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Apex, NC, United States of America

Dan Ross Howard, Jr

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Netapp, Inc.. Active years: 2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dan Ross Howard, Jr. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dan-ross-howard-jr

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 8(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal2 out of 2,888 
 
Netapp, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2018

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10148758 - Converged infrastructure and associated methods thereof (2018-12-04),
2. 10009426 - Converged infrastructure and associated methods thereof (2018-06-26),

Title: The Innovations of Dan Ross Howard, Jr.

Introduction

Dan Ross Howard, Jr. is an accomplished inventor based in Apex, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of networked storage environments, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of converged infrastructure systems.

Latest Patents

One of Dan's latest patents is titled "Converged infrastructure and associated methods thereof." This patent outlines methods and systems for a networked storage environment. The method includes retrieving network access information by a management console to connect to a storage system node in a converged infrastructure (CI) environment. It defines configuration requirements for deploying the storage system node that manages a plurality of storage devices. The process involves performing an initial determination to ascertain that the storage system node can meet the CI environment configuration requirements. Additionally, it includes configuring a plurality of network data ports of the storage system node for sending and receiving data to and from a client system. The goal is to create an aggregate having storage space at the plurality of storage devices and generating a storage volume in compliance with the CI environment configuration requirements.

Career Highlights

Dan Ross Howard, Jr. is currently employed at NetApp, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of data storage solutions. His expertise in converged infrastructure has positioned him as a valuable asset to the company.

Collaborations

Dan has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Daniel A. Sarisky and Dale Holloway, contributing to various projects that enhance the capabilities of networked storage systems.

Conclusion

Dan Ross Howard, Jr. is a prominent inventor whose work in networked storage environments has led to significant advancements in the field. His contributions through patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of data storage 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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