Thomas J Collins

US Patent:

6391356, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Jan 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/782903

Inventors:

Neil A. Willcocks - Columbia NJ
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA
Frank W. Earis - Maidenhead, GB
Ralph D. Lee - Hampton NJ
Arun V. Shastry - Somerset NJ
Kevin L. Rabinovitch - Kinnelon NJ
William Harding - Maidenhead, GB

Assignee:

Mars, Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23G 100

US Classification:

426306, 426307, 426601, 426607, 426610, 426613, 426660, 426515

Abstract:

Methods of making chocolates that minimize the dramatic increases in viscosity typically associated with tempered chocolate. The invention also relates to the ability to process chocolates at higher temperatures without the need to temper at low temperatures.

US Patent:

6406733, Jun 18, 2002

Filed:

Jan 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/341429

Inventors:

Neil A. Willcocks - Columbia NJ
Frank W. Earis - Maidenhead, GB
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA
Ralph D. Lee - Hampton NJ
William Harding - Gloucester, GB
Steven D. Stephens - Greenville MS

Assignee:

Mars, Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23P 100

US Classification:

426515, 426660

Abstract:

Methods of producing shaped, embossed, or decorated confectionery chocolate products by using chilled forming, shaping, or embossing devices.

US Patent:

6419970, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Jan 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/782902

Inventors:

Neil A. Willcocks - Columbia NJ
Frank W. Earis - Maidenhead, GB
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA
Ralph D. Lee - Hampton NJ
Wallace R. Palmer - West Chicago IL
William Harding - Maidenhead, GB

Assignee:

Mars, Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23G 121

US Classification:

426306, 426515, 426524, 426660

Abstract:

The present invention discloses improved methods of making chocolates utilizing fast and aggressive cooling to form a set chocolate, chocolate products produced using same and cooling systems and apparatuses for performing same. The resultant rapidly cooled chocolate has many improved properties including enhanced gloss, improved bloom resistance and hardness. Moreover, the rapid cooling allows for the improved retention of fine detail and/or decoration on the chocolate product. The rapid cooling can be achieved without the use of chilled plungers or cold molds, but instead utilizes increased convective heat transfer coefficients and/or lower operating temperatures. The melted chocolate composition set by the rapid cooling can be of conventional temper, low temper or ultra-low temper chocolate and still result in a stable finished chocolate product allowing for the use of lower fat content formulations. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of using a controlled humidity environment in a rewarm zone after the cooling zone to form a thermally robust chocolate product having enhanced resistance to heat abuse, yet which still has good gloss.

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:

7223428, May 29, 2007

Filed:

Mar 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/108478

Inventors:

Neil A. Willcocks - Columbia NJ, US
Frank W. Earis - Maidenhead, GB
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA, US
Ralph D. Lee - Hampton NJ, US
William Harding - Gloucester, GB
Steven D. Stephens - Greenville MS, US

Assignee:

Mars Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

A23G 3/50
A23P 1/00

US Classification:

426383, 426660

Abstract:

Methods of producing shaped, embossed, or decorated confectionery chocolate products by using chilled forming, shaping, or embossing devices.

US Patent:

7272571, Sep 18, 2007

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/855558

Inventors:

Robert W. Tuttrup - Sparta NJ, US
Neil A. Willcocks - Flanders NJ, US
Thomas M. Collins - Nazareth PA, US
Mark J. Chimel - Long Valley NJ, US
Kevin L. Rabinovitch - Hackettstown NJ, US
Henry V. Izzo - Bridgewater NJ, US

Assignee:

Mars Incorporated - McLean VA

International Classification:

G06G 1/14

US Classification:

705 22, 705 28, 705 26

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for delivering goods ordered by a plurality of customers, in which a plurality of customers place orders for goods from a vendor, the vendor fulfills its orders by combining into a single shipping order the goods ordered by a plurality of customers who are geographically close to a single local pick-up point, and the vendor causes the single shipping order to be sent to a local pick-up point.

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.

Address:

119 Wood Rd, Sandyston, NJ 07826

Phone:

(973)9486689

VIN:

JTDKN3DP6C3015981

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

Year:

2012