H.J. HEINZ COMPANY Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150203237 | SQUEEZABLE BOTTLE INCLUDING AN ORNAMENTAL FEATURE - A squeezable bottle includes a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon. The panel includes a first facet having a length and a width and a second facet having a length and width. The lengths of the first and second facets extend in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable bottle. The second facet is disposed adjacent to and defines a first interface with the first facet, and the first interface defines a first one of the at least one ornamental features. A generally planar surface of the first facet is disposed at an angle relative to a generally planar surface of the second facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable. | 07-23-2015 |
20150174199 | GLUTEN-RELATED DISORDERS - The present invention features compositions and methods for treating gluten-related disorders. We describe compositions comprising one or more metabolites produced by | 06-25-2015 |
20150086703 | BAKED FRY PROCESS AND PRODUCT - A method of making a baked, non-fried, frozen potato product, suitable for final bake processing, which has at least the flavor, exterior crispness, and interior texture of a par-fried product, with lower fat content, without par-flying. The process, among other things, combines warm oil deluge and impingement oven baking. | 03-26-2015 |
20140377238 | PROBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention features compositions and methods for modulation of the mucosal immune system. The compositions include foods fermented by the probiotic organism, | 12-25-2014 |
20140270576 | OVENABLE BAG CONVERTIBLE INTO A BAKING SHEET - An ovenable bag that is convertible into a baking sheet for baking a food product is provided. The ovenable bag may include a front panel, a rear panel, and a closure disposed on the front panel. The front panel and the rear panel define an interior chamber for holding the food product, and the closure is configured to allow the ovenable bag to be openable into the baking sheet. A related ovenable blank and method of forming an ovenable bag are also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140165224 | HYBRID VARIETIES H1292 AND H1293 - Hybrid tomato varieties ‘H1292’ and ‘H1293’ are described. The ‘H1292’ and ‘H1293’ tomato varieties are ground-culture hybrid tomato varieties suitable for machine harvest, and are adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, and Italy. | 06-12-2014 |
20140130197 | HYBRID VARIETY H1176 WITH HIGH LYCOPENE - Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1176’ is described. The ‘H1176’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and has high levels of lycopene. | 05-08-2014 |
20130266699 | MIRCOWAVABLE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR HIGH PRESSURE PROCESS FOOD PRESERVATION AND RECONSTITUTION - A free-standing, microwavable food container capable of being used for both high pressure processing (HPP) and microwave reconstitution of food products. The container is designed so as to be capable of being hand-held, even after microwave heating of the food products contained therein. The design of the container, coupled with the incorporation of the pressure release valve, enables the container to be used to both HPP preserve the food product and reconstitute the food product in the same container while retaining the original organoleptic properties of the preserved food, including taste, texture and appearance. A method of combining the high pressure processing of food products and microwave reconstitution in the stand-up container containing the pressure release valve is also described. Typical food products preserved include vegetables, proteins and/or carbohydrates, optionally coated or mixed with powdered, pellet or cube sauce or gravy. | 10-10-2013 |
20130175194 | GREEN PACKAGING - A flexible food package includes a laminate body defining an internal compartment. The laminate body includes an inner layer and an outer layer that are coupled together. At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer includes green polyethylene having a percent modern carbon value of at least 30 percent. | 07-11-2013 |
20130161326 | PACKAGE - The invention relates to a package suitable for containing a perishable product, comprising a first shell element provided with an upright circumferential edge and a central portion for accommodating said perishable product, as well as a closure element provided with a circumferential edge which closure element is placed with its circumferential edge on the upright circumferential edge of said first shell element in an adhering and closing manner and wherein said closure element is provided at its circumferential edge with a protruding lip, which lip does not adhere to the circumferential edge of said first shell element, for the purpose of peeling off said closure element from said first element. Near said lip the two circumferential edges are provided with a closed channel being in communication with said central portion, and wherein at least one of said circumferential edges is provided with a fracture line extending substantially perpendicularly to said channel. | 06-27-2013 |
