A method for accessing a KStore including at least one K path having at least one subcomponent node and at least one root node includes providing a utility routine and accessing the KStore using the utility routine. The accessing may include traversing the at least one K path. The at least one K path...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7676477?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7676477 - Utilities for deriving values and information from within an interlocking trees data store