Patents by Inventor Vesselin D. Miladinov

Vesselin D. Miladinov 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).

  • System and method of forming multilayer confectionery
    Patent number: 11930830
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making a multilayer confectionery product provided. The method and apparatus include at least two sets of forming drums that form and laminate confectionery sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Vesselin D. Miladinov
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING MULTILAYER CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20230248016
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making a multilayer confectionery product provided. The method and apparatus include at least two sets of forming drums that form and laminate confectionery sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Vesselin D. Miladinov
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING MULTILAYER CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20210127705
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making a multilayer confectionery product provided. The method and apparatus include at least two sets of forming drums that form and laminate confectionery sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Bharat JANI, Vesselin D. MILADINOV
  • System and method of forming multilayer confectionery
    Patent number: 10973238
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making a multilayer confectionery product provided. The method and apparatus include at least two sets of forming drums that form and laminate confectionery sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Vesselin D. Miladinov
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING AND SIZING CHEWING GUM AND/OR ALTERING TEMPERATURE OF CHEWING GUM
    Publication number: 20190230954
    Abstract: Gum manufacturing methods and systems are provided including a set of rollers for compressive forming and sizing of a chewing gum. Heat transfer systems and methods for altering a temperature of chewing gum are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Vesselin D. Miladinov
  • MULTI-REGION CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170265493
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao, Osamu Takita, Yuzuru Mitsui, Hiroshi Segawa
  • MULTI-REGION CHEWING GUM CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170258107
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao
  • CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170251693
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao
  • Non-chewing gum confectionery composition
    Patent number: 9700064
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao
  • Multi-region non-chewing gum confectionery composition
    Patent number: 9700065
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao, Osamu Takita, Yuzuru Mitsui, Hiroshi Segawa
  • Multi-region chewing gum confectionery composition, article, method, and apparatus
    Patent number: 9693570
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING MULTILAYER CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20140004224
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making a multilayer confectionery product provided. The method and apparatus include at least two sets of forming drums that form and laminate confectionery sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Vesselin D. Miladinov
  • MULTI-REGION CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20130216661
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao, Osamu Takita, Yuzuru Mitsui, Hiroshi Segawa, Krishna Mohan Adivi
  • CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20130209644
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao, Krishna Mohan Adivi
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING AND SIZING CHEWING GUM AND/OR ALTERING TEMPERATURE OF CHEWING GUM
    Publication number: 20130202734
    Abstract: Gum manufacturing methods and systems are provided including a set of rollers for compressive forming and sizing of a chewing gum in a single step. Heat transfer systems and methods for altering a temperature of chewing gum are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Vesselin D. Miladinov
  • CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100136184
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao
  • MULTI-REGION CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100136185
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao, Osamu Takita, Yuzuru Mitsui, Hiroshi Segawa
  • CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100136165
    Abstract: A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Cesar Carlos Elejalde, Jesse Kiefer, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Matthew Allan Beam, Allen Aldridge, Jianping Chao
  • Gelatin manufacturing process and product
    Publication number: 20020142368
    Abstract: The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing a process for manufacturing gelatin including cleaning a fowl-based source of collagen; subjecting the fowl-based source of collagen to at least one water extraction to extract gelatin from the collagen source; and separating the gelatin from any resulting by-products, wherein the process does not require an initial acid or lime pretreatment step. The present invention also includes a product made from this process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Vesselin D. Miladinov, Aristippos Gennadios, Milford A. Hanna