Pellet systems for preparing beverages

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861115
APP PUB NO 20140242221A1
SERIAL NO

14275417

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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 INCORPORATED15407 MCGINTY ROAD WEST WAYZATA MN 55391

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aimutis, William R Blaine, US 14 131
Cavallini, Vincent M Inver Grove Heights, US 9 84
Dea, Peter C San Ramon, US 7 68
Metin, Serpil Eden Prairie, US 11 46
Nelson, Karla J Minneapolis, US 5 42
Sweeney, John F Lebanon, US 16 222

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