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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Steven J Szymanski

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 1996-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Steven J Szymanski. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/steven-j-szymanski-muyctahk

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 643(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 43,760 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1996-1999

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5870764 - Method of managing a data structure for concurrent serial and parallel (1999-02-09),
2. 5857207 - Storage manager for computer system (1999-01-05),
3. 5829053 - Block storage memory management system and method utilizing independent (1998-10-27),
4. 5758347 - Layered storage structure for computer data storage manager (1998-05-26),
5. 5734903 - System and method for object oriented message filtering (1998-03-31),
6. 5574903 - Method and apparatus for handling request regarding information stored (1996-11-12),
7. 5566337 - Method and apparatus for distributing events in an operating system (1996-10-15),

Title: Innovations by Steven J Szymanski

Introduction

Steven J Szymanski is an accomplished inventor based in Cupertino, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of data management, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on creating highly flexible storage solutions for a variety of application programs.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method of managing a data structure for concurrent serial and parallel processing. This innovative data structure allows for the storage of data as a plurality of Blops, each associated with a list of Properties. Each Property can contain zero or more elements, which are Values defined by a Basic Type. This Basic Type not only specifies the format of the Value but also includes meta-information such as compression and encryption. Additionally, elements can be Compound Types that refer to another list of Properties. Blops are organized in Containers that map to the physical medium of data storage, with Containers associating specific Container Handlers. Related Blops are organized into Pools, each containing multiple versions of a Blop, grouped in Layers that present a user-friendly view for data manipulation.

Another notable patent is a storage manager for computer systems, which shares similar features and functionalities as the aforementioned method. This patent also emphasizes the importance of organizing data in a way that enhances flexibility and efficiency for various applications.

Career Highlights

Steven J Szymanski is currently employed at Apple Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop advanced data management solutions. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of data storage and retrieval processes within the company.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Shui Wing Lo and David J Austin, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Conclusion

Steven J Szymanski's contributions to data management through his patents reflect his expertise and commitment to innovation. His work at Apple Inc. continues to influence the way data is stored and managed across various applications.

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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