Patents Assigned to Mars Incorporated
  • Patent number: 12059465
    Abstract: Edible compositions are provided and comprise a soluble mineral component and/or a phosphate component in amounts effective for use as an oral medicament. The soluble mineral component comprises one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, tin, copper, and mixtures thereof. The edible compositions are advantageously companion animal chews, treats or supplements. Further disclosed are methods of making the chews, treats or supplements as are methods of treating conditions of the oral cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward Russell Cox, Douglas Joseph Dobrozsi, Thomas Edward Huetter, Allan John Lepine, Susan Ruth Beyer
  • Patent number: 12054323
    Abstract: A display apparatus (10) includes multi-unit shelf-ready packaging that is configurable between a closed position for shipping and an open position for display on a store shelf. The display apparatus (10) includes a first tray (20) and a second tray (30), and at least one tear panel (40) disposed between the first and second trays. When the tear panel (40) is removed, the first and second trays and associated products are positioned in a back-to-back, side-by-side or vertically stacked configuration on a shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Joseph, György Greksza
  • Patent number: 12035738
    Abstract: A food composition comprising a cellodextrin material, wherein the cellodextrin material comprises a principal cellodextrin with a degree of polymerisation (DP) value of at least 4. Food products comprising the composition, and cellodextrin materials used in the preparation of the composition as well as method for preparing these form further aspects of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Isabella Bernarda Maximilienne Van Damme
  • Publication number: 20240215605
    Abstract: A food product is described. The food product comprises: a nut butter component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber; a caramel component comprising from 1 to 70 wt % soluble fiber and one or more inclusions selected from a grain inclusion and a nut inclusion; and a chocolate component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber. There is also described a method of making the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Laura MUNOZ, Jiska MAARSEN
  • Publication number: 20240206480
    Abstract: A food product is described. The food product comprises a biscuit component, wherein the biscuit component comprises a grain inclusion; a honey caramel component, wherein the caramel component comprises from 1 to 60 wt % soluble fiber; and a chocolate component comprising from 1-30 wt % soluble fiber. Also described is a method of making the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Laura MUNOZ, Jiska MAARSEN
  • Patent number: 12016347
    Abstract: A heat resistant chocolate containing ethylcellulose. The ethylcellulose is introduced into the chocolate as a solution in oil or in a non-aqueous solvent, suitably in an amount of from about 1% to about 3% ethylcellulose by weight. Ethylcellulose oleogels may also be used to replace a portion of the oils and fats normally present in chocolate and/or to formulate fillings for filled chocolates exhibiting reduced oil migration. Also provided are methods of making chocolate compositions according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Alejandro Gregorio Marangoni
  • Patent number: 12016309
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for dynamically managing electronic transactions of pet homing data is disclosed. The method includes receiving a pet selection, sending a confirmation indicating that the pet has been homed, determining whether at least one pet owner profile corresponding to at least one user record exists in a data store, in response to the determining that the at least one pet owner profile does not exist in the data store, creating a new pet owner profile based on the at least one user record, determining whether the at least one pet profile corresponding to at least one pet record exists in the data store, in response to determining that the at least one pet profile does not exist in the data store, creating a new pet profile based on the at least one pet record, and associating the new pet profile with the new pet owner profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Aaron Klein
  • Publication number: 20240196922
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant-based nougat comprising potato protein isolate, a sugar syrup and a flavouring component, and a method of making the nougat. A confectionery product comprising the nougat and a component selected from plant-based caramel and plant-based chocolate is also disclosed, together with a method for making the nougat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Hans VAN HOUTUM, Robin LAARMAN, Stephan MEULENSTEEN
  • Patent number: 11986006
    Abstract: Edible colorant compositions containing a monoacylated anthocyanin of Compound I and methods of use are provided. The colorant compositions include at least the monoacylated anthocyanin colorant of Compound I extracted from red cabbage and a metal ion, and have a pH from about 6.0 to about 8.0. The colorant compositions can be derived from a non-artificial product and provide a stable, blue colorant that can be used in food products. Specifically, the monoacylated anthocyanin colorant provides color characteristics similar to those provided by the artificial blue colorant, FD&C Blue No. 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas M. Collins, Rebecca J. Robbins, Randall Powers
  • Patent number: 11968997
    Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John P. Munafo, John Didzbalis, Jadwiga Leonczak, Monika Tomaszewski
  • Publication number: 20240122204
