Patents Assigned to Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
  • Containers and methods for isolating liquids prior to dispensing
    Patent number: 10618719
    Abstract: A container (100) for isolating first and second fluids, such as beverage concentrate components, until dispensing is provided, as well as methods of assembly and dispensing. The container can have first (111) and second (113) enclosed bodies for containing the first and second fluids to be dispensed and an insert (130) directing fluid from the enclosed bodies, such as toward one or more valves or separate discharge paths (148a, 148b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventor: Piaras Valdis De Cleir
  • Quillaja-stabilized liquid beverage concentrates and methods of making same
    Patent number: 10537123
    Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized emulsion-including concentrates for drinkable beverages. The emulsion concentrates are stable at pH as low as about 2.0 to about 2.5 and include Quillaja, non-aqueous solvent, acidulant, lipid, and water. The emulsion-including concentrates may remain shelf-stable independently and as part of a drinkable beverage for about twelve months. Methods for making the emulsion-including concentrates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventor: Daniel T. Piorkowski
  • Containers and methods for isolating liquids prior to dispensing
    Patent number: 10532876
    Abstract: A container (100) for isolating first and second fluids, such as beverage concentrate components, until dispensing is provided, as well as methods of assembly and dispensing. The container can have first (111) and second (113) enclosed bodies for containing the first and second fluids to be dispensed and an insert (130) directing fluid from the enclosed bodies, such as toward one or more valves or separate discharge paths (148a, 148b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventor: Piaras Valdis De Cleir
  • Baked goods-like texture without baking
    Patent number: 10512275
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for preparing a multi-texture, non-baked foodstuff having a first component with a first soluble solids ratio; and a second component with a second soluble solids ratio, wherein the second component is a non-baked foodstuff having at least 1% weight fraction of particulate matter having a particle size of about at least 100 ?m, including at least one setting agent and at least one texture-modifying particulate ingredient and having a gel strength of about at least 100 and a liquid weight fraction of about at least 35%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Yeong-Ching Albert Hong, Richard Leshik, Zachary Caplan, Jimbay P. Loh
  • Container and lid
    Patent number: 10479554
    Abstract: A container lid (10) is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs (50) therein. The ribs (50) increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs (50) can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region (56) within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Coffee pod
    Patent number: 10450131
    Abstract: A coffee pod is described with an improved sealing surface for a filter disposed within the pod. The improved sealing surface provides better adherence between the filter and a sidewall of the pod so that unadhered portions are minimized and operation is improved. A coffee pod is also described with an improved foot structure having a configuration and thickness designed to minimize buckling while also utilizing a cost-efficient amount of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Mark Richard Thomas Norton, Piaras Valdis De Cleir
  • Baked goods-like texture without baking
    Patent number: 10383344
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for preparing a multi-texture, non-baked foodstuff having a first component with a first soluble solids ratio; and a second component with a second soluble solids ratio, wherein the second component is a non-baked foodstuff having at least 1% weight fraction of particulate matter having a particle size of about at least 100 ?m, including at least one setting agent and at least one texture-modifying particulate ingredient and having a gel strength of about at least 100 and a liquid weight fraction of about at least 35%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Yeong-Ching Albert Hong, Richard Leshik, Zachary Caplan, Jimbay P. Loh
  • Processed cheese with cultured dairy components and method of manufacturing
    Patent number: 10375972
    Abstract: A processed cheese composition and methods of making the processed cheese composition are provided. The processed cheese composition includes natural cheese, dairy materials and a cultured dairy component. The raw cheese is provided in a range of about 10 to about 90 weight %. The dairy materials are provided in a range of about 5 to about 50 weight % and include at least one of the group consisting of milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, whey, milkfat and cream. The cultured dairy component is provided in a range of about 1 to about 20 weight % and includes an antibacterial material and/or antibacterial producing bacterial culture in combination with an exopolysaccharide and/or an exopolysaccharide producing culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Zuoxing Zheng, Ammar N. Chinwalla, Christine D. Marcus-Johnson, Divya Shree Reddy
  • Cheese with improved organoleptic and melting properties
    Patent number: 10306903
    Abstract: Cheese products with improved flavor, texture and melting properties are disclosed. Topical application of a dairy powder, and in particular a cream cheese powder, to a cheese product improves not only dairy flavor when consumed cold, but unexpectedly also melted appearance, texture and taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Chad D. Galer, Paul V. Gass, Aaron S. Handrick, John A. Hirschey, Brian E. LeVine, Carolyn J. Trinka
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D859989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Zimmerman, Adam Ferguson, Norberto Hernandez
  • Package
    Patent number: D862248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Brian Arendt, Jordan Dasher
  • Container
    Patent number: D866345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventor: Nicole Cerrato
  • Mold
    Patent number: D869250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC
    Inventor: Brian J. Arendt
  • Container and lid
    Patent number: D870554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D874282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Zimmerman, Adam Ferguson, Norberto Hernandez
  • Lid
    Patent number: D882397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Lid
    Patent number: D885181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Brant P. Wheaton, Andrew Thomas Tilton
  • Package
    Patent number: D885933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Brian Arendt, Jordan Dasher
  • Container
    Patent number: D886619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Jason A. Braun, Allison Doubles, Gary Albaum, Ian Carnduff, Joo Eun Jung
  • Container
    Patent number: D886620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Jason A. Braun, Allison Doubles, Gary Albaum, Ian Carnduff, Joo Eun Jung