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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Glenn Randle Wilcock

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Data Management. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2004-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Glenn Randle Wilcock. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/glenn-randle-wilcock

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 26 

% Patents Active = 38.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 114(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal26 out of 166,409 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Data Backup
Data Recovery
Archival Systems
Storage Management
Volume Image Copy
Database Backup
Application-Level Recovery
Task Parallelism
Work Queue Environment
Data Set Management
Processing Threads
Storage Request Analysis
26 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12711017 - MINIMIZATION OF INDIVIDUAL FILE-LEVEL BACKUP FOR POLICY-BASED ARCHIVAL AND EXPIRATION (2026-08-18),
2. 12326788 - Non-impactful backup of a deleted data set (2025-06-10),
3. 11656947 - Data set recovery from a point-in-time logical corruption protection copy (2023-05-23),
4. 11474728 - Data storage volume record management for application-level recovery (2022-10-18),
5. 11327924 - Archiving data sets in a volume in a primary storage in a volume image copy of the volume in a secondary storage (2022-05-10),
6. 11281543 - Application-level recovery from an enterprise-level image copy (2022-03-22),
7. 11269525 - Co-processing a plurality of dependent systems with a finite number of processing threads (2022-03-08),
8. 10705764 - Performing nearline storage of a file (2020-07-07),
9. 10565159 - Archiving data sets in a volume in a primary storage in a volume image copy of the volume in a secondary storage (2020-02-18),
10. 10229067 - Retrieving and converting offline data (2019-03-12),
11. 9645890 - Methods, systems, and physical computer storage media for backing up a database (2017-05-09),
12. 9645889 - Methods, systems, and physical computer storage media for backing up a server database (2017-05-09),
13. 9043281 - Methods, systems, and physical computer storage media for backing up a database (2015-05-26),
14. 8682855 - Methods, systems, and physical computer storage media for backing up a database (2014-03-25),
15. 8335900 - Converting backup copies of objects created using a first backup program to backup copies created using a second backup program (2012-12-18),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Glenn Randle Wilcock

Introduction

Glenn Randle Wilcock, based in Tucson, AZ, is a prolific inventor recognized for his significant contributions to the field of data recovery and management. With an impressive portfolio of 24 patents, he has made notable advancements that enhance the reliability and efficiency of data storage systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations, Wilcock holds a patent for "Data set recovery from a point-in-time logical corruption protection copy." This invention provides a method for recovering a data set from a logical corruption protection copy created by a host system. The process involves sophisticated point-in-time copy operations that securely transfer data while minimizing risks of data loss.

Another significant patent of his is the "Data storage volume record management for application-level recovery." This invention addresses the challenges associated with logical volume movement during enterprise application recovery. It allows for proactive management of application-level recoveries, ensuring that data remains intact through effective tracking of logical and physical volume identifiers.

Career Highlights

Glenn Randle Wilcock's career has been marked by his association with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His role at IBM has enabled him to focus on developing innovative solutions in data recovery and storage technology, reflecting the company's commitment to research and advancement in computing.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Wilcock has collaborated with talented professionals, including Shannon Lyn Gallaher and Cuong Minh Le. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment leading to several cutting-edge inventions that contribute to the technological landscape of data management and recovery.

Conclusion

Glenn Randle Wilcock's contributions to the field of innovations in data recovery exemplify the importance of inventive thinking in addressing contemporary technological challenges. His ongoing work at IBM, reinforced by fruitful collaborations, continues to shape the future of data storage solutions. With 24 patents to his name, Wilcock's legacy is one of persistent innovation and excellence in the realm of 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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