Hampshire, United Kingdom

Michael Horan

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2010-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michael Horan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michael-horan-1mycty15

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


% Patents Active = 25.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 24(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hursley, GB (2010)
  • Hampshire, GB (2011 - 2014)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2010-2014

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Michael Horan: Innovator in Messaging Systems

Introduction

Michael Horan is a notable inventor based in Hampshire, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of messaging systems, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and flexibility of client-server communications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Efficient selection of a messaging multiplexed channel instance." This invention discloses a method, system, and article of manufacture for selecting a channel instance that connects a client application with a server application in a multi-channel computer system. The method involves locking existing channel instance information when a new application connection request is made and scanning through a list of channel instance connections to find a suitable candidate.

Another significant patent is the "Flexible procedure for quiescing multiplexed client." This invention provides a method for quiescing multiplexed client messaging conversations using independent mutexes. It allows for the stopping of application sends while still handling unsolicited control flows from the server to the client. This innovation enables channel-wide negotiation flows to occur without waiting for application conversations to complete.

Career Highlights

Michael Horan is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His work at IBM has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in messaging systems, contributing to the company's reputation for technological advancement.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Michael has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Paul G Clarke and Peter Andrew Broadhurst. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to further innovations in the field.

Conclusion

Michael Horan is a distinguished inventor whose work in messaging systems has led to multiple patents and significant advancements in client-server communications. His contributions continue to influence the technology landscape.

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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