San Jose, CA, United States of America

Adam James Sweeney

This inventor holds 35 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Network Processing. Top assignees: Arista Networks, Inc., Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2008-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Adam James Sweeney. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/adam-james-sweeney

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 35 

% Patents Active = 91.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 78(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2008 - 2018)
  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (2016 - 2022)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2008 - 2024)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2008-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
VLAN Mapping
Network Processor
High Bandwidth
Fault Detection
Overlay Routing
Traffic Management
Access Control
Packet Distribution
Simulation Results
Security Actions
Link Aggregation
State Information
35 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Adam James Sweeney in Network Technology

Introduction

Adam James Sweeney, based in San Jose, CA, is a prolific inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 35 patents. His extensive contributions to network technology have significantly influenced the industry, particularly in the realm of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a patent for "Mapping Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Tags". This invention introduces a command-line interface that facilitates specifying VLAN tag manipulations using range mappings. This approach is designed to mitigate error-prone repetitive configurations by allowing both original and transformed ranges to be specified for inner and outer positions, as long as the number of tags on either side of the transformation remains the same.

Another noteworthy patent is focused on "Systems and Methods for Control and Management of Shared Logical Ports on a Network Processor". This invention outlines a method for managing a network device whereby, upon detecting a change in at least one physical port, the device disables that port. This prevention of allocation to any logical port on a network processor ensures optimal management of network resources.

Career Highlights

Adam's career includes significant roles at leading technology companies such as Arista Networks, Inc. and Cisco Technology, Inc. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced networking solutions, making substantial contributions to the field throughout his tenure at these organizations.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Adam has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Silviu Dobrota and Hugh Weber Holbrook. These partnerships have fostered an environment of innovation, enabling the development of cutting-edge technologies that enhance network efficiency and functionality.

Conclusion

Adam James Sweeney's innovative patents and contributions to network technology have established him as a key player in the industry. His work not only advances technical capabilities but also sets new standards for future innovations in networking.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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