Patents by Inventor Michael Sacks
Michael Sacks 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).
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Patent number: 11975892Abstract: Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
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Patent number: 11643269Abstract: Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A beverage container includes an enclosure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can also be moveable to permit pressurized gas entry into the container and through the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the enclosure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Bedford Systems, LLCInventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
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Patent number: 11503945Abstract: A beverage making machine having a cartridge holder with an upper portion movable in pivotal and/or linear ways relative to a lower portion. An actuator for the cartridge portion may include a handle-actuated spur gear and link to move the upper portion, which may be guided in movement via a cam and cam follower engagement. Information from a cartridge detector may be used based on movement of cartridge holder portions, e.g., as an upper portion moves from an open position to a closed position. A mixing chamber may be held by a drawer so as to be removable, and movement of the drawer may engage/disengage the mixing chamber from a fluid supply.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Bedford Systems LLCInventors: William Philip McHugh, Jeremy B. Gordon, Scott Grubb, Steven Mackey, Thomas Fedorka, Peter Rae Peterson, Thomas J. Novak, Thomas Paul Dutremble, Gwynn Masada, Bradford Range, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Brian B. Johnson
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Publication number: 20210229874Abstract: Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
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Patent number: 10988287Abstract: Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
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Patent number: 10843866Abstract: Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage are disclosed. A gas source, which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid, and/or a beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in a cartridge. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Ralph K. Maider, Jr., Michael Sack, Steven Raphaelson, J. Corey Michal, Kevin Sweeney, Brian B. Johnson, James Passemato, Peter Rae Peterson, Richard M. Estabrook, Thomas Fedorka, Scott Grubb, Wai Ting Chan, Christopher Covey, Gary Stacey, Raymond Carroll
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Publication number: 20200146501Abstract: A beverage making machine having a cartridge holder with an upper portion movable in pivotal and/or linear ways relative to a lower portion. An actuator for the cartridge portion may include a handle-actuated spur gear and link to move the upper portion, which may be guided in movement via a cam and cam follower engagement. Information from a cartridge detector may be used based on movement of cartridge holder portions, e.g., as an upper portion moves from an open position to a closed position. A mixing chamber may be held by a drawer so as to be removable, and movement of the drawer may engage/disengage the mixing chamber from a fluid supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: William Philip McHugh, Jeremy B. Gordon, Scott Grubb, Steven Mackey, Thomas Fedorka, Peter Rae Peterson, Thomas J. Novak, Thomas Paul Dutremble, Gwynn Masada, Bradford Range, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Brian B. Johnson
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Patent number: 10531762Abstract: A beverage making machine having a cartridge holder with an upper portion movable in pivotal and/or linear ways relative to a lower portion. An actuator for the cartridge portion may include a handle-actuated spur gear and link to move the upper portion, which may be guided in movement via a cam and cam follower engagement. Information from a cartridge detector may be used based on movement of cartridge holder portions, e.g., as an upper portion moves from an open position to a closed position. A mixing chamber may be held by a drawer so as to be removable, and movement of the drawer may engage/disengage the mixing chamber from a fluid supply.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLCInventors: William Philip McHugh, Jeremy B. Gordon, Scott Grubb, Steven Mackey, Thomas Fedorka, Peter Rae Peterson, Thomas J. Novak, Thomas Paul Dutremble, Gwynn Masada, Bradford Range, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Brian B. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190077586Abstract: Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A beverage container includes an enclosure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can also be moveable to permit pressurized gas entry into the container and through the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the enclosure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
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Publication number: 20180218444Abstract: A computer-implemented method and platform enable a multi-phase, call auction for at least one asset. The method includes initiating the auction for at least one asset; conducting a pricing phase for a first period of time; calculating and publishing at least one calibrated mid-price curve for the asset(s); conducting a breathing phase for a second period of time, during which participants can evaluate the calibrated mid-price curve; conducting a matching phase for a third period of time; receiving at least one buy order and at least one sell order; and attempting to match one or more of the buy order(s) and one or more of the sell order(s). Buy order(s) and sell order(s) are anonymously matched and filled. During the matching phase, market gap(s) between or among orders are identified, and KeyChain orders to fill the market gaps are generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Christopher C. Ferreri, Michael Sacks
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Publication number: 20180155091Abstract: Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Bedford Systems LLCInventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
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Publication number: 20160235242Abstract: A beverage making machine having a cartridge holder with an upper portion movable in pivotal and/or linear ways relative to a lower portion. An actuator for the cartridge portion may include a handle-actuated spur gear and link to move the upper portion, which may be guided in movement via a cam and cam follower engagement. Information from a cartridge detector may be used based on movement of cartridge holder portions, e.g., as an upper portion moves from an open position to a closed position. A mixing chamber may be held by a drawer so as to be removable, and movement of the drawer may engage/disengage the mixing chamber from a fluid supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: William Philip McHugh, Jeremy B. Gordon, Scott Grubb, Steven Mackey, Thomas Fedorka, Peter Rae Peterson, Thomas J. Novak, Thomas Paul Dutremble, Gwynn Masada, Bradford Range, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Brian B. Johnson
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Patent number: 9366456Abstract: A concentrated solar tower assembly includes a hollow tower structure defining lower and upper portions. The lower portion includes a closable opening region for configuring a closable opening, and the upper portion includes a top gird having inner and outer top grids. The assembly further includes a solar receiver steam generator entirely installed at the ground level G on the inner top grid simultaneous to erection of the tower. The generator on the inner top grid is slidingly directed within the tower from the closable opening to be entirely accommodated therewithin. Thereafter, the generator on the inner top grid is lifted for being placed along the upper portion of the tower.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.Inventors: Paolo Montresor, Michael Sack, Markus Friess
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Publication number: 20160152409Abstract: Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage are disclosed. A gas source, which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid, and/or a beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in a cartridge. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Ralph K. Maider, JR., Michael Sack, Steven Raphaelson, J. Corey Michal, Kevin Sweeney, Brian B. Johnson, James Passemato, Peter Rae Peterson, Richard M. Estabrook, Thomas Fedorka, Scott Grubb, Wai Ting Chan, Christopher Covey, Gary Stacey, Raymond Carroll
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Patent number: D769710Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventors: Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Ralph K. Maider, Jr.
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Patent number: D843204Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Bedford Systems LLCInventors: Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Ralph K. Maider
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Patent number: D853771Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Bedford Systems LLCInventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro
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Patent number: D871837Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro
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Patent number: D874218Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro
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Patent number: D897152Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro