Pellet systems for preparing beverages
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Jan 9, 2018
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Aug 28, 2014
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May 12, 2014
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Apr 11, 2003
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Abstract
Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CARGILL INCORPORATED | 15407 MCGINTY ROAD WEST MS 24 WAYZATA MN 55391 |
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- 2014 Application Filing Year
- A23G Class
- 251 Applications Filed
- 148 Patents Issued To-Date
- 58.97 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Aimutis, William R | Blaine, US | 14 | 131 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 131 | |||
Cavallini, Vincent M | Inver Grove Heights, US | 9 | 84 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 84 | |||
Dea, Peter C | San Ramon, US | 7 | 68 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 68 | |||
Metin, Serpil | Eden Prairie, US | 11 | 46 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 46 | |||
Nelson, Karla J | Minneapolis, US | 5 | 42 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 42 | |||
Sweeney, John F | Lebanon, US | 16 | 222 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 222 |
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