Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
426104000 | IMITATED, SIMULATED, ORNAMENTAL, THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT OR CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT HAVING CHILD-ORIENTED UTILITY | 44 |
20090017170 | CRACKER-PRETZEL FOOD ITEMS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - 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. | 01-15-2009 |
20090041907 | BIODEGRADABLE PROTEIN BASED THERMOSET COMPOSITIONS, PREPARATION METHODS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - 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. | 02-12-2009 |
20090053369 | JELLY CANDY - 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. | 02-26-2009 |
20090053370 | Package for molded food product and method - 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. | 02-26-2009 |
20090148569 | FAUX CAKE WITH EDIBLE PORTION - 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. | 06-11-2009 |
20090169686 | CHOCOLATE DRAWING METHOD - 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. | 07-02-2009 |
20090191314 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING UNIQUELY FLAVORED TREATS - 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. | 07-30-2009 |
20090208612 | Meat Analog Product - 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. | 08-20-2009 |
20090232946 | EDIBLE PANEL FOR BUILDING A SELF INTERLOCKING MODEL AND SELF INTERLOCKING MODEL KIT COMPRISING THE EDIBLE PANEL - 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. The edible panel for a self-interlocking model kit, according to the present invention has, at least one first coupling projection with a letter “L” shape. | 09-17-2009 |
20090238924 | Method for Manufacturing a Decorative Pizza - 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. | 09-24-2009 |
20090258117 | PIPE MOLD AND PIN-BLOCK ASSEMBLY - 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. | 10-15-2009 |
20090285948 | BALL GAG TOY - 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. | 11-19-2009 |
20100003374 | Edible maze - 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. | 01-07-2010 |
20100003375 | Candy dispenser with hard candy dipping pop - 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. | 01-07-2010 |
20100080873 | INTERLINKING CANDY PIECES - 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100173045 | Cake on a Stick - 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. | 07-08-2010 |
20100209563 | Frozen beverage and method for making the same - 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. | 08-19-2010 |
20100221390 | RAISED TRAY WITH MOULDED CANAL - 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. | 09-02-2010 |
20100285181 | UNCONVENTIONAL EDIBLE FOOD PRODUCTS - A food product having an unconventional design, such as that resembling meat from a prehistoric animal, may be made by attaching meat to a large beef rib bone. The beef rib bone may be made to resemble a rib from a prehistoric animal. | 11-11-2010 |
20100303970 | CAT TREAT - A pet treat having a sugar-based edible portion including a palatant material and a support portion. Incorporation of starch provides a hard-candy texture for the edible portion. The pet treat may be formed as a lollipop, a toy, or a lozenge using either a batch process or a continuous process. Features to interest a pet include a resilient mount, or a rotatable mount. An adhesive mount can attach the support to a variety of surfaces. A replaceable cover and rejuvenant container may be used. | 12-02-2010 |
20110076366 | PET CHEW AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The invention relates to a flexible, non cellular pet chew comprising: a) 51-90 wt % based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a (thermoplastic) cereal flour, wherein the cereal flour has a protein content below 10 wt. %, b) 5 to 30 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a plasticizer, and c) 1 to 35 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a fibrous material. | 03-31-2011 |
20110151067 | Decorative Apparatus to Hold Candy - An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy. | 06-23-2011 |
20110159155 | Confectionary Product and Method Of Manufacture And Use - A confectionary product has a hollow, pliable tube containing a flowable confectionary material and an enlarged head secured to one end of the tube, the opposite end of the tube being sealed. The head has one or more dispensing openings on its outer surface. In one case, the head is solid and a passageway extends through the head from an inlet end communicating with the tube at one end and at least one dispensing opening at the other end. In another case, the head is hollow and has a plurality of openings. The wall of the tube can be squeezed to force the flowable confection through the head and out through the opening or openings for consumption. In one embodiment, the head is of edible material such as hard candy and is consumed after substantially all of the confectionary material is squeezed out of the tube and consumed. | 06-30-2011 |
