Patents Assigned to H. J. Heinz Company
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Patent number: 11891218Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to contain and dispense a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a control device, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some embodiments, a dispensing bottle includes a non-removable closure cap with a tamper evident feature that indicates whether the cap was previously opened. By one approach, the dispensing bottle includes discontinuous threads on a bottle neck and ratchet projections on a closure cap that engage the discontinuous thread(s) to prevent or inhibit manual removal of the cap from the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb, Charlotte Catherine Erik Devries, Kim Bertens-Vlems, Thomas Cox, Jamie Fox
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Patent number: 11771102Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for modulation of the mucosal immune system. The compositions include foods fermented by the probiotic organism, Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74 (International Depository Accession Number LMG P-24778). Alternatively the compositions can include L. paracasei CBA L74 and a physiologically acceptable carrier. In some embodiments, the L. paracasei CBA L74 can be non-replicating. The compositions can be administered to a subject having or at risk for gastrointestinal disorders related to immaturity of the immune system, infection or disease.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Andrea Budelli, Francesca Romana Fasano, Miryam Terzano, Lorenzo Bramati
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Patent number: 11767212Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to open and discharge the contents of a packet or sachet. In some embodiments, a portable dispensing device includes a housing, an opening mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. In some configurations, the device includes a rotatable axle, a rotatable cap disposed at an end of the housing, and a roller element (coupled to the axle) that is configured to rotate with manual rotation of the rotatable cap, and a slot in the housing that permits at least a portion of the packet to advance through, wherein the slot and housing assists with pressing opposing packet walls together to discharge the contents of the packet. In some configurations, the opening mechanism also includes another housing slot where a corner of the packet may be fed and a knife element disposed to facilitate removal of the corner to thereby open the packet.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Madison Kay Gildersleeve, Michelle Marie Hayden, Peter Dalton, Ladd Peterson Rowe, John Parker, Leeya Jackson, Chase Zreet, Farin Nikdel, Funmilayo Danielle Adejobi, Felipe Ribeiro Dos Santos
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Patent number: 11712019Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2127’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States. It is a second mid-season variety with resistance to verticillium race 1, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root rot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial spot, bacterial canker, and early blight. ‘H2127’ produces an exceptional set of small, pear shaped red fruit suitable for whole peeling. The superior vine health makes it particularly valuable for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY BRANDS LLCInventor: George Collier
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Patent number: 11707047Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2021’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States. It is a second early season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt race 1, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root rot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial spot and early blight. ‘H2021’ produces an exceptional set of small, pear shaped red fruit suitable for whole peeling. The superior vine health and extended field storage make it particularly valuable for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases and delay field harvest.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY BRANDS LLCInventor: George Collier
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Patent number: 11623798Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb, Thomas Cox, Jamie Fox
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Patent number: 11622529Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2128’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, Italy, and Spain. It is a main season variety with resistance to Fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, bacterial speck race 0, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, early blight, and late blight. The elongated-pear shape in combination with strong internal and external color makes it particularly valuable for whole-pack tomato products, where varieties with good color and resistance to Fusarium wilt race 3 are needed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY BRANDS LLCInventor: George Collier
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Patent number: 11503793Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2012’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the arid climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, and Extremadura, Spain. It is a main season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt race 1, fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, root knot nematode, and tomato spotted wilt virus. While the high viscosity of its processed juice make fruit of ‘H2012’ particularly valuable for production of sauces and paste, its uniform and attractive fruit are also valuable for whole-pack and peel/dice uses. The combination of extended field storage of the fruit with its resistance to fusarium wilt race 3 and tomato spotted wilt virus make it valuable to the tomato processing industry.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
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Patent number: 11503792Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2009’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States and Italy. It is a full season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt race 1, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, bacterial spot, bacterial canker and early blight. The superior vine health and extended field storage make it particularly valuable variety for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases and delay field harvest.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventor: George Collier
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Patent number: 11470808Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2022’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States, Brazil and the Dominican Republic. It is a full season variety with resistance to Verticillium wilt race 1, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, bacterial speck, tomato spotted wilt virus, late blight, bacterial spot and tomato yellow leaf curl virus. ‘H2022’ is a high soluble solids variety.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventor: George Collier
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Patent number: 11472610Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb
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Patent number: 11465815Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb
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Patent number: 11401083Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb, Thomas Cox, Jamie Fox
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Patent number: D959271Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventor: Krzysztof Bosiak
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Patent number: D960709Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventor: Krzysztof Bosiak
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Patent number: D1000276Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb
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Patent number: D1000954Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Balint Hiltser, Guus Lueb
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Patent number: D1006557Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Madison Kay Gildersleeve, Michelle Marie Hayden, Peter Dalton, Ladd Peterson Rowe, John Parker, Leeya Jackson, Chase Zreet, Farin Nikdel, Funmilayo Danielle Adejobi, Felipe Ribeiro Dos Santos
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Patent number: D1007310Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Peter Brian Clarke, Sean Evelich, Trond Erik Tollefsen
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Patent number: D1013521Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLCInventors: Amy Adriana Wilhelmina Beekmans, Rudiney Ramos De Souza, Verónica Vanhackendover Salgueiro