Patents by Inventor Kristen Schmitz

Kristen Schmitz 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).

  • SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONERY; METHODS OF MAKING SAME; AND USE IN PREPARING MULTILAYERED CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20160073657
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Juan Pablo Campomanes, Brooke Davis, Deborah Levenson, Cesar C. Elejalde, Koichi Enomoto, Dorothy Euan, William John Hirt, Bharat Jani, Joycelyn May, Simone O'Neill, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty
  • MULTILAYERED SUGAR FREE MANNITOL CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20160066596
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Koichi Enomoto, Deborah Levenson, Jocyelyn May, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone A. O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • Sugar free confectionery; methods of making same; and use in preparing multilayered confectionery
    Patent number: 9247761
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Juan Pablo Campomanes Marin, Brooke Davis, Deborah Levenson, Cesar C. Elejalde, Koichi Enomoto, Dorothy Euan, William John Hirt, Bharat Jani, Joycelyn May, Simone O'Neill, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty
  • Multilayered sugar free isomalt confectionery and methods of making same
    Patent number: 9237758
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone A. O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • Multilayered sugar free mannitol confectionery and methods of making same
    Patent number: 9220284
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignees: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC, MONDELEZ JAPAN LIMITED
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Koichi Enomoto, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone A. O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • Sugar free mannitol confectionery and methods of making same
    Patent number: 9185924
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignees: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC, MONDELEZ JAPAN LIMITED
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Koichi Enomoto, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • PEARLESCENT PIGMENT SURFACE TREATMENT FOR CHEWABLE CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130129861
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are particulate coating compositions comprising a powdered carrier and a pearlescent pigment. Also disclosed herein are pearlescent, coated chewing gum compositions comprising the particulate coating composition and methods for making the pearlescent coated chewing gum compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Juan Pablo Campomanes Marin, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty
  • MULTILAYERED SUGAR FREE ISOMALT CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110262588
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Koichi Enomoto, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone A. O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • SUGAR FREE MANNITOL CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110262620
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Koichi Enomoto, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • SUGAR FREE ISOMALT CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110189376
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone A. O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONERY; METHODS OF MAKING SAME; AND USE IN PREPARING MULTILAYERED CONFECTIONERY
    Publication number: 20110159142
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Juan Pablo Campomanes Marin, Brooke Davis, Deborah Levenson, Cesar C. Elejalde, Koichi Enomoto, Dorothy Euan, William John Hirt, Bharat Jani, Joycelyn May, Simone O'Neill, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty
  • MULTILAYERED SUGAR FREE MANNITOL CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110159143
    Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Cesar C. Elejalde, Bharat Jani, Koichi Enomoto, Deborah Levenson, Joycelyn May, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Aditi Shetty, Simone A. O'Neill, William John Hirt, Dorothy Euan
  • PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY TASTE CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100136164
    Abstract: A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two tastants, that are identified by indicia on the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Steve Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Scott Allison
  • MULTI-REGION CHEWING GUM WITH ACTIVES
    Publication number: 20090142443
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention include multi-region chewing gum compositions containing at least one active in a solid candy composition and an elastomer region, specifically where the active is caffeine. Methods of masking off-tastes of active ingredients are provided. Further, methods of manufacturing a caffeinated solid candy center fill gum composition are provided. Methods of delivering a dosage of caffeine to a user of the gum composition are additionally provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Package Assembly for Multi-Modality Sensation Chewing Gum Compositions
    Publication number: 20080255938
    Abstract: A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as a dual sensation perception, that are identified by indicia on the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Steve Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary K. Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Scott Allison
  • CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING AN ELASTOMERIC COMPONENT AND A SACCHARIDE COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20080166449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the confectionery compositions including a saccharide and a chewing gum base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Cadbury Adams USA LLC
    Inventors: Kishor KABSE, Gerald Cotten, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Janie Cooper, Patricia Reinhart Constance, Jose Amarista, Demetrius Torino McCormick, Scott B. Allison, Colleen M. Kramer
  • DUSTING COMPOSITIONS FOR CHEWING GUM PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20080063747
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions for dusting chewing gum products and chewing gum products incorporating same. The dusting compositions have a managed release profile. The compositions generally include a dusting component, which is at least partially encapsulated with an encapsulating material. The compositions also may include an unencapsulated dusting component. The present invention also includes dusted chewing gum products, such as center-fill, compressed or candy gum, and methods of making same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: CADBURY ADAMS USA LLC
    Inventors: Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Shiuh Luo
  • Multi-modality functional ingredients in chewing gum compositions
    Publication number: 20060286201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for a multi-modality center-filled chewing gum. The individual gum pieces, which include the compositions of the present invention, may include a center-fill region surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. The individual gum pieces optionally may be further coated with an external coating layer. At least two components that create a duality, such as two functional agents, may be incorporated into different regions of the gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Multi-modality flavored chewing gum compositions
    Publication number: 20060280835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for a multi-modality center-filled chewing gum. The individual gum pieces, which include the compositions of the present invention, may include a center-fill region surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. The individual gum pieces optionally may be further coated with an external coating layer. At least two components that create a duality, such as two flavors, may be incorporated into different regions of the gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz
  • Multi-modality sensations in chewing gum compositions
    Publication number: 20060280837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for a multi-modality center-filled chewing gum. The individual gum pieces, which include the compositions of the present invention, may include a center-fill region surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. The individual gum pieces optionally may be further coated with an external coating layer. At least two components that create a duality, such as two sensates, may be incorporated into different regions of the gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Bharat Jani, Kishor Kabse, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, R. Grant, Jesse Kiefer, Thomas Kuncewitch, Colleen Kramer, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz