Patents by Inventor Charles-Austin Sunderland

Charles-Austin Sunderland 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).

  • Patent number: 11510414
    Abstract: The present invention relates a sugar reduced wafer composition comprising, 60-80 wt. % of flour, 10-23 wt. % of sucrose, 0.5-8.0 wt. %, preferably 0.5-5 wt. % of oil or fat and 5-20 wt. % of non-digestible fibers wherein the total amount of mono and disaccharides is 10-25 wt. %; all wt. % being in weight percentage of the composition dry mass. The invention also relates to a baked sugar reduced wafer such as a wafer cone or edible container made with this composition and a process for manufacturing the sugar reduced wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Charles-Austin Sunderland, John Green, Louis De Labauve D'Arifat
  • Publication number: 20190313652
    Abstract: The present invention relates a sugar reduced wafer composition comprising, 60-80 wt. % of flour, 10-23 wt. % of sucrose, 0.5-8.0 wt. %, preferably 0.5-5 wt. % of oil or fat and 5-20 wt. % of non-digestible fibers wherein the total amount of mono and disaccharides is 10-25 wt. %; all wt. % being in weight percentage of the composition dry mass. The invention also relates to a baked sugar reduced wafer such as a wafer cone or edible container made with this composition and a process for manufacturing the sugar reduced wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Charles-Austin Sunderland, John Green, Louis De Labauve DArifat
  • Patent number: 10375973
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for preparing a cooled food product, comprising: —a receiving seat (1), for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container, comprising a heat exchange element (1a) having a heat exchange contact surface (21) arranged to be in contact with an outer surface of a side wall (8d) of the container when the container is placed in the machine, —a cooling unit (4) arranged for cooling the heat exchange element (1a) and, —a stirring unit (5) connectable to a stirring member (9) and arranged for driving the stirring member (9) in at least one rotational movement; wherein it comprises —means for measuring the temperature of the product while being prepared, —a control unit for automatically setting output parameters according to input parameters received by the control unit and compared to threshold values stored in the unit; —wherein the output parameters comprises: at least one rotational velocity of the stirring member and the cooling power of the cooling unit, and —wherein the in
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Andre Noth, Alfred Yoakim, Charles-Austin Sunderland
  • Publication number: 20170042184
    Abstract: The present invention relates a liquid composition for frozen confection, in particular to a shelf stable composition which is suitable for making freshly prepared frozen confection. The liquid composition for frozen confection comprising below 4.5 % wt of fat by weight based on the total composition (wt), below 15 wt of sweetener, 0.01 to 3% wt of stabilizers, optionally yogurt, and having a freezing point from 0° C. to ?3° C., preferably from ?1° C. to ?2.2° C., and a solid content above 20% wt. The invention also relates to a method of production of the liquid composition and to a method of preparation of the frozen composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Paola Olmos, Charles-Austin Sunderland, Emmanuelle Florentin, Andre North
  • Publication number: 20170042182
    Abstract: The present invention relates a liquid composition for frozen confection, in particular to a shelf stable composition which is suitable for making freshly prepared frozen confection. The liquid composition for frozen confection comprising 0.01 to 2% whey protein by weight based on the total composition (wt.); 0.01 to 3% wt of stabilizers, below 4.5% wt of fat, below 15% wt of sweetener, at least 25 % wt fruit, and having pH in the range from 3.5 to 4.2, preferably in the range of from 3.6 to 3.8 and solid content above 10% wt. The invention also relates to a method of production of the liquid composition and to a method of preparation of the frozen composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Paola Olmos, Charles-Austin Sunderland, Andre Noth
  • Publication number: 20160278401
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for preparing a cooled food product, comprising: a receiving seat (1), for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container, comprising a heat exchange element (1a) having a heat exchange contact surface (21) arranged to be in contact with an outer surface of a side wall (8d) of the container when the container is placed in the machine, a cooling unit (4) arranged for cooling the heat exchange element (1a) and, a stirring unit (5) connectable to a stirring member (9) and arranged for driving the stirring member (9) in at least one rotational movement; wherein it comprises means for measuring the temperature of the product while being prepared, a control unit for automatically setting output parameters according to input parameters received by the control unit and compared to threshold values stored in the unit; wherein the output parameters comprises: at least one rotational velocity of the stirring member and the cooling power of the cooling unit, and wherein the input par
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Andre Noth, Alfred Yoakim, Charles-Austin Sunderland
  • Patent number: 6338863
    Abstract: An iced-confectionary article coated with a layer of cooked batter, in particular in the form of a popsicle. This article is prepared by dipping a precooled iced confection center, fitted with a stick, into an aerated meringue-like liquid frying batter, cooking the batter and then hardening and freezing of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Olivier Amiel, Charles-Austin Sunderland
  • Patent number: 6177112
    Abstract: A composite product which includes an ice confectionery substance, particularly an ice cream, and a pastry is prepared by superposing brick or filo pastry so that a layered pastry product is formed which has alternating layers of pastry and a fat, the layered pastry product is shaped for containing an ice confectionery substance and baked, and an ice confectionery is introduced therein after applying a moisture-barrier substance so that the ice confectionery is separated from the baked pastry by the moisture-barrier substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Christian Dufort, Alain Fournet, Charles-Austin Sunderland