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Cary, NC, United States of America

Dhruv Manmohandas Desai

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Network Management. Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.. Active years: 1996-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dhruv Manmohandas Desai. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dhruv-manmohandas-desai

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 33 

% Patents Active = 78.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.5

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 774(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Boynton Beach, FL (US) (1996 - 1998)
  • Cary, NC (US) (2001 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 166,425 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 4,454 
 
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Switch Fabric Management
Power Measurement
Data Processing
Network Access
Redundant Power Supply
Programmable Throttling
Remote Recovery
Authentication
Network Packet Transmission
Resource Location
Device Security
Memory Access
33 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8948000 - Switch fabric management (2015-02-03),
2. 8880938 - Reducing impact of a repair action in a switch fabric (2014-11-04),
3. 8880937 - Reducing impact of a repair action in a switch fabric (2014-11-04),
4. 8874955 - Reducing impact of a switch failure in a switch fabric via switch cards (2014-10-28),
5. 8745438 - Reducing impact of a switch failure in a switch fabric via switch cards (2014-06-03),
6. 8745437 - Reducing impact of repair actions following a switch failure in a switch fabric (2014-06-03),
7. 8677175 - Reducing impact of repair actions following a switch failure in a switch fabric (2014-03-18),
8. 8607003 - Memory access to a dual in-line memory module form factor flash memory (2013-12-10),
9. 8547825 - Switch fabric management (2013-10-01),
10. 7873855 - Method, system and calibration technique for power measurement and management over multiple time frames (2011-01-18),
11. 7536577 - Calibration technique for power measurement and management over multiple time frames (2009-05-19),
12. 7493503 - Programmable throttling in blade/chassis power management (2009-02-17),
13. 7457976 - Power management using spare capacity of redundant power supply in blade environment (2008-11-25),
14. 7353410 - Method, system and calibration technique for power measurement and management over multiple time frames (2008-04-01),
15. 7257108 - Determining the physical location of resources on and proximate to a network (2007-08-14),

Title: Innovations of Dhruv Manmohandas Desai in Switch Fabric Management

Introduction

Dhruv Manmohandas Desai, a prominent inventor based in Cary, NC, has made significant contributions to technology with a remarkable portfolio of 33 patents. His work primarily focuses on managing switch fabrics, showcasing his expertise in the field of data networking.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are innovative techniques for managing switch fabrics. One patent discloses a server system that includes a midplane, one or more server cards, switch modules, and a management controller. The design features a fabric interconnect for a switch fabric, ensuring that the server cards and switch modules are efficiently connected to the midplane. The switch modules are engineered to manage network traffic for the server cards, while the management controller oversees the switch modules through the fabric interconnect.

Another of his crucial patents involves techniques to reduce the impact of repair actions within a switch fabric. This invention details a server system comprising a first interposer card that connects server cards to the midplane. The first interposer card features a switch module that facilitates network traffic switching for the server cards. Notably, this interposer card and the server cards can be hot-swapped from the midplane, enhancing system reliability and uptime during maintenance.

Career Highlights

Dhruv's professional journey includes significant tenures at renowned companies. He has worked with IBM and Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., where he has honed his skills and developed groundbreaking technologies that enhance system performance in networking capabilities.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dhruv has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Daryl Carvis Cromer and Howard J. Locker. These collaborations have been integral in driving innovation and refining the technologies related to switch fabric management.

Conclusion

Dhruv Manmohandas Desai stands as a leading inventor in the field of switch fabric management. With his extensive patent portfolio and collaborative efforts, he continues to influence advancements in technology that are pivotal for networking systems. His contributions are essential in creating more efficient and resilient data communication infrastructures, showcasing the impact of his inventions on modern 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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