Patents by Inventor Thomas DeMare

Thomas DeMare 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).

  • Conveying and marking apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8371216
    Abstract: A conveying and marking apparatus is disclosed that can convey discrete pieces at high speeds, and in preferred embodiments permits marking on opposite sides of the pieces while the pieces remain in the same position on the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Keith A. Chisholm, Alex A. Hanna, Alfred V. Camporini, David J. Pontzer, Thomas DeMare
  • CONVEYING AND MARKING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110132729
    Abstract: A conveying and marking apparatus is disclosed that can convey discrete pieces at high speeds, and in preferred embodiments permits marking on opposite sides of the pieces while the pieces remain in the same position on the conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Keith A. Chisholm, Alex A. Hanna, Alfred V. Camporini, David J. Pontzer, Thomas DeMare
  • METHODS FOR MOLDING CHOCOLATE AND REMOVING FLASH FROM CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110027440
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: James M. Suttle, George Graham, Keith A. Chisholm, Thomas DeMare, Stephen E. Beavers, Thomas M. Collins
  • APPARATUS FOR MOLDING CHOCOLATE
    Publication number: 20090246308
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: James M. Suttle, George Graham, Keith A. Chisholm, Thomas DeMare, Stephen E. Beavers, Thomas M. Collins
  • Methods and apparatus for molding chocolate
    Patent number: 7556493
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventors: James M. Suttle, George Graham, Keith A. Chisholm, Thomas DeMare, Stephen E. Beavers, Thomas M. Collins
  • Methods and apparatus for molding chocolate
    Publication number: 20060188622
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: James Suttle, George Graham, Keith Chisholm, Thomas DeMare, Stephen Beavers, Thomas Collins
  • Rake adjustable between a right-handed and a left-handed position
    Patent number: 5970696
    Abstract: A rake that can be adjusted between a right-handed position and a left-handed position is provided. The rake has a handle, and raking fingers forming a first raking fan and a second raking fan each having a raking edge. The raking fingers are pivotably attached to a crossbar that is pivotably attached to the handle. An actuator is provided allowing a user to pivot the crossbar relative to the handle, causing the raking fingers to move closer together on one side of the handle and to diverge on the other side of the handle, so as to provide a rake having one larger raking edge, and one smaller raking edge. Such a rake eliminates the inconvenience created by either the raking edge, or the leaves, passing over the user's feet during raking, while providing the ability to quickly adjust to right-handed or left-handed use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Richard P. Van Benschoten, Jr.
    Inventors: Richard P. Van Benschoten, Jr., Thomas DeMare