Robert L Winter

This inventor holds 52 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Network Communication (CPC class G06F). Top assignee: Dell Products Inc.. Active years: 2009-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert L Winter. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-l-winter

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 52 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 98.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 143(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 135(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Georgetown, TX (US) (2009 - 2012)
Leander, TX (US) (2010 - 2017)
Burnet, TX (US) (2014 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

52 out of 15,144

Dell Products Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2009-2018

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Areas of Expertise:

Network Traffic Control

Ethernet Fabrics

VLAN Optimization

Packet Transfer

Network Protocol Processing

Input/Output Virtualization

Dynamic Rate Control

Flow Management

Data Center Bridging

Network Access

Receive Side Scaling

Transparent Ethernet Switch

52 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10102170 - System and method for providing input/output functionality by an I/O complex switch (2018-10-16),

2. 10007544 - Network traffic control by association of network packets and processes (2018-06-26),

3. 9948567 - System and method for dynamic rate control in Ethernet fabrics (2018-04-17),

4. 9893998 - Packet transfer system (2018-02-13),

5. 9875204 - System and method for providing a processing node with input/output functionality provided by an I/O complex switch (2018-01-23),

6. 9781069 - VLAN advertisement and automated configuration (2017-10-03),

7. 9665521 - System and method for providing a processing node with input/output functionality by an I/O complex switch (2017-05-30),

8. 9569383 - Method of handling network traffic through optimization of receive side scaling (2017-02-14),

9. 9559948 - System and method for managing unknown flows in a flow-based switching device (2017-01-31),

10. 9491265 - Network communication protocol processing optimization system (2016-11-08),

11. 9473312 - Wake on application (2016-10-18),

12. 9442876 - System and method for providing network access for a processing node (2016-09-13),

13. 9426064 - Pathway decision forwarding for rack domains (2016-08-23),

14. 9374305 - Packet transfer system (2016-06-21),

15. 9300590 - System and method for dynamic rate control in Ethernet fabrics (2016-03-29),

Title: The Inventor Robert L Winter: Pioneering Innovations in Leander, TX

Introduction: Robert L Winter is a distinguished inventor based in Leander, Texas, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields through his innovative creations.

Latest Patents: Robert L Winter holds several patents in diverse areas, showcasing his versatility and ingenuity in inventing new solutions to complex problems.

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Conclusion: Robert L Winter's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor, inspiring others to think creatively and push the limits of what is possible.

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