Patents by Inventor James F. Woodhouse

James F. Woodhouse 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: 8367134
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright, Fergal Keohane
  • Patent number: 7871652
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
  • Publication number: 20080254172
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: James F Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright, Fergal Keohane
  • Patent number: 7144594
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
  • Publication number: 20040213878
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
  • Publication number: 20040131740
    Abstract: Edible substrates, edible transfer tattoos, and methods for preparing the same are described. Edible substrates typically comprise a first starch component, a first emulsifer, a first thickening agent, and a lubricant. Other optional ingredients include a disintegrant, a colorant, a flavorant, a humectant, a plasticizer, sweeteners, acidity regulators, water, and additional starch components, emulsifiers, and thickening agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Ellis Williams, John R. Russell, Andrew M. Candler, Fergal Keohane
  • Publication number: 20030097949
    Abstract: A decorating kit including a transfer sheet having printed thereon a substantially non-tacky layer of an edible ink. The ink may be used in a transfer printing process for forming an image layer on a surface of an edible article. The transfer process includes providing a transfer sheet with a substantially non-tacky layer of an edible ink thereon; contacting the layer of edible ink with the surface of the edible article; and removing the transfer sheet such that the ink releases therefrom and forms an image layer on the surface of the edible article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew Candler, John Russell, James F. Woodhouse, Angela Wright, Denise Metcalfe