Patents by Inventor Karla Nelson

Karla 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).

  • Pellet systems for preparing beverages
    Patent number: 8865244
    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 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Sweeney, Peter Dea, William Aimutis, Vincent Cavallini, Karla Nelson, Serpil Metin
  • Pellet systems for preparing beverages
    Publication number: 20070224328
    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 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: John Sweeney, Peter Dea, William Aimutis, Vincent Cavallini, Karla Nelson, Serpil Metin
  • Pellet systems for preparing beverages
    Publication number: 20050008754
    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: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: John Sweeney, Peter Dea, William Aimutis, Vincent Cavallini, Karla Nelson, Serpil Metin