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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Robert Earl Medlin

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Data Storage Technology. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2001-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert Earl Medlin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-earl-medlin

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 42.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 103(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tucson, TX (US) (2011)
  • Tucson, AZ (US) (2001 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 166,524 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2001-2013

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Areas of Expertise:
SRAM Cache
Non-Volatile Memory
High Speed Network
Data Integrity
RAID Storage
Bus Systems
Multiplexing
Error Handling
Blade Server
Display Assemblies
Data Access Requests
14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8495321 - Firehose dump of SRAM write cache data to non-volatile memory using a supercap (2013-07-23),
2. 8195901 - Firehose dump of SRAM write cache data to non-volatile memory using a supercap (2012-06-05),
3. 7936767 - Systems and methods for monitoring high speed network traffic via sequentially multiplexed data streams (2011-05-03),
4. 7900096 - Freeing a serial bus hang condition by utilizing distributed hang timers (2011-03-01),
5. 7787482 - Independent drive enclosure blades in a blade server system with low cost high speed switch modules (2010-08-31),
6. 7624203 - Multiplexing a ground signal on a high speed cable interface to provide access to cable vital product data (2009-11-24),
7. 7546415 - Apparatus, system, and method for integrating multiple raid storage instances within a blade center (2009-06-09),
8. 7542302 - Minimizing thickness of deadfronted display assemblies (2009-06-02),
9. 7020809 - System and method for utilizing spare bandwidth to provide data integrity over a bus (2006-03-28),
10. 6636913 - Data length control of access to a data bus (2003-10-21),
11. 6490644 - Limiting write data fracturing in PCI bus systems (2002-12-03),
12. 6449678 - Method and system for multiple read/write transactions across a bridge system (2002-09-10),
13. 6425023 - Method and system for gathering and buffering sequential data for a transaction comprising multiple data access requests (2002-07-23),
14. 6189117 - Error handling between a processor and a system managed by the processor (2001-02-13),

Title: The Innovations of Robert Earl Medlin

Introduction

Robert Earl Medlin is a prominent inventor based in Tucson, AZ. He has made significant contributions to technology, particularly in the field of data storage and memory management. With a total of 14 patents to his name, Medlin's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

One of Medlin's latest patents is titled "Firehose dump of SRAM write cache data to non-volatile memory using a supercap." This innovative mechanism allows for the efficient transfer of modified data from static random access memory (SRAM) to non-volatile memory during power events. When a power event is detected, the hard disk drive suspends command processing, and a token is set in non-volatile storage to indicate that modified data exists in flash memory. The process involves copying a portion of the SRAM cache table to flash memory, followed by the transfer of the modified data itself. If the power event persists, the hard disk drive is safely shut down to prevent data loss.

Career Highlights

Medlin is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His role at IBM has allowed him to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to advancements in data storage solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Medlin has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Gregg Steven Lucas and Michael L Harper. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the development of new technologies in the field.

Conclusion

Robert Earl Medlin's contributions to technology, particularly in data management, highlight his role as a leading inventor. His patents reflect a commitment to improving data storage solutions and ensuring data integrity during power events. Medlin's work continues to influence the industry and inspire future innovations.

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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