Patents by Inventor Ayse Tulay Massey
Ayse Tulay Massey 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).
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Publication number: 20220289470Abstract: The invention provides a beverage machine insertable container comprising pieces of compacted beverage ingredient powder or granules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: James Close, Sian Henson, Ayse Tulay Massey, Luanga Nchari
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Publication number: 20210068427Abstract: This invention provides for an agglomerated beverage ingredient powder comprising a median particle size (D50) of between 200 and 1000 microns and a density of between 250 and 950 g/l.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Luanga Nchari, Ayse Tulay Massey, James Close, Mehdi Almant, Sarah West, Zhen Kai Ong
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Publication number: 20170164641Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverage and food products and, in particular, to an improved composition for preparing beverage and food products in machines. The composition is prepared by the addition of a liquid to said composition and comprises one or more beverage or food ingredients and at least one preparation aid. The preparation aid comprises a plurality of bodies formed from a substantially insoluble material and the preparation aid is selected to have a predetermined effect on the interaction between the liquid and the composition. The bodies have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 200 mm, and preferably in the range of 1 to 20 mm or in the range of 100 to 200 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Ian Denis Fisk, Ayse Tulay Massey
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Patent number: 9592952Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverage and food products and, in particular, to an improved composition for preparing beverage and food products in machines. The composition is 10 prepared by the addition of a liquid to said composition and comprises one or more beverage or food ingredients and at least one preparation aid. The preparation aid comprises a plurality of bodies formed from a substantially insoluble material and the preparation aid is selected to have a 15 predetermined effect on the interaction between the liquid and the composition. The bodies have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 200 mm, and preferably in the range of 1 to 20 mm or in the range of 100 to 200 mm.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Ian Denis Fisk, Ayse Tulay Massey
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Patent number: 9550622Abstract: Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Kraft Foods R&D, Inc.Inventors: Kate Avrial Yauk, Jo-Ann Clark, Ayse Tulay Massey, Sian Henson, Leonard S. Scarola
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Publication number: 20150353276Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverages and, in particular, to an improved cartridge for preparing beverages in brewing machines. The cartridges can also be used for preparing liquid food products. The cartridge comprises a continuous elongate tubular chamber containing the at least one ingredient providing a fluid flow path linking an inlet for the introduction of the liquid at one end of the chamber to an outlet for discharge of the beverage or food product at an opposite end of the chamber. The chamber has an internal width to length ratio in the range of 1:4 to 1:200.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Ian Denis Fisk, Ayse Tulay Massey, Nick Andrew Hansen
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Patent number: 9145256Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverages and, in particular, to an improved cartridge for preparing beverages in brewing machines. The cartridges can also be used for preparing liquid food products. The cartridge comprises a continuous elongate tubular chamber containing the at least one ingredient providing a fluid flow path linking an inlet for the introduction of the liquid at one end of the chamber to an outlet for discharge of the beverage or food product at an opposite end of the chamber. The chamber has an internal width to length ratio in the range of 1:4 to 1:200.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.Inventors: Ian Denis Fisk, Ayse Tulay Massey, Nick Andrew Hansen
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Publication number: 20150250214Abstract: The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm2 or less downstream of a chamber in which the beverage liquid concentrate is loaded. The beverage concentrate may comprise methyl cellulose and at least one alginate in a weight ratio of 1:5 to 5:1 to provide improved the organoleptic properties such as mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Adrian Harold Massey, Ayse Tulay Massey, Clemence Michaut, Helen Blangy
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Patent number: 9113654Abstract: The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm2 or less downstream of a chamber in which the beverage liquid concentrate is loaded. The beverage concentrate may comprise methyl cellulose and at least one alginate in a weight ratio of 1:5 to 5:1 to provide improved the organoleptic properties such as mouthfeel.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Harold Massey, Ayse Tulay Massey, Clemence Michaut, Helen Blangy
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Patent number: 9101163Abstract: The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm2 or less downstream of a chamber in which the beverage liquid concentrate is loaded. The beverage concentrate may comprise methyl cellulose and at least one alginate in a weight ratio of 1:5 to 5:1 to provide improved the organoleptic properties such as mouthfeel.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Harold Massey, Ayse Tulay Massey, Clemence Michaut, Helene Blangy
