Patents by Inventor Stephen Lee Manley

Stephen Lee Manley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and system of using a backup image for multiple purposes
    Patent number: 7555620
    Abstract: A method for utilizing a backup image of a dataset for multiple purposes, including modifying or deleting any data thereof, yet without changing or modifying the original backup image such that it may be used for backup/restore purposes later. Upon a request to access any part of the backup image, a clone of containing that part is created by using block sharing technology such that the clone and the original part share the same data blocks. In addition, upon a request to view an expanded structure of the backup image, a set of metadata describing the structure of the backup image and providing a basis for accessing and locating data stored therein is accessed to create the expanded view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Network Appliance, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Lee Manley