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).

  • Publication number: 20250150349
    Abstract: A pluggable transceiver receives, from a client, a first message that indicates a first source IP address as being an IP address of a client, a first destination IP address as being an IP address of the pluggable transceiver, a first source port as being a port of the client, and a first destination port as being a port of the pluggable transceiver. The pluggable transceiver updates the first message to indicate the first source IP address as being the IP address of the pluggable transceiver, the first destination IP address as being an IP address of a server, and the first destination port as being a port of the server. The pluggable transceiver sends the updated first message to the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Jason CURRY, Seisaku NOMURA, Mark GUNVILLE, Michael SACK
  • Patent number: 12294499
    Abstract: A pluggable transceiver receives, from a client, a first message that indicates a first source IP address as being an IP address of a client, a first destination IP address as being an IP address of the pluggable transceiver, a first source port as being a port of the client, and a first destination port as being a port of the pluggable transceiver. The pluggable transceiver updates the first message to indicate the first source IP address as being the IP address of the pluggable transceiver, the first destination IP address as being an IP address of a server, and the first destination port as being a port of the server. The pluggable transceiver sends the updated first message to the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: VIAVI Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Curry, Seisaku Nomura, Mark Gunville, Michael Sack
  • Patent number: 11975892
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
  • Patent number: 11643269
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Bedford Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
  • Patent number: 11503945
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Bedford Systems LLC
    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
  • Publication number: 20210229874
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
  • Patent number: 10988287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
  • Patent number: 10843866
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC
    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
  • Publication number: 20200146501
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    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
  • Patent number: 10531762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC
    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
  • Publication number: 20190077586
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
  • Publication number: 20180218444
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher C. Ferreri, Michael Sacks
  • Publication number: 20180155091
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Bedford Systems LLC
    Inventors: Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Michael Sack, Ian Scott Rice
  • Publication number: 20160235242
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: D769710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Ralph K. Maider, Jr.
  • Patent number: D843204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bedford Systems LLC
    Inventors: Steven Raphaelson, Michael Sack, Enrico Raffaele Cafaro, Ralph K. Maider
  • Patent number: D853771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Bedford Systems LLC
    Inventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro
  • Patent number: D871837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro
  • Patent number: D874218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro
  • Patent number: D897152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: BEDFORD SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Barry Wood, Michael Sack, Enrico Cafaro