Beaverton, OR, United States of America

Robert F Krick

This inventor holds 29 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Cache Management. Top assignees: Intel Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.. Active years: 1996-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert F Krick. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-f-krick

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 29 

% Patents Active = 79.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 526(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Beaverton, OR (US) (1996 - 2002)
  • Fort Collins, OR (US) (2003)
  • Fort Collins, CO (US) (2002 - 2010)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1996-2010

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Areas of Expertise:
LRU Cache
Cache Replacement
Immediate Data Storage
Branch Prediction
Priority Determination
Instruction Pipelining
Cache Coherency
Trace Caching
Floating Point Power Conservation
Error Detection
Multi-Tag System
Loop Unrolling
29 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Robert F. Krick: Innovator in Memory Resource Management

Introduction

Robert F. Krick, based in Beaverton, OR, is a prolific inventor with an impressive portfolio of 29 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in memory resource management and data storage methods, highlighting his significant contributions to the field of computer engineering.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovative creations is the patent for "LRU cache replacement for a partitioned set associative cache." This method intricately partitions a memory resource associated with a multi-threaded processor into dedicated and shared portions. By analyzing the Least Recently Used (LRU) history, the system efficiently identifies storage locations for information items while carefully excluding dedicated portions reserved for specific threads. Another significant patent is for a "System and method for storing immediate data," which details an instruction that includes an opcode field and a compressed operand field, demonstrating effective data storage techniques.

Career Highlights

Robert has made substantial contributions while working at notable companies such as Intel Corporation and Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. His experiences at these leading technology firms have significantly shaped his expertise and innovative approach to solving complex problems in memory management and data processing.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Robert has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Chan W. Lee and Alan Beecher Kyker. These partnerships have allowed him to leverage diverse insights and techniques, enriching his inventive processes and outcomes.

Conclusion

Robert F. Krick stands out as a distinguished inventor whose work in memory resource management and data storage continues to influence the field of computer engineering. His ongoing commitment to innovation showcases the impact of dedicated professionals in advancing technology.

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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