Round Rock, TX, United States of America

Benedict Michael Rafanello

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Logical Volume Management. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2000-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Benedict Michael Rafanello. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/benedict-michael-rafanello

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 93.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 146(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Austin, TX (US) (2003 - 2004)
Round Rock, TX (US) (2000 - 2006)

Company Filing History:

15 out of 166,425

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2000-2006

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Areas of Expertise:

Logical Volume Manager

Device Management

Data Processing

Volume Creation

Aggregation

Plug-Ins

Disk Drive

File Systems

Drive Letter

Conflict Resolution

Performance Improvement

Database

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7036126 - Method and an apparatus for logical volume manager plug-ins (2006-04-25),

2. 7003780 - Method and an apparatus to extend the logic volume manager model to allow device management plug-ins (2006-02-21),

3. 6792437 - Sticky drive letters for computer media (2004-09-14),

4. 6754798 - Method and an apparatus for volume creation in the presence of multiple aggregators (2004-06-22),

5. 6751719 - Method and an apparatus to dynamically order features and to resolve conflicts in a multiple-layer logical volume management environment (2004-06-15),

6. 6715070 - System and method for selectively enabling and disabling plug-ins features in a logical volume management enviornment (2004-03-30),

7. 6711591 - Top-down control of multiple layer aggregation logical volume management data and boot record (2004-03-23),

8. 6636871 - Control of multiple layer aggregation logical volume management data and boot record (2003-10-21),

9. 6578034 - Method and system for a distributed hidden database across a plurality of computer media (2003-06-10),

10. 6574705 - Data processing system and method including a logical volume manager for storing logical volume data (2003-06-03),

11. 6523047 - System and method for volume expansion in the presence of multiple plug-in features (2003-02-18),

12. 6493822 - Foreign drive determination and drive letter conflict resolution (2002-12-10),

13. 6449705 - Method and apparatus for improving performance of drive linking through use of hash tables (2002-09-10),

14. 6427215 - Recovering and relocating unreliable disk sectors when encountering disk drive read errors (2002-07-30),

15. 6070254 - Advanced method for checking the integrity of node-based file systems (2000-05-30),

Title: Innovations by Benedict Michael Rafanello

Introduction

Benedict Michael Rafanello is a notable inventor based in Round Rock, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of logical volume management, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and flexibility of logical volume managers, which are crucial in data storage systems.

Latest Patents

One of Rafanello's latest patents is a method and apparatus for logical volume manager plug-ins. This invention provides a mechanism that allows a logical volume manager to add and modify features without altering its core code. The logical volume manager engine attempts to load feature plug-ins stored as dynamic link libraries. Additionally, it includes application program interfaces that enable user interfaces and other programs to communicate with features created by third parties. This innovation eliminates assumptions about the number and order of features applied to the volume, allowing users to select and order features during volume creation.

Another significant patent by Rafanello is a method and apparatus to extend the logical volume manager model to allow device management plug-ins. This invention modifies the logical volume manager to utilize only logical disks created by device managers, which can be plug-in modules. This flexibility allows new device managers to be added without changing the logical volume manager's code. For instance, a device manager for network-attached storage can be developed, enabling these devices to be treated as local disk drives by the logical volume manager.

Career Highlights

Benedict Rafanello is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate in the field of data management. His work has significantly impacted how logical volume managers operate, making them more adaptable and user-friendly.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Rafanello has collaborated with talented individuals such as Mark Alan Peloquin and Cuong Huu Tran. These collaborations have contributed to the development of advanced technologies in logical volume management.

Conclusion

Benedict Michael Rafanello is a distinguished inventor whose work in logical volume management has led to numerous patents and innovations. His contributions continue to shape the future of data storage solutions, making them more efficient and versatile.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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