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Wayzata, MN, United States of America

Cargill Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 909

% Expired Patents = 14.3



Trademarks = 414

Forward Citations = 10,718

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1,021 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jeffrey John Kolstad (60 out of 73 patents)

silverMedal Patrick R Gruber (51 out of 63 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy Walter Abraham (35 out of 42 patents)

4.  Eric Stanley Hall (35 out of 35 patents)

5.  Todd L Kurth (34 out of 35 patents)

6.  Christopher M Ryan (31 out of 39 patents)

7.  Brian Jeffrey Rush (28 out of 31 patents)

8.  Ravi R Gokarn (24 out of 31 patents)

9.  Holly J Jessen (24 out of 38 patents)

10.  Robin Sue Eichen Conn (22 out of 22 patents)

11.  Hassan Ali Tabatabaee (21 out of 21 patents)

12.  Zhegong Fan (21 out of 22 patents)

13.  Dan S Gaspard (20 out of 20 patents)

14.  Robert Scott Koefod (20 out of 22 patents)

15.  Lorin R DeBonte (20 out of 23 patents)


Core Competencies:
Plant-Based Proteins
Oil Processing
Emulsions
Fat-Based Compositions
Citrus Fibers
Modified Starches
Glucose Production
Bio-Based Binders
Spectroscopic Evaluation
Vegan Ingredients
Functional Ingredients
Food Preservation

909 patents:

1. 12767911 - Alcoholic beverage containing suspended particulates (2026-10-20),
2. 12762618 - User interface functionality and enhancements for commodity pricing arrangements (2026-10-13),
3. 12747051 - Sliced rare, medium rare and medium cooked roast beef in modified atmosphere packaging (2026-09-29),
4. 12727610 - Non-grain compositions comprising thermally inhibited and/or heat moisture treated waxy tapioca (2026-09-08),
5. 12721865 - Method for administering an antimicrobial treatment to an animal in a meat processing operation (2026-09-01),
6. 12715671 - Integrated liquid container system and method of assembly thereof (2026-08-25),
7. 12714122 - Reduced emulsifier or emulsifier-free chocolate (2026-08-25),
8. 12709716 - STABILITY OF SHORT PATH EVAPORATION TREATED OILS (2026-08-18),
9. 12702145 - Composition and use of the composition as an edible coating or insertion for cold or frozen products (2026-08-11),
10. 12702138 - Method of sorting beef carcasses (2026-08-11),
11. 12690601 - Plant-based deli meat analogue products comprising titanium dioxide (2026-07-28),
12. 12686729 - Clean label starch compositions (2026-07-21),
13. 12679769 - Rejuvenating compounds in high performance asphalt compositions with high recycled content (2026-07-14),
14. 12667121 - Use of mannose oligosaccharide compositions for feeding crustaceans (2026-06-30),
15. 12662680 - Microorganisms for diterpene production (2026-06-23),
Company Overview
Cargill Inc., headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota, is a global leader in food science, specializing in the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of food ingredients and solutions. The company focuses on innovative technologies in plant-based proteins, oil processing, emulsions, and fat-based compositions, catering to the evolving needs of the food industry. Cargill also excels in producing modified starches, glucose, and bio-based binders, contributing to sustainable food production and enhancing product quality across various applications.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Cargill Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
909 Patents

#1 in Wayzata, MN

#14 in Minnesota

#571 in US

#1,120 in the World

Wayzata, MN (US)
Wayzata, MN, United States of America

Cargill Inc.

Forward Citations = 10,718

1,021 inventors:

goldMedal Jeffrey John Kolstad (60 out of 73 patents)

silverMedal Patrick R Gruber (51 out of 63 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy Walter Abraham (35 out of 42 patents)

4.  Eric Stanley Hall (35 out of 35 patents)

5.  Todd L Kurth (34 out of 35 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cargill Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cargill

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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