Patents by Inventor Rod D. W. Waltermann

Rod D. W. Waltermann 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 for providing an image of software installed on a computer system
    Patent number: 8151260
    Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized, generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool. Further, the modules can be used with hardware-independent technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Nokav, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler
  • METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN IMAGE OF SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON A COMPUTER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080155532
    Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized, generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool. Further, the modules can be used with hardware-independent technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD
    Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo,, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Nokav, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler
  • Providing an image of installed software utilizing uninstall code
    Patent number: 7343600
    Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized and generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Novak, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler
  • Providing an image of installed software utilizing uninstall code
    Patent number: 7243349
    Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized and generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Novak, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler