Patents by Inventor Dale R. Slesser

Dale R. Slesser 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).

  • Method and system for molding chocolate utilizing an air knife and products made
    Patent number: 7819053
    Abstract: Prior to cooling, an air knife is used to remove bubbles from confectionery-filled chocolates, preferably center-filled chocolates, deposited in a mold tray, preferably using a one-shot depositor. Using the method and apparatus, it is possible to manufacture novel confectionery products, including one-shot deposited caramel-filled dark chocolates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Dale R. Slesser, Dominic M. Diperna, Richard A. Morgan, Rick A. Floyd, Robert A. Parker, Robert Harvey
  • Confection
    Patent number: D556427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Robert F. Baron, Jacqueline Kramer, Dale R. Slesser, Karen R. Martin
  • Candy bar
    Patent number: D584877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Robert F. Baron, Jacqueline Kramer, Dale R. Slesser, Karen R. Martin
  • Candy bar
    Patent number: D593276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: MARS, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Robert F. Baron, Jacqueline Kramer, Dale R. Slesser, Karen R. Martin