Patents by Inventor Shane A Morrison

Shane A Morrison 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).

  • Customizing a software application through a patch file
    Patent number: 7685591
    Abstract: An integrated application setup enables the implementation of application customizations through patch technology. A customization patch extends a typical patch file format such that the customization patch serves as a container for application customization data useful for customizing an application using different underlying technologies. The contents of the customization patch can include transforms, cabinet files, and XML content containing customization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Barr, Aidan T. Hughes, John P Jennings, Shane A Morrison