Patents by Inventor Eric A. Weiss

Eric A. Weiss 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).

  • Patent number: 11989095
    Abstract: The described embodiments set forth techniques for preserving clone relationships between files at a computing device. In particular, the techniques involve identifying clone relationships between files in conjunction with performing operations on the files where it can be beneficial to preserve the clone relationships. The operations can include, for example, preserving clone relationships between files that are being copied from a source storage device (that supports file cloning) to a destination storage device that supports file cloning. Additionally, the operations can include preserving clone relationships when backing up and restoring files between a source storage device (that supports file cloning) and a destination storage device that does not support file cloning. In this manner, the various benefits afforded by the clone relationships between files can be retained even as the files are propagated to destination storage devices that may or may not support file cloning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Christopher A. Wolf, Loic E. Vandereyken, Eric A. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230108138
    Abstract: The described embodiments set forth techniques for preserving clone relationships between files at a computing device. In particular, the techniques involve identifying clone relationships between files in conjunction with performing operations on the files where it can be beneficial to preserve the clone relationships. The operations can include, for example, preserving clone relationships between files that are being copied from a source storage device (that supports file cloning) to a destination storage device that supports file cloning. Additionally, the operations can include preserving clone relationships when backing up and restoring files between a source storage device (that supports file cloning) and a destination storage device that does not support file cloning. In this manner, the various benefits afforded by the clone relationships between files can be retained even as the files are propagated to destination storage devices that may or may not support file cloning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Christopher A. WOLF, Loic E. VANDEREYKEN, Eric A. WEISS
  • Patent number: 11550665
    Abstract: The described embodiments set forth techniques for preserving clone relationships between files at a computing device. In particular, the techniques involve identifying clone relationships between files in conjunction with performing operations on the files where it can be beneficial to preserve the clone relationships. The operations can include, for example, preserving clone relationships between files that are being copied from a source storage device (that supports file cloning) to a destination storage device that supports file cloning. Additionally, the operations can include preserving clone relationships when backing up and restoring files between a source storage device (that supports file cloning) and a destination storage device that does not support file cloning. In this manner, the various benefits afforded by the clone relationships between files can be retained even as the files are propagated to destination storage devices that may or may not support file cloning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Christopher A. Wolf, Loic E. Vandereyken, Eric A. Weiss
  • Patent number: 11449389
    Abstract: The embodiments set forth techniques for performing incremental backups of a source file system volume (FSV) managed by a source computing device. According to some embodiments, the source computing device can be configured to generate a current snapshot of the source FSV, where the current snapshot complements a previous snapshot of the source FSV (e.g., established during a previous backup). In some cases, to free up storage space, the data for files belonging to the source FSV can be stripped from the previous snapshot (where metadata for the files remains intact). Next, the source computing device can generate, within a destination storage device, a second snapshot of a destination FSV (that corresponds to the source FSV). In turn, the source computing device identifies changes made to the source FSV based on the current snapshot and the previous snapshot, and reflects the changes within the second snapshot of the destination FSV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Pavel Sokolov, Dominic B. Giampaolo, Eric A. Weiss, Christopher A. Wolf
  • Patent number: 11188422
    Abstract: The described embodiments set forth techniques for preserving clone relationships between files at a computing device. In particular, the techniques involve identifying clone relationships between files in conjunction with performing operations on the files where it can be beneficial to preserve the clone relationships. The operations can include, for example, preserving clone relationships between files that are being copied from a source storage device (that supports file cloning) to a destination storage device that supports file cloning. Additionally, the operations can include preserving clone relationships when backing up and restoring files between a source storage device (that supports file cloning) and a destination storage device that does not support file cloning. In this manner, the various benefits afforded by the clone relationships between files can be retained even as the files are propagated to destination storage devices that may or may not support file cloning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Christopher A. Wolf, Loic E. Vandereyken, Eric A. Weiss
  • Patent number: 10857094
    Abstract: A non-aqueous, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, low pH, lubricating and moisturizing composition adapted for topical or intra-vaginal use during sexual intercourse, the composition consisting essentially of approximately 55-70 vol. % shea butter, approximately 25-40 vol. % coconut oil and approximately 1-5 vol. % grapeseed oil. The composition may further contain no more than approximately 2 vol. % of a scenting component. The composition possesses a low pH to counter the pH elevating effects of semen, soap, menopause and menstruation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Eric A. Weiss
  • Patent number: 10303652
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for file system management. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request at a kernel to perform a file operation on a particular file; identifying a flag bit associated with the file; invoking user space file handler to perform particular action when the flag bit is set; determining whether notification that action has been performed by file handler is received; and allowing the file operation on the file when notification is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20180349407
    Abstract: The described embodiments set forth techniques for preserving clone relationships between files at a computing device. In particular, the techniques involve identifying clone relationships between files in conjunction with performing operations on the files where it can be beneficial to preserve the clone relationships. The operations can include, for example, preserving clone relationships between files that are being copied from a source storage device (that supports file cloning) to a destination storage device that supports file cloning. Additionally, the operations can include preserving clone relationships when backing up and restoring files between a source storage device (that supports file cloning) and a destination storage device that does not support file cloning. In this manner, the various benefits afforded by the clone relationships between files can be retained even as the files are propagated to destination storage devices that may or may not support file cloning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Christopher A. WOLF, Loic E. VANDEREYKEN, Eric A. WEISS
  • Publication number: 20180349226
    Abstract: The described embodiments set forth techniques for preserving clone relationships between files at a computing device. In particular, the techniques involve identifying clone relationships between files in conjunction with performing operations on the files where it can be beneficial to preserve the clone relationships. The operations can include, for example, preserving clone relationships between files that are being copied from a source storage device (that supports file cloning) to a destination storage device that supports file cloning. Additionally, the operations can include preserving clone relationships when backing up and restoring files between a source storage device (that supports file cloning) and a destination storage device that does not support file cloning. In this manner, the various benefits afforded by the clone relationships between files can be retained even as the files are propagated to destination storage devices that may or may not support file cloning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Christopher A. WOLF, Loic E. VANDEREYKEN, Eric A. WEISS
