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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

General Mills, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 992

% Expired Patents = 7.4



Trademarks = 219

Forward Citations = 13,319

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969 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James N Weinstein (47 out of 47 patents)

silverMedal Bernhard H Van Lengerich (35 out of 38 patents)

bronzeMedal Craig E Zimmermann (34 out of 34 patents)

4.  Arne H Brauner (33 out of 38 patents)

5.  Ralph A Stenvik (29 out of 31 patents)

6.  Steven C Robie (28 out of 29 patents)

7.  Philip K Zietlow (28 out of 28 patents)

8.  John J Fenske (24 out of 24 patents)

9.  David J Domingues (23 out of 50 patents)

10.  George A Tuszkiewicz (23 out of 24 patents)

11.  Goeran Walther (21 out of 24 patents)

12.  Dean F Funk (19 out of 22 patents)

13.  Eugene P Buck (19 out of 19 patents)

14.  Daniel R Green (18 out of 23 patents)

15.  Craig S Lundquist (18 out of 18 patents)


Core Competencies:
Cereal Food Piece
Protein Composition
Fat Reduction
Dairy Products
Confectionery
Shelf Stable
Frozen Food Bar
Dough Product
Cheese Compositions
Nut Butter
Food Safety
Overnight Oats

992 patents:

1. D1149567 - Pancake maker mold (2026-09-29),
2. 12727607 - Uncoated dairy product (2026-09-08),
3. 12715655 - Packaged dough product and method of packaging (2026-08-25),
4. 12703544 - Food container with resealable cap (2026-08-11),
5. 12697806 - Moisture barrier films (2026-08-04),
6. 12696905 - High-fat flour replacement and methods of preparation (2026-08-04),
7. D1129764 - Pancake (2026-06-16),
8. 12653198 - Apparatus and method for producing scored dough pieces (2026-06-16),
9. 12653197 - Hard taco shell and method and apparatus for producing the hard taco shell (2026-06-16),
10. 12622437 - Dual textured food (2026-05-12),
11. D1123538 - Cutter roller (2026-04-28),
12. D1123298 - Cereal food piece with emoji (2026-04-28),
13. 12610969 - Process for fat reduction in frozen dairy products (2026-04-28),
14. 12610964 - Cooked caramel compositions and related food products (2026-04-28),
15. D1122561 - Cereal food piece with emoji (2026-04-21),
General Mills, Inc. is a leading global food company that serves the world by making food people love. Established in 1928, General Mills is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates in over 100 countries. With a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Häagen-Dazs, and more, General Mills produces and markets consumer foods through retail stores, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. The company's mission is to nourish lives by providing high-quality and convenient food options to people of all ages.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

General Mills, Inc.
992 Patents

#4 in Minneapolis, MN

#12 in Minnesota

#525 in US

#1,038 in the World

Minneapolis, MN (US)
Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

General Mills, Inc.

Forward Citations = 13,319

969 inventors:

goldMedal James N Weinstein (47 out of 47 patents)

silverMedal Bernhard H Van Lengerich (35 out of 38 patents)

bronzeMedal Craig E Zimmermann (34 out of 34 patents)

4.  Arne H Brauner (33 out of 38 patents)

5.  Ralph A Stenvik (29 out of 31 patents)

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