Imitated, Simulated, Ornamental, Three-dimensional Product Or Confectionary Product Having Child-oriented Utility Patents (Class 426/104)
  • Publication number: 20100221390
    Abstract: The present invention is a horizontal base for stabilizing vertically extending walls comprising a tray surface elevated from said base, the tray surface defining at least one moulded canal of a pre-defined shape, the at least one moulded canal being defined to receive at least one of said vertically extending walls. The base is preferably used in arts and crafts endeavours and in particular, for improved efficiency in the construction of gingerbread-based structures such as gingerbread houses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: John Madonia
  • Publication number: 20100209563
    Abstract: A frozen beverage containing dissolvable substances. The frozen beverage is frozen solid, forming chambers for liquid to touch pertaining walls. The addition of liquid in these pathways causes the dissolvable substances to dissolve. This dissolving separates the particles in the frozen substance, leaving the high melting point substances to remain frozen. The frozen beverage may be mixed by hand or by mechanical means after separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Michael David Mark
  • Publication number: 20100173045
    Abstract: A cake on a stick is prepared by attaching a top edible treat to a bottom edible treat. The bottom edible treat enables consumer with freedom of movement to enhance visual gratification of the top edible treat during consumption. The bottom edible treat is also consumable further enhancing the consumption experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Jessica Cervantes
  • Patent number: 7722911
    Abstract: The invention provide methods and materials for producing nutritious pet chews comprising an edible thermoplastic comprising from 45 to 80 wt. % starch selected from one or more potato and non-potato starches wherein said starch comprises at least 28% amylose as determined by size exclusion chromatography if less than 50% of said starch is potato starch or at least 20% amylose as determined by size exclusion chromatography if greater than or equal to 50% of said starch is potato starch; from 5 to 25 wt. % plasticizer; 2% to 15 wt % of a humectant and from 5 to 25 wt. % water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Penford Food Corporation
    Inventors: Ellis Liu, Ted Lengwin, Wallace H. Kunerth, Jeffrey Smith, James M. Quarles
  • Patent number: 7709043
    Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing processed root vegetables or fruit vegetables including: a) heat-treating vegetables selected from the group consisting of root vegetables and fruit vegetables; b) immersing the heat-treated vegetables in a sugar solution; c) preparing a paste of the heat-treated vegetables that are immersed in the sugar solution; d) shaping the paste into the original shape of the vegetables; e) spreading or coating a material having a similar color to the peel color of the original vegetables onto the surface of the shaped paste; and f) drying the spread or coated shaped paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Myong Gon Dong, Hee Soon Cheon, Jun Bong Choi
  • Publication number: 20100098808
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of making a frozen beverage by arranging a frozen confection in a container with the frozen confection having a three-dimensional shape with a surface area to volume ratio higher than the same volume of frozen confection which assumes the shape of the container and being arranged in the container to provide one or more open spaces or cavities including at least one extending through or around the frozen confection to the bottom of the container. The open spaces or cavities allow liquid to penetrate and enter into the frozen confection to facilitate mixing of the liquid and the frozen confection to form the frozen beverage upon demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Madansinh Vaghela, Nishant Joshi, Hoo Tung Vincent Chan, Dinakar Panyam
  • Publication number: 20100080873
    Abstract: Various shapes, sizes and colors of candy pieces can be serially interlinked into a garland of at least three pieces, using first and second spaced apart concave regions of the candy pieces. Each of the regions preferably measures at least one inch in length and has an inner portion. At least two of the candy pieces can be combined with a decorative background or card in a package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Robin Reichelt
  • Patent number: 7682215
    Abstract: The present invention is a candy lollipop device that can be converted to a humanoid or character figure with a wobbling head after consumption of the candy. The device comprises a lower body have a flat base and an upper body with a wobbly head. The lower body further houses a candy or similar confection. Both the upper and lower body portions are modeled to mimic fanciful or commonly known characters and personalities, and may include information imprinted on the flat base and at other suitable locations on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Leonhardt
  • Publication number: 20100068334