  • Publication number: 20180349227
    Abstract: The embodiments set forth techniques for performing incremental backups of a source file system volume (FSV) managed by a source computing device. According to some embodiments, the source computing device can be configured to generate a current snapshot of the source FSV, where the current snapshot complements a previous snapshot of the source FSV (e.g., established during a previous backup). In some cases, to free up storage space, the data for files belonging to the source FSV can be stripped from the previous snapshot (where metadata for the files remains intact). Next, the source computing device can generate, within a destination storage device, a second snapshot of a destination FSV (that corresponds to the source FSV). In turn, the source computing device identifies changes made to the source FSV based on the current snapshot and the previous snapshot, and reflects the changes within the second snapshot of the destination FSV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Pavel SOKOLOV, Dominic B. GIAMPAOLO, Eric A. WEISS, Christopher A. WOLF
  • Publication number: 20170056321
    Abstract: A non-aqueous, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, low pH, lubricating and moisturizing composition adapted for topical or intra-vaginal use during sexual intercourse, the composition consisting essentially of approximately 55-70 vol. % shea butter, approximately 25-40 vol. % coconut oil and approximately 1-5 vol. % grapeseed oil. The composition may further contain no more than approximately 2 vol. % of a scenting component. The composition possesses a low pH to counter the pH elevating effects of semen, soap, menopause and menstruation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Eric A. Weiss
  • Patent number: 9542423
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for storing data are disclosed. In some implementations, visual representations of files are generated for presentation in a backup user interface. The visual representations are generated from sparse file system metadata stored on the computing device, thus allowing faster navigating of the backup user interface. During a restore operation, the metadata can be used to retrieve the items from their physical storage locations. In some implementations, when the storage capacity of a backup storage device exceeds a threshold, the data for the N oldest backups are replaced with sparse file system metadata, which can be used to generate visual representations for presentation in the backup user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Wolf, Daniel I. Feldman, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre, Pavel Cisler, Richard B. Blair, Erika Misaki
  • Publication number: 20160314135
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for file system management. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request at a kernel to perform a file operation on a particular file; identifying a flag bit associated with the file; invoking user space file handler to perform particular action when the flag bit is set; determining whether notification that action has been performed by file handler is received; and allowing the file operation on the file when notification is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Dominic B. GIAMPAOLO, Pavel CISLER, Eric A. WEISS, Kristen A. MCINTYRE
  • Patent number: 9411812
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for file system management. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request at a kernel to perform a file operation on a particular file; identifying a flag bit associated with the file; invoking user space file handler to perform particular action when the flag bit is set; determining whether notification that action has been performed by file handler is received; and allowing the file operation on the file when notification is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre
  • Patent number: 9354982
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided. The method includes initiating a backup operation of data including a plurality of items, interrupting the backup operation, where interrupting occurs after a portion of the data has been completed, receiving an input to resume the backup operation, identifying a previously completed portion of the backup data, and performing a backup of a remaining uncompleted portion of the backup data. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding systems, apparatus, computer program products, and computer readable media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Weiss, Pavel Cisler, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
  • Publication number: 20150186396
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for file system management. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request at a kernel to perform a file operation on a particular file; identifying a flag bit associated with the file; invoking user space file handler to perform particular action when the flag bit is set; determining whether notification that action has been performed by file handler is received; and allowing the file operation on the file when notification is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20150142746
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided. The method includes initiating a backup operation of data including a plurality of items, interrupting the backup operation, where interrupting occurs after a portion of the data has been completed, receiving an input to resume the backup operation, identifying a previously completed portion of the backup data, and performing a backup of a remaining uncompleted portion of the backup data. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding systems, apparatus, computer program products, and computer readable media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Eric A. Weiss, Pavel Cisler, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
  • Patent number: 8965929
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided. The method includes initiating a backup operation of data including a plurality of items, interrupting the backup operation, where interrupting occurs after a portion of the data has been completed, receiving an input to resume the backup operation, identifying a previously completed portion of the backup data, and performing a backup of a remaining uncompleted portion of the backup data. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding systems, apparatus, computer program products, and computer readable media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Weiss, Pavel Cisler, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
  • Patent number: 8775378
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing backup operations while a user is using a device. In one implementation, a method is provided. A backup operation of data including a plurality of related items is initiated. Modifications to one or more items of the plurality of related items are monitored for during the backup operation. The backup operation is completed. If a modification occurred to one or more items, a second backup operation is performed for the modified items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
  • Publication number: 20140188808
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for storing data are disclosed. In some implementations, visual representations of files are generated for presentation in a backup user interface. The visual representations are generated from sparse file system metadata stored on the computing device, thus allowing faster navigating of the backup user interface. During a restore operation, the metadata can be used to retrieve the items from their physical storage locations. In some implementations, when the storage capacity of a backup storage device exceeds a threshold, the data for the N oldest backups are replaced with sparse file system metadata, which can be used to generate visual representations for presentation in the backup user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Wolf, Daniel I. Feldman, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre, Pavel Cisler, Richard B. Blair, Erika Misaki