Patents Assigned to DecoPac, Inc.
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Publication number: 20160278426Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to decorating and printing of edible media sheets based on a user-uploaded image. Using a browser-based user interface, the user selected image can be edited and embellished as an edible media design. The edible media design is converted to print data to enable printing of the edible media design using a printer installed with edible ink.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Carlos A. DAVILA, Todd Brobst, Duane Wahlin, Elizabeth Glover, Douglas Boysen, John R. Anderson, Kent D. Whitten, Andy Schnoebelen
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Publication number: 20160262442Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to the decorating and printing of three-dimensional edible media on a printable base media based on a user selected image. A base can be determined to support and couple the printed 3D edible media based on the user selected image to the printable base media. Using a user interface, the user selected image can be modified and adapted to print based on a 3D printer's capabilities. Maneuvers of either a platform or a printhead of the 3D printer can be tracked for secondary treatments to either the printed 3D edible media or the printable base media.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Carlos A. DAVILA, Todd BROBST, Duane WAHLIN, Elizabeth GLOVER, Douglas BOYSEN, John R. ANDERSON, Kent D. WHITTEN, Andy SCHNOEBELEN
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Patent number: 9345264Abstract: A web-enabled standalone application may, in selected implementations, prevent received license-controlled image data from unauthorized re-use, editing, or distribution, and permits image processing, such as applying the International Color Consortium's color correction process, at the local control device. The web-enabled standalone application may further generate a printer specific byte stream based on post-image processed data, providing a color managed workflow independent of local control device operating system print drivers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Carlos A. Davila, John R. Anderson, Andy Schnoebelen, Kent D. Whitten
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Patent number: 9314050Abstract: A web-enabled standalone application may, in selected implementations, prevent received license-controlled image data from unauthorized re-use, editing, or distribution, and permits image processing, such as applying the International Color Consortium's color correction process, at the local control device. The web-enabled standalone application may further generate a printer specific byte stream based on post-image processed data, providing a color managed workflow independent of local control device operating system print drivers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Carlos A. Davila, John R. Anderson, Andy Schnoebelen, Kent D. Whitten
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Patent number: 9282750Abstract: A web-enabled standalone application may, in selected implementations, prevent received license-controlled image data from unauthorized re-use, editing, or distribution, and permits image processing, such as applying the International Color Consortium's color correction process, at the local control device. The web-enabled standalone application may further generate a printer specific byte stream based on post-image processed data, providing a color managed workflow independent of local control device operating system print drivers.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Carlos A. Davila, John R. Anderson, Andy Schnoebelen, Kent D. Whitten
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Publication number: 20150125573Abstract: A process of producing printed decorations includes providing a gumpaste mixture, creating a plurality of blanks from the mixture, arranging the plurality of blanks onto a platen of a printer, printing a pattern on the plurality of blanks, after the printing, removing the plurality of blanks from the platen, and forming each blank of the plurality of blanks into a shape of a decoration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Susan SUPER, Paul Dudoy
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Publication number: 20150015919Abstract: A device, method, and computer-readable medium for printing an image on an edible media. The method including receiving from an external device associated with a consumer the image, determining whether the image is of suitable quality to be printed on the edible media, transmitting a message to the external device, in response to a determination that the image is not of suitable quality to be printed on the edible media, and performing an image processing technique on the image to enhance the image for printing on the edible media, in response to a determination that the image is of suitable quality to be printed on the edible media. The method further including transmitting a request to a printer to print the enhanced image on the edible media, and transmitting a request to the printer to print a shipping label to ship the printed edible media to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: John R. Anderson, Douglas A. Boysen, Carlos A. Davila
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Publication number: 20140176608Abstract: An augmented reality system for a food product includes an edible media or a food product decoration with an embedded augmented reality marker and a related application for a mobile device. The application presents augmented reality content associated with the augmented reality marker. The application permits access to the augmented reality content in response to detection of the application recognizing the embedded augmented reality marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Boysen, Elizabeth K. Glover, Carlos A. Davila