    Abstract: Medicinal food and beverage compositions and related methods for managing acne in humans are disclosed. A medicinal food composition comprises a mixture of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and pharmacologically active ingredients formulated to manage acne in humans. The mixture can be between about 35-75% by weight of the medicinal food composition. Further, in the mixture, carbohydrates can be about 5-25% by weight of the food composition, fats can be about 8-20% by weight of the food composition, and pharmacologically active ingredients can be about 0.005-25% by weight of the food composition. The medicinal food and beverage compositions may be in the form of nutritional bars, snack cakes, chips, shakes, beverage mixes or beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Damon Randolph Race
  • Patent number: 7662414
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an easily-digestible pet chew for promoting oral health and preventing malodorous breath in animals. The pet chew is formed with ingredients selected to promote mastication and ease digestibility, and additionally includes baking soda and abrasives to reduce tartar and plaque and eliminate malodorous breath. The pet chew has a soft, malleable texture that is easily chewed by animals and easily digested once swallowed. The pet chew also includes a white coloring interspersed with colored crystals formed in a bone-like shape that appeals to both animals and their owners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Lawlor
  • Patent number: 7651709
    Abstract: Improved confectionery compositions and methods of using those compositions are provided. Broadly, the compositions comprise a sweetening ingredient, a proteinaceous material, and a thickening agent and can further have various additives such as colorants, flavoring agents, and preservatives. The compositions can be provided in the form of a dry mix which can be stored for long periods of time, or in the form of a ready-to-use composition. The final hydrated icing compositions flow readily through extremely small apertures (e.g., 18-24 gauge) and thus can be formed into detailed and complex patterns by even those with little skill in the art. The patterns can also be formed on a release substrate and packaged for sale directly to consumers or to bakeries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Waldron LLC
    Inventor: Michele Hester
  • Publication number: 20100009040
    Abstract: The present invention resides in food products and in their methods of preparation. More particularly, the present invention provides food products, especially shelf stable to ready-to-eat (“R-T-E”) or breakfast cereals mixes in the form of loose blends of individual pieces with the pieces including shaped and sized pieces having a portion of an image on a major surface that collectively, can be used to form image puzzles for enhanced play value such as for children. The present methods of preparation involve preparing pieces having a portion of an image on a major surface and blending those shaped pieces to provide loose blends of individual pieces whereby a food product blend can be provided having enhanced play value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Susan L. Kamper, Timothy O. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100003375
    Abstract: A candy food product comprises a candy pop having a hard candy rod formed and supported at a support base, and a dispenser shaped as a personal electronic device for storing a plurality of confectionary powders. The dispenser includes a plurality of confectionary compartments for holding the confectionary powders. A lid selectively movable between an open and closed position sealingly engages the dispenser. A receptacle is formed in the dispenser proximate to the confectionary compartments and receives the candy pop therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Jules R. Shecter
  • Publication number: 20100003374
    Abstract: The invention describes an edible confectionary item molded in the form of a maze. One planar surface of the confectionary item is formed with indented grooves to create a maze, or labyrinth pattern. The perimeter of the planar surface of the confectionary item is raised to form an outside ridge. There also exists a movable piece, such as a ball, which can be navigated through the maze pattern by tilting and tapping the confectionary item. A further indentation within the maze forms a starting point for the movable piece. There also exists a destination point of the maze, which may be demarcated in any number of ways. The destination may include an image such as a corporate logo, letters, a geographical representation such as a city, or other suitable promotional identifiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Jeff Hachmann
  • Publication number: 20090311385
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and devices for manufacturing candy using one or more molds and/or stencils, which comprises the steps of filling a measured amount of a first candy mass into a first mold or stencil portion and filling a measured amount of at least a second mixture comprising a candy mass into a second mold or stencil portion. The invention also discloses a product and process to manufacture candy by forming a candy billet and reducing the cross section of said moldable billet such that features in the candy billet appear in a similar arrangement in the resulting extruded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas P. DuFaux
  • Publication number: 20090285948
