Patents by Inventor John M. Kaiser
John M. Kaiser 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: 11100626Abstract: A system for monitoring a process step during manufacturing of an assembly sheet includes a detection camera configured to capture a first image of the assembly sheet, the first image including a locating feature of the assembly sheet, a vacuum hold-down device for selectively inhibiting advancement of the assembly sheet along a process step line for a predetermined measurement time, and a measurement camera configured to capture a second image of the assembly sheet responsive to the vacuum hold-down device inhibiting advancement of the assembly sheet, the second image including one or more features of a coupon of the assembly sheet.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Hutchinson Technology IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey L. Roepke, John M. Kaiser, Joel D. Millett
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Publication number: 20190347782Abstract: A system for monitoring a process step during manufacturing of an assembly sheet includes a detection camera configured to capture a first image of the assembly sheet, the first image including a locating feature of the assembly sheet, a vacuum hold-down device for selectively inhibiting advancement of the assembly sheet along a process step line for a predetermined measurement time, and a measurement camera configured to capture a second image of the assembly sheet responsive to the vacuum hold-down device inhibiting advancement of the assembly sheet, the second image including one or more features of a coupon of the assembly sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey L. Roepke, John M. Kaiser, Joel D. Millett
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Patent number: 10155017Abstract: Milling dry extracts containing cocoa polyphenols (CPs) to reduce the particle size improves the flavor of edible products (e.g., foods, medical foods, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals) or additives containing the milled cocoa extracts. The products, e.g., chocolates, are less astringent and less bitter. The mean particle size after milling is less than about 15 microns, preferably less than about 10 microns, and most preferably less than about 5 microns. The total CP content of the milled extracts is at least about 300 milligrams and preferably about 300 to about 700 milligrams per gram of milled extract. The additives consist essentially of (i) the milled high CP cocoa extract and (ii) a fat (e.g., cocoa butter), an oil (e.g., vegetable oil), or a syrup (e.g., corn syrup).Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: MARS, INC.Inventors: Brent A. Anderson, John M. Kaiser, Ilene K. Teijaro, David J. Hausman, Barry D. Glazier, Jacqueline B. Kramer, Tracey L. Knapp
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Publication number: 20150352163Abstract: Milling dry extracts containing cocoa polyphenols (CPs) to reduce the particle size improves the flavor of edible products (e.g., foods, medical foods, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals) or additives containing the milled cocoa extracts. The products, e.g., chocolates, are less astringent and less bitter. The mean particle size after milling is less than about 15 microns, preferably less than about 10 microns, and most preferably less than about 5 microns. The total CP content of the milled extracts is at least about 300 milligrams and preferably about 300 to about 700 milligrams per gram of milled extract. The additives consist essentially of (i) the milled high CP cocoa extract and (ii) a fat (e.g., cocoa butter), an oil (e.g., vegetable oil), or a syrup (e.g., corn syrup).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Brent A. ANDERSON, John M. KAISER, Ilene K. COOPER, David J. HAUSMAN, Barry D. GLAZIER, Jacqueline B. KRAMER, Tracey L. Knapp
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Patent number: 9114114Abstract: Milling dry extracts containing cocoa polyphenols (CPs) to reduce the particle size improves the flavor of edible products (e.g., foods, medical foods, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals) or additives containing the milled cocoa extracts. The products, e.g., chocolates, are less astringent and less bitter. The mean particle size after milling is less than about 15 microns, preferably less than about 10 microns, and most preferably less than about 5 microns. The total CP content of the milled extracts is at least about 300 milligrams and preferably about 300 to about 700 milligrams per gram of milled extract. The additives consist essentially of (i) the milled high CP cocoa extract and (ii) a fat (e.g., cocoa butter), an oil (e.g., vegetable oil), or a syrup (e.g., corn syrup).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: MARS, INC.Inventors: Brent A. Anderson, John M. Kaiser, Ilene K. Cooper, David J. Hausman, Barry D. Glazier, Jacqueline B. Kramer, Tracey L. Knapp
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Patent number: 7819053Abstract: Prior to cooling, an air knife is used to remove bubbles from confectionery-filled chocolates, preferably center-filled chocolates, deposited in a mold tray, preferably using a one-shot depositor. Using the method and apparatus, it is possible to manufacture novel confectionery products, including one-shot deposited caramel-filled dark chocolates.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Dale R. Slesser, Dominic M. Diperna, Richard A. Morgan, Rick A. Floyd, Robert A. Parker, Robert Harvey
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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: 20080317891Abstract: Milling dry extracts containing cocoa polyphenols (CPs) to reduce the particle size improves the flavor of edible products (e.g., foods, medical foods, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals) or additives containing the milled cocoa extracts. The products, e.g., chocolates, are less astringent and less bitter. The mean particle size after milling is less than about 15 microns, preferably less than about 10 microns, and most preferably less than about 5 microns. The total CP content of the milled extracts is at least about 300 milligrams and preferably about 300 to about 700 milligrams per gram of milled extract. The additives consist essentially of (i) the milled high CP cocoa extract and (ii) a fat (e.g., cocoa butter), an oil (e.g., vegetable oil), or a syrup (e.g., corn syrup).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Brent A. Anderson, John M. Kaiser, Ilene K. Cooper, David J. Hausman, Barry D. Glazier, Jacqueline B. Kramer, Tracey L. Knapp
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Food materials with improved flavor and functionality due to size reduction in a modified atmosphere
