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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2005
James F. Woodhouse, Killingworth, GB;
Stan Holtom, Ashington, GB;
John R. Russell, Bedlington, GB;
Angela Wright, Ashington, GB;
Fergal Keohane, Bedington, GB;
James F. Woodhouse, Killingworth, GB;
Stan Holtom, Ashington, GB;
John R. Russell, Bedlington, GB;
Angela Wright, Ashington, GB;
Fergal Keohane, Bedington, GB;
DecoPac, Inc., Anoka, MN (US);
Abstract
A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to, i.e., is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate or a gelatinous edible composition, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.