Rodney Carlton Burnett

This inventor holds 21 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in File System Management. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1997-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Rodney Carlton Burnett. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/rodney-carlton-burnett

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 21 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 42.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 339(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

21 out of 166,409

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 1997-2013

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Areas of Expertise:

Access Control List

File System Security

Remote Traversal

Data Management

Memory Coalescing

Authorization Policy

Cache Management

NFSv4

Multi-stream I/O

Virtual Boundary

State Consistency

Distributed File System

21 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8429192 - System and method for supporting a plurality of access control list types for a file system in an operating system (2013-04-23),

2. 8392477 - Seamless remote traversal of multiple NFSv4 exported file systems (2013-03-05),

3. 8255364 - System for emulating a virtual boundary of a file system for data management at a fileset granularity (2012-08-28),

4. 8171164 - Target routing by initiator (2012-05-01),

5. 8131972 - Method and apparatus for improving memory coalescing in a virtualized hardware environment (2012-03-06),

6. 7987226 - Internet small computer systems interface (iSCSI) software target boot and dump routing driver (2011-07-26),

7. 7809828 - Method for maintaining state consistency among multiple state-driven file system entities when entities become disconnected (2010-10-05),

8. 7660826 - Implementing adaptive buffer management on network fetches of directory contents and object attributes (2010-02-09),

9. 7568097 - Method for file system security by controlling access to the file system resources using externally stored attributes (2009-07-28),

10. 7567966 - Method and apparatus for managing multi-stream input/output requests in a network file server (2009-07-28),

11. 7475077 - System and method for emulating a virtual boundary of a file system for data management at a fileset granularity (2009-01-06),

12. 7454788 - Method for adding and enforcing enhanced authorization policy on devices in computer operation systems (2008-11-18),

13. 7389298 - Seamless remote traversal of multiple NFSv4 exported file systems (2008-06-17),

14. 7333988 - Method for constructing and caching a chain of file identifiers and enabling inheritance of resource properties in file systems (2008-02-19),

15. 7260718 - Method for adding external security to file system resources through symbolic link references (2007-08-21),

Title: Rodney Carlton Burnett: Innovator in File System Management

Introduction

Rodney Carlton Burnett is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX, recognized for his contributions to the field of file system management. With an impressive portfolio of 21 patents, he has made significant strides in enhancing the capabilities of operating systems and access control lists.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Burnett has developed a "System and method for supporting a plurality of access control list types for a file system in an operating system." This innovative system allows for efficient management of access controls, removing complex functions from the file system to an external management framework. The result is an operating system capable of supporting various Access Control List types dynamically, even while running. Another notable patent is the "Seamless remote traversal of multiple NFSv4 exported file systems," which facilitates transparent navigation through exported file system namespaces on a server using a single mount. This method streamlines the user experience by managing file system structures efficiently.

Career Highlights

Burnett's career is marked by his tenure at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he has significantly contributed to developing advanced technological solutions. His work has been pivotal in enhancing the security and functionality of file systems and operating systems in data processing environments.

Collaborations

Within IBM, Burnett has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as William Boyd Brown and Duen-wen Hsiao. These partnerships have fostered an environment of innovation, leading to groundbreaking developments in technology and patent applications.

Conclusion

Rodney Carlton Burnett stands out as a leading inventor in the realm of file system management. His 21 patents reflect his dedication to advancing operating systems and enhancing user experience. Through his work at IBM and collaboration with notable peers, Burnett continues to drive innovation in technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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