Patents by Inventor Billie Ball

Billie Ball 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).

  • Confectionery composition comprising a fat system
    Patent number: 9999236
    Abstract: A confectionery composition comprising an edible shell having a filling therein. The filling comprises a fat system and has a solid fat content (SFC) of 35 to 65% at 0° C. and 1 to 8% at 30° C. In particular embodiments the fat system is prepared from palm oil midfraction. The filling is soft at low temperature so that it is palatable. However, it does not melt at ambient temperatures and therefore does not require refrigeration/freezing for storage or transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Mondelez UK R&D Limited
    Inventors: Billie Ball, Emma Cope
  • COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20140363543
    Abstract: A confectionery composition comprising an edible shell having a filling therein. The filling comprises a fat system and has a solid fat content (SFC) of 35 to 65% at 0° C. and 1 to 8% at 30° C. In particular embodiments the fat system is prepared from palm oil midfraction. The filling is soft at low temperature so that it is palatable. However, it does not melt at ambient temperatures and therefore does not require refrigeration/freezing for storage or transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Billie Ball, Emma Cope
  • CENTREFILLED CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20110217429
    Abstract: A confectionery composition is provided which comprises a chocolate shell and a continuous filling. The chocolate shell comprises convoluted chocolate sheet. Also provided is a confectionery composition comprising a tubular shell defining a tubular cavity therein, and a filling located in the cavity. Again, the shell comprises a convoluted chocolate sheet. Methods of making confectionery compositions comprising a convoluted chocolate sheet and a filling are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: CADBURY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Adam Harris, Billie Ball