Patents Assigned to H. J. Heinz Company
  • Patent number: 10314261
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1657’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California (USA), Ontario (Canada), Australia, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10314254
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1301’ is described. The ‘H1301’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: George Collier
  • Patent number: 10314260
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1651’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California (USA), Ontario (Canada), Australia, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10314255
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1310” is described. The ‘H1310’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10306849
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1307’ is described. The ‘H1307’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: George Collier
  • Patent number: 10258656
    Abstract: The present invention features methods for treating or reducing the severity of a microbial infection in an infant of a lactating mother. Compositions comprising food products fermented by Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74, International Depository Accession Number LMG P-24778 are administered to a pregnant or lactating mother in order to treat or attenuate the severity of a microbial infection in her offspring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventors: Francesca Romana Fasano, Maria Rescigno
  • Patent number: 10251407
    Abstract: The present application relates to 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventors: Andrea Budelli, Francesca Romana Fasano, Miryam Terzano, Lorenzo Bramati
  • Patent number: 10245300
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for treating gluten-related disorders. We describe compositions comprising one or more metabolites produced by Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74, International Depository Accession Number LMG P-24778 that reduce cellular entry of gliadin peptides. The compositions may include a physiologically acceptable carrier, for example, a food product or a pharmaceutical carrier. The compositions can be administered to a subject having a gluten-related disorder, for example, celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventors: Francesca Romana Fasano, Andrea Luigi Budelli
  • Patent number: 10244696
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1538’ is described. The ‘H1538’ tomato variety is a field-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: George Collier
  • Patent number: 10238053
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1546’ is described. The ‘H1546’ tomato variety is a field-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10238048
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1428’ is described. The ‘H1428’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10039296
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventors: Andrea Budelli, Francesca Romana Fasano, Miryam Terzano, Lorenzo Bramati
  • Patent number: 9980991
    Abstract: The present invention features methods for treating or reducing the severity of a microbial infection in an infant of a lactating mother. Compositions comprising food products fermented by Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74, International Depository Accession Number LMG P-24778 are administered to a pregnant or lactating mother in order to treat or attenuate the severity of a microbial infection in her offspring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventors: Francesca Romana Fasano, Maria Rescigno
  • Patent number: 9949455
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1293” is described. The ‘H1293’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, and Italy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: David Esplin
  • Patent number: 9861046
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1311” is described. The ‘H1311’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventor: Richard Henry Ozminkowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9451786
    Abstract: A retorted liquid soup concentrate package (of about 70 to 100 g contents) expressible from the package when opened and dilutable with boiling or near boiling water (at a dilution ratio water/concentrate of from 1.9:1 to 2.5:1) to a lump free ready to eat soup form at at least 55° C. (preferably 60 to 65° C.) and a target volume less than 400 mls (preferably 250-300 mls).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
    Inventors: Gerald William Townsend, David John Fellowes, Caroline Emma Clarke, Simon James Walter Shaw
  • Patent number: 9439375
    Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1292’ is described. The ‘H1292’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, and Italy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY BRANDS LLC
    Inventor: David Esplin
  • Publication number: 20150203237
    Abstract: A squeezable bottle includes a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon. The panel includes a first facet having a length and a width and a second facet having a length and width. The lengths of the first and second facets extend in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable bottle. The second facet is disposed adjacent to and defines a first interface with the first facet, and the first interface defines a first one of the at least one ornamental features. A generally planar surface of the first facet is disposed at an angle relative to a generally planar surface of the second facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael P. Bryant, Michael D. McMahon, George Ikuya Nukuto
  • Publication number: 20150174199
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for treating gluten-related disorders. We describe compositions comprising one or more metabolites produced by Lactobacillus paracasei CBA L74, International Depository Accession Number LMG P-24778 that reduce cellular entry of gliadin peptides. The compositions may include a physiologically acceptable carrier, for example, a food product or a pharmaceutical carrier. The compositions can be administered to a subject having a gluten-related disorder, for example, celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
    Inventors: Francesca Romana Fasano, Andrea Luigi Budelli
  • Patent number: 9061796
    Abstract: A container for condiments includes a container portion having generally planar bottom, a generally parallel flange, a discharge spout, and a sidewall extending between the bottom and the flange. A generally planar cover portion is secured to the flange by an adhesive such that there exists a non-bonded region between the cover and the flange. At least one section of the flange in the non-bonded region is bent downwardly away from the cover portion to form therebetween a finger-access gap. The sidewall includes a front portion disposed below the spout and extending downwardly with respect thereto. The sidewall front portion is configured to prevent the spout from becoming displaced upwardly in response to the sidewall front portion being contacted by the rear portion of another container in a package of the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig S. Caldwell, John Marshall, William F. Rasile