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Oakland, CA, United States of America

David B Carlton

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Solid State Drives. Top assignees: Sk Hynix Nand Product Solutions Corp., Intel Corporation, Skhynix Inc.. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: David B Carlton. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/david-b-carlton

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 = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 22(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Pleasanton, CA (US) (2019)
  • Oakland, CA (US) (2017 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 140 
 
Sk Hynix Nand Product Solutions Corp.
 patents
silverMedal7 out of 56,440 
 
Intel Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 11,723 
 
Skhynix Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2017-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Solid State Drives
Power Management
Memory Programming
Write Amplification
Copyback Operations
Data Transfers
Multi-Plane
Non-Volatile Memory
Dynamic Suspend
NAND Programming
Storage Devices
Command Throttling
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12748556 - Interleaving foggy-fine programming in memory devices (2026-09-29),
2. 12511193 - Methods and systems for SLC copyback operations (2025-12-30),
3. 12487780 - Dynamic program suspend disable for random write SSD workload (2025-12-02),
4. 12481434 - Systems, methods, and media for reducing power consumption of multi-plane non-volatile memory solid-state drives (2025-11-25),
5. 12366965 - Solid state drive with multiplexed internal channel access during program data transfers (2025-07-22),
6. 12287730 - Devices and methods for improving multi-stream write amplification factor (2025-04-29),
7. 12131064 - Dynamic program suspend disable for random write SSD workload (2024-10-29),
8. 11797188 - Solid state drive with multiplexed internal channel access during program data transfers (2023-10-24),
9. 10956081 - Method, system, and apparatus for multi-tiered progressive memory program operation suspend and resume (2021-03-23),
10. 10579269 - Method, system, and apparatus for nested suspend and resume in a solid state drive (2020-03-03),
11. 10521121 - Apparatus, system and method for throttling a rate at which commands are accepted in a storage device (2019-12-31),
12. 10446238 - Pseudo single pass NAND memory programming (2019-10-15),
13. 10095432 - Power management and monitoring for storage devices (2018-10-09),
14. 10055137 - Method, system, and apparatus for nested suspend and resume in a solid state drive (2018-08-21),
15. 9727267 - Power management and monitoring for storage devices (2017-08-08),

Title: Innovations by Inventor David B Carlton

Introduction

David B Carlton, an inventive mind based in Oakland, California, holds an impressive portfolio of nine patents. His innovative contributions to the field of storage technology, particularly in solid-state drives (SSDs), have significantly advanced the efficiency and performance of these devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the patent titled "Dynamic Program Suspend Disable for Random Write SSD Workload." This patent presents an electronic apparatus designed to manage NAND-based storage media effectively. The apparatus features a controller that monitors the workload of NAND devices and can disable a program suspend operation for specific devices when a random write workload is detected. This targeted control enhances the SSD's performance during demanding tasks.

Another noteworthy patent from Carlton is the "Solid State Drive with Multiplexed Internal Channel Access During Program Data Transfers." This method enhances data transfer efficiency by allowing a solid-state drive to send program operation write data in separate chunks over an internal channel. Additionally, it incorporates higher-priority traffic items between these chunks, optimizing access for various logical units within the storage device.

Career Highlights

David B Carlton's career boasts notable tenures at prominent corporations within the tech industry, including Intel Corporation and SK Hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp. His work at these organizations has cemented his reputation as a leading innovator in NAND technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Carlton has collaborated with several talented individuals, including Xin Guo and Aliasgar S Madraswala. These partnerships have not only enhanced his work but also contributed to the collective advancements in the field of storage technology.

Conclusion

David B Carlton continues to be a pivotal figure in the realm of SSD innovations. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the challenges within storage technologies and offer solutions that improve device performance. As he continues to innovate, Carlton's contributions will undoubtedly pave the way for future advancements in this critical industry.

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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