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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Gail Andrea Spear

This inventor holds 121 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Data Storage Management (CPC class G06F3-067). Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Globalfoundries Inc., International Business Corporation. Active years: 1993-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gail Andrea Spear. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gail-andrea-spear

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 121

% Patents Active = 36.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 20

Forward Citations = 1,215(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,135(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Tuscon, AZ (US) (2006 - 2010)
  • Tucson, AZ (US) (1993 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal119 out of 166,351 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 5,671 
 
Globalfoundries Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 71 
 
International Business Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Machines Corporation
 patent
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Snapshot Operations
Data Replication
Tiered Storage
Volume Management
Data Migration
File System Management
Consistency Groups
Error Response
Asynchronous Processing
Mirrored Data
Cache Directories
Performance Optimization
121 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11853585 - Performing a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application (2023-12-26),
2. 11775395 - Withdrawing a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application (2023-10-03),
3. 11768773 - I/O request type specific cache directories (2023-09-26),
4. 11379427 - Auxilary LRU list to improve asynchronous data replication performance (2022-07-05),
5. 11221955 - Metadata track selection switching in a data storage system (2022-01-11),
6. 11175999 - Management of backup volume extents via a tiered storage mechanism (2021-11-16),
7. 11164599 - Indicating tracks as erased without deleting data for the tracks (2021-11-02),
8. 11055017 - Throttling a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application (2021-07-06),
9. 11048667 - Data re-MRU to improve asynchronous data replication performance (2021-06-29),
10. 10978097 - Indicating tracks as erased without deleting data for the tracks (2021-04-13),
11. 10936447 - Resynchronizing to a first storage system after a failover to a second storage system mirroring the first storage system (2021-03-02),
12. 10740203 - Aggregation of updated tracks to be copied to a backup volume for physically contiguous storage on a RAID stride (2020-08-11),
13. 10671284 - Placement and movement of sub-units of a storage unit in a tiered storage environment (2020-06-02),
14. 10664177 - Replicating tracks from a first storage site to a second and third storage sites (2020-05-26),
15. 10613771 - Processing a write of records to maintain atomicity for writing a defined group of records to multiple tracks (2020-04-07),

Title: The Inventor Profile: Gail Andrea Spear

Introduction:

Gail Andrea Spear, a prolific inventor based in Tuscon, AZ, has made significant contributions to the field of data consistency and replication technology. With an impressive portfolio of 121 patents, Spear has showcased his expertise in developing innovative solutions that have shaped the digital landscape.

Latest Patents:

Among his recent patents is a groundbreaking method for performing a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application. This patent involves identifying and transferring data, marking the data, creating a consistency group, and executing replication processes. Additionally, Spear has patented a method for withdrawing a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application, showcasing his prowess in streamlining data management processes.

Career Highlights:

Throughout his career, Gail Andrea Spear has worked with esteemed companies such as IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) and Globalfoundries Inc. His tenure at these organizations has allowed him to hone his skills and expertise in the realm of data technology, leading to the development of numerous cutting-edge solutions in the field.

Collaborations:

Spear has had the privilege of collaborating with accomplished professionals in the industry, including William Frank Micka and Robert Francis Bartfai. Through these partnerships, he has been able to leverage collective knowledge and experience to drive forward innovation and address complex technological challenges.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Gail Andrea Spear stands out as a visionary inventor who continues to push the boundaries of data consistency and replication technology. His impressive patent portfolio and collaborations with industry experts underscore his commitment to driving innovation and shaping the future of digital ecosystems. Spear's contributions have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the tech industry, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in his field.

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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