Patents Assigned to Unilever Bestfoods North America
  • Apparatus for preventing passing off of a brewed beverage
    Publication number: 20040103792
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus for brewing a beverage. The apparatus has a brew funnel, a key and an elevation device so that only one brand of beverage can be brewed to thereby prevent harm and confusion to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfood, North America
    Inventors: Michael Charles Cirigliano, Mauro Dominick Mordini
  • Reduced sourness emulsion
    Publication number: 20040101613
    Abstract: The invention is directed to w/o/w emulsions that are microbiologically stable and free of a distinct sour taste. The w/o/w emulsions have at least about 50% by weight of the total amount of acidulant utilized in the emulsion within the primary phase. The w/o/w emulsion of this invention can be used as a base for a variety of end use products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America
    Inventor: Guy Levi
  • Method for delivering flavor compounds to a beverage and a beverage comprising the flavor compounds
    Publication number: 20040086620
    Abstract: Fresh flavor is delivered to an on-premise beverage at the point of dispense. Flavor compounds are incorporated in a separate component and then the separated flavor component is mixed with beverage concentrate at the time of dispense to produce a superior beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America
    Inventors: John William Tobin, Gregg Lance Lehmberg, June Qi-Zheng
  • Stabilized fruit pulp composition and a puree composition comprising the same
    Publication number: 20040081741
    Abstract: A stabilized fruit pulp is described. The stabilized fruit pulp has not been subjected to temperatures that exceed 90 degrees centigrade, has substantially no active polyphenol oxidase, and is suitable for use in puree compositions that can be used in dressings, dips and spreads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America
    Inventors: Guy Levi, Martina Adriana Mostert
  • Stabilized fruit pulp composition and a puree composition comprising the same
    Publication number: 20040081742
    Abstract: A stabilized fruit pulp is described. The stabilized fruit pulp has not been subjected to temperatures that exceed 90 degrees centigrade, has substantially no active polyphenol oxidase, and is suitable for use in puree compositions that can be used in dressings, dips and spreads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America
    Inventors: Guy Levi, Martina Adriana Mostert
  • Triglyceride fat
    Publication number: 20040071857
    Abstract: Preparation of a fat phase suited for the preparation of food compositions which contain liquid or solid particles stably dispersed in the fat phase, which preparation comprises mixing 0.25-20 wt. % of a structuring triglyceride fat A with 0-19.75 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Johanna Maria Besselink, Eckhard Floter, Hindrik Huizinga, Gautam Satyamurthy Nivarthy, Jan Alders Wieringa
  • Triglyceride fat
    Publication number: 20040071856
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of an edible triglyceride fat which is able to structure a liquid oil which process comprises the steps
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eckhard Floeter
  • Tumble dryer dispenser
    Publication number: 20040064970
    Abstract: A device 1 for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles, the device comprising a support member 2 and a reservoir 6 for storing fabric treatment composition attachable to said support member 2, the support member including one or more suction cups for attachment of the support member 2 to the tumble dryer interior, and preferably the door, wherein the suction cup/s 8 have one or more respective suction cup actuators 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Raymond Honey, David Jones, Colin Watt Kerr, Jonathan Edward Tew
  • Freezing vegetables
    Publication number: 20040065094
    Abstract: A process for the production of a frozen vegetable or part thereof, wherein said process comprises the steps:
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Ormerod, Julie Debra Ralfs, Christopher Michael Sidebottom
  • Microemulsions
    Patent number: 6716473
    Abstract: An edible water-in-oil microemulsion that is transparent or translucent in appearance and comprises oil, a surfactant, a cosurfactant or cosolvent and a water phase comprising water and optional water-soluble components; the oil comprises from 25 to 97 wt % diglycerides relative to the total weight of glycerides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Igor Bodnar, Eckhard Fl{overscore (o)}ter, Wim Hogervorst, Cornelis Willem Van Oosten
  • Container
    Publication number: 20040060450
    Abstract: Infused liquid beverages are made from infusion bags (for example tea bags) having a string and tag attached in a container comprising a receptacle for holding the infusing liquid, a lid for the receptacle provided with an opening having a first portion which is capable of gripping the string of the infusion bag and a second portion through which the string of the infusion bag can move into and out of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Gividen, Rebecca Julia Lewis, Laurence John Smith
  • Pasta compositions
    Publication number: 20040037937
    Abstract: Pasta products having novel shape and methods for preparing the same. In particular, networks of pasta can be prepared (e.g. by extrusion), which may be used for filled pasta. The technique allows for macropores to be formed, which can improve rehydration, heating up, and thawing of pasta particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Latza, Winfried Sailer
  • Frozen layered pasta product
    Publication number: 20040009279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of frozen convenience meals. More particularly the invention relates to frozen layered pasta products that are conveniently reheated from frozen from consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandro Panaioli, Valerio Simeone
  • Tea manufacture
    Publication number: 20040009283
    Abstract: A method for preparing a fabricated leaf tea product comprises mixing leaf tea with tea solids derived from tea powders, the method being characterised in that the mixture of tea leaves and tea powder is simultaneously wetted with water and dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Joanne Mary Holmes, Ian Noble
  • APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING PASSING OFF OF A BREWED BEVERAGE
    Publication number: 20030233946
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus for brewing a beverage. The apparatus has a brew funnel, a key and an elevation device so that only one brand of beverage can be brewed to thereby prevent harm and confusion to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods, North America
    Inventors: Michael Charles Cirigliano, Mauro Dominick Mordini
  • Edible emulsion comprising live micro-organisms
    Publication number: 20030235645
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion food products comprising live desirable micro-organisms which have good longevity in the products. In particular, it provides an edible oil-in-water emulsion comprising from 30 to 75% wt oil, water, live micro-organisms, and a preservation system, and having an edible acid content in the aqueous continuous phase of the emulsion in the range of from 0.1 to 3% by weight and having a pH at 20° C. of not less than 4.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Aguilar, Laurence Beck nee Trescol, Christian Riffet
  • Billboard
    Patent number: D488191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Colin Elliott, Lesley Claire Fernandez, Robert Waller Riley, Robert Michael Scott
  • Tub with lid
    Patent number: D489004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods, North America, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Lisa Parman
  • Jar
    Patent number: D489619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods North America, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Bartlett Henderson Goodell, John Michael Hughes
  • Sachet holder
    Patent number: D490298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Bestfoods, North America, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: William John Maskell