20110223290 | Ice Cream Cone Stabilizer and Method - A stabilizer for ice cream cones is a generally flat elongated body with a tapered tip at one end and a rounded or novelty decoration at the other end. The center of the stabilizer may be flared to increase the surface area of the stabilizer. In use, the stabilizer is inserted into the ice cream within the cone so that the tapered end approaches the base of the inside of the cone, while the other end extends above the top of the ice cream. The stabilizer acts to prevent sideways movement of the ice cream that is above the top edge of the cone, and thus reduces the risk of the ice cream falling off the cone. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223291 | NOVELTY CANDY DISPENSER 2 - 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 in a plurality of confectionary compartments. 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. | 09-15-2011 |
20110229609 | TOY-LIKE PET FOOD CAPABLE OF CLEANING ORAL CAVITY - A toy-like pet food capable of cleaning oral comprises: a biting body made of cow leather; at least one meat sheet made of meat sauce; the at least one meat sheet is placed upon the biting body and the biting body is curled as a winding structure; two ends of the winding structure are tied as two knots, respectively; and the tied winding structure are dried so as to form as a hard structure for cleaning oral cavity of a pet; and wherein the meat sheet is formed with dried meat powders which is compressed as a sheet and is baked and dried from meat powders. The pet food can be provided to a pet. Since the biting body has hard, it provides the function of cleaning the oral cavity; the meat sheet embedded in the biting body will emit fragrant odor for a long period. | 09-22-2011 |
20120213894 | Device and Method for Rotation of Confectionery - A hand-held candy device for rotational engagement of a confectionary such as sucker or lollipop at the distal end of a handle adapted for gripping by the fingers of a user. The candy sucker is removably rotationally engageable on an axle positioned at or adjacent to the distal end of the handle. The candy is provided in multiple colors and flavors in candy components each of which is engageable to the axle on the handle by a user thereby providing users with the ability to customize and reuse the sucker handles and to spin the engaged candy once engaged to the axle for amusement or to allow tasting different sections of the unitary formed candy which have different flavors. | 08-23-2012 |
20120258208 | MANUFACTURE OF CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS - A mould plate former ( | 10-11-2012 |
20130034633 | Apparatus and Method for Producing a Three-Dimensional Food Product - A freeform fabrication system for the production of an edible three-dimensional food product from digital input data is disclosed. Food products are produced in a layer-by-layer manner without object-specific tooling or human intervention. Color, flavor, texture and/or other characteristics may be independently modulated throughout the food product. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034634 | Stick Cookie Packaging System - A bagged cookie is combined with a generally L-shaped holder having an upright portion and a base portion at about 90 degrees, and an elongate stick. The back side of the bagged cookie is adhered to the upright portion, preferably with double stick-back tape, and the lower side of the bagged cookie is resting on or near the base portion. The holder is configured to receive one end of an elongate stick, and the opposing end preferably engages a platform. Preferably there are several sets of the bagged cookies, holders, and elongate sticks engaged with the platform, forming a cookie bouquet. | 02-07-2013 |
20130059041 | PACKAGING WITH DISPLAY FEATURE - A product and packaging combination provides a matrix of colors to form an infinite number of stock and customizable designs. The designs are formed by a plurality of vials that are capable of being arranged in a matrix inside a container. Each individual vial holds a colored food product such as jellybeans. The vials may, for example, be sized to hold eight to ten jellybeans. The vials have at least one transparent portion, and the vials can be arranged inside the container to display the jellybeans. Vials of different colored jellybeans can be arranged to form images. Each of the vials may provide the individual “pixels” or dots of color that combine to form the image. For example, the images may pertain to specific companies, sports, hobbies, holidays or special occasions, and the images may be personalized with the recipient's name or a message. | 03-07-2013 |
20130084365 | EDIBLE TOY - A toy article comprising at least one connection element and being made of a material configured to be rigid when in a dry state and flexible after being wetted, and being edible. | 04-04-2013 |
20130115339 | Polariscope toy and ornament with accompanying photoelastic and/or photoplastic devices - 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. | 05-09-2013 |
20130295236 | FABRICATED FISH CHUNKS - The invention provides fabricated fish chunks having the appearance and texture of real fish comprising from about 75 to about 95% of one or more functional proteins and from about 5 to about 25% other comestible ingredients, wherein the functional proteins comprise from about 40 to about 95% surimi and from about 0 to about 55% of one or more non-surimi functional proteins. The fabricated fish chunks have a soft smooth laminar appearance and flaky texture similar to real fish. | 11-07-2013 |
