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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Timothy Clyde Sample

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2002-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Timothy Clyde Sample. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/timothy-clyde-sample

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 4

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 79(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Tuscon, AZ (US) (2002)
  • Tucson, AZ (US) (2006 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 166,483 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2012

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8271744 - Apparatus, system, and method for switching data library managers (2012-09-18),
2. 7428620 - Method for switching data library managers (2008-09-23),
3. 6999960 - Apparatus and method to coordinate requests provided to a data storage and retrieval system (2006-02-14),
4. 6336163 - Method and article of manufacture for inserting volumes for import into a virtual tape server (2002-01-01),

Title: Innovations of Timothy Clyde Sample

Introduction

Timothy Clyde Sample is an accomplished inventor based in Tucson, AZ (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of data management with a total of 4 patents to his name. His work primarily focuses on improving the efficiency and reliability of data library management systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Apparatus, system, and method for switching data library managers." This invention provides a device, method, and system for switching library managers of a data library while maintaining data library storage devices online. The library manager is responsible for accepting and executing data transaction commands for access to data residing on the storage devices of the data library. A transition manager module is introduced to receive directives for transitioning library management functions from a first library manager to a second library manager. This module ensures that the first library manager stops accepting new data transaction commands while keeping the storage devices online. The first library manager can still execute previously accepted data transaction commands. The transition manager module then suspends the library management functions of the first library manager and activates those of the second library manager. Throughout this transition, the storage devices of the data library can complete data transaction commands.

Career Highlights

Timothy Clyde Sample is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His role at IBM allows him to leverage his expertise in data management and contribute to innovative solutions in the technology sector.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include James Arthur Fisher and Tom Owen Pringle. Their collaboration has likely contributed to the development of advanced technologies in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Timothy Clyde Sample's work in data library management showcases his innovative spirit and dedication to improving technology. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing the efficiency of data systems, making a significant impact in the industry.

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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