Patents by Inventor Steven D. Stephens

Steven D. Stephens 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).

  • Method of embossing chocolate products
    Patent number: 7223428
    Abstract: Methods of producing shaped, embossed, or decorated confectionery chocolate products by using chilled forming, shaping, or embossing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Neil A. Willcocks, Frank W. Earis, Thomas M. Collins, Ralph D. Lee, William Harding, Steven D. Stephens
  • Method of shaping chocolate products
    Publication number: 20020176918
    Abstract: Methods of producing shaped, embossed, or decorated confectionery chocolate products by using chilled forming, shaping, or embossing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Neil A. Willcocks, Frank W. Earis, Thomas M. Collins, Ralph D. Lee, William Harding, Steven D. Stephens
  • Method of shaping chocolate products
    Patent number: 6406733
    Abstract: Methods of producing shaped, embossed, or decorated confectionery chocolate products by using chilled forming, shaping, or embossing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Neil A. Willcocks, Frank W. Earis, Thomas M. Collins, Ralph D. Lee, William Harding, Steven D. Stephens