Patents by Inventor Keith Schafer

Keith Schafer 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).

  • Stable chocolate confection containing one or more sugar shelled inclusions
    Publication number: 20050084603
    Abstract: A stable confection comprising a chocolate matrix having at least one sugar coated confectionery inclusion is disclosed. The confectionery inclusion comprises an outer sugar shell; a fat containing edible barrier layer substantially surrounded by the sugar shell and a fat-containing edible core surrounded by the barrier layer, the barrier layer containing at least about 0.5% less liquid fat at 25° C. and the edible core and a barrier layer: core weight ratio is at least about 0.1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Kaiser, Brian Anthony, Dale Slesser, Eric Whitacre, Jacqueline Kramer, Keith Schafer, David Prybylowski
  • Coated confectionery having a crispy starch based center and method of preparation
    Patent number: 6555150
    Abstract: A coated confectionery having a crispy starch based center with a thin continuous rigid outer, coating is provided. The integrity of the thin continuous rigid outer coating is maintained even after prolonged storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Marla D. Belzowski, David W. Bauman, Keith Schafer, Jennifer L. Reff, Carolyn Peucker
  • Coated confectionery having a crispy starch based center and method of preparation
    Patent number: 6207207
    Abstract: A coated confectionery having a crispy starch based center with a thin continuous rigid outer, coating is disclosed. The integrity of the thin continuous rigid outer coating is maintained even after prolonged storage. Also disclosed is a method for preparing such coated confectionery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Marla D. Belzowski, David W. Bauman, Keith Schafer, Jennifer L. Reff, Carolyn Peucker