Patents by Inventor Jeff Zimniewicz

Jeff Zimniewicz 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 software tools for intelligent service pack installation
    Publication number: 20050265247
    Abstract: A software tool and method are provided for selectively installing service packs in a computer system according to dependency information and whether or not an upgrade to an application is scheduled. The method comprises prompting a user for desired setup information and installing the service pack associated with an existing application if the application requires the service pack and if the desired setup information indicates that an upgrade component corresponding to the application is not to be installed. In addition, the service pack is installed if the upgrade component is to be installed and if the service pack is required for upgrading the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Bourke-Dunphy, Jeff Zimniewicz
  • System and method to facilitate installation of components across one or more computers
    Publication number: 20050172285
    Abstract: An interface is provided for identifying which components a user desires to install on one or more computers. An installation procedure is determined based on dependency requirements for components that are selected for installation. The installation procedure may describe a desired order and/or sequence for installing selected application and/or service components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Erin Bourke-Dunphy, Jeff Zimniewicz