Patents by Inventor Jeannette Dido
Jeannette Dido 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).
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Patent number: 7794764Abstract: A process for preparing an energy food product comprising the steps of (a) processing at least one base energy food component at a temperature and shear sufficient to form a homogeneous base energy food matrix; and (b) subsequently mixing at least one process sensitive component with said homogeneous base energy food matrix at a temperature and shear that does not deleteriously effect said process sensitive component.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Mars IncorporatedInventors: Edward L. Rapp, Ralph Lee, Jamie Troy, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch
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Patent number: 7727566Abstract: The present invention is directed to an energy bar having a mean hedonic score for consumer acceptability of at least about 5.2. Preferably, the energy bar is either a grain based energy bar or a chewy energy bar.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Edward L. Rapp, Jamie Troy, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch, Ralph Lee, Neil Willcocks, Robert Boushell, Ralph Jerome, Tiago O. Rodrigues, John M. Kaiser, Ivonne E. Nill
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Publication number: 20050123435Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the pasteurization and/or sterilization of a continuous web of packages. The method includes the steps of providing a continuous web of individual packages; moving the continuous web through a first mechanical pressure seal into a pressure chamber; applying an increased pressure and temperature; and moving the continuous web through a second mechanical pressure seal out of the pressure chamber. The present invention is also directed to a continuous pressure seal apparatus and an apparatus for the pasteurization and/or sterilization of a continuous web of flexible packages. The apparatus includes a first mechanical continuous feeding pressure seal; a pressure chamber; and a second mechanical continuous feeding pressure seal. The first pressure seal is adjacent to an entry to the pressure chamber and the second pressure seal is adjacent to an exit of the pressure chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Applicant: MARS INCORPORATEDInventors: Brent Cutler, Jeannette Dido, Yah Hwa Lin, Ron Rieger, Eric Knittweis, Bruce Keen, Gary Chisholm, Thomas Collins, Don Jurgensen, Ted LaFleur
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Publication number: 20040120991Abstract: The present invention is related to an edible film having distinct regions, wherein at least one region has a composition that is different from at least one other region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: MARS INCORPORATEDInventors: Larry Gardner, Nola Bragg, Jeannette Dido, Mike Webster, Laura Paluch, Tiffany Bierer
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Publication number: 20040086600Abstract: The present invention is directed to an energy bar having a mean hedonic score for consumer acceptability of at least about 5.2. Preferably, the energy bar is either a grain based energy bar or a chewy energy bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Edward L. Rapp, Jamie Troy, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch, Ralph Lee, Neil Willcocks, Robert Boushell, Ralph Jerome, Tiago O. Rodrigues, John M. Kaiser, Ivonne E. Nill
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Publication number: 20040074799Abstract: The present invention is directed to package having a sound generating. The sound generating device including a grooved strip, a sounding board and a mechanism configured to produce sound upon sequential engagement of the grooves. The sound generating device can be incorporated into the opening mechanism in which the device produces sound when the opening mechanism is activated to open and close the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: MARS INCORPORATEDInventors: Alana E. Bell, Charley E. Brokaw, Gary N. Chisholm, Jeannette Dido, Shawn P. Sullivan, Rolly L. Zech
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Publication number: 20040071827Abstract: An energy food product is disclosed that is comprised of (a) a base energy food matrix; and (b) a plurality of inclusions dispersed within or on the base energy food matrix, wherein the inclusions contain at least one physiologically functional ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Jamie Troy, Edward L. Rapp, Ralph Lee, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch
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Publication number: 20040071826Abstract: A process for preparing an energy food product comprising the steps of (a) processing at least one base energy food component at a temperature and shear sufficient to form a homogeneous base energy food matrix; and (b) subsequently mixing at least one process sensitive component with said homogeneous base energy food matrix at a temperature and shear that does not deleteriously effect said process sensitive component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Edward L. Rapp, Ralph Lee, Jamie Troy, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch
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Publication number: 20040071828Abstract: The present invention is a method for preparing an energy food product. The method comprises the steps of (a) applying a functional component to a surface of a food substrate, wherein the functional component comprises at least one physiologically functional ingredient; and (b) applying a flowable edible material to substantially cover the functional component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Jamie Troy, Edward L. Rapp, Ralph Lee, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch
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Publication number: 20040071850Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of changing a material property of an energy food product or intermediary of the energy food product prior to treatment by a unit operation during manufacturing. The method comprises the steps of: providing the energy food product or the intermediary, wherein the energy food product or the intermediary has at least one material property that changes upon experiencing an effective temperature change during manufacturing; changing the temperature of the energy food product or the intermediary by an amount effective to cause at least one desired material property change; and, optionally, transporting the energy food product or the intermediary to the unit operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Ralph Lee, Edward L. Rapp, Jamie Troy, Jeannette Dido, Douglas Mann, Thomas Collins, Kevin Rabinovitch
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Patent number: 6683289Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hand-held microwaveable container formed from microwaveable appropriate material, The container includes a thermal insulating layer that allows a microwaved container to be removed from a microwave oven and held in a user's hand while using the contents of the container. The container also can include a susceptor surface adjacent the food item within the container. The container further includes an opening mechanism for easily opening the container and optionally a venting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Mars IncorporatedInventors: Shana Whitmore, Stuart Decelles, Jeannette Dido, Neil A. Willcocks, Gary Chisholm
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Publication number: 20030207005Abstract: The present invention is drawn the a method and system for a single step filling process for a fluid food product. More particularly, the method and system eliminates the necessity of addition of large amounts of gums.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: John M. Martin, Jeannette Dido, Art Paradissis, Gary Skene, Timothy Parsons
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Publication number: 20030207006Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for producing multi-packs of pouched pet food containing multiple varieties of a food product or different foods in a continuous production process. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of meat preparation modules in which each module contains a different variety of a food product or different kinds of food products. A selected meat mixture from a selected meat preparation module is process through a meat forming module. A continuous strip of flexible pouches is provided for filling. The continuous strip of flexible pouches is filled with the selected meat mixture and then the pouches are sealed. The filled flexible pouches are accumulated in a work box. Different varieties of a food product or different kinds of food products are accumulated in a plurality of work boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: Mars IncorporatedInventors: Don Jurgensen, Bruce Keen, Art Paradissis, Ronald L. Stanke, Gary Skene, Thomas M. Collins, Jeannette Dido
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Publication number: 20030080120Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hand-held microwaveable container formed from microwaveable appropriate material, The container includes a thermal insulating layer that allows a microwaved container to be removed from a microwave oven and held in a user's hand while using the contents of the container. The container also can include a susceptor surface adjacent the food item within the container. The container further includes an opening mechanism for easily opening the container and optionally a venting mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: MARS INCORPORATEDInventors: Shana Whitmore, Stuart Decelles, Jeannette Dido, Neil A. Willcocks, Gary Chisholm