Mrinal K Bhattacharjee

This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Data Storage Management. Top assignee: Netapp, Inc.. Active years: 2013-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mrinal K Bhattacharjee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mrinal-k-bhattacharjee

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 21 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2013 - 2014)
Karnataka, IN (2020 - 2022)
Bengaluru, IN (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

21 out of 2,888

Netapp, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2013-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Storage Capacity

Virtual Storage Appliance

Object Storage

File System

Malware Protection

Data Allocation

Cloud Environment

Ephemeral Storage

Snapshot Creation

Data Transfer

Modular Block-Allocator

Consistency Point

21 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12608164 - Increasing provisioned storage capacity by means of growing underlying disks within a storage appliance (2026-04-21),

2. 12517684 - Cache-based file system on object storage (2026-01-06),

3. 12423016 - Reducing provisioned storage capacity of an aggregate of a storage appliance (2025-09-23),

4. 12393373 - Sharing ephemeral storage of a virtual machine for use as victim caches for use by virtual storage appliances in a cloud environment (2025-08-19),

5. 12386789 - Facilitating analytics involving cold data tiered to an object store by an on-premises storage solution by creating a virtual storage appliance on the object store (2025-08-12),

6. 12333161 - Reducing provisioned storage capacity of an aggregate of a storage appliance (2025-06-17),

7. 12169630 - Single input/output writes in a file system hosted on a cloud, virtual, or commodity-server platform (2024-12-17),

8. 12124742 - Increasing provisioned storage capacity by means of growing underlying disks within a virtual storage appliance (2024-10-22),

9. 12099606 - Systems and methods for protecting against malware attacks (2024-09-24),

10. 11880605 - Managing ephemeral storage of a virtual machine to provide victim caches for use by virtual storage appliances in a cloud environment (2024-01-23),

11. 11861172 - Single input/output writes in a file system hosted on a cloud, virtual, or commodity-server platform (2024-01-02),

12. 11755736 - Systems and methods for protecting against malware attacks (2023-09-12),

13. 11475132 - Systems and methods for protecting against malware attacks (2022-10-18),

14. 11409448 - Selectively storing data into allocation areas using streams (2022-08-09),

15. 10761750 - Selectively storing data into allocation areas using streams (2020-09-01),

Title: Mrinal K Bhattacharjee: Innovator in Storage Solutions

Introduction

Mrinal K Bhattacharjee is a prominent inventor based in Karnataka, India, known for his significant contributions to storage technology. With a total of 19 patents to his name, he has made remarkable advancements in the field of data storage and management.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, one focuses on reducing the provisioned storage capacity of an aggregate of a storage appliance. This invention provides systems and methods for minimizing the storage capacity of a disk or aggregate of disks while maintaining service to clients. The process involves shrinking the file system of the storage appliance and removing a selected disk from the aggregate. Another notable patent addresses the sharing of ephemeral storage of a virtual machine for use as victim caches for virtual storage appliances. This system allows for efficient management of ephemeral storage space, enhancing the performance of virtual storage appliances.

Career Highlights

Mrinal K Bhattacharjee is currently employed at NetApp, Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop cutting-edge storage solutions. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of data storage systems.

Collaborations

He collaborates with talented professionals such as Jagadish Vasudeva and Shivali Gupta, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Conclusion

Mrinal K Bhattacharjee's contributions to storage technology through his patents and work at NetApp, Inc. highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His innovative solutions continue to shape the future of 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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