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Greenwich, CT, United States of America

Cuisinarts, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 34

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 1,038

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James E Williams (14 out of 28 patents)

Allen F Podell (6 out of 66 patents)

Carl G Sontheimer (6 out of 12 patents)

4. Koichiro Shibata (3 out of 3 patents)

5. John W Breeden (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Richard D Clare (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Edward R Kozlowski (2 out of 9 patents)

8. Richard S Davis (1 out of 7 patents)

9. Daniel R Benjamin (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Barbara Kafka (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Barbara A Jones (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Harold M Stillman (1 out of 2 patents)

13. William R Smith-Vaniz (1 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Food Processor

Rotary Tool

Safety Interlock

Motor Control

Friction Drive

Storage Container

Pasta Extruder

Julienne Cutter

Ice Chopper

Elevating Spindle

Food Pusher

Braking System

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4817878 - Rotatable tool power lock retention apparatus for food processor (1989-04-04),

2. 4813624 - Overhead releasable elevating spindle drive for a rotary food processing (1989-03-21),

3. 4740020 - Multiple-step release lock for a storage container (1988-04-26),

4. 4734604 - Friction braking system and apparatus for appliance induction motor drive (1988-03-29),

5. 4733827 - Rotary food processor tool storage container (1988-03-29),

6. 4723719 - Invertible/reversible tool for use in a rotary food processing appliance (1988-02-09),

7. 4702162 - Salad spinner dryer apparatus rotated by speed reducing friction drive (1987-10-27),

8. 4688728 - Apparatus for adapting revolving beater/whipper unit to food processor (1987-08-25),

9. 4688478 - Adapter support, pureer/strainer and juicer attachments for use on food (1987-08-25),

10. 4657332 - Method and apparatus for conveniently providing a 220 volt electric (1987-04-14),

11. 4647727 - Switch for automatically interrupting a circuit when its contacts are (1987-03-03),

12. 4645886 - Switch for automatically providing a safety function when its contacts (1987-02-24),

13. 4634061 - Method and apparatus for grinding kernels of grain, coffee beans, and (1987-01-06),

14. 4629131 - Magnetic safety interlock for a food processor utilizing vertically (1986-12-16),

15. 4589599 - Ice chopper apparatus for producing ice particles of controlled size (1986-05-20),

Company Overview

Cuisinarts, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in kitchen appliances and cookware, known for its innovative products that enhance culinary experiences. The company focuses on developing high-quality food processors, blenders, coffee makers, and various kitchen gadgets, catering to both home cooks and professional chefs. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Cuisinarts is committed to integrating advanced technology and design into its offerings, ensuring efficiency and ease of use in food preparation and cooking.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

34 Patents

#15 in Greenwich, CT

#261 in Connecticut

#10,022 in US

#19,651 in the World

Greenwich, CT, United States of America

Cuisinarts, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,038

13 inventors:

James E Williams (14 out of 28 patents)

Allen F Podell (6 out of 66 patents)

Carl G Sontheimer (6 out of 12 patents)

4. Koichiro Shibata (3 out of 3 patents)

5. John W Breeden (3 out of 3 patents)

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

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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