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Anoka, MN, United States of America

The Cornelius Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 81

Forward Citations = 3,475

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49 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John R McMillin (14 out of 15 patents)

William B MacKrell (11 out of 11 patents)

Forrest L Austin (9 out of 11 patents)

4. Herman S Fessler (9 out of 11 patents)

5. Peter Strandwitz (6 out of 11 patents)

6. Gene A Tracy (6 out of 7 patents)

7. William A Harvill (6 out of 10 patents)

8. Henry Charles Kovar (5 out of 6 patents)

9. Karl A Senghaas (4 out of 18 patents)

10. David A Hassell (4 out of 13 patents)

11. William S Credle, Jr (3 out of 94 patents)

12. James D Vogel (3 out of 11 patents)

13. Donald E Holcomb (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Terrance G Belland (3 out of 4 patents)

15. Alfred E Zygiel, Deceased (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Beverage Dispensing

Cooling System

Carbonated Beverage

Dispensing Valve

Multi-Flavor Dispenser

Ice Cube Maker

Drink Dispenser

Fluid Pump

Beverage Station

Carbonation Control

Automatic Shut-Off

Cup Filling

81 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5360140 - Low cost control circuit for sensing the operation of an electrically (1994-11-01),

2. D348798 - Hood for a beverage dispensing machine (1994-07-19),

3. 5320213 - Accumulating ratchet conveyor (1994-06-14),

4. 5285815 - Beverage dispensing valve having quick disconnect mounting (1994-02-15),

5. 5279446 - Beverage cooling system (1994-01-18),

6. 5269442 - Nozzle for a beverage dispensing valve (1993-12-14),

7. 5056325 - Ice cube maker with new freeze and harvest control (1991-10-15),

8. 5027284 - Auto-set drink dispenser (1991-06-25),

9. 4979647 - Method and apparatus for cooling and dispensing beverage (1990-12-25),

10. 4974643 - Method of and apparatus for dispensing beverage into a tilted receptacle (1990-12-04),

11. 4972883 - Method and apparatus for dispensing beverage with automatic shut-off in (1990-11-27),

12. 4969576 - Method and apparatus for dispensing cold beverage (1990-11-13),

13. 4944332 - Beverage dispenser for filling cups and extra-large receptacles with (1990-07-31),

14. 4940165 - Method of and dispensing head for increased carbonation (1990-07-10),

15. 4936488 - Beverage dispensing valve (1990-06-26),

Company Overview

The Cornelius Company, headquartered in Anoka, MN, specializes in innovative beverage dispensing solutions. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies for beverage dispensing systems, including multi-flavor dispensers and cooling systems. Their expertise extends to carbonated beverage systems, dispensing valves, and ice cube makers, catering to a diverse range of commercial applications. Cornelius is committed to enhancing the beverage experience through efficient fluid pumping and dispensing technologies, serving clients in various sectors across the beverage industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

81 Patents

#4 in Anoka, MN

#128 in Minnesota

#4,581 in US

#9,364 in the World

Anoka, MN, United States of America

The Cornelius Company

Forward Citations = 3,475

49 inventors:

John R McMillin (14 out of 15 patents)

William B MacKrell (11 out of 11 patents)

Forrest L Austin (9 out of 11 patents)

4. Herman S Fessler (9 out of 11 patents)

5. Peter Strandwitz (6 out of 11 patents)

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

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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