    Abstract: A novelty ball gag is disclosed and claimed. The gag includes a ball member mounted upon a rigid or flexible rod. Each end of the rod is threaded, and a strap member is secured to each rod end The straps are sized and shaped to reach around a wearer's head and can be fastened to one another by any convenient means such as a buckle so as to secure the rod in a position across a wearer's mouth. In accordance with the invention, the ball is mounted on the rod, and is formed of an edible or soluble material such as hard candy. If desired, spacer sleeves can be inserted over the rod to center the candy ball on the rod. The ball can be flavored with cinnamon, peppermint, or any other desired flavor. A mild irritant such as, black pepper may provide an unusual sensation to the gag wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: The Stockroom, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel G. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20090285940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to frosting or icing articles or cake toppers for baked goods that are sweet, shelf stable, ready-to-use, preformed, rigid or inflexible, three-dimensional, discrete or individual units for individual dessert servings such as cupcakes as well as their methods of preparation and use. Toppers can be made in a variety of flavors, colors and textures and can carry particulates such as nuts, chips, coconut, candy bits, etc. Further, the topper allows for creativity in frosting design. Multicolored, multi-flavored, and multi-textured toppers can be made. The cake toppers are especially useful for the at-home preparation of cupcakes with a frosting top. The toppers provide enhanced consumer convenience of reduced preparation and clean-up time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Karen B. Foehse, Trish Fittipaldi, Robert R. Golaszewski
  • Publication number: 20090258117
    Abstract: A pipe mold assembly is composed of a mold and a pin block. The mold can be composed of two sides. The bottom side of the mold contains an insert for forming the bowl of the pipe. The insert can be conical shaped and indented to form a lip. A pin block is inserted between the top and bottom sides of the mold to create a smoking channel. The pin block can form a carburetor if the pins are long enough. The pipe is formed by placing the pin block on a flat surface, surrounding the pin block with the mold, and pouring an edible solution into the opening. Once the solution is sufficiently cool, the pin-block and mold are removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: KZee Novelty Products LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Tak Lee, Zeaad Handoush
  • Patent number: 7597752
    Abstract: High resolution ink-jet printing on edible substrates is disclosed in which fat or wax-based edible inks, which contain a colorant, a fat or wax dispersible carrier, and a fat or wax base, are used to produce high resolution images on edibles. The methods utilize a piezoelectric printhead; and the edible products include confectionery pieces having non-planar, hydrophobic surfaces, such as wax-polished sugar shell surfaces, with a printed image thereon having a resolution greater than 100 dpi, preferably greater than 300 dpi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Arun V. Shastry, Thomas M. Collins, James M. Suttle, Neil A. Willcocks, Eyal Ben-Yoseph, Megan Walters
  • Publication number: 20090238924
    Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a pizza having a decorative contour. The method includes contouring a pizza dough such that the contour of the dough is substantially the decorative contour. The dough is formed to define a shoulder and a top surface, whereby the shoulder defines the contour of the dough and the contour of the top surface. Toppings are positioned at the top surface such that the toppings accent the decorative contour. The shoulder retains the toppings at the top surface. The dough and toppings are cooked, resulting in the pizza having the decorative contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Richard C. Lawhorn
  • Publication number: 20090232946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible panel for building a self-interlocking model and a self-interlocking model kit comprising the same edible panel(s), in which the edible panel can be freely molded when it is in a dough state but is transformed into a cookie which is not be deformed or molded after calcining, wherein the edible panels are manufactured into a variety of shapes so that they can be assembled into a variety of models, such as a house model or a ship model, and a user can eat the edible panels after assembling them into a model and baking it, as well as have an experience of assembling the self-interlocking model kit into a self-interlocking model, and appreciating the model assembled by himself or herself using the self-interlocking model kit. The user further can use the self-interlocking model kit comprising the edible panels as celebration gifts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Yoo-Seun Cha
  • Patent number: 7579038
    Abstract: The several embodiments of the present invention include methods of producing a thermoplastic, protein-based, edible molded article and the resulting articles. An exemplary method includes the steps of mixing a protein-based thermoplastic composition of the present invention, heating the composition via an extruder, drying the resulting extrudate and heating the dried extrudate and injecting the heated, previously dried, extrudate into one or more molds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Waggin' Train, LLC.
