Pellet systems for preparing beverages

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8865244
APP PUB NO 20130273210A1
SERIAL NO

13873995

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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.

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CARGILL INCORPORATEDWAYZATA MN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aimutis, William Blaine, US 4 6
Cavallini, Vincent Inver Grove Heights, US 3 43
Dea, Peter San Ramon, US 2 6
Metin, Serpil Eden Prairie, US 11 46
Nelson, Karla Minneapolis, US 1 6
Sweeney, John Lebanon, US 16 209

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