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Edina, MN, United States of America

Conagra Foods, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 23.1

CIPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 43

Forward Citations = 201

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Sarid M Shefet (20 out of 24 patents)

Lawrence Alan Chandler (15 out of 18 patents)

John Michael Phillips (13 out of 14 patents)

4. Frank Michael Horvath, Jr (13 out of 14 patents)

5. Richard Rodeheaver Hawkins (11 out of 18 patents)

6. Larry Lawson Jones (7 out of 46 patents)

7. Elizabeth A Arndt (2 out of 11 patents)

8. Michael J Wolt (2 out of 2 patents)

9. John R Hinchik (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Michael J Cunningham (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Michael C Hoskins (2 out of 2 patents)

12. John C Julian (1 out of 31 patents)

13. Harlow Young (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Laura P Ryan (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Steven J Schomaker (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Food Transport Routing

Casingless Production

Automated Loaders

High Satiety Index

Repetitive Packing Mechanisms

Food Winding

Disposable Scoops

Low Glycemic Index

26 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7428962 - Food transport routing systems, devices, and guides for food processing systems and related methods (2008-09-30),

2. D577176 - Potato product (2008-09-23),

3. D560104 - Disposable scoop for french fries (2008-01-22),

4. 7195551 - Casingless food production methods, systems, and associated wrappable coverings (2007-03-27),

5. 7182683 - Casingless food production methods, systems, and associated traveling matable mold shells (2007-02-27),

6. 7165670 - Food transport routing systems, devices, and guides for food processing systems and related methods (2007-01-23),

7. 7131904 - Automated laterally offset retractable food dislodgement or guiding mechanisms and associated methods and systems (2006-11-07),

8. 7074120 - Automated loaders or winders and related systems, devices and methods (2006-07-11),

9. 7070492 - Automated support member positioning and removing systems and related devices and methods (2006-07-04),

10. 7048622 - Automated laterally offset retractable food dislodgement or guiding mechanisms and associated methods and systems (2006-05-23),

11. 7040975 - Automated supply, load and take-away systems and related devices and methods for lengths of elongated product (2006-05-09),

12. 7040974 - Casingless food production methods, systems, and associated traveling matable mold shells (2006-05-09),

13. 7004307 - Food transport routing systems, devices, and guides for food processing systems and related methods (2006-02-28),

14. 6984407 - High satiety index bread (2006-01-10),

15. 6878053 - Automated loaders or winders and related systems, devices and methods (2005-04-12),

Company Overview

Conagra Foods, Inc. is a prominent player in the food industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of packaged food products. The company focuses on delivering innovative solutions across various categories, including frozen meals, snacks, and condiments. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Conagra leverages advanced food technology and research to enhance its product offerings. Headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, the company serves a broad market, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

26 Patents

#6 in Edina, MN

#379 in Minnesota

#12,875 in US

#24,848 in the World

Edina, MN, United States of America

Conagra Foods, Inc.

Forward Citations = 201

15 inventors:

Sarid M Shefet (20 out of 24 patents)

Lawrence Alan Chandler (15 out of 18 patents)

John Michael Phillips (13 out of 14 patents)

4. Frank Michael Horvath, Jr (13 out of 14 patents)

5. Richard Rodeheaver Hawkins (11 out of 18 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Conagra Foods, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/conagra-foods

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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