20130084367 | MULTI-FUNCTION CONDIMENT CONTAINER - A container for condiments includes a container portion having generally planar bottom, a generally parallel flange, and defining a cavity having a discharge spout adjacent the parallel flange. The container further includes a generally planar cover portion fashioned from a material more flexible that the material of the container portion and secured to the flange by an adhesive. The container preferably includes a weakened region transversely aligned with the spout but not having fluid communication therewith. Moreover, the container preferably includes a peel initiating structure aligned with the spout but spaced therefrom effective to reduce the peeling force required to separate the cover portion from the container portion. | 04-04-2013 |
20120190522 | Microwave Cooking Tray with Pop-Up Legs - A microwave cooking tray includes pop-up legs. The microwave cooking tray is formed from a blank including a main panel, at least two leg portions, each leg portion having a first panel connected to the main panel by a first fold line, a second panel connected to the first panel by a second fold line, and a third panel connected to the second panel by a third fold line, and an aperture located on each of the first fold line between the main panel and each of the first panels. When assembled each of the third panels lies flat against an underside of the main panel, such that each of the third panels reinforces the main panel, and the first panel and second panel extend downward from the underside of the main panel to form triangular legs resting on an edge. | 07-26-2012 |
20120074027 | GREEN PACKAGING - A flexible food package includes a laminate body defining an internal compartment. The laminate body includes an inner layer and an outer layer that are coupled together. At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer includes green polyethylene having a percent modern carbon value of at least 30 percent. | 03-29-2012 |
20110111097 | EMULSIFIED FOOD PRODUCT - A food product includes about 0.1% to about 5.5% enzyme modified egg yolk, about 0.1% to about 5.0% modified starch, about 0.1% to about 0.6% acid balancing flavor component, water, a sweetener, and about 30 to about 45% vegetable oil. The acid balancing flavor component may include yeast and/or sugar. | 05-12-2011 |
20110097020 | CONDIMENT PACKAGE AND PACKAGING MATERIAL HAVING EXTENDED SHELF-LIFE - A pouch-like package for long-term storage of a highly acidic condiment is fabricated from a flexible sheet material having a light-blocking sheet, such as aluminum foil, coextruded between a printable layer, which may be a polymeric material such as PET, and a barrier layer, which may be a polymeric material such as PET coated on one side by a thin layer of aluminum oxide. Suitable adhesives may be used between the printable layer, the light-blocking sheet, and the barrier layer. If desired, a sealant such as acrylonitrile may be applied to the surface of the barrier layer. | 04-28-2011 |
20100320206 | MULTI-FUNCTION CONDIMENT CONTAINER - A container for condiments includes a container portion having generally planar bottom, a generally parallel flange, and defining a cavity having a discharge spout adjacent the parallel flange. The container further includes a generally planar cover portion fashioned from a material more flexible that the material of the container portion and secured to the flange by an adhesive. The container preferably includes a weakened region transversely aligned with the spout but not having fluid communication therewith. Moreover, the container preferably includes a peel initiating structure aligned with the spout but spaced therefrom effective to reduce the peeling force required to separate the cover portion from the container portion. | 12-23-2010 |
20100270330 | Multi-Function Condiment Container - A container for condiments includes a container portion having generally planar bottom, a generally parallel flange, a discharge spout, and a sidewall extending between the bottom and the flange. A generally planar cover portion is secured to the flange by an adhesive such that there exists a non-bonded region between the cover and the flange. At least one section of the flange in the non-bonded region is bent downwardly away from the cover portion to form therebetween a finger-access gap. The sidewall includes a front portion disposed below the spout and extending downwardly with respect thereto. The sidewall front portion is configured to prevent the spout from becoming displaced upwardly in response to the sidewall front portion being contacted by the rear portion of another container in a package of the containers. | 10-28-2010 |
20100072197 | Microwaveable Carton Having Multiple Focused Susceptors - A carton including multiple focused susceptors can be configured to provide multiple heating configurations for microwave heating of a packaged food product. In at least one heating configuration, the microwave susceptors are arranged such that food product has a softer texture when heated. In a second heating configuration, the microwave susceptors such that the food product has a crispier texture when heated. In use a consumer can select any of the multiple carton configurations for heating the food product. | 03-25-2010 |
20090017175 | Food packaging process - A reheatable container for food items includes an annular body portion having a large, centrally positioned, opening surrounded by a generally planar flange. A generally circular disk covers the opening and is supported by the planar flange. The upper edge structure of the body portion includes a generally planar sealing surface to which a transparent quadrilateral cover film is sealed. The body portion is preferably fabricated from CPET. The food item may be heated in the container at the time of preparation, shipped in the container, stored in the container, and reheated in the container. Removal of the circular disk simultaneously removes the food item from the body portion. | 01-15-2009 |