian A Laity (8 out of 18 patents)

Dirk I Gates (4 out of 9 patents)

Timothy J Thornton (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Joakim Ahlstrom (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Eric K Henderson (3 out of 3 patents)

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

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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