Patents by Inventor Justin Comes

Justin Comes 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: 11779030
    Abstract: A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tiago Rodrigues, Justin Comes, Alexander Noah Suter, Lydia Eugenia Gutierrez Mantilla, Frank Firestone, Lauren Popescu, Hetvi Damodhar, Karl Ritter, Robert Nagle, Keith Dixon, Paul Capar, Paul Reeder
  • Publication number: 20220095644
    Abstract: A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Tiago Rodrigues, Justin Comes, Alex Suter, Lydia Eugenia Gutierrez Mantilla, Frank Firestone, Lauren Popescu, Hetvi Damodhar, Karl Ritter, Rob Nagle, Keith Dixon, Paul Capar, Paul Reeder
  • Patent number: 11134702
    Abstract: A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tiago Rodrigues, Justin Comes, Alex Suter, Lydia Gutierrez, Frank Firestone, Lauren Popescu, Hetvi Damodhar, Karl Ritter, Rob Nagle, Keith Dixon, Paul Capar, Paul Reeder
  • Publication number: 20140193545
    Abstract: A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tiago Rodrigues, Justin Comes, Alex Suter, Lydia Gutierrez, Frank Firestone, Lauren Popescu, Hetvi Damodhar, Karl Ritter, Rob Nagle, Keith Dixon, Paul Capar, Paul Reeder