Patents by Inventor John Didzbalis

John Didzbalis 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).

  • Aroma composition and method
    Patent number: 7867540
    Abstract: An aroma composition comprising a first component selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)furanone, 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)furanone, a sulfur-containing analogue of any of the foregoing, and any combination, thereof; a second component selected from the group consisting of 2-furanmethanethiol, 2-methyl-3-furanthiol, 5-methyl-2-furanmethanthiol, and any combination, thereof; and a third component selected from the group consisting of 2-(1-mercaptoethyl)furan, 2-furanethanethiol, bis-(2-furfuryl) disulfide, a furanthiol disulfide, and any combination, thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, Fred J. Plog, Karl A. Ritter, Rainer M. Schmitt
  • DULCE DE LECHE-FLAVORED FAT-BASED CONFECTION, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME AND CONFECTIONERY CANDIES MAKING USE OF THE SAME
    Publication number: 20070202244
    Abstract: A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: KEITH WOELFEL, AMY DOMBROSKI, BILL BELLODY, JOHN DIDZBALIS, CAROLINE CHANEY
  • Dulce de leche-flavored fat-based confection, method for making the same and confectionery candies making use of the same
    Patent number: 7229657
    Abstract: A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Keith A. Woelfel, Amy M. Dombroski, Bill J. Bellody, John Didzbalis, Caroline E. Chaney
  • Aroma composition and method
    Publication number: 20070071860
    Abstract: An aroma composition comprising a first component selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)furanone, 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)furanone, a sulfur-containing analogue of any of the foregoing, and any combination, thereof; a second component selected from the group consisting of 2-furanmethanethiol, 2-methyl-3-furanthiol, 5-methyl-2-furanmethanthiol, and any combination, thereof; and a third component selected from the group consisting of 2-(1-mercaptoethyl)furan, 2-furanethanethiol, bis-(2-furfuryl) disulfide, a furanthiol disulfide, and any combination, thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: John Didzbalis, Fred Plog, Karl Ritter, Rainer Schmitt
  • Dulce de leche-flavored fat-based confection, method for making the same and confectionery candies making use of the same
    Publication number: 20030031771
    Abstract: A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Keith A. Woelfel, Amy M. Dombroski, Bill J. Bellody, John Didzbalis, Caroline E. Chaney