Patents by Inventor Rein Hirs

Rein Hirs 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).

  • BEVERAGES INCLUDING SOLID PARTICULATE MATTER
    Publication number: 20150050413
    Abstract: Beverage products may include an amount of solid material that may include a substantial non-aqueous fraction and may solidify at temperatures of about 25° F. to about 45° F. Particulate matter may include oils and/or a fibrous portion and the particles may provide a perception that the beverage includes crushed ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: DR PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC.
    Inventors: Adrian M. Sepcic, Bharani K. Ashokan, Matthew N. Lecky, Rein Hirs
  • CHOCOLATE BEVERAGE CONTAINING NITROUS OXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
    Publication number: 20130101722
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are beverage compositions containing dissolved gases. The beverage compositions generally contain a mixture of dissolved nitrous oxide and dissolved carbon dioxide. Beverage compositions disclosed herein may include a chocolate flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Adrian M. Sepcic, Rein Hirs
  • Use of erythritol and D-tagatose in diet or reduced-calorie beverages and food products
    Patent number: 8227006
    Abstract: A combination of a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose is used to produce naturally sweetened, diet beverages or food products. The sugar alcohol and D-tagatose can also be used in combination with one or more nutritive sweeteners to lower the calories of a full-calorie beverage or food product while preserving the taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • Use of erythritol and D-tagatose in zero- or low-calorie beverages
    Patent number: 8221815
    Abstract: A combination of one or more non-nutritive sweeteners, a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose are included in a zero- or low-calorie beverage or food product to achieve a taste substantially similar to that of a full-calorie beverage or food product. The combination is suitable for use in zero- or low-calorie frozen carbonated beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • BEVERAGE CONTAINING NITROUS OXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
    Publication number: 20100009052
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are beverage compositions containing dissolved gases. The beverage compositions generally contain a mixture of dissolved nitrous oxide and dissolved carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC.
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Canessa, Doug Holmes, Rein Hirs, Megha Ghandi
  • Use Of Erythritol And D-Tagatose In Zero- Or Low-Calorie Beverages
    Publication number: 20090280232
    Abstract: A combination of one or more non-nutritive sweeteners, a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose are included in a zero- or low-calorie beverage or food product to achieve a taste substantially similar to that of a full-calorie beverage or food product. The combination is suitable for use in zero- or low-calorie frozen carbonated beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: PepsiCo., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • Use of erythritol and D-tagatose in zero-or low-calorie beverages
    Patent number: 7579032
    Abstract: A combination of one or more non-nutritive sweeteners, a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose are included in a zero- or low-calorie beverage or food product to achieve a taste substantially similar to that of a full-calorie beverage or food product. The combination is suitable for use in zero- or low-calorie frozen carbonated beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • Use Of Erythritol And D-Tagatose In Diet Or Reduced-Calorie Beverages And Food Products
    Publication number: 20070110868
    Abstract: A combination of a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose is used to produce naturally sweetened, diet beverages or food products. The sugar alcohol and D-tagatose can also be used in combination with one or more nutritive sweeteners to lower the calories of a full-calorie beverage or food product while preserving the taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • Method for delivering fresh flavor in an on-premise beverage
    Publication number: 20060172056
    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 other beverage components at the time of dispense. More specifically, tea flavor compounds are incorporated in a separate sweetener component and then the tea flavor/sweetener component is mixed with other iced tea beverage components at the time of dispense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: John Tobin, Gregg Lehmberg, Kathleen Da Cunha, Rein Hirs, Zena Bell, June Qi-Zheng
  • Use of erythritol and D-tagatose in diet or reduced-calorie beverages
    Publication number: 20060068072
    Abstract: A combination of a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose is used to produce naturally sweetened, diet beverages or food products. The sugar alcohol and D-tagatose can also be used in combination with one or more nutritive sweeteners to lower the calories of a full-calorie beverage or food product while preserving the taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • Use of erythritol and D-tagatose in zero-or low-calorie beverages and food products
    Publication number: 20020197371
    Abstract: A combination of one or more non-nutritive sweeteners, a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose are included in a zero- or low-calorie beverage or food product to achieve a taste substantially similar to that of a full-calorie beverage or food product. The combination is suitable for use in zero- or low-calorie frozen carbonated beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given
  • Use of erythritol and D-tagatose in diet or reduced-calorie beverages and food products
    Publication number: 20020160090
    Abstract: A combination of a sugar alcohol and D-tagatose is used to produce naturally sweetened, diet beverages or food products. The sugar alcohol and D-tagatose can also be used in combination with one or more nutritive sweeteners to lower the calories of a full-calorie beverage or food product while preserving the taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: PEPSICO, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Lee, Gino Olcese, Zena Bell, Glenn Roy, William Mutilangi, Rein Hirs, Peter Given