Patents by Inventor Timo Stark

Timo Stark 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: 12317911
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to peptides and flavor compositions that include at least one, two, three, four, five or more peptide compounds, and screening methods for identifying the same. The flavor compositions can be used to enhance or modify the taste and/or flavor of various edible compositions such as human food products and pet food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Mathias Salger, Timo Stark
  • Patent number: 11089802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing compositions with enhanced color properties and to compositions obtainable by such a method, especially cocoa-based compositions with enhanced color properties. The method comprises the steps of providing an initial composition comprising a polyphenol, adding an aqueous base to the initial composition to produce an aqueous mixture, heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of 50 to 100° C. during a time period of 120 to 300 minutes, cooling the aqueous mixture, and optionally adjusting the pH of the aqueous mixture to between 6 and 9. The method further comprises oxygenising the aqueous base and/or the aqueous mixture, wherein the produced food product comprises chromophores having an absorption maximum between 505 to 515 nm and/or 428 to 438 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Daniel Germann, Brian Guthrie, Thomas Hofmann, Timo Stark
  • Publication number: 20210000152
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to peptides and flavor compositions that include at least one, two, three, four, five or more peptide compounds, and screening methods for identifying the same. The flavor compositions can be used to enhance or modify the taste and/or flavor of various edible compositions such as human food products and pet food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Mathias Salger, Timo Stark
  • Publication number: 20200236978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing compositions with enhanced color properties and to compositions obtainable by such a method, especially cocoa-based compositions with enhanced color properties. The method comprises the steps of providing an initial composition comprising a polyphenol, adding an aqueous base to the initial composition to produce an aqueous mixture, heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of 50 to 100° C. during a time period of 120 to 300 minutes, cooling the aqueous mixture, and optionally adjusting the pH of the aqueous mixture to between 6 and 9. The method further comprises oxygenising the aqueous base and/or the aqueous mixture, wherein the produced food product comprises chromophores having an absorption maximum between 505 to 515 nm and/or 428 to 438 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Daniel GERMANN, Brian GUTHRIE, Thomas HOFMANN, Timo STARK
  • Publication number: 20140348966
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure related to compounds and compositions derived from G. buchananii baker and methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Onesmo B. Balemba, Thomas Hofmann, Sofie Pasilis, Gary M. Mawe, Stuart M. Brierley, Gemma Mazzuoli, Timo Stark, Michael Schemann, Dagmar Kruger
  • Patent number: 8003150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flavonoid sugar addition products and a method for making the same. It also relates to the use of these addition products for modifying the taste of food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Degenhardt, Frank Ullrich, Thomas Hofmann, Timo Stark
  • Publication number: 20100008976
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the general structural formula (formula I) for use in a diagnostic method or a method for treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Westfallsche Wilheims Universitat Munster
    Inventors: Andreas Hensel, Thomas Hofmann, Alexandra Deters, Timo Stark
  • Publication number: 20070269570
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flavonoid sugar addition products and a method for making the same. It also relates to the use of these addition products for modifying the taste of food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Andreas Degenhardt, Frank Ullrich, Thomas Hofmann, Timo Stark