James R Suttle

US Patent:

20110217422, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Sep 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/880694

Inventors:

James Suttle - Franklin TN, US
Robert Brandt - Franklin TN, US

Assignee:

MARS, INCORPORATED - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23K 1/00
A23P 1/10

US Classification:

426 89, 426512, 426104

Abstract:

Aspects of the present invention are directed to methods for manufacturing shaped, comestible articles. Multiple comestible articles are connected by flash, and stress lines in the flash surround the articles. The comestible articles are subsequently separated from the flash at the stress lines. Additional aspects of the present invention are directed to an intermediate comestible product. In certain embodiments, the intermediate comestible product comprises multiple articles, web-like flash connecting the articles, and stress lines formed in the flash and about each article.

US Patent:

20130216670, Aug 22, 2013

Filed:

Mar 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/846077

Inventors:

Arun V. SHASTRY - Franklin TN, US
Thomas M. COLLINS - Nazareth PA, US
Alfred V. CAMPORINI - Hackettstown NJ, US
James M. SUTTLE - Franklin TN, US

Assignee:

MARS, INCORPORATED - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23P 1/08

US Classification:

426383

Abstract:

Disclosed are methods of printing high resolution images on edible substrates with dispersed pigmented inks using a drop-on-demand ink-jet printer. Dispersed pigmented white inks useful with the inventive methods are also disclosed. White images having a resolution greater than 200 dpi can be printed on chocolate using the methods and inks disclosed herein. The inventive methods and inks may also be integrated with a consumer-driven site vending or e-commerce application in which the consumer provides the image to be printed and edibles bearing the printed image are prepared for rapid turnaround.