Patents by Inventor Ilene Cooper

Ilene Cooper 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).

  • Food materials with improved flavor and functionality due to size reduction in a modified atmosphere
    Patent number: 6761924
    Abstract: Off-notes normally associated with chocolates made from ingredients containing dairy powders can be avoided using a dry mill in connection with a modified atmosphere to reduce the particle sizes of the ingredients. The modified atmosphere may be air at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 120° C., or an atmosphere having less than about 5.0 percent oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Ilene Cooper, Gagan Mongia, Kenneth G. Weaber, Jr.
  • Food materials with improved flavor and functionality due to size reduction in a modified atmosphere
    Publication number: 20030118708
    Abstract: Off-notes normally associated with chocolates made from ingredients containing dairy powders can be avoided using a dry mill in connection with a modified atmosphere to reduce the particle sizes of the ingredients. The modified atmosphere may be air at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 120° C., or an atmosphere having less than about 5.0 percent oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Ilene Cooper, Gagan Mongia, Kenneth G. Weaber
  • Food materials with improved flavor and functionality due to size reduction in a modified atmosphere
    Patent number: 6521278
    Abstract: Off-notes normally associated with chocolates made from ingredients containing dairy powders can be avoided using a dry mill in connection with a modified atmosphere to reduce the particle sizes of the ingredients. The modified atmosphere may be air at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 120° C., or an atmosphere having less than about 5.0 percent oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John M. Kaiser, Ilene Cooper, Gagan Mongia, Kenneth G. Weaber, Jr.