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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Dane Orion Knecht

This inventor holds 74 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Cloud Computing (CPC class H04L). Top assignees: Cloudflare, Inc., Messageone, Inc., Groupon, Inc.. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dane Orion Knecht. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dane-orion-knecht

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 74 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 592(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 476(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • San Francisco, CA (US) (2014 - 2024)
  • Austin, TX (US) (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal68 out of 327 
 
Cloudflare, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 20 
 
Messageone, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 694 
 
Groupon, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Cloud
Edge Computing
Traffic Optimization
Public-Key Cryptography
Content Delivery Network
Image Loading Optimization
VPN Technology
CNAME Management
Digital Certificates
API Compatibility
Data Management
74 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12750373 - Controlling access to internet resources for certain user agents based on one or more conditions being satisfied (2026-09-29),
2. 12452345 - Managing artificial intelligence inference requests that are directed to an AI model external to a distributed cloud computing network (2025-10-21),
3. 12425366 - Establishing and using a tunnel from an origin server in a distributed edge compute and routing service (2025-09-23),
4. 12387179 - System and method for managing data across multiple environments (2025-08-12),
5. 12273316 - Selection of an egress IP address for egress traffic of a distributed cloud computing network (2025-04-08),
6. 12248792 - Cloud computing platform that executes code in a distributed cloud computing network (2025-03-11),
7. 11991157 - Secure session capability using public-key cryptography without access to the private key (2024-05-21),
8. 11949647 - Establishing and using a tunnel from an origin server in a distributed edge compute and routing service (2024-04-02),
9. 11909808 - Non-HTTP layer 7 protocol applications running in the browser (2024-02-20),
10. 11907909 - System and method for managing data across multiple environments (2024-02-20),
11. 11863448 - Method and apparatus for traffic optimization in virtual private networks (VPNs) (2024-01-02),
12. 11855958 - Selection of an egress IP address for egress traffic of a distributed cloud computing network (2023-12-26),
13. 11853776 - Cloud computing platform that executes third-party code in a distributed cloud computing network (2023-12-26),
14. 11736740 - Delivering video in a content delivery network (2023-08-22),
15. 11647096 - Method and apparatus for automatically optimizing the loading of images in a cloud-based proxy service (2023-05-09),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Dane Orion Knecht

Introduction

Dane Orion Knecht is an accomplished inventor based in San Francisco, CA, renowned for his contributions to technology and cryptography. With an impressive portfolio of 68 patents, his work embodies the spirit of innovation and problem-solving in the tech industry.

Latest Patents

Knecht's most recent inventions showcase his expertise in secure communications and distributed computing. One of his notable patents involves a secure session capability using public-key cryptography that operates without direct access to the private key. In this innovation, a server establishes a secure session with a client device by utilizing an encrypted connection between two servers, effectively enhancing security during the handshake process.

Additionally, he developed a method for establishing and using a tunnel between an origin server and a distributed edge compute and routing service. This procedure involves routing rules based on traffic information to efficiently transmit requests for content, demonstrating his capability in optimizing network performance.

Career Highlights

Dane has gained valuable experience working with prominent companies in the tech industry, including Cloudflare, Inc. and MessageOne, Inc. His roles in these organizations have enabled him to leverage his inventive skills and contribute to significant technological advancements.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dane has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including John Graham-Cumming and Lee Hahn Holloway. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and enabled the realization of sophisticated inventions that push the boundaries of current technology.

Conclusion

Dane Orion Knecht's dedication to innovation and his extensive patent portfolio exemplify the impact of inventive minds on the technology landscape. Through his work, he continues to pave the way for future advancements in secure communications and distributed systems. His journey in the tech world serves as an inspiration to budding inventors and engineers.

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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