Joseph D Rancich

US Patent:

D510173, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/190132

Inventors:

Lindell C. Richey - Lake Zurich IL, US
Kevin J. Bernatz - Palos Heights IL, US
Henry M. Valdez - Oak Lawn IL, US
Joseph D. Rancich - Park Ridge IL, US
Michael M. Shulski - Buffalo Grove IL, US

Assignee:

WM. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

0101

US Classification:

D 1127, D24101

US Patent:

D510174, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/190138

Inventors:

Lindell C. Richey - Lake Zurich IL, US
Kevin J. Bernatz - Palos Heights IL, US
Henry M. Valdez - Oak Lawn IL, US
Joseph D. Rancich - Park Ridge IL, US
Michael M. Shulski - Buffalo Grove IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

0101

US Classification:

D 1127, D24101

US Patent:

7442026, Oct 28, 2008

Filed:

Aug 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/924157

Inventors:

Michael M. Shulski - Glenview IL, US
Dennis Rybolt - Beecher IL, US
Lindell Richey - Palatine IL, US
Richard Flowers - Willow Springs IL, US
Kevin Bernatz - Palos Heights IL, US
Joseph Rancich - Park Ridge IL, US

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 3/12

US Classification:

425237, 425236

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods for improving the quality, diversity and productivity of confectionery product forming. The process includes using a set of rollers to define three-dimensional shapes in a sheet of confectionery product. The rollers each define a series of pockets that impart a force on the sheet and push the sheet inward at a multitude of points to form at least a portion of the final shape of the products. The confectionary sheet exiting the rollers includes an array of products separated by a thin web of confectionery material. The pockets and other apparatus are provided to help prevent the products from sticking to the pockets. The rollers also cut the sheet so that the sheet is of a size suitable to be placed in a separator or tumbler.

US Patent:

20040096569, May 20, 2004

Filed:

Nov 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/295277

Inventors:

David Barkalow - Deerfield IL, US
Daniel Zyck - North Riverside IL, US
Gary Kehoe - Glendale AZ, US
Ronald Grey - Morton Grove IL, US
Albert Chapdelaine - Naperville IL, US
Donald Seielstad - Frankfort IL, US
James Maxwell - Chicago IL, US
Julius Zuehlke - Chicago IL, US
Joseph Rancich - Park Ridge IL, US
Scott Marske - LaGrange IL, US
Sonya Johnson - LaGrange Highlands IL, US
David Cai - Darien IL, US
Gordon McGrew - Evanston IL, US
Rebecca Aumann - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A61K047/00
A23G003/00

US Classification:

426/660000

Abstract:

Edible thin films and methods of making same are provided. The edible thin films provide a variety of different products that can vary in flavor, color, shape, and mouthfeel.

US Patent:

20060078654, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Oct 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/961965

Inventors:

Katie Kushner - Chicago IL, US
Donald Deck - Boilingbrook IL, US
Joseph Rancich - Park Ridge IL, US

International Classification:

A23B 7/148

US Classification:

426106000

Abstract:

The present invention provides an improved product holding and dispensing package and an improved method for providing, holding and storing products, especially consumable products. The package includes a housing, a product insert and a wrapper that initially seals the outside of the housing. The housing includes an opening that enables a consumer to remove and reinsert the insert from and into the housing. When the consumer removes the insert from the housing, the consumer can remove one or more products from the insert. A compartment that holds the one or more removed products is constructed to hold its shape even after the product is removed so that the insert as a whole maintains its shape even when the insert is partially or substantially empty. The insert in a preferred embodiment slightly press-fits or biases against a number of the walls of the housing.

US Patent:

58275495, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Feb 21, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/604167

Inventors:

Joseph D. Rancich - Park Ridge IL
Ronald A. Brix - Darien IL
Rodney F. Onusaitis - Darien IL
Karl B. Bucholz - LaGrange IL
Carl S. Peterson - Roselle IL
George W. Lorenz - Downers Grove IL
Dennis K. Moriarty - Munster IN
Anthony R. Banasiak - Brookfield IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 300
A23G 330

US Classification:

425145

Abstract:

A system is provided for automatically and continuously producing chewing gum and/or chewing gum base. A system controller receives inputs of parameters necessary for production. Ingredients are automatically and continuously fed and mixed to form a desired end product. During production of chewing gum, the gum is automatically and continuously discharged from the mixer and can be automatically dusted, rolled, scored and wrapped. The system is continuously monitored with appropriate sensing devices. Signals indicative of the sensed conditions are sent to the controller, and the system automatically adjusts to produce a consistent end product. An alarm is activated upon sensing of a predetermined condition.

US Patent:

60175656, Jan 25, 2000

Filed:

May 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/083293

Inventors:

Joseph D. Rancich - Park Ridge IL
Ronald A. Brix - Darien IL
Rodney F. Onusaitis - Darien IL
Karl B. Bucholz - LaGrange IL
Carl S. Peterson - Roselle IL
George W. Lorenz - Downers Grove IL
Dennis K. Moriarty - Munster IN
Anthony R. Banasiak - Brookfield IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 3

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for automatically and continuously producing chewing gum and/or chewing gum base. A system controller receives inputs of parameters necessary for production. Ingredients are automatically and continuously fed and mixed to form a desired end product. During production of chewing gum, the gum is automatically and continuously discharged from the mixer and can be automatically dusted, rolled, scored and wrapped. The system is continuously monitored with appropriate sensing devices. Signals indicative of the sensed conditions are sent to the controller, and the system automatically adjusts to produce a consistent end product. An alarm is activated upon sensing of a predetermined condition.