20130330444 | MOLDABLE PROTEIN MATRIX CONTAINING FRUIT, VEGETABLES, CHOCOLATE OR COCOA, FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS, AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to a formulation of a moldable protein matrix which after drying has a high concentration (from 60% to 90%) of fruits, vegetables, chocolate or cocoa. It also allows for the incorporation of flavors and coloring agents in order to obtain a product that is very similar, both in texture and taste, to fruit, chocolate or cocoa. It may be used, directly or by incorporation, in different kind of food, such as ice creams, pastries and dairy products. The invention refers also to the process for the manufacture of products based on this matrix with a texture and taste similar of the fruit, vegetables and cocoa. | 12-12-2013 |
20140037800 | Interlinking Candy Pieces - 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. | 02-06-2014 |
20140127362 | COMBINATION FOODSTUFF CONTAINER AND AERIAL TOY - A foodstuff containment and toy apparatus includes a hollow tube having a first opening at a first axial end of the tube, a second opening at a second axial end of the tube, and a length defined between the first and second axial ends. The first and second openings access an interior lumen of the tube. A first removable cover spans the first opening. A second removable cover spans the second opening. A foodstuff is disposed within the interior lumen of the tube and between the first and second removable covers. The tube includes a weighted portion proximate the first axial end such that a center of mass of the tube, without the first and second removable covers and the foodstuff, is located approximately within one-third of the length of the tube nearest the first opening. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127363 | METHOD OF MAKING STRUCTURED PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS - An extrusion process is disclosed for turning vegetable protein compositions such as soy protein into a fibrous, meat-like structure. The process involves the application of relatively high moisture contents. An open structure is produced that can be infused with water so as to influence the product's tenderness. The products of the invention can be provide with a fibrosity and tenderness at will. The invention offers the possibility to include relatively high amounts of fat in the product. | 05-08-2014 |
20140193547 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONSUMABLES - Provided herein are methods and compositions related to plant based meat substitutes which have properties similar to meat. | 07-10-2014 |
20150044334 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXTRUDED PROTEIN PRODUCT - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, a system for making an extruded protein product using a system that includes a die including channel having a transverse cross section that is a continuous loop along at least a portion of the length of the die is disclosed. | 02-12-2015 |
20150086679 | HIGH MEAT PET FOOD TREATS - Described herein is a pet food composition comprising between 55 and 90% by weight raw ground meat, between 1 and 45% absorbent fiber, between 1 and 25% hydrocolloid, between 0.1 and 25% humectant; and a flavouring agent, wherein the composition comprises between 25 and 45% by weight water, and the composition is suitable for rotary molding. The composition can be used to make high meat inclusion pet treats that do not contain flour, and that can be made by rotary molding. | 03-26-2015 |
20150336737 | CLASPING DEVICE FOR INFUSION BAGS III - A clasping device for anchoring beverage infusion bags inside a cup. The clasping device is tied with a string to the infusion bag and is mounted on top of the cup's rim. Two grippers with serrated surfaces grip at opposite locations on both sides of the cup's wall by pressing the wall with sharp protrusions which intensify the friction force between the grippers and the cup. The grippers' pressing forces originate from elastic forces which are created from forcing the gap between the grippers to widen when the clasping device is mounted on top of the cup's rim. The clasping device is manufactured from flat, resilient plate and has flat structure which enables to pack it along with the infusion bag in a flat package. An optional hollow figurine, which contains liquid additive can be attached as well. The string tying method into slits is efficient and inexpensive. | 11-26-2015 |
20160066595 | MOLDED FOOD PRODUCT - This invention relates to a molded food product, preferably a confectionery product such as a chocolate product, having on its surface at least two relief fields that provide an edible optical element, and to a process for preparing such a molded food product. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081371 | POLARISCOPE TOY AND ORNAMENT WITH ACCOMPANYING PHOTOELASTIC AND/OR PHOTOPLASTIC DEVICES - 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. | 03-24-2016 |