    Inventor: Christopher A Weinberg
  • Publication number: 20090208612
    Abstract: A meat analog product is provided prepared starting from a dry component that is a combination of ingredients, including a dry sulfur protein source, a carbohydrate source, a liquid, and a monovalent cationic bicarbonate or carbonate. The meat analog product can be produced and extruded under low shear conditions to provide a product having a plurality of striated and separable aligned fibers and a real meat appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ralf Reiser, Vinod Gumudavelli, William Gharibian, Lewis James, Lucio Hiroshi Yonemoto
  • Publication number: 20090191314
    Abstract: A method for encouraging the development of new flavors, wherein the method includes the steps of providing a plurality of sets of comestible pieces available for combination experimentation, providing a plurality of predetermined flavor combination suggestions, and encouraging experimental combination of comestibles from different sets. Preferably, each set is characterized by a unique flavor and the flavor of each piece is provided by a predetermined amount of flavoring contained therein. Also preferably, the predetermined amount of flavoring contained in each piece is standardized relative to flavor intensity. Optionally, rewards are given for the development or identification of successful flavor combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Nancy L. Wood
  • Publication number: 20090169686
    Abstract: A method of making a drawing on a chocolate by causing a pulsed laser to irradiate the surface of a solid chocolate under limited operation conditions, and a chocolate manufactured by said method are provided. The irradiation energy per pulse and the irradiation energy per sweeping unit line length of the pulsed laser are limited to a certain range. The trace of the laser irradiation remains circular or arc-shaped on the surface of the chocolate manufactured under the above conditions. Further, the method makes a drawing on the surface of the chocolate, using the phenomenon that chocolate changes color when being irradiated by a pulsed laser under the above operation conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Yuji Kuwabara, Akemi Kuwabara
  • Patent number: 7550168
    Abstract: The invention provides fruit-like products based on alginate or low-methoxy pectate gel which are spherical with two dimples spaced at opposite extremes of the sphere. These are prepared by extruding a sol through a cylindrical nozzle and at the same time extruding a gelling agent through a tube centrally located in the nozzle and co-terminous with it. The extrudate is cut off at the end of the nozzle below the surface of a bath of the gelling agent. The extrudate is allowed to gel by diffusion of calcium ions. The gelling agent is an aqueous solution containing calcium ions. The sol, which is an aqueous alginate or low-methoxy pectate sol, preferably contains dispersed fruit puree. Preferably the solution in the bath has a lower density than the density of the sol. In a preferred form of the invention equipment is used comprising a nozzle, a centrally spaced tube, a gelling bath and a perforated support surface in the bath for the gelling product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Reid Kelly, Bryan Edwin Barwick, Vijay Arjun Sawant
  • Publication number: 20090155424
    Abstract: Dry milling methods for preparing oat products enriched in the content of ?-glucan and methods for preparing foodstuffs incorporating such an enriched oat product especially ready-to-eat cereals are provided. Heat conditioned dehulled oats are dry milled to form a coarse whole non defatted oat flour and then, without a preceding removal of fat, dry fractionated into coarser bran and finer oat flour fractions at multiple stages. The coarse oat flour is first dry classified to separate or form a coarser fraction oat bran containing more concentrated ?-glucan and a finer oat flour or starch containing or endosperm containing fraction. The oat bran is subjected to second and third rounds of milling and classification to form a high ?-glucan content (>7-9%) oat bran and a low ?-glucan content (3%) oat flour. The oat bran and oat flours can be used to prepare foodstuffs such as ready-to-eat cereals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL MILLS, INC.
    Inventors: John H. Hellweg, John D. McKeehen, Michael Dietsch
  • Publication number: 20090145306
    Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing and processing a food product, such as forming, transporting, and slicing, is disclosed. The food product includes an elongated body having a generally D-shaped cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Kent M. Bearson, William K. Lambrite, Garry J. Benedict
  • Publication number: 20090148569
    Abstract: A simulated edible cake, comprising a base, a core having a predetermined shape attached to the base and a portion of the core including a notch for receiving at least one piece of edible cake. The core of the cake is covered with at least one layer of edible crust to provide the cake with a desired exterior design. The edible cake is shipped to the desired location in a specialized container having a receiver formed therein for fix the base and centering the cake within the container for shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Elaine Kimberly Aya
  • Patent number: 7531197
    Abstract: Illuminated tongs include a pair of arm members joined together at a hinged end for relative moment to grasp an object such as a translucent confectionary item. A battery compartment is connected to at least one of the arm members, and a spring is mounted in the battery compartment to bias the tongs to an open position. A light source is hidden within one of the arm members adjacent the grasping end. A switch member, associated with the battery compartment, is automatically closed when the grasping end is moved to grasp a confectionary member whereby light will glow from the interior of the confectionary member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Kandy Kastle, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20090104314
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an edible non-human animal container or pet food container comprising water, pregelatinized and native starch, a cross-linker natural fibers, a wax emulsion, a mold release agent, a flavoring agent, and a coloring agent, food grade materials, and wherein the container is of a shape that is attractive to non-human animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: David A. Dellinger, Elie Helou, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090091046
