Redmond, WA, United States of America

Shawn L Hargreaves

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2010-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shawn L Hargreaves. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shawn-l-hargreaves

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 73.3


 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 34(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Redmond, WA (US) (2010 - 2014)
  • Seattle, WA (US) (2018 - 2021)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2010-2026

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Shawn Hargreaves

Introduction

Shawn Hargreaves is an accomplished inventor known for his contributions to programming frameworks and closed systems. He is currently associated with Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that enhance the functionality of computing platforms.

Latest Patents

Hargreaves has worked on significant patents, including a programming framework for closed systems. This framework allows for the execution of unsigned content while securing resources in a closed system. It utilizes an application programming interface (API) that connects an access layer implementing unsigned content with the operating system of the closed system. The API features sub-interfaces that correspond to various sub-layers, such as graphics, audio, input, and storage. This innovation enables applications, particularly video games, to run on systems typically designed for signed content. Another notable patent involves a programming framework that abstracts computing platforms, allowing application programs to interact uniformly across different platforms. This framework modifies instructions to meet platform-specific requirements and emulates expected application behavior, providing an additional layer of security.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hargreaves has focused on creating solutions that bridge the gap between different computing environments. His work has significantly impacted how applications are developed and executed on various platforms, enhancing user experience and security.

Collaborations

Shawn Hargreaves has collaborated with notable colleagues, including John Mitchell Walker and Paul L. Bleisch. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of innovative technologies within the field.

Conclusion

Shawn Hargreaves is a prominent figure in the realm of programming innovations, particularly in closed systems. His work at Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, showcases his commitment to enhancing the functionality and security of computing platforms.

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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