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Osseo, MN, United States of America

Cornelius, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 65

% Expired Patents = 35.4

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 602

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91 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Vincenzo DiFatta (11 out of 17 patents)

David K Njaastad (8 out of 20 patents)

Christopher F Zemko (6 out of 11 patents)

4. E Scott Sevcik (6 out of 16 patents)

5. Fernando Sanchez (6 out of 10 patents)

6. Nicholas Michael Giardino (6 out of 11 patents)

7. Scott E Sevcik (6 out of 13 patents)

8. Andrew J Tobler (6 out of 14 patents)

9. Santhosh Kumar (6 out of 12 patents)

10. Nishant Kulkarni (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Thaddeus M Jablonski (6 out of 36 patents)

12. Elizabeth Bertness (5 out of 11 patents)

13. James A Kasallis (5 out of 6 patents)

14. Nikolay V Popov (5 out of 11 patents)

15. David M Joyce (5 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Beverage Dispenser

Multi-Flavor Dispenser

Carbonation Method

Rapid Cooling System

Condiment Dispensing

Automated Dispensing

Inline Gas Injection

Refrigeration Control

Dynamic Mixer

Tea Brewing

Touch Interface

65 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11158151 - Systems and methods for nesting cups from a dispenser (2021-10-26),

2. 11154074 - Modular refrigeration subsystems for frozen carbonated beverage systems (2021-10-26),

3. 11053109 - Systems and methods for automatic beverage dispensing according to a recipe linked with a marker (2021-07-06),

4. 10961103 - Multiple flavor beverage dispenser (2021-03-30),

5. 10947106 - Systems and methods of custom condiment dispensing (2021-03-16),

6. 10785996 - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for inline injection of gases into liquids (2020-09-29),

7. 10773942 - Frozen beverage dispensing machines with multi-flavor valves (2020-09-15),

8. 10759645 - Inserts and nozzle assemblies for beverage dispensers (2020-09-01),

9. 10703619 - Diluent manifold for beverage dispensers (2020-07-07),

10. 10689241 - Semi-automated beverage dispensing machines and methods (2020-06-23),

11. 10689240 - Automated beverage dispensing machines (2020-06-23),

12. 10674863 - Dynamic Mixer apparatuses for beverage dispensers (2020-06-09),

13. 10671270 - Systems and methods of multi-touch concurrent dispensing (2020-06-02),

14. 10654702 - Valve assemblies and manually operable handle assemblies for beverage dispensing machines (2020-05-19),

15. 10589978 - Beverage dispensers with dual flow dispensing valves (2020-03-17),

Company Overview

Cornelius, Inc., based in Osseo, MN, specializes in innovative beverage dispensing solutions. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies for beverage dispensers, including multi-flavor dispensers and automated dispensing systems. Their expertise extends to carbonation methods, rapid cooling systems, and condiment dispensing, ensuring efficient and high-quality beverage service. Cornelius is committed to enhancing the beverage experience through cutting-edge refrigeration control and inline gas injection technologies, serving a diverse range of clients in the food and beverage industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

65 Patents

#2 in Osseo, MN

#155 in Minnesota

#5,611 in US

#11,332 in the World

Osseo, MN, United States of America

Cornelius, Inc.

Forward Citations = 602

91 inventors:

Vincenzo DiFatta (11 out of 17 patents)

David K Njaastad (8 out of 20 patents)

Christopher F Zemko (6 out of 11 patents)

4. E Scott Sevcik (6 out of 16 patents)

5. Fernando Sanchez (6 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cornelius, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cornelius

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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