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Hollister, CA, United States of America

Kenneth Carlin Nelson

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Content Management Systems. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2005-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenneth Carlin Nelson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenneth-carlin-nelson

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 24

% Patents Active = 25.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 330(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal24 out of 166,425 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2017

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Areas of Expertise:
SQL Evaluation
Access Control
Task Batching
Authentication Schemes
Performance Data
User Privileges
Document Workflow
Complex Objects
Memory Management
Transaction Management
Data Models
Versioning
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9767146 - Use of generated SQL for evaluation of decision point rules in a workflow system (2017-09-19),
2. 9697373 - Facilitating ownership of access control lists by users or groups (2017-07-04),
3. 8479203 - Reducing processing overhead and storage cost by batching task records and converting to audit records (2013-07-02),
4. 8473955 - Reducing processing overhead and storage cost by batching task records and converting to audit records (2013-06-25),
5. 8195607 - Fail over resource manager access in a content management system (2012-06-05),
6. 8001611 - System and method for ensuring security with multiple authentication schemes (2011-08-16),
7. 7809694 - Analysis of performance data from a relational database system for applications using stored procedures or SQL (2010-10-05),
8. 7792797 - Fail over resource manager access in a content management system (2010-09-07),
9. 7761443 - Implementing access control for queries to a content management system (2010-07-20),
10. 7761404 - System and method for managing application specific privileges in a content management system (2010-07-20),
11. 7613701 - Matching of complex nested objects by multilevel hashing (2009-11-03),
12. 7533157 - Method for delegation of administrative operations in user enrollment tasks (2009-05-12),
13. 7454742 - System and method for automatically starting a document on a workflow process (2008-11-18),
14. 7392246 - Method for implementing access control for queries to a content management system (2008-06-24),
15. 7308580 - System and method for ensuring security with multiple authentication schemes (2007-12-11),

Title: Innovations by Kenneth Carlin Nelson

Introduction

Kenneth Carlin Nelson, based in Hollister, CA, is a prolific inventor with an impressive portfolio of 24 patents. His contributions to technology, particularly in the realm of workflow systems and access control mechanisms, have played a significant role in advancing how organizations manage data and user permissions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, one notable innovation is the method for utilizing generated SQL for evaluating decision point rules in a workflow system. This patent outlines a system that features a decision point work node at a server, enabling the dynamic routing of work packages based on SQL expressions associated with client work nodes. Another significant patent focuses on facilitating ownership of access control lists (ACLs) by users or groups. This invention supports a flexible access control design where ACLs can be assigned to various resources, allowing owners to grant privileges to other users to modify these lists.

Career Highlights

Kenneth’s career is marked by his tenure at the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has made impactful contributions to technology through his innovative patents. His work has not only enhanced the functionality of workflow systems but has also improved the way organizations regulate access to resources.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kenneth has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Tawei Hu and Lily Liang. These partnerships have fostered a productive environment for innovation, allowing the exchange of ideas and the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

Kenneth Carlin Nelson stands out as a vital figure in the field of technology innovation. His 24 patents reflect a dedication to advancing systems that enhance decision-making and access control in organizations. As technology continues to evolve, Kenneth's contributions remain significant in shaping efficient and secure workflows.

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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