Patents by Inventor Karl Ragnarsson

Karl Ragnarsson 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: 20230329286
    Abstract: A beverage product containing a first azo-component and a second azo-component in a weight about 1:999 to about 999:1; an electrolyte; and a solvent, wherein the first azo-component and the second-component remain in solution for at least thirty days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Piorkowski, Thomas Plonski, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Patent number: 11737480
    Abstract: A beverage product containing a first azo-component and a second azo-component in a weight about 1:999 to about 999:1; an electrolyte; and a solvent, wherein the first azo-component and the second-component remain in solution for at least thirty days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Piorkowski, Thomas Pionski, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20210261318
    Abstract: A container is provided for dispensing a liquid concentrate utilizing one or more desirable properties including a generally consistent discharge across a range of squeeze forces, a generally consistent discharge with the same force without significant dependence on the amount of liquid concentrate in the container, a substantially dripless or leak proof outlet opening, a jet that minimizes splashing when the liquid concentrate impacts a target liquid, and a jet that maximizes mixing between the liquid concentrate and the target liquid to produce a generally homogenous mixture without the use of extraneous utensils or shaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Karl Ragnarsson, Jane Lee MacDonald, Piaras Valdis de Cleir, Gary J. Albaum, Leonard S. Scarola
  • Publication number: 20210219578
    Abstract: Concentrated liquid flavorings and methods of preparing flavored beverages using the concentrated liquid flavorings are described herein. The concentrated liquid flavorings are shelf stable for prolonged storage times at ambient temperatures. Shelf stability is provided, at least in part, by acidic pH and/or reduced water activity. By one approach, the concentrated liquid flavorings are intended to provide flavor to a beverage, such as coffee, tea, milk, or other savory beverage. The concentrated liquid flavorings may be provided in a convenient portable and dosable format that can be easily used by a consumer to provide the desired flavor and amount of flavor to a beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Dana Marie Brown, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Patent number: 11013248
    Abstract: Concentrated liquid flavorings and methods of preparing flavored beverages using the concentrated liquid flavorings are described herein. The concentrated liquid flavorings are shelf stable for prolonged storage times at ambient temperatures. Shelf stability is provided, at least in part, by acidic pH and/or reduced water activity. By one approach, the concentrated liquid flavorings are intended to provide flavor to a beverage, such as coffee, tea, milk, or other savory beverage. The concentrated liquid flavorings may be provided in a convenient portable and dosable format that can be easily used by a consumer to provide the desired flavor and amount of flavor to a beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Dana Marie Brown, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20210059273
    Abstract: Low water liquid beverage concentrates and methods for making the concentrates are provided herein. The concentrates include a high coffee and/or tea solids content and total solids content. The amounts of water, total solids, and coffee and/or tea solids are effective to provide a low water beverage concentrate having a pH between about 3.0 to about 6.0. In some approaches, the pH of the low water beverage concentrate changes fewer than about 0.5 pH units after at least three months storage at 70° F. in a closed container. The low water beverage concentrates provide a desired flavor profile with little or no flavor degradation after storage at 70° F. in a closed container for at least about three months. Methods for making the low water beverage concentrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventor: Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20210002057
    Abstract: A container is provided for dispensing a liquid concentrate utilizing one or more desirable properties including a generally consistent discharge across a range of squeeze forces, a generally consistent discharge with the same force without significant dependence on the amount of liquid concentrate in the container, a substantially dripless or leak proof outlet opening, a jet that minimizes splashing when the liquid concentrate impacts a target liquid, and a jet that maximizes mixing between the liquid concentrate and the target liquid to produce a generally homogenous mixture without the use of extraneous utensils or shaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Karl Ragnarsson, Jane Lee MacDonald, Piaras Valdis de Cleir, Gary J. Albaum, Leonard S. Scarola
  • Patent number: 10863754
    Abstract: Low water liquid beverage concentrates and methods for making the concentrates are provided herein. The concentrates include a high coffee and/or tea solids content and total solids content. The amounts of water, total solids, and coffee and/or tea solids are effective to provide a low water beverage concentrate having a pH between about 3.0 to about 6.0. In some approaches, the pH of the low water beverage concentrate changes fewer than about 0.5 pH units after at least three months storage at 70 F in a closed container. The low water beverage concentrates provide a desired flavor profile with little or no flavor degradation after storage at 70 F in a closed container for at least about three months. Methods for making the low water beverage concentrates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventor: Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20200288754
    Abstract: A beverage product containing a first azo-component and a second azo-component in a weight about 1:999 to about 999:1; an electrolyte; and a solvent, wherein the first azo-component and the second-component remain in solution for at least thirty days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Piorkowski, Thomas Plonski, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Patent number: 10687547
    Abstract: A beverage product containing a first azo-component and a second azo-component in a weight about 1:999 to about 999:1; an electrolyte; and a solvent, wherein the first azo-component and the second-component remain in solution for at least thirty days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Piorkowski, Thomas Plonski, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20200178571
    Abstract: Liquid beverage concentrates providing enhanced stability to flavor, artificial sweeteners, vitamins, and/or color ingredients are described herein. The liquid beverage concentrates achieve enhanced stability due to inclusion of one or more viscosity increasing agents. The liquid beverage concentrates described herein provide enhanced flavor stability to ingredients that are highly prone to degradation in acidic solutions despite the concentrates having a low pH (i.e., about 1.8 to about 3.1). In some approaches, the liquid beverage concentrates disclosed herein remain shelf stable for at least about three months when stored at 70° F. in a sealed container and can be diluted to prepare flavored beverages with a desired flavor profile and with little or no flavor degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Karl Ragnarsson, Daniel T. Piorkowski, Katherine Josephine Meyers
