Patents by Inventor Keith A. Woelfel

Keith A. Woelfel 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).

  • CANNABINOID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190015383
    Abstract: Water-soluble cannabinoid compositions are described herein. The composition may include a cannabinoid mixture, e.g., purified from a cannabis extract, and one or more water soluble agents, such as a complex carbohydrate. Methods of preparing such compositions may include blending the cannabinoid mixture with the water soluble agents(s) in water to form an emulsion. Some methods include drying the emulsion to form a film coating or particles, such as spray-dried and/or agglomerated particles, wherein the film coating or particles are at least partially soluble in cold water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Keith WOELFEL, Justin SINGER, Jeremy GOLDSTEIN, Michael BROWN
  • Dulce de leche-flavored fat-based confection, method for making the same and confectionery candies making use of the same
    Patent number: 8137726
    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: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Keith A. Woelfel, Amy M. Dombroski, Bill J. Bellody, John Didzbalis, Caroline E. Chaney
  • Adherence of temperature-sensitive inclusions on edible lightweight cores
    Patent number: 7906162
    Abstract: Temperature-sensitive inclusions are adhered to edible lightweight cores using an ambient temperature process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventor: Keith Woelfel
  • DULCE DE LECHE-FLAVORED FAT-BASED CONFECTION, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME AND CONFECTIONERY CANDIES MAKING USE OF THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110027442
    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: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: KEITH A. WOELFEL, AMY M. DOMBROSKI, BILL J. BELLODY, JOHN DIDZBALIS, CAROLINE E. CHANEY
  • PRODUCTS CONTAINING POLYPHENOLS
    Publication number: 20100055248
    Abstract: Shelf-stable products, particularly beverages, containing polyphenols and optionally sterol and/or stanol esters are disclosed. Loss of polyphenols during the heat processing of the products is prevented by reducing the pH of the product by at least 0.2 after mixing and prior to heat processing. The pH of the final beverage should be about pH 4.6 to about pH 6.8. The preferred products are low fat cocoa beverages containing at least 0.2-5 micrograms of cocoa polyphenols per gram of the beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Mars, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Woelfel, Rebecca J. Robbins
  • 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
  • Adherence of temperature-sensitive inclusions on edible lightweight cores
    Publication number: 20060204625
    Abstract: Temperature-sensitive inclusions are adhered to edible lightweight cores using an ambient temperature process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Keith Woelfel
  • 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