Patents by Inventor Karla J. Nelson

Karla J. Nelson 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).

  • Patent number: 9861115
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: John F. Sweeney, Peter C. Dea, William R. Aimutis, Vincent M. Cavallini, Karla J. Nelson, Serpil Metin
  • Publication number: 20140242221
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: John F. Sweeney, Peter C. Dea, William R. Aimutis, Vincent M. Cavallini, Karla J. Nelson, Serpil Metin
  • Publication number: 20100015289
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John F. SWEENEY, Peter C. DEA, William R. AIMUTIS, Vincent M. CAVALLINI, Karla J. NELSON, Serpil METIN
  • Patent number: 7615245
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: John F. Sweeney, Peter C. Dea, William R. Aimutis, Vincent M. Cavallini, Karla J. Nelson, Serpil Metin
  • Patent number: 7615246
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen beverages are described. The methods and articles generally include first and/or second frozen pellets. Upon mixing the frozen pellets with an appropriate liquid for a sufficient time, a frozen beverage is obtained. Articles of manufacture including frozen pellets, as well as optional objects such as straws, spoons, and mixing containers are disclosed. Methods, compositions, and articles of manufacture for preparing frozen pellets are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: John F. Sweeney, Peter C. Dea, William R. Aimutis, Vincent M. Cavallini, Karla J. Nelson, Serpil Metin
  • Publication number: 20090215704
    Abstract: There are disclosed liquid compositions comprising water, a fiber such as inulin, and a glycosaminoglycan that is selected from chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, or a mixture thereof. The liquid compositions may further comprise at least one or more sweeteners, a source of calcium, at least one or more flavor additives, trehalose, at least one or more acids, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, fruit juice, fruit juice concentrate, or the like, and any combination thereof. The liquid compositions may be suitable for use in health-related applications, among other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Janice M. Johnson, John Q Hunsicker, Karla J. Nelson, Laura H. Crosby