    Abstract: A variety of toy polariscopes are simpler in design and less costly than precision instruments used in scientific research and stress analysis of materials and structures. The toy polariscopes are designed for a variety of objects that may exhibit photoelastic properties such as glass, plastic, Plexiglas, gel candle material and other gels, and even edible photoelastic objects. They are specially designed for objects of various sizes with a variety of purposes such as objects to enhance learning in a variety of conditions and experiences. Special objects are designed to go with the toy polariscopes such as edible and inedible photoelastic objects, photoelastic candle material, a variety of photoelastic/photoplastic stands capable of a variety of displays in interaction with other designed photoelastic objects capable of a variety of interaction and displays. Other optical phenomena may also be observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Pamela Saha
  • Publication number: 20090053369
    Abstract: A jelly candy is disclosed, which is capable of preventing an obstruction of an airway of a human body when eating the jelly candy, with a vertical through hole being formed at a center in an axial direction of a jelly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Seon Yeol Seok
  • Publication number: 20090053370
    Abstract: A solid food product is molded in a mold cavity and is thereafter packaged in the mold cavity. The mold cavity is formed in a sheet and includes a side wall which extends from the sheet and a bottom wall which includes an inverting portion which extends from said side wall and a central portion. The central potion of the bottom wall includes a plurality of ridges which form a decorative design. A liquid food product is introduced into the mold cavity and allowed to solidify to form a molded solid food product. The central portion of the bottom wall is thereafter pushed into the mold cavity to invert said inverting potion and to push the molded food product away from the central portion of the bottom wall. The molded food product includes ridges which correspond to the ridges in the bottom wall of the mold cavity. A lid is attached to the sheet to enclose and package the molded food product within the mold cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: David Smith, David Riemersma, Mark Peters, Kevin Keough
  • Publication number: 20090041907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable protein based thermoset compositions formulated from a powder of a dry and finely ground protein material, from which the water has been thoroughly removed, an anhydrous and liquid alcohol and other optional additives. The inventions also relates to the method for obtaining these compositions in which the components are homogeneously mixed, under controlled conditions of temperature and moisture, to obtain a homogenous and shelf-cohesive mass, that can be shaped in any predetermined form by diverse molding methods, being readily set through the application of a certain amount of heat during a short period of time, which enables it to turn into a solid shaped body or article through a very simple process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Vicente Etayo Garralda, Ion Inaki Garcia Martinez
  • Publication number: 20090017170
    Abstract: The present invention provides snack-sized or accompaniment food items with cracker texture, appearance and flavor on one side, and pretzel texture, appearance and flavor on the other side. Efficient processes are also provided for making such food items, wherein a dough is treated so as to create a dual texture. Superior intermediates and end products are therefore also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Armstrong, Bruce Howrey, Gerald A. Harkness
  • Patent number: 7473155
    Abstract: A hand-held object holder includes an aesthetic component having an upper portion secured to a lower portion by a spring, such that the upper portion can wobble back and forth relative to the lower portion. A sound-generating component is secured to the aesthetic component, so that as the upper portion wobbles back and forth, a sound is generated. Finally, at the lower end of the aesthetic component, there is a coupling member for securing an object, such as a candy item, to the aesthetic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: K & A Design, LLC
    Inventors: Kalvin Klundt, Robert C. Auerbach
  • Publication number: 20080305219
    Abstract: The invention provides an edible substrate, e.g., an edible decorative sheet material, having improved moisture stability. In particular, the invention relates to an edible substrate having improved tolerance to a range of high and low humidity conditions. In one embodiment the invention relates to a composition comprising an edible substrate coated over a substantial portion of one or more surfaces with at least one edible moisture barrier and to methods of making and using the improved edible substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Douglas Stewart
  • Publication number: 20080299260
    Abstract: Combined extruded petfood products which include respective amounts of a plurality of simulated, extrusion-produced food materials each having the appearance of the natural food counterpart thereof, and each preferably having the same, shape, size, color, texture, and taste of such counterparts. Preferably, the petfood products have at least two simulated vegetable materials therein (e.g., corn, rice, peas, carrots, and beans). Additionally, the petfood products may include simulated meat materials likewise having properties closely similar to their natural meat counterparts. Other combined food products may include extruded kibble containing protein, fat, and starch, as well as an extruded rice and textured vegetable protein components which are treated with humectant and acidulent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Wenger Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis J. Strahm
  • Publication number: 20080279989