Patent number: 6761924Abstract: Off-notes normally associated with chocolates made from ingredients containing dairy powders can be avoided using a dry mill in connection with a modified atmosphere to reduce the particle sizes of the ingredients. The modified atmosphere may be air at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 120° C., or an atmosphere having less than about 5.0 percent oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Ilene Cooper, Gagan Mongia, Kenneth G. Weaber, Jr. -
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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Food materials with improved flavor and functionality due to size reduction in a modified atmosphere
Publication number: 20030118708Abstract: Off-notes normally associated with chocolates made from ingredients containing dairy powders can be avoided using a dry mill in connection with a modified atmosphere to reduce the particle sizes of the ingredients. The modified atmosphere may be air at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 120° C., or an atmosphere having less than about 5.0 percent oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Ilene Cooper, Gagan Mongia, Kenneth G. Weaber -
Food materials with improved flavor and functionality due to size reduction in a modified atmosphere
Patent number: 6521278Abstract: Off-notes normally associated with chocolates made from ingredients containing dairy powders can be avoided using a dry mill in connection with a modified atmosphere to reduce the particle sizes of the ingredients. The modified atmosphere may be air at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 120° C., or an atmosphere having less than about 5.0 percent oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Ilene Cooper, Gagan Mongia, Kenneth G. Weaber, Jr. -
Patent number: 6391373Abstract: This invention relates to confectioneries, and particularly reduced fat chocolates comprising an admixture of non-fat chocolate ingredients in accordance with specified particle size distribution formulae, and the method of preparation thereof. Controlling particle packing, using continuous particle size ingredient distributions and discrete, bi-modal particle size ingredient distributions, has been shown to be useful for achieving highly concentrated chocolate suspensions, having reduced fat concentrations and suitable rheology for moulding, enrobing or extrusion. The methods of this invention are also useful for providing conventional chocolates (25% or greater fat content) having good rheological characteristics, while reducing cocoa butter usage. Specified particle size distributions are achieved through the selective blending of fine, medium and coarse ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Sandy A. S. Purwo
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Patent number: 6098115Abstract: System and method reading data from storage by speculatively accessing storage and overlapping data bus access with status determination, thereby reducing storage read access latency. Also, a system and method is provided for reducing storage read access latency by accessing a data bus substantially simultaneously with availability of data from storage. Upon receipt of a storage read request, and before status determination, the requested data is read from storage. Optionally, depending upon bus architecture or the need to minimize control circuitry, control of the data bus may speculatively be sought so that data may be loaded to the data bus upon availability from main storage, still whether or not status has been resolved. Subsequently, if status cancels the read request, further data bus loading is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Raymond J. Eberhard, John M. Kaiser, deceased, Warren E. Maule, Eddie Wong, Vincent P. Zeyak, Jr.
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Patent number: 6001409Abstract: Corn-based products having a masa flavor, such as tortilla chips and taco shells, and soft tacos are produced using ground corn. The crisp corn based food products have a masa flavor and color, a crisp texture, and chip-like appearance without the gritty, hard texture associated with conventional tortilla chips or taco shells made by steeping whole corn kernels. The liming of continued corn particles reduces steeping time, develops masa flavor, and reduces tackiness to provide a cohesive dough which can be machined in a tortilla sheeter/cutter. Substantially uniform hydration of a coarse ground corn component, such as corn meal, is achieved by admixing and heating the coarse ground corn component with water and lime to at least substantially hydrate the coarse corn particles without substantially gelatinizing the corn starch. The hydrated coarse component may then be subjected to temperatures above the gelatinization temperature to partially gelatinize the corn starch.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Nabisco Technology CompanyInventors: Norbert Gimmler, Joseph A. Szwerc, Juan A. Menjivar, Craig E. Rethwill, John M. Kaiser
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Patent number: 5978938Abstract: In a data processing system including a bus connected to a plurality of devices capable of driving said bus, error reporting and isolation is achieved by signaling a self-check to each device connected to the bus to determine if it was driving the bus at the time an error occurred. The bus check request is generated by one of the devices connected to the bus in response to detecting either a parity error or an internal error. If a parity error is detected, a bus check request is signaled to a combining unit connected to the bus. The combining unit signals the self-check to each of the devices attached to the bus in response to receiving the bus check request. Each device determines whether it was driving the bus at the time the error occurred and, if so, sets a source of error indicator on the device. Similarly, if an internal error is detected, the detecting device sets source of error and internal error indicators on the detecting device and signals a bus check request to the combining unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1996Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John M. Kaiser, Warren E. Maule
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Patent number: D556426Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Dale Slesser, Robert Baron, John M. Kaiser, Ray Green
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Patent number: D556427Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Robert F. Baron, Jacqueline Kramer, Dale R. Slesser, Karen R. Martin
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Patent number: D584877Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Robert F. Baron, Jacqueline Kramer, Dale R. Slesser, Karen R. Martin
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Patent number: D593276Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: MARS, IncorporatedInventors: John M. Kaiser, Robert F. Baron, Jacqueline Kramer, Dale R. Slesser, Karen R. Martin