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Publication number: 20130233737Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a main body portion for holding cake(s) and/or cupcake(s). The main body portion includes a plurality of recesses configured to retain a baked good therein. Various portions of the main body along with the cake(s) and/or cupcake(s), can be designed, colored, and decorated so as to collectively portray a desired theme for the cake and/or cupcake display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: David STAVITZSKI, Carol DECKER, Elizabeth GLOVER
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Patent number: 8469222Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a main body portion for holding cake(s) and/or cupcake(s). The main body portion includes a plurality of recesses configured to retain a baked good therein. Various portions of the main body along with the cake(s) and/or cupcake(s), can be designed, colored, and decorated so as to collectively portray a desired theme for the cake and/or cupcake display.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Decopac, Inc.Inventors: David Stavitzski, Carol Decker, Elizabeth Glover
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Patent number: 8367134Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate or a gelatinous edible composition, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright, Fergal Keohane
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Publication number: 20120064204Abstract: A web-enabled standalone application may, in selected implementations, prevent received license-controlled image data from unauthorized re-use, editing, or distribution, and permits image processing, such as applying the International Color Consortium's color correction process, at the local control device. The web-enabled standalone application may further generate a printer specific byte stream based on post-image processed data, providing a color managed workflow independent of local control device operating system print drivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: Carlos A. Davila, John R. Anderson, Andy Schnoebelen, Kent Whitten
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Publication number: 20120036046Abstract: A system for decorating edible media with licensed and non-licensed digital images is disclosed. The system includes a printer, a user interface element, a central control device hosting a number of licensed digital images for decorating edible media by authorized users. The licensed digital images are protected from unauthorized usage and unauthorized user access.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: DECOPAC, INC.Inventors: John R. ANDERSON, Valerie J. ARNTSON, Carlos A. DAVILA
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Patent number: 7871652Abstract: A color image may be applied onto a substantially planar carrier, and the carrier may be deformed to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
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Patent number: 7608141Abstract: An edible ink with a viscosity of about 2000 to about 16000 cp at 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: John R. Russell, Andrew M. Candler, Angela Wright
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Patent number: 7286258Abstract: A system for creating a decorative edible item from a selected image. The system includes at least one image source, such as a scanner and/or a library of stored images, a controller unit and a printer. An edible media is inserted into the printer. The user then selects the image source, such as the scanner for scanning in a photograph reminiscence of a person or event being honored. The size of the printed image is then selected as well as the number of copies to be printed from the image. The print sequence is then activated. The controller unit applies color correction to the digital image and converts the digital image into printer control signals to operate the printer. The printer then prints a rendition of the image with edible inks as the edible media travels through the printer. A high-quality pictorial rendition of the image is thus created. The printed edible media can then be applied onto a product, shipped to a separate location or eaten as is.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: Andy Schnoebelen, Marc Schnoebelen, Jeff Barkhimer, Matt Bullen, Mark McLoughlin, Mary Sandquist, Stephen L. Spurgeon, Ronald B. Kammerer, Jr.
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Publication number: 20070087095Abstract: An edible ink with a viscosity of about 2000 to about 16000 cp at 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: John Russell, Andrew Candler, Angela Wright
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Patent number: 7166153Abstract: An edible ink with a viscosity of about 2000 to 16000 cp at 25° C. Certain embodiments relate to applying the edible ink to a substrate using a lithographic printing process.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: John Russell, Andrew Candler, Angela Wright
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Patent number: 7144594Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
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Patent number: 7012712Abstract: A system for creating a decorative edible item from a selected image. The system includes at least one image source, such as a scanner and/or a library of stored images, a controller unit and a printer. An edible media is inserted into the printer. The user then selects the image source, such as the scanner for scanning in a photograph reminiscence of a person or event being honored. The size of the printed image is then selected as well as the number of copies to be printed from the image. The print sequence is then activated. The controller unit applies color correction to the digital image and converts the digital image into printer control signals to operate the printer. The printer then prints a rendition of the image with edible inks as the edible media travels through the printer. A high-quality pictorial rendition of the image is thus created. The printed edible media can then be applied onto a product, shipped to a separate location or eaten as is.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Spurgeon, Ronald B. Kammerer, Jr.