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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Jeffrey Joseph Dobbek

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1996-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jeffrey Joseph Dobbek. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jeffrey-joseph-dobbek

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 91.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 289(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 166,351 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1996-2006

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6990661 - Apparatus and method for downloading data to electronic device (2006-01-24),
2. 6587300 - Personalization of dasd servo parameters through calibration feedback (2003-07-01),
3. 6535995 - Prototype-based virtual in-line sparing (2003-03-18),
4. 6388832 - Method and system for providing spindle motor control for head loading in a disk drive (2002-05-14),
5. 6308325 - Apparatus and method for downloading data to electronic device (2001-10-23),
6. 6219198 - State estimator alteration for odd sample times in a disk drive servo control system (2001-04-17),
7. 6185058 - No-ID data storage disk drive data sector formatting system and method (2001-02-06),
8. 6034831 - Dynamic reverse reassign apparatus and method for a data recording disk (2000-03-07),
9. 5890209 - System and method for reducing target track seek time in a data storage (1999-03-30),
10. 5889961 - Disk drive having program to be executed by a second processor stored in (1999-03-30),
11. 5835930 - One or more logical tracks per physical track in a headerless disk drive (1998-11-10),
12. 5568606 - Method and apparatus for maximizing effective disk capacity using (1996-10-22),

Title: Innovations of Jeffrey Joseph Dobbek

Introduction

Jeffrey Joseph Dobbek is a notable inventor based in San Jose, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in data downloading and disk drive calibration. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Dobbek's work has had a considerable impact on electronic devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is an "Apparatus and method for downloading data to electronic device." This invention provides a method for downloading data in the form of a device type generic 'download entity' for use by an electronic device. The electronic device determines its type, and any data in the download entity that is not associated with the determined device type is discarded. This ensures that only relevant data is retained. Additionally, installation code is incorporated into the download entity, allowing the electronic device to execute the code to unpack and store the data associated with its device type.

Another significant patent is "Personalization of dasd servo parameters through calibration feedback." This apparatus is designed for calibrating a disk drive and includes a calibration circuit for adjusting parameters used in the operation of the disk drive. The system features volatile storage for storing personalized parameter values generated by the calibration circuit, as well as non-volatile storage for retaining these values for future calibration.

Career Highlights

Jeffrey Dobbek is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His work at IBM has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that enhance the functionality of electronic devices and improve data management.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dobbek has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Mantle Man-Hon Yu and Louis Joseph Serrano. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Jeffrey Joseph Dobbek's contributions to technology through his patents and work at IBM highlight his role as an influential inventor. His innovations continue to shape the landscape of electronic devices and data management.

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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