  • Publication number: 20200087048
    Abstract: A container is provided for dispensing a liquid concentrate utilizing one or more desirable properties including a generally consistent discharge across a range of squeeze forces, a generally consistent discharge with the same force without significant dependence on the amount of liquid concentrate in the container, a substantially dripless or leak proof outlet opening, a jet that minimizes splashing when the liquid concentrate impacts a target liquid, and a jet that maximizes mixing between the liquid concentrate and the target liquid to produce a generally homogenous mixture without the use of extraneous utensils or shaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Karl Ragnarsson, Jane Lee MacDonald, Piaras Valdis de Cleir, Gary J. Albaum, Leonard S. Scarola
  • Patent number: 10292412
    Abstract: A food composition including a solution of about 5,000 ppm to about 300,000 ppm steviol glycoside; about 1,000 ppm to about 995,000 ppm food grade non-aqueous solvent; with a balance being water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Kieran P. Spelman, Daniel Piorkowski, Dominic J. Vellucci, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20170360066
    Abstract: A beverage product comprising sodium potassium tartrate; citrus juice; and sweetener; wherein the beverage product contains substantially all natural ingredients and has a shelf life of at least 6 months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Sara A. ALDAOUS, Maria Del Pilar COBOS, Karl RAGNARSSON
  • Publication number: 20170119006
    Abstract: Low water liquid beverage concentrates and methods for making the concentrates are provided herein. The concentrates include a high coffee and/or tea solids content and total solids content. The amounts of water, total solids, and coffee and/or tea solids are effective to provide a low water beverage concentrate having a pH between about 3.0 to about 6.0. In some approaches, the pH of the low water beverage concentrate changes fewer than about 0.5 pH units after at least three months storage at 70 F in a closed container. The low water beverage concentrates provide a desired flavor profile with little or no flavor degradation after storage at 70 F in a closed container for at least about three months. Methods for making the low water beverage concentrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20150237905
    Abstract: Containers and methods are provided for dispensing a liquid concentrate utilizing one or more desirable properties including a generally consistent discharge across a range of squeeze forces, a generally consistent discharge with the same force without significant dependence on the amount of liquid concentrate in the container, a substantially dripless or leak proof outlet opening, a jet that minimizes splashing when the liquid concentrate impacts a target liquid, and a jet that maximizes mixing between the liquid concentrate and the target liquid to produce a generally homogenous mixture without the use of extraneous utensils or shaking Also provided are liquid beverage concentrates that can be cold filled during packaging while maintaining shelf stability for at least about three months at ambient temperatures. Concentrates are provided having low pH, with or without alcohol, and with buffers to allow for increased acid content at a selected pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Karl Ragnarsson, Jane Lee MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20140017386
    Abstract: Containers and methods are provided for dispensing a liquid concentrate utilizing one or more desirable properties including a generally consistent discharge across a range of squeeze forces, a generally consistent discharge with the same force without significant dependence on the amount of liquid concentrate in the container, a substantially dripless or leak proof outlet opening, a jet that minimizes splashing when the liquid concentrate impacts a target liquid, and a jet that maximizes mixing between the liquid concentrate and the target liquid to produce a generally homogenous mixture without the use of extraneous utensils or shaking. Also provided are liquid beverage concentrates that can be cold filled during packaging while maintaining shelf stability for at least about three months at ambient temperatures. Concentrates are provided having low pH, with or without alcohol, and with buffers to allow for increased acid content at a selected pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Karl Ragnarsson, Jane Lee MacDonald
  • Patent number: 8603557
    Abstract: Containers and methods are provided for dispensing a liquid concentrate utilizing one or more desirable properties including a generally consistent discharge across a range of squeeze forces, a generally consistent discharge with the same force without significant dependence on the amount of liquid concentrate in the container, a substantially dripless or leak proof outlet opening, a jet that minimizes splashing when the liquid concentrate impacts a target liquid, and a jet that maximizes mixing between the liquid concentrate and the target liquid to produce a generally homogenous mixture without the use of extraneous utensils or shaking. Also provided are liquid beverage concentrates that can be cold filled during packaging while maintaining shelf stability for at least about three months at ambient temperatures. Concentrates are provided having low pH, with or without alcohol, and with buffers to allow for increased acid content at a selected pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Piaras Valdis de Cleir, Karl Ragnarsson, Gary J. Albaum, Jane Lee MacDonald, Leonard S. Scarola
  • Publication number: 20130316066
    Abstract: Concentrated liquid flavorings and methods of preparing flavored beverages using the concentrated liquid flavorings are described herein. The concentrated liquid flavorings are shelf stable for prolonged storage times at ambient temperatures. Shelf stability is provided, at least in part, by acidic pH and/or reduced water activity. By one approach, the concentrated liquid flavorings are intended to provide flavor to a beverage, such as coffee, tea, milk, or other savory beverage. The concentrated liquid flavorings may be provided in a convenient portable and dosable format that can be easily used by a consumer to provide the desired flavor and amount of flavor to a beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Dana Marie Brown, Karl Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20130259986
    Abstract: A beverage product containing a first azo-component and a second azo-component in a weight about 1:999 to about 999:1; an electrolyte; and a solvent, wherein the first azo-component and the second-component remain in solution for at least thirty days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Piorkowski, Thomas Plonski, Karl Ragnarsson