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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Chiquita Brands, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 18.5

EPO Patents = 5

Trademarks = 44

Forward Citations = 329

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52 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Raul Ubaldo Fernandez (4 out of 17 patents)

Robert W Herdeman (4 out of 11 patents)

Raul Fernandez (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Franklin Sanabria (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Francisco Rodriguez (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Kevin Forsyth (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Gonzalo Marquez (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Stanislaw Franaszek (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Grzegorz Pawel Mizera (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Charles R Graham (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Gustavo Raudalus (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Rodrigo Barsallo (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Elmer Howell (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Daniel Mullock (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Juan Fernando Aguilar Morán (2 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Produce Packaging

Banana Ripening

Controlled Atmosphere

Storage Methods

Gas Medium Control

Pallet Preservation

Banana Coating

Container Systems

Stackable Containers

Flavoring Process

Citrus Picking Tool

Frozen Food Products

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11780639 - Optimized system, box and bag for packing, shipping, storing and displaying produce (2023-10-10),

2. PP28246 - Banana plant named 'CQB 115' (2017-08-09),

3. PP27419 - Banana plant named 'CQB 114' (2016-11-30),

4. 9237757 - Banana ripening (2016-01-19),

5. 9198444 - Device for controlling the gas medium inside a container (2015-12-01),

6. 8029838 - Method for storing bananas during ripening (2011-10-04),

7. 8025912 - Method for packaging bananas for ripening (2011-09-27),

8. 8024912 - Methods for preserving pallet units of fresh perishables in modified atmosphere containing bags (2011-09-27),

9. 7789016 - Device for separating banana pulp from the peel (2010-09-07),

10. 7449205 - Banana coating for enhanced quality on storage and shipping (2008-11-11),

11. 6077160 - Method and apparatus for ripening products in a temperature-controlled (2000-06-20),

12. 5899084 - Method and apparatus for ripening perishable products in a (1999-05-04),

13. 5893202 - Tool and method for installing the inner oil seal in the hub of a wheel (1999-04-13),

14. 5799495 - Container oxygen control system for transporting and ripening perishable (1998-09-01),

15. 5658607 - Process for shipping and ripening fruits and vegetables (1997-08-19),

Company Overview

Chiquita Brands, Inc. is a leading global producer and marketer of bananas and other fresh produce. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company specializes in the cultivation, distribution, and branding of high-quality fruits, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing practices. Chiquita is committed to innovation in agricultural practices and supply chain management, ensuring the delivery of fresh products to markets worldwide while maintaining a focus on environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

27 Patents

#48 in Cincinnati, OH

#549 in Ohio

#12,432 in US

#24,046 in the World

Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Chiquita Brands, Inc.

Forward Citations = 329

52 inventors:

Raul Ubaldo Fernandez (4 out of 17 patents)

Robert W Herdeman (4 out of 11 patents)

Raul Fernandez (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Franklin Sanabria (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Francisco Rodriguez (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Chiquita Brands, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/chiquita-brands

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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