Patents by Inventor Tanja Pack

Tanja Pack 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: 10779553
    Abstract: A stamp plate (1) and a device for producing shell-shaped goods for consumption made of a food mass, in particular a fat mass such as cocoa or a chocolate-type fat mass. The stamp plate comprises a substantially flat base body (2) and at least one stamp (3) which can be temperature controlled and is arranged on the base body (2). The at least one stamp (3), during the intended use, can be immersed into a cavity (7) of a mold (7) in which the food mass is located, and the cavity corresponding to the stamp (3). At least one additional raised element (4) is arranged on the base body (2) as a spacer (5) for the mold (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: BÜHLER AG
    Inventors: Tanja Pack, Michael Paul, David Marcinkowski, Frank Huperz
  • Patent number: 9649789
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for producing shaped consumable items from a fat mass, in particular a fat mass containing cocoa or a chocolate-like fat mass, comprising a housing (2) and at least one stamping plate (10) having at least one temperature-controllable stamp (13). The stamping plate (10) can be moved out of the housing (2) in order to clean or replace the stamping plate. The invention further relates to methods for cleaning and for replacing stamping plates (10) having at least one temperature-controlled stamp (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bühler AG
    Inventors: Frank Huperz, David Marcinkowski, Tanja Pack, Michael Paul
  • Publication number: 20170112163
    Abstract: A stamp plate (1) and a device for producing shell-shaped goods for consumption made of a food mass, in particular a fat mass such as cocoa or a chocolate-type fat mass. The stamp plate comprises a substantially flat base body (2) and at least one stamp (3) which can be temperature controlled and is arranged on the base body (2). The at least one stamp (3), during the intended use, can be immersed into a cavity (7) of a mold (7) in which the food mass is located, and the cavity corresponding to the stamp (3). At least one additional raised element (4) is arranged on the base body (2) as a spacer (5) for the mold (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: BUHLER AG
    Inventors: Tanja PACK, Michael PAUL, David MARCINKOWSKI, Frank HUPERZ
  • Publication number: 20140070438
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for producing shaped consumable items from a fat mass, in particular a fat mass containing cocoa or a chocolate-like fat mass, comprising a housing (2) and at least one stamping plate (10) having at least one temperature-controllable stamp (13). The stamping plate (10) can be moved out of the housing (2) in order to clean or replace the stamping plate. The invention further relates to methods for cleaning and for replacing stamping plates (10) having at least one temperature-controlled stamp (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Buhler AG
    Inventors: Frank Huperz, David Marcinkowski, Tanja Pack, Michael Paul