Manan Dahyabhai Patel

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications, primarily in Distributed Storage Systems. Top assignee: Netapp, Inc.. Active years: 2015-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Manan Dahyabhai Patel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/manan-dahyabhai-patel

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 6)

% Patents Active = 94.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 54(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

18 out of 2,890

Netapp, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2015-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Garbage Collection

Dataset Image Creation

Distributed Storage Architecture

Key-Value Store

Storage Failover

Rollback Procedure

Operation Identifiers

Timeout Enforcement

Failure Detection

Cleanup Procedure

18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12639008 - Garbage collection and bin synchronization for distributed storage architecture (2026-05-26),

2. 12373301 - Dataset image creation (2025-07-29),

3. 12346564 - Garbage collection and bin synchronization for distributed storage architecture (2025-07-01),

4. 12332864 - Key-value store and file system integration (2025-06-17),

5. 11966301 - System and method for managing and producing a dataset image across multiple storage systems (2024-04-23),

6. 11941297 - Garbage collection and bin synchronization for distributed storage architecture (2024-03-26),

7. 11934656 - Garbage collection and bin synchronization for distributed storage architecture (2024-03-19),

8. 11797510 - Key-value store and file system integration (2023-10-24),

9. 11768737 - Rollback procedure for failed dataset image operation (2023-09-26),

10. 11269744 - Network storage failover systems and associated methods (2022-03-08),

11. 11132262 - System and method for enforcing a dataset timeout for generating a dataset image (2021-09-28),

12. 11132261 - System and method for utilizing operation identifiers for communicating with storage systems to perform a dataset image operation (2021-09-28),

13. 10509702 - Creating and verifying successful creation of a dataset image of a dataset stored across a plurality of storage systems (2019-12-17),

14. 10346254 - Commit request processing for dataset image creation success (2019-07-09),

15. 9785512 - Detecting success or failure to create storage object images (2017-10-10),

Title: Manan Dahyabhai Patel: Innovator in Distributed Storage Solutions

Introduction

Manan Dahyabhai Patel is a prominent inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of distributed storage architecture, holding a total of 18 patents. His work focuses on improving data management and efficiency in storage systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for dataset image creation. This application allows for the storage of data in a dataset comprising multiple volumes across various storage systems. The application can request a dataset image that includes a volume image for each volume, with a dataset image manager coordinating the process in parallel with multiple volume image managers. Another notable patent addresses garbage collection and bin synchronization for distributed storage architecture. This innovation enhances the efficiency of garbage collection processes, ensuring that unused blocks are managed effectively without impacting client I/O processing.

Career Highlights

Manan Patel is currently employed at NetApp, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in data storage. His expertise in distributed systems has positioned him as a key player in advancing storage technologies.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Stephen Wu and Prathamesh Deshpande, contributing to various projects that enhance the capabilities of storage systems.

Conclusion

Manan Dahyabhai Patel's work in distributed storage solutions exemplifies innovation in data management. His patents reflect a commitment to improving efficiency and functionality in storage architectures.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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6 patents pending: