Patents by Inventor Stan Holtom

Stan Holtom 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).

  • Patent number: 8367134
    Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate or a gelatinous edible composition, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright, Fergal Keohane
  • Patent number: 7871652
    Abstract: A color image may be applied onto a substantially planar carrier, and the carrier may be deformed to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
  • Publication number: 20080254172
    Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate or a gelatinous edible composition, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: James F Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright, Fergal Keohane
  • Publication number: 20070031549
    Abstract: A color image may be applied onto a substantially planar carrier, and the carrier may be deformed to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: James Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John Russell, Angela Wright
  • Publication number: 20060275529
    Abstract: Methods and systems for making an edible substrate may include depositing an edible material onto a backing material from a slot-coat applicator, a spray applicator or a combination of thereof, to form a substantially planar image-bearing edible substrate suitable for adherence to an edible material. An image may be printed on the edible substrate using one or more printing techniques, including screen printing, offset printing, thermal transfer, ink jet printing, lithographic blanket transfer printing, flexographic printing, letter press rotary relief plate printing, web printing, reel to reel printing and gravure printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: James Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, Dawn Barker, Andrew Candler, Angela Wright, Denise Metcalfe, John Russell
  • Patent number: 7144594
    Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: DecoPac, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright
  • Publication number: 20040213878
    Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: James F. Woodhouse, Stan Holtom, John R. Russell, Angela Wright