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Boise, ID, United States of America

Jeffrey S McAllister

This inventor holds 46 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Magnetic Tape Technology. Top assignees: Hewlett-Packard Company, International Business Machines Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 1991-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jeffrey S McAllister. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jeffrey-s-mcallister

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 46

% Patents Active = 82.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 765(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Rochester, MN (US) (2011)
  • Saint Paul, MN (US) (2013 - 2014)
  • Portland, OR (US) (2017)
  • Boise, ID (US) (1991 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 9,639 
 
Hewlett-Packard Company
 patents
silverMedal10 out of 166,325 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal9 out of 27,667 
 
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.
 patents
4. 5 out of 16,458 
 
Fuji Photo Film Company, Limited
 patents
5. 2 out of 5,644 
 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
 patents
6. 1 out of 3 
 
Fuij Photo Film Co., Ltd.
 patents
7. 1 out of 89 
 
Hewlett-Packard Development, L.p.
 patents
8. 1 out of 8,745 
 
Seagate Technology Incorporated
 patents
9. 7 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1991-2020

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Areas of Expertise:
Magnetic Tape
Tape Drive
Data Streaming
Error Identification
Calibrating Tape Drive
MRI Motion Correction
SIMD Architectures
Tape Cartridge
High Bandwidth
Tape Guide
Parallel Processing
Data Storage
46 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10622014 - Read from a non-trimming portion of a data track written to magnetic tape (2020-04-14),
2. 10304489 - Read from a non-trimming portion of a data track written to magnetic tape (2019-05-28),
3. 9640208 - Calibrating a tape drive (2017-05-02),
4. 9628535 - Data streaming infrastructure for remote execution in a constrained environment (2017-04-18),
5. 9142224 - Magnetic-tape drive and magnetic-tape head compatible with multiple tape formats (2015-09-22),
6. 8982509 - Electrically isolated tape guide (2015-03-17),
7. 8896958 - Tape width measurements (2014-11-25),
8. 8653816 - Physical motion information capturing of a subject during magnetic resonce imaging automatically motion corrected by the magnetic resonance system (2014-02-18),
9. 8539201 - Transposing array data on SIMD multi-core processor architectures (2013-09-17),
10. 8498689 - Real time motion information capture in an MRI environment (2013-07-30),
11. 8488266 - Adjustment of tape reel height (2013-07-16),
12. 8484276 - Processing array data on SIMD multi-core processor architectures (2013-07-09),
13. 8432634 - Identifying error built into a medium (2013-04-30),
14. 8418155 - Generating parallel SIMD code for an arbitrary target architecture (2013-04-09),
15. 8418154 - Fast vector masking algorithm for conditional data selection in SIMD architectures (2013-04-09),

Title: **Innovations by Jeffrey S. McAllister: A Pioneer in Data Storage Technologies**

Introduction

Jeffrey S. McAllister is a distinguished inventor based in Boise, ID, who holds an impressive portfolio of 46 patents. His contributions to the field of data storage technology have paved the way for enhanced data accuracy and writing methods in magnetic tape systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a patent focused on reading from a non-trimming portion of a data track written to magnetic tape. This groundbreaking technology involves a tape drive consisting of a magnetic tape head, an actuator, and a controller. The magnetic tape head includes a data write element to write a data track onto the magnetic tape, which consists of both a non-trimming portion and a trimmable portion. Furthermore, the data read element is designed to read the information written to the non-trimming portion of the track to ensure its accuracy. The controller positions the magnetic tape head via the actuator to facilitate writing and reading operations, enabling determination of whether the data was accurately recorded within specified thresholds.

Career Highlights

Throughout his illustrious career, Jeffrey S. McAllister has held significant roles at industry leaders such as Hewlett-Packard Company and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His work in these prestigious companies has allowed him to harness his expertise in developing innovative solutions that revolutionize data management.

Collaborations

In his journey of invention, McAllister has collaborated with notable individuals such as Thomas R. Albrecht and Robert Ralph Heinze. These partnerships have likely contributed to his success, allowing for the exchange of ideas and expertise critical to the development of his pioneering technologies.

Conclusion

Jeffrey S. McAllister's contributions to the patent landscape illustrate his remarkable skill and vision in enhancing data storage technologies. With a robust portfolio that continues to grow, McAllister stands as a leader in innovation, further solidifying his role in the evolution of magnetic tape systems. As technology continues to advance, the impact of his inventions will be felt for years to come.

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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