Redmond, WA, United States of America

Charles A Strouss, Iii

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 1998-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Charles A Strouss, Iii. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/charles-a-strouss-iii

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


% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 8(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1998-2003

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Charles A Strouss, III: Innovator in Compression Systems

Introduction

Charles A Strouss, III is a notable inventor based in Redmond, WA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer systems, particularly in the integration of compression systems with operating systems. With a total of 3 patents, Strouss has demonstrated his expertise and innovative spirit in technology.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Method and computer system for integrating a compression system with an operating system." This invention provides a method in a computer system for integrating a compression system with an operating system. The computer system comprises at least a memory device and one storage device. A user-supplied device driver is provided for storage devices that are not supported by the computer system, enabling communication with these devices. Upon initialization of the computer system, the operating/compression system is loaded into the memory device and begins executing before any user-supplied device drivers are loaded. During this process, any compressed volume files located on the computer system are assigned drive letters. When the user-supplied device drivers are loaded, drive letters are assigned to the various storage devices. A drive letter conflict resolution scheme is also included to resolve conflicts that occur when the operating system attempts to assign a drive letter.

Career Highlights

Strouss is currently employed at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has had a significant impact on the efficiency and functionality of computer systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Strouss has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Benjamin W Slivka and Scott D Quinn. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in the field.

Conclusion

Charles A Strouss, III is a distinguished inventor whose work in integrating compression systems with operating systems has paved the way for advancements in computer technology. His contributions continue to influence the industry and inspire future innovations.

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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