Patents by Inventor J. Marcio da Cruz

J. Marcio da Cruz 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: 20220039420
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Patent number: 11160291
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20190082711
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Patent number: 10154675
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20150110929
    Abstract: Present embodiments generally relate to packaging for instant beverage components, such as instant coffee. In some embodiments, the packaging includes a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge includes a cup, a lid, and a single serving of instant coffee or another instant beverage component. In some embodiments, the cartridge is configured to be pierced by one or more piercing members, which can provide an opening for liquid to flow into and/or out of the cartridge. In certain instances, the cartridge includes an insert configured to facilitate mixing of the instant beverage component with the liquid. In some embodiments, the instant beverage component is compressed. In certain embodiments, the cartridge does not include a filter or a barrier configured to retain non-liquid matter within the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Paul N. Camera, Thomas M. Jones, Mary K. Wagner, Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20140271988
    Abstract: Generally described are extracts and beverages with enhanced nutrients, flavors and textures and methods of making the same. Some embodiments relate to extracts and beverages produced through filtration techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz, Dien Van Vu, Joseph Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140272077
    Abstract: Generally described are extracts and beverages with enhanced nutrients, flavors and textures and methods of making the same. Some embodiments relate to extracts and beverages produced through filtration techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Starbucks Corporation D/B/A Starbucks Coffee Company
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz, Dien Van Vu, Joseph Kuo
  • Patent number: 8541042
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Patent number: 8535748
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Patent number: 8524306
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20130177672
    Abstract: Generally described are extracts and beverages with enhanced nutrients, flavors and textures and methods of making the same. Some embodiments relate to extracts and beverages produced through high pressure extraction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz, Dien Van Vu, Joseph Kuo
  • Patent number: 8414953
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20120164298
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to shelf-stable dairy products. Other embodiments are related to beverages with shelf-stable dairy products and soluble coffee. Also disclosed are methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Starbucks Corporation D/B/A Starbucks Coffee Company
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz, Dien Van Vu
  • Publication number: 20120164299
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to shelf-stable dairy products. Other embodiments are related to beverages with shelf-stable dairy products and soluble coffee. Also disclosed are methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Starbucks Corporation D/B/A Starbucks Coffee Company
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz, Dien Van Vu
  • Publication number: 20120164277
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to shelf-stable dry dairy products which create foam upon mixing with liquid. Other embodiments are related to beverages with shelf-stable dairy products and soluble coffee. Also disclosed are methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee Company
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz, Dien Van Vu
  • Publication number: 20120107457
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20120100261
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20120100258
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio da Cruz
  • Patent number: 8114457
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present application are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz
  • Patent number: 8114459
    Abstract: The present embodiments generally relate to beverages with enhanced flavors and aromas and method of making same. Some embodiments of the present application are directed to soluble coffee and methods of making soluble coffee with improvements in such qualities as taste and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio Da Cruz