Nedlaya Yazzie Francisco

This inventor holds 53 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Data Storage Management (CPC class G06F). Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2013-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nedlaya Yazzie Francisco. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nedlaya-yazzie-francisco

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 53 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 32.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.5

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 110(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 72(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Tuscon, AZ (US) (2016 - 2017)
Tucson, AZ (US) (2013 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

53 out of 166,425

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2013-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Data Integrity

Point-in-Time Snapshots

Storage Capacity

Data Consistency

Recovery Copy

Consistency Groups

Flash Copy Management

Incremental Copies

Asynchronous Copy

Logical Corruption Protection

Storage Controllers

Virtual Copy Freeze

53 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12669961 - Coordinating establishment of source and target copy relationships on primary and secondary servers (2026-06-30),

2. 11947808 - Expanding storage capacity for implementing logical corruption protection (2024-04-02),

3. 11853585 - Performing a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application (2023-12-26),

4. 11775395 - Withdrawing a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application (2023-10-03),

5. 11644997 - Releasing data storage tracks while maintaining logical corruption protection (2023-05-09),

6. 11347604 - Point-in-time snap copy withdrawal management (2022-05-31),

7. 11275514 - Expanding storage capacity for implementing logical corruption protection (2022-03-15),

8. 11182373 - Updating change information for current copy relationships when establishing a new copy relationship having overlapping data with the current copy relationships (2021-11-23),

9. 11182081 - Performing a recovery copy command to restore a safeguarded copy backup to a production volume (2021-11-23),

10. 11176003 - Restoration of data when point in time copy operations are performed during asynchronous copy (2021-11-16),

11. 11075754 - Universal personal medical database access control (2021-07-27),

12. 11055017 - Throttling a point-in-time snapshot copy operation within a data consistency application (2021-07-06),

13. 11042491 - Point in time copy operations from source volumes to space efficient target volumes in two stages via a non-volatile storage (2021-06-22),

14. 11030125 - Point in time copy operations from source volumes to space efficient target volumes in two stages via a non-volatile storage (2021-06-08),

15. 10789132 - Performing a recovery copy command to create a recovery volume for a consistency group (2020-09-29),

Title: Nedlaya Yazzie Francisco: Innovator in Data Storage Technologies

Introduction

Nedlaya Yazzie Francisco, based in Tucson, AZ, is an accomplished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 52 patents. His innovations primarily focus on enhancing data storage technologies, which play a crucial role in the efficiency and reliability of data management systems.

Latest Patents

Two of Nedlaya's latest patents exemplify his ingenuity in the field. The first patent, titled "Expanding Storage Capacity for Implementing Logical Corruption Protection," describes a computer-implemented method that includes monitoring the current usage of a backup storage space. It involves comparing this usage to a capacity threshold and conditionally increasing the size of the backup storage space based on predetermined limitations. This innovation aims to bolster data integrity by addressing logical corruption.

The second patent, "Performing a Point-in-Time Snapshot Copy Operation within a Data Consistency Application," outlines another computer-implemented method. It details the process of identifying data for transfer during a point-in-time snapshot operation. The technique involves setting a data consistency application into an idle state, marking data during this state, and subsequently creating a consistency group for replication. This method enhances the reliability of data snapshots, which is critical in preventing data loss.

Career Highlights

Nedlaya Yazzie Francisco is currently employed at the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to make significant contributions to the field of data storage solutions. His expertise and innovative approaches have helped in advancing IBM's technology offerings, solidifying his reputation as a leader in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Nedlaya has collaborated with several talented individuals, including his coworkers Theresa Mary Brown and Carol Santich Mellgren. These partnerships have fostered an environment of creativity and innovation, further enhancing the quality of their technological contributions.

Conclusion

Nedlaya Yazzie Francisco represents the forefront of innovation in data storage technology. His impressive body of work, including 52 patents and ongoing contributions at IBM, demonstrates his unwavering commitment to advancing the field. As data management continues to evolve, inventors like Nedlaya play an invaluable role in shaping the future of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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