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).
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Patent number: 11989095Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Christopher A. Wolf, Loic E. Vandereyken, Eric A. Weiss
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Publication number: 20230108138Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Christopher A. WOLF, Loic E. VANDEREYKEN, Eric A. WEISS
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Patent number: 11550665Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Christopher A. Wolf, Loic E. Vandereyken, Eric A. Weiss
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Patent number: 11449389Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Pavel Sokolov, Dominic B. Giampaolo, Eric A. Weiss, Christopher A. Wolf
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Patent number: 11188422Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Christopher A. Wolf, Loic E. Vandereyken, Eric A. Weiss
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Patent number: 10857094Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventor: Eric A. Weiss
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Patent number: 10303652Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20180349407Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Christopher A. WOLF, Loic E. VANDEREYKEN, Eric A. WEISS
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Publication number: 20180349226Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Christopher A. WOLF, Loic E. VANDEREYKEN, Eric A. WEISS
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Publication number: 20180349227Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Pavel CISLER, Pavel SOKOLOV, Dominic B. GIAMPAOLO, Eric A. WEISS, Christopher A. WOLF
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Publication number: 20170056321Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: Eric A. Weiss
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Patent number: 9542423Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher Wolf, Daniel I. Feldman, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre, Pavel Cisler, Richard B. Blair, Erika Misaki
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Publication number: 20160314135Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Dominic B. GIAMPAOLO, Pavel CISLER, Eric A. WEISS, Kristen A. MCINTYRE
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Patent number: 9411812Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre
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Patent number: 9354982Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Weiss, Pavel Cisler, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
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Publication number: 20150186396Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20150142746Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Eric A. Weiss, Pavel Cisler, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
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Patent number: 8965929Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Weiss, Pavel Cisler, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
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Patent number: 8775378Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventors: Pavel Cisler, Eric A. Weiss, Peter McInerney, Dominic B. Giampaolo
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Publication number: 20140188808Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Christopher Wolf, Daniel I. Feldman, Eric A. Weiss, Kristen A. McIntyre, Pavel Cisler, Richard B. Blair, Erika Misaki