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Reston, VA, United States of America

Clay H Neighbors

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2000-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Clay H Neighbors. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/clay-h-neighbors

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 718(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 21,378 
 
Cisco Technology, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2009

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7596131 - Advanced voice communication feature transparency in a telecommunications network (2009-09-29),
2. 7187651 - Overload reduction in a communication system (2007-03-06),
3. 7113504 - Advanced voice communication feature transparency in a telecommunications network (2006-09-26),
4. 6967972 - Universal protocol conversion (2005-11-22),
5. 6741610 - Universal protocol conversion (2004-05-25),
6. 6707792 - Overload reduction in a communication system (2004-03-16),
7. 6650632 - Feature transparency in a telecommunications network (2003-11-18),
8. 6333931 - Method and apparatus for interconnecting a circuit-switched telephony network and a packet-switched data network, and applications thereof (2001-12-25),
9. 6151390 - Protocol conversion using channel associated signaling (2000-11-21),
10. 6111893 - Universal protocol conversion (2000-08-29),

Title: Innovations of Clay H Neighbors

Introduction

Clay H Neighbors is a prominent inventor based in Reston, VA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing communication systems and addressing challenges within the industry.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Advanced voice communication feature transparency in a telecommunications network." This invention introduces an auxiliary communication network into a virtual private network, allowing for the passing of signaling messages that present features not supported by the primary communication network. Protocol converters are strategically positioned within the network to intercept these messages and establish connections through the auxiliary network. This innovation ensures that unsupported features can be routed effectively.

Another notable patent is "Overload reduction in a communication system." This invention addresses overload conditions in communication nodes by storing sets of overload range values. Each set represents a range of used capacity of a component within the node. The system continuously measures the current processing load in real time and associates it with the appropriate overload range. This allows the node to reject messages based on a predetermined rejection proportion value, thereby optimizing performance during high traffic periods.

Career Highlights

Clay H Neighbors is currently employed at Cisco Technology, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in telecommunications. His expertise and contributions have significantly impacted the efficiency and reliability of communication systems.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Lev Volftsun and Fred R Rednor, who have collaborated with him on various projects within the telecommunications sector.

Conclusion

Clay H Neighbors is a distinguished inventor whose work in telecommunications has led to several important patents. His innovations continue to shape the future of communication technology.

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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