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to be employed in tasting processes for the purpose of characterizing the aromatic qualities of, for example, a wine, single malt scotch, hot brewed coffee or tea, chocolate, breads, food oils or similar type of aromatic product. The apparatus comprises a carrier material suitable for the support of aromatic scents of a variety found in wines, other beverages and other foods. The apparatus provides for the grouping of scents according to, for example, commonly found groupings of flavors in wine, distilled, brewed, hot brewed, food oils, chocolate or other aromatic food products. The apparatus provides for ease of separation of the individual scents or groups appropriate to the users current experience. The apparatus includes carrier material to which the aromatic scents are applied or to which the scents have been previously applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Lance D. Ruttledge, Lawrence A. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20080260913
    Abstract: The invention provides animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. In particular, the meat compositions comprise colored structured protein products along with other ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Arno Sandoval, Thomas J. Mertle, Izumi Mueller, Patricia A. Altemueller, John Downey
  • Patent number: 7435439
    Abstract: An ink-based image is releasably printed onto a substrate for transferring to the skin. Flavoring is incorporated with the ink-based image, yielding a selected scent and taste. Unlike generally known candy flavored appliques, the flavored ink tattoo has a long shelf life, achieves an intense flavor, and has a wide range of taste selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventors: Jeanie Morgan, John Schaffstein
  • Publication number: 20080241808
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods to teach individuals information about items, including the human body and body parts utilizing edible prototypes, such as body parts constructed of chocolate. According to one embodiment, an educational learning kit is provided for teaching the different parts, textures and workings of at least one part of the human body, the kit comprising: an edible prototype of a body part, having at least two layers and being anatomically correct in texture and placement and an educational card corresponding to the body part containing information the contains information including the function of the body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony Badalucca
  • Publication number: 20080171112
    Abstract: A first pattern (64) of candy beads (14) is picked up by use of a vacuum carrier (54) and is positioned on a region of the upper surface of a sheet candy member (12). The vacuum is turned off and the vacuum carrier (54) is moved away from the sheet candy member (12) leaving the pattern (64) of candy beads (14) on the sheet candy member (12). This procedure is repeated at least once, and preferably two more times, providing an additional pattern or pattern of different colored candy beads (16, 18) on the upper surface of the base candy member (12). The color of the base candy member (12) and the color of the different candy beads (14, 16, 18) together form a picture or a design on the sheet candy member (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Pak Nin Chan
  • Publication number: 20080166453
    Abstract: A low-calorie, no laxation bulking system and a method for preparation of same is disclosed. Erithritol and at least one gum are combined to form a dry-blended mixture. The dry-blended mixture is added to water, forming a first mix, and the first mix is heated to a first temperature. A first liquid mixture comprising modified polydextrose is formed. The first liquid mixture is added to the first mix to form a second mix, and the second mix is heated to a second temperature. A second liquid mixture comprising at least one acid is added to the second mix, and the resultant solution is maintained in a predetermined temperature range. The resultant solution is then preferably stirred constantly and held in a kettle or mixing tank for panning or molding as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Remington Direct LP
    Inventors: George E. Steele, Donna Henry
  • Publication number: 20080166449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the confectionery compositions including a saccharide and a chewing gum base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Cadbury Adams USA LLC
    Inventors: Kishor KABSE, Gerald Cotten, Navroz Boghani, Petros Gebreselassie, Mary Robinson, Kristen Schmitz, Janie Cooper, Patricia Reinhart Constance, Jose Amarista, Demetrius Torino McCormick, Scott B. Allison, Colleen M. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20080160140
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods for producing an extruded food particle by extruding through an extruder having a screw within a barrel, a composition containing nutritional food components, essentially no starch and a gum in an amount sufficient to act as a binder once the composition exits the extruder. The present invention also includes extruded food particles that do not use starch as a binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC
    Inventors: Mark Griffin, Kent Lanter
  • Publication number: 20080138472
    Abstract: High fiber cookies containing inulin are produced using rotary molding to achieve a variety of shapes while avoiding inulin lumping and excessive dough stickiness and mold release problems by replacing a substantial portion of the inulin with a resistant starch. The rotary molded cookies have a fiber content derived from the inulin and resistant starch of at least about 7% by weight, possess well-defined embossing and imprinting, exhibit at least substantial homogeneity in color and texture and are at least substantially devoid of undesirable dark spots caused by insufficient dispersion or lumping of inulin. A softer, but crisp texture, calorie reduction, shortening or fat content reduction, and sugar content reduction may also be achieved with the combination of inulin and resistant starch. The rotary molded cookies may be in the form of matching faces and bodies thereby providing play value as well as a healthier product for children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Deise Alexandre
  • Publication number: 20080118605
    Abstract: A novel baking stamp imprints designs comprising alphanumeric symbols or graphics into baked goods. Recesses in the novel baking stamp allow the alphanumeric symbols and graphics to be clearly shown in baked goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Nanette Theresa Owen
  • Publication number: 20080118606
    Abstract: An edible pet chew 114 has a first casing 10 of plant base material and a second protein 12 of flavored material for example jerky that is wrapped with the first sheet to form alternating layers in the edible pet chew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Stern