Neal Robert Christiansen

This inventor holds 66 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 15 EPO patents, primarily in Storage Virtualization (CPC class G06F). Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2006-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Neal Robert Christiansen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/neal-robert-christiansen

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 66 (Patent Applications = 13)

% Patents Active = 77.3

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 17)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.1

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 317(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 286(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

66 out of 56,279

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

patents

Years Active: 2006-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Storage Virtualization

File Management

Persistent Memory

Cloud Storage

Metadata Storage

Directory Operations

Resource Consumption

Data Repairing

Volume Management

Granular Locking

Hydration Techniques

Access Control

66 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12743380 - Caching a memory descriptor for plural input/output requests (2026-09-22),

2. 12705176 - Runtime allocation and utilization of persistent memory as volatile memory (2026-08-11),

3. 12499089 - Directory tree delete as a supported file system operation (2025-12-16),

4. 12222865 - Cache for identifiers representing merged access control information (2025-02-11),

5. 12204453 - Runtime allocation and utilization of persistent memory as volatile memory (2025-01-21),

6. 12197387 - Techniques for handling letter case in file systems (2025-01-14),

7. 12182425 - Virtual disk storage techniques (2024-12-31),

8. 11789870 - Runtime allocation and utilization of persistent memory as volatile memory (2023-10-17),

9. 11614873 - Virtual disk storage techniques (2023-03-28),

10. 11537561 - Techniques for handling letter case in file systems (2022-12-27),

11. 11526362 - Automatic hydration of feature file batches (2022-12-13),

12. 11507534 - Metadata storage for placeholders in a storage virtualization system (2022-11-22),

13. 11061623 - Preventing excessive hydration in a storage virtualization system (2021-07-13),

14. 11029932 - Hydration of applications (2021-06-08),

15. 10996897 - Storage virtualization for directories (2021-05-04),

Title: The Inventor Neal Robert Christiansen: Pioneering Innovations in Bellevue

Introduction: Neal Robert Christiansen is a distinguished inventor based in Bellevue, Washington. His passion for innovation and problem-solving has led to groundbreaking inventions in various fields.

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Collaborations: Christiansen has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and companies to bring his inventions to life. His partnerships have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of technology and driving progress in various sectors.

Conclusion: Neal Robert Christiansen's dedication to innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors. His impact on the world of inventions is truly remarkable, and his legacy will undoubtedly endure for years to come.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.