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Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Shehzad Merchant

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Gigamon Inc.. Active years: 2016-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Shehzad Merchant. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/shehzad-merchant

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Santa Clara, CA (US) (2019)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2016 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 124 
 
Gigamon Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2016-2021

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11165682 - Session aware adaptive packet filtering (2021-11-02),
2. 10505834 - Session aware adaptive packet filtering (2019-12-10),
3. 10404589 - Systems and methods for determining input and output interfaces of a network device and copies of a same packet going through the network device (2019-09-03),
4. 10367703 - Analysis of network traffic rules at a network visibility node (2019-07-30),
5. 10063671 - Systems and methods for processing packets (2018-08-28),
6. 9680710 - Systems and methods for processing packets tapped from a network using discovery protocol (2017-06-13),
7. 9584413 - Systems and methods for determining input and out interfaces of a network device and copies of a same packet going through the network device (2017-02-28),
8. 9571393 - Systems and methods for processing packets tapped from a network (2017-02-14),
9. 9455957 - Map sharing for a switch device (2016-09-27),
10. 9413859 - Systems and methods for processing packets (2016-08-09),

Title: Shehzad Merchant: Innovator in Network Technology

Introduction

Shehzad Merchant is a prominent inventor based in Los Altos, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of network technology, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing network performance and security through innovative methods.

Latest Patents

One of Merchant's latest patents is titled "Session Aware Adaptive Packet Filtering." This method involves a network device that receives a first packet tapped from a network. The device identifies the session to which the first packet belongs when it matches certain values. After receiving a second packet, the device determines whether it belongs to the identified session. The packet processing action is then performed based on this session identification, utilizing different criteria for the identification and determination processes.

Career Highlights

Merchant has established himself as a key figure in the technology sector, particularly through his work at Gigamon Inc. His innovative approaches have led to advancements in how network devices manage and process data packets.

Collaborations

Merchant has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Dominick A Cafarelli and Ashutosh Alawani. These partnerships have contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the networking field.

Conclusion

Shehzad Merchant's contributions to network technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to shape the future of network performance and security.

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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