Downloaded iOS Updates location?

Hi All.
Anybody know the location (path) to where the downloaded (via iTunes) iOS updates are stored on local hard disks? I have downloaded, but not yet installed iOs 4.2.
I'd like to make backup copies of each iOS update so I can "backdate" if necessary.
Also, are older updates REPLACED by newer ones, or are they stored concurrently?
I have both iPad (1G) and iPod touch (4G). Are updates for each stored in same location?
As separate updates? Do they have identifiable names?
Thanks!

HD > User > Library > iTunes > iPad Software Updates
I have both iPad (1G) and iPod touch (4G). Are updates for each stored in same location? As separate updates? Do they have identifiable names?
Yes, no and yes.
The iPod touch software is in the iPod Software Updates folder.
HD > User > Library > iTunes > iPod Software Updates
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