Imitated, Simulated, Ornamental, Three-dimensional Product Or Confectionary Product Having Child-oriented Utility Patents (Class 426/104)
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Publication number: 20100221390Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: John Madonia
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Publication number: 20100209563Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Michael David Mark
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Publication number: 20100173045Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Jessica Cervantes
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Patent number: 7722911Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Penford Food CorporationInventors: Ellis Liu, Ted Lengwin, Wallace H. Kunerth, Jeffrey Smith, James M. Quarles
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Patent number: 7709043Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang CorporationInventors: Myong Gon Dong, Hee Soon Cheon, Jun Bong Choi
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Publication number: 20100098808Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Madansinh Vaghela, Nishant Joshi, Hoo Tung Vincent Chan, Dinakar Panyam
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Publication number: 20100080873Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventor: Robin Reichelt
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Patent number: 7682215Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: Paul Leonhardt
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Publication number: 20100068334Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Damon Randolph Race
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Patent number: 7662414Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Lawlor
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Patent number: 7651709Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Waldron LLCInventor: Michele Hester
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Publication number: 20100009040Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Susan L. Kamper, Timothy O. Hansen
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Publication number: 20100003375Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Jules R. Shecter
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Publication number: 20100003374Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Jeff Hachmann
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Publication number: 20090311385Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Douglas P. DuFaux
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Publication number: 20090285948Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: The Stockroom, Inc.Inventor: Joel G. Tucker
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Publication number: 20090285940Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Karen B. Foehse, Trish Fittipaldi, Robert R. Golaszewski
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Publication number: 20090258117Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: KZee Novelty Products LLCInventors: Kevin Tak Lee, Zeaad Handoush
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Patent number: 7597752Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Arun V. Shastry, Thomas M. Collins, James M. Suttle, Neil A. Willcocks, Eyal Ben-Yoseph, Megan Walters
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Publication number: 20090238924Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Richard C. Lawhorn
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Publication number: 20090232946Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Yoo-Seun Cha
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Patent number: 7579038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Waggin' Train, LLC.Inventor: Christopher A Weinberg
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Publication number: 20090208612Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Ralf Reiser, Vinod Gumudavelli, William Gharibian, Lewis James, Lucio Hiroshi Yonemoto
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Publication number: 20090191314Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Nancy L. Wood
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Publication number: 20090169686Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Yuji Kuwabara, Akemi Kuwabara
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Patent number: 7550168Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Thomas Reid Kelly, Bryan Edwin Barwick, Vijay Arjun Sawant
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Publication number: 20090155424Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: GENERAL MILLS, INC.Inventors: John H. Hellweg, John D. McKeehen, Michael Dietsch
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Publication number: 20090145306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Kent M. Bearson, William K. Lambrite, Garry J. Benedict
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Publication number: 20090148569Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventor: Elaine Kimberly Aya
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Patent number: 7531197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Kandy Kastle, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence T. Jones
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Publication number: 20090104314Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: David A. Dellinger, Elie Helou, JR.
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Publication number: 20090091046Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Pamela Saha
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Publication number: 20090053369Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Seon Yeol Seok
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Publication number: 20090053370Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: David Smith, David Riemersma, Mark Peters, Kevin Keough
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Publication number: 20090041907Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Vicente Etayo Garralda, Ion Inaki Garcia Martinez
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Publication number: 20090017170Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Brian Armstrong, Bruce Howrey, Gerald A. Harkness
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Patent number: 7473155Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: K & A Design, LLCInventors: Kalvin Klundt, Robert C. Auerbach
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Publication number: 20080305219Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Douglas Stewart
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Publication number: 20080299260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Wenger Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Curtis J. Strahm
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Publication number: 20080279989Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Lance D. Ruttledge, Lawrence A. Bennett
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Publication number: 20080260913Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: SOLAE, LLCInventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Arno Sandoval, Thomas J. Mertle, Izumi Mueller, Patricia A. Altemueller, John Downey
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Patent number: 7435439Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventors: Jeanie Morgan, John Schaffstein
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Publication number: 20080241808Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Anthony Badalucca
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Publication number: 20080171112Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Pak Nin Chan
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Publication number: 20080166453Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Remington Direct LPInventors: George E. Steele, Donna Henry
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Publication number: 20080166449Abstract: The present invention relates to the confectionery compositions including a saccharide and a chewing gum base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Cadbury Adams USA LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20080160140Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLCInventors: Mark Griffin, Kent Lanter
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Publication number: 20080138472Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Deise Alexandre
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Publication number: 20080118605Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Nanette Theresa Owen
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Publication number: 20080118606Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Mark Stern