Patents by Inventor Steven M. Kumiega
Steven M. Kumiega 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).
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Publication number: 20180325814Abstract: The present invention is directed to a confectionery capable of imparting oral care benefits to an end-user, the confectionery containing: a first sweetener; an optional second sweetener, a flavorant and optionally a functional active ingredient for promoting tooth mineralization, wherein the confectionery is substantially sugar-free. The present invention is also directed to a method of imparting oral care benefits to a consumer involving inserting the above-described confectionery into a consumer's mouth and allowing the confectionery to dissolve in the consumer's mouth over a prolonged period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Paula M. Gibson, Theresa R. Cea, Mary Lou Cunningham, Joan L. Apgar, Ian Fairs, Balaji Santhanam, Brian J. Paul, Jordana Langiotti Swank
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Publication number: 20170119797Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
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Patent number: 9572772Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: The Hershey CompanyInventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
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Publication number: 20160015633Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
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Patent number: 9232809Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: The Hershey CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Steven M. Kumiega
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Patent number: 9179695Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Hershey Foods CorporationInventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
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Publication number: 20150289537Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Thomas J. CARROLL, Steven M. KUMIEGA
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Patent number: 9023414Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: The Hershey CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Steven M. Kumiega
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Publication number: 20120288591Abstract: A film-coated confectionery product is disclosed in which a confectionery base includes or more film coated layers to impart one or more flavors, sensations, textures or combinations of these characteristics to the product when the product is consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: THE HERSHEY COMPANYInventors: Steven M. KUMIEGA, Thomas J. CARROLL
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Publication number: 20120157416Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATIONInventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
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Publication number: 20090123502Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-layered chewing gum, comprising alternative layers of a chewing gum region comprising a chewing gum composition containing a gum base and a fondant, each layer being separate and discrete and co-extensive, said multilayered chewing gum comprised of at least three layers, wherein the outer layers are comprised of said chewing gum composition, and the fondant layer is sandwiched between the layers comprised of a chewing gum region, said fondant comprised of a first component selected from tastant, a flavor, a sensate and a functional agent and the gum region being comprised of a second component selected from tastant flavor, sensate and a functionality, said first component being distinct from said second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: The Hershey CompanyInventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Todd David Wickenheisser, Mary Ellen Kline, Robert J. Huzinec
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Patent number: D743666Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: The Hershey CompanyInventors: Thomas Joseph Carroll, Steven M. Kumiega, Michael G. Burnett