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant based food product, more particularly a plant based composite confectionery product comprising 1-65 wt %, or 1-40 wt %, or 10-30 wt %, or 15-25 wt % plant-based nougat, wherein the plant-based nougat comprises plant-based protein, sugar syrup, and a flavouring component; and a component selected from 25-65 wt %, or 35-55 wt %, or 40-50 wt % plant-based caramel, wherein the plant-based caramel comprises a plant-based milk, plant-based fat, and sugar syrup; and 15-55 wt %, or 25-45 wt %, or 30-40 wt % plant-based chocolate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Nicos CHARALAMBOUS
  • Publication number: 20240114927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid pet food component which comprises a mixture of curdlan and a protein and which has a moisture content of at least 40%. The present invention also relates to a wet pet food which contains a solid, pet food components, as described above. The present invention also related to a method of making the solid pet food component and a method of making the wet pet food, as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Bastian LAMMERS, Sofia PALEARI, Raluca-Ioana ALEXA, Xiaoxue ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20240104952
    Abstract: A method for identifying a pet via an image of a nose of the pet includes receiving at least one image comprising the nose of the pet, identifying the nose of the pet and nostrils of the nose in the at least one image, comparing a degree of alignment of the nostrils of the nose with a first threshold value, in accordance with the degree of alignment of the nostrils meeting the threshold value, determining a quality metric for at least a nose portion of the image, and in accordance with the quality meeting a second threshold value, determining a representation of features of the nose of the pet in the at least one image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Alexander FRY
  • Patent number: 11925166
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for establishing Theobroma cell suspension cultures using young leaves as a source of explants. Also provided are induction, proliferation, and suspension media used for producing Theobroma cell suspension cultures. These methods and media may be useful for producing secondary metabolites in Theobroma, as well as for isolating virus particles associated with Theobroma diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Claudia Yanet Garcia, Dahyana Britto, Jean-Philippe Marelli, Lidiane Dos Santos Silva
  • Publication number: 20240062447
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating a three-dimensional pet avatar. The method comprises receiving, by one or more processors, pet image data and at least one physical characteristic corresponding to at least one pet from a user device, the at least one physical characteristic including at least one pet breed, in response to sending an additional characteristic request to at least one service, receiving, by the one or more processors, at least one additional pet characteristic corresponding to the at least one pet breed from the at least one service, generating, by the one or more processors, at least one pet avatar based on the pet image data, the at least one physical characteristic, and the at least one additional pet characteristic, and displaying, by the one or more processors, the at least one pet avatar on one or more user interfaces of the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Lung HUANG
  • Patent number: 11896018
    Abstract: A cooked dough product, such as a biscuit (cookie), comprising from about 10 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of an oil and/or fat component, and from about 0.25 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of ethylcellulose, based on the weight of said product. Also provided is a method of making a cooked dough product comprising the steps of: preparing a dough containing a flour, water, from about 10 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of an oil and/or fat component, and from about 0.25 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of ethylcellulose, based on the weight of the ingredients excluding added water; and cooking the dough at a temperature of at least about 140° C. The ethylcellulose is effective to reduce oil migration from the cooked dough products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrea Cattaruzza, Stewart Radford, Alejandro Gregorio Marangoni
  • Patent number: 11882947
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for displays are disclosed. The display includes a header and a stand, where the stand may be configured to house a plurality of consumer products. The header is movable between a shipping configuration and a display configuration, wherein it is shorter in the shipping configuration and requires little assembly to move to the display configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: Terry A. Chow
  • Patent number: 11858282
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes a system for marking tablet-shaped articles. The system includes a hopper and a conveyor. The conveyor has opposing first and second side portions, and at least one pocket is defined in the conveyor between the opposing first and second side portions. The conveyor is configured to receive from the hopper a tablet-shaped article in the at least one pocket. A first window is defined in the first side portion of the conveyor. The first window defining an opening between the pocket and an external environment. The system further includes a first printing head adjacent the first side portion of the conveyor. The first printing head is configured to mark the tablet-shaped article through the first window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Rich A. Dipaolo, Frank C. Meshach, Alex A. Hanna, Stuart Alan Guinn, Ronnie Casteel
  • Patent number: D1035726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: John William Nottingham, Lindsey Tufts, Nick Stanca, Virginia Ice Stewart, Carter Calico, Henry Izzo, William Frazer
  • Patent number: D1036493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Dan Wright, Teresa Luckman, Josh Hart-Vrijkotte, Hamish Steptoe, Nic Seagrave, Dean Pomfrett