Patents by Inventor Colleen Kramer

Colleen Kramer 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).

  • HEAT RESISTANT CHOCOLATE
    Publication number: 20230210128
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Barry David GLAZIER, Karyn WILD, Joanna WENTZEL, Mary MYERS, Marilyn HESS, Shirley LEASE, David HAUSMAN, Robert M. FRIEDMAN, Connie WILLIAMS, Colleen KRAMER
  • Heat resistant chocolate
    Patent number: 11582983
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Barry David Glazier, Karyn Wild, Joanna Wentzel, Mary Myers, Marilyn Hess, Shirley Lease, David Hausman, Robert M. Friedman, Connie Williams, Colleen Kramer
  • HEAT RESISTANT CHOCOLATE
    Publication number: 20150251844
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Barry David Glazier, Karyn Wild, Joanna Wentzel, Mary Myers, Marilyn Hess, Shirley Lease, David Hausman, Robert M. Friedman, Connie Williams, Colleen Kramer
  • PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY TASTE CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100136164
    Abstract: A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two tastants, that are identified by indicia on the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Steve Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Scott Allison
  • PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS IN CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20090150231
    Abstract: A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two functional agents, that are identified by indicia on the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Steve Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Scott Allison
  • Package Assembly for Multi-Modality Sensation Chewing Gum Compositions
    Publication number: 20080255938
    Abstract: A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as a dual sensation perception, that are identified by indicia on the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Steve Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Scott Allison
  • DUSTING COMPOSITIONS FOR CHEWING GUM PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20080063747
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions for dusting chewing gum products and chewing gum products incorporating same. The dusting compositions have a managed release profile. The compositions generally include a dusting component, which is at least partially encapsulated with an encapsulating material. The compositions also may include an unencapsulated dusting component. The present invention also includes dusted chewing gum products, such as center-fill, compressed or candy gum, and methods of making same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Shiuh Luo
  • Multi-modality functional ingredients in chewing gum compositions
    Publication number: 20060286201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for a multi-modality center-filled chewing gum. The individual gum pieces, which include the compositions of the present invention, may include a center-fill region surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. The individual gum pieces optionally may be further coated with an external coating layer. At least two components that create a duality, such as two functional agents, may be incorporated into different regions of the gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Center-filled chewing gum composition
    Publication number: 20060280834
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a chewing or bubble gum composition which includes a center-fill composition selected from a solid, semi-solid, liquid, and gas and a gum region which includes a gum base layer adjacent to the center-fill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Multi-modality flavored chewing gum compositions
    Publication number: 20060280835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for a multi-modality center-filled chewing gum. The individual gum pieces, which include the compositions of the present invention, may include a center-fill region surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. The individual gum pieces optionally may be further coated with an external coating layer. At least two components that create a duality, such as two flavors, may be incorporated into different regions of the gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Multi-modality tastes in chewing gum compositions
    Publication number: 20060280836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for a multi-modality center-filled chewing gum. The individual gum pieces, which include the compositions of the present invention, may include a center-fill region surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. The individual gum pieces optionally may be further coated with an external coating layer. At least two components that create a duality, such as two tastants, may be incorporated into different regions of the gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D685978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria, Eric Mecrin
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D686386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D686387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D686388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Eric Mecrin, Colleen Kramer
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D688438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria, Eric Mecrin
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D688439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria, Eric Mecrin
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D694486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D755466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Cesar C. Elejalde, Colleen Kramer, Simone O'Neill, Aditi Shetty, Devang Sutaria
  • Confectionary
    Patent number: D783226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Eric Mecrin, Colleen Kramer