James M Suttle

US Patent:

6823795, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/859141

Inventors:

Neil A. Willcocks - Flanders NJ
James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA
Arun Shastry - Neshanic Station NJ

Assignee:

Mars, Inc. - McLean VA

International Classification:

B41M 140

US Classification:

101492, 101 35, 101491, 101211, 426383

Abstract:

Multicolor registered images, formed from at least two component images, are printed on the surfaces of shaped edible pieces. Registration of the component images is maintained by applying the component images to a single image transfer surface from plural image application surfaces. The registered image is applied to a shaped edible piece from the image transfer surface in a single contact step.

US Patent:

6893671, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Dec 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/738671

Inventors:

Eyal M. Ben-Yoseph - Stroudsburg PA, US
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA, US
Arun V. Shastry - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Neil A. Willcocks - Flanders NJ, US
Suresh S. Narine - Edmonton, CA
James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US

Assignee:

Mars, Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23G001/00

US Classification:

426 87, 426104, 426383, 426249

Abstract:

A chocolate confectionery is disclosed having on a surface thereof a chocolate base layer, a non-delaminating integral substantially white or light colored edible image-substrate coating disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the chocolate base layer and a high resolution edible black and/or colored print image disposed on at least a portion of the edible image-substrate coating. A method is also disclosed for preparing the confectionery.

US Patent:

7114445, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Oct 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/695834

Inventors:

Samuel J. Louden - Moorestown NJ, US
James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US
Michael E. Webster - Blairstown NJ, US
Neil A. Willcocks - Flanders NJ, US
Michael S. Wozniak - Hackettstown NJ, US

Assignee:

Ackley Machine Corp. - Moorestown NJ
Mars Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

B41F 1/34
B41F 17/00

US Classification:

101485, 101 35, 101 44

Abstract:

Multicolor image, formed from at least two component images, are printed on non-planar surfaces of edible pieces by maintaining registration of the pieces from one printing station to another. The registration is maintained by firmly securing the pieces to the transporting surface by applying a pressure differential, by a combination of a pressure differential with a resilient surface, or by trapping the pieces between a retaining member and a recess portion.

US Patent:

7182018, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Jul 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/619571

Inventors:

Samuel J. Louden - Moorestown NJ, US
James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US
Michael E. Webster - Blairstown NJ, US
Neil A. Willcocks - Flanders NJ, US
Michael S. Wozniak - Hackettstown NJ, US

Assignee:

Mars Incorporated - McLean VA
Ackley Machine Corporation - Moorestown NJ

International Classification:

B41F 17/00

US Classification:

101 35, 101 44

Abstract:

Multicolor image, formed from at least two component images, are printed on non-planar surfaces of edible pieces by maintaining registration of the pieces from one printing station to another. The registration is maintained by firmly securing the pieces to the transporting surface by applying a pressure differential, by a combination of a pressure differential with a resilient surface, or by trapping the pieces between a retaining member and a recess portion.

US Patent:

7311045, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Nov 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/600772

Inventors:

Samuel J. Louden - Moorestown NJ, US
James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US
Michael E. Webster - Blairstown NJ, US
Neil A. Willcocks - Brentwood TN, US
Michael S. Wozniak - Hackettstown NJ, US

Assignee:

Ackley Machine Corp. - Moorestown NJ
Mars, Inc. - McLean VA

International Classification:

B41F 1/34
B41F 17/00

US Classification:

101485, 101 35, 101 44

Abstract:

Multicolor image, formed from at least two component images, are printed on non-planar surfaces of edible pieces by maintaining registration of the pieces from one printing station to another. The registration is maintained by firmly securing the pieces to the transporting surface by applying a pressure differential, by a combination of a pressure differential with a resilient surface, or by trapping the pieces between a retaining member and a recess portion.

US Patent:

7556493, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Feb 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/065973

Inventors:

James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US
George Graham - Hackettstown NJ, US
Keith A. Chisholm - Hackettstown NJ, US
Thomas DeMare - Blairstown NJ, US
Stephen E. Beavers - Georgetown TN, US
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA, US

International Classification:

B28B 13/00

US Classification:

425449, 425215

Abstract:

Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.

US Patent:

7597752, Oct 6, 2009

Filed:

Jun 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/606417

Inventors:

Arun V. Shastry - Neshanic Station NJ, US
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA, US
James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US
Neil A. Willcocks - Fullerton CA, US
Eyal Ben-Yoseph - Stroudsburg PA, US
Megan Walters - Woodbury CT, US

Assignee:

Mars, Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

C09D 11/02
A23G 3/00
G01D 11/00

US Classification:

106 3129, 347100, 426104

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.

US Patent:

7820218, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Feb 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/353553

Inventors:

James M. Suttle - East Stroudsburg PA, US
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA, US
George Graham - Hackettstown NJ, US
Alfred V. Camporini - Hackettstown NJ, US
Jennifer Tomasso - Flanders NJ, US

Assignee:

Mars, Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23P 1/00

US Classification:

426515, 426389, 426414, 426512

Abstract:

A method for forming thin edible pieces uses two continuous belts that cooperate to form a fill cavity. An edible mass, such as chocolate, is flowed into the fill cavity where it forms an edible blank which is transported on a belt path with the two belts moving in tandem. After the edible blank is released from the first or second continuous belt, a three-dimensional shape may be imparted to the edible blank at a forming station using one or more stamping dies or a forming drum. Using the techniques and apparatus described herein, novel edible products, and particularly novel chocolate products, can be made having shape characteristics that cannot be obtained using known molding or forming techniques.

Address:

533 Pearre Spg Way, Franklin, TN 37064

VIN:

1GNDV33177D146611

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

UPLANDER

Year:

2007