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Publication number: 20150104547Abstract: Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Kate Avrial Yauk, Jo-Ann Clark, Ayse Tulay Massey, Sian Henson, Leonard S. Scarola
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Patent number: 8920858Abstract: Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.Inventors: Kate Avrial Yauk, Jo-Ann Clark, Ayse Tulay Massey, Sian Henson, Leonard S. Scarola
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Patent number: 8529973Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coffee composition, in particular, an instant coffee composition which can provide a three-layered coffee drink in one step. The coffee composition having coffee, a foaming agent, a protein source and at least 1.3 wt % (based on the total weight of the composition) of a kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan or mixture thereof. The disclosure also relates to a method for the preparation of such a composition and such a drink.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Kraft Foods R&D, Inc.Inventors: Ayse Tulay Massey, Adrian Harold Massey
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Publication number: 20130202749Abstract: Improvements in containers are provided, and in particular improvements in containers for preparing and dispensing foamable beverage and food products. The package may contain at least a liquid primary ingredient and a secondary ingredient and comprises at least one wall defining a chamber at least partially filled with the primary ingredient, an outlet for dispensing the prepared product, and a capsule surrounding the primary ingredient separating the secondary ingredient from the primary ingredient. The capsule may be attached to insides of opposing walls of the package such that as the opposing walls are moved further apart the capsule breaks. At least one of the ingredients may include a foaming agent such that the foamed product is produced when the capsule is broken and the primary and secondary ingredients mix.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Kate Aurial Yauk, Jo-Ann Clark, Ayse Tulay Massey, Sian Henson, Leonard S. Scarola
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Publication number: 20130196036Abstract: The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm2 or less downstream of a chamber in which the beverage liquid concentrate is loaded. The beverage concentrate may comprise methyl cellulose and at least one alginate in a weight ratio of 1:5 to 5:1 to provide improved the organoleptic properties such as mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Adrian Harold Massey, Ayse Tulay Massey, Clemence Michaut, Helen Blangy
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Publication number: 20130156898Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverages and, in particular, to an improved cartridge for preparing beverages in brewing machines. The cartridges can also be used for preparing liquid food products. The cartridge comprises a continuous elongate tubular chamber containing the at least one ingredient providing a fluid flow path linking an inlet for the introduction of the liquid at one end of the chamber to an outlet for discharge of the beverage or food product at an opposite end of the chamber. The chamber has an internal width to length ratio in the range of 1:4 to 1:200.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Ian Denis Fisk, Ayse Tulay Massey, Nick Andrew Hansen
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Publication number: 20130122156Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverage and food products and, in particular, to an improved composition for preparing beverage and food products in machines. The composition is 10 prepared by the addition of a liquid to said composition and comprises one or more beverage or food ingredients and at least one preparation aid. The preparation aid comprises a plurality of bodies formed from a substantially insoluble material and the preparation aid is selected to have a 15 predetermined effect on the interaction between the liquid and the composition. The bodies have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 200 mm, and preferably in the range of 1 to 20 mm or in the range of 100 to 200 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Ian Denis Fisk, Ayse Tulay Massey
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Publication number: 20100310727Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coffee composition, in particular, an instant coffee composition which can provide a three-layered coffee drink in one step. The coffee composition comprises coffee, a foaming agent, a protein source and at least 1.3 wt % (based on the total weight of the composition) of a kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan or mixture thereof. The disclosure also relates to a method for the preparation of such a composition and such a drink.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Ayse Tulay Massey, Adrian Harold Massey
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Publication number: 20100247714Abstract: The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm2 or less downstream of a chamber in which the beverage liquid concentrate is loaded. The beverage concentrate may comprise methyl cellulose and at least one alginate in a weight ratio of 1:5 to 5:1 to provide improved the organoleptic properties such as mouthfeel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Adrian Harold Massey, Ayse Tulay Massey, Clemence Michaut, Helene Blangy