Michael R Sack

US Patent:

7788159, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Jul 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/883556

Inventors:

Michael Sack - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

SuperMedia LLC - DFW Airport TX

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37, 705 38

Abstract:

Bid management with a robust set of rules that ties bids to actual site-side performance. From site-side performance data, the invention creates an optimal portfolio of keywords by determining optimal mix of keywords, position, and bids to achieve greatest return for risk, comparing keywords against one another to determine allocation of budget, and automatically implementing recommendations.

US Patent:

7917491, Mar 29, 2011

Filed:

Jan 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/343112

Inventors:

Michael Sack - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

SuperMedia LLC - DFW Airport TX

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707708, 707771

Abstract:

A click fraud prevention system and method that analyzes click patterns across multiple search engines and integrates with a website advertising management system that manages advertisements and bids across multiple search engines.

US Patent:

8190508, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Jul 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/846037

Inventors:

Michael Sack - Natick MA, US

Assignee:

SuperMedia LLC - DFW Airport TX

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 37, 705 38

Abstract:

A computing device receives, from a module that manages bids to bid engines, data relating to a bid rule, the data including at least two metrics concerning performance of the bid rule. Two of the metrics are selected for defining a goal for the bid rule, wherein a first one of the selected metrics is a primary metric and a second one of the metrics is a secondary metric, the primary metric being a value that is subject to an optimization, and the secondary metric being used to establish one or more constraints. The goal is defined by performing the optimization subject to the one or more constraints.

US Patent:

20190077586, Mar 14, 2019

Filed:

Nov 8, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/184767

Inventors:

- Bedford MA, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Ian Scott Rice - Framingham MA, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/804
B65D 41/50
A47J 31/40
A47J 31/32

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.

US Patent:

20180155091, Jun 7, 2018

Filed:

Dec 1, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/829754

Inventors:

- Bedford MA, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Ian Scott Rice - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

Bedford Systems LLC - Bedford MA

International Classification:

B65D 41/50
A47J 31/40
B65D 41/46
B65D 85/80
A61J 1/14

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.

US Patent:

20160235242, Aug 18, 2016

Filed:

Feb 12, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/042219

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Jeremy B. Gordon - Boston MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Steven Mackey - Dedham MA, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Thomas J. Novak - Morristown VT, US
Thomas Paul Dutremble - Boston MA, US
Gwynn Masada - Portola Valley CA, US
Bradford Range - Allen TX, US
Enrico Raffaele Cafaro - Beverly MA, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

A47J 31/40

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.

US Patent:

20160152409, Jun 2, 2016

Filed:

Feb 5, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/017137

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
J. Corey Michal - Beverly MA, US
Kevin Sweeney - Malden MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US
James Passemato - Arlington MA, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Richard M. Estabrook - South Burlington VT, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Wai Ting Chan - Cambridge, GB
Christopher Covey - Cambridge, GB
Gary Stacey - Cambridge, GB
Raymond Carroll - Marlton NJ, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

B65D 85/804
B65D 81/32
B01F 3/04

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.

US Patent:

20160068334, Mar 10, 2016

Filed:

Mar 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/641483

Inventors:

- Waterbury VT, US
Michael Sack - North Reading MA, US
Steven Raphaelson - Watertown MA, US
J. Corey Michal - Beverly MA, US
Kevin Sweeney - Malden MA, US
Brian B. Johnson - Newfields NH, US
James Passemato - Arlington MA, US
Peter Rae Peterson - Williston VT, US
Richard M. Estabrook - South Burlington VT, US
Thomas Fedorka - Billerica MA, US
Scott Grubb - Cambridge, GB
Wai Ting Chan - Cambridge, GB
Christopher Covey - Cambridge, GB
Gary Stacey - Cambridge, GB
Raymond Carroll - Marlton NJ, US

Assignee:

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. - Waterbury VT

International Classification:

B65D 85/804
A23L 2/54
A23L 2/56
B65D 77/08

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.