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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026
994 Patents
#4 in Minneapolis, MN
#12 in Minnesota
#522 in US
#1,036 in the World
General Mills, Inc.
Forward Citations = 13,319
975 inventors:
Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
General Mills, Inc.
% Expired Patents = 7.3
CIPO Patents = 31
EPO Patents = 61
Trademarks = 219
Forward Citations = 13,319
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975 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
James N Weinstein (47 out of 47 patents)
Bernhard H Van Lengerich (35 out of 38 patents)
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
994 patents:
Company Overview
General Mills, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a leading global food company known for its diverse portfolio of brands and products. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of food items, including cereals, dairy products, and frozen foods. Its core technology focus encompasses advancements in food composition, such as protein enhancement, fat reduction, and the creation of shelf-stable and confectionery products. General Mills is committed to innovation in the food industry, aiming to meet evolving consumer preferences.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: General Mills, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/general-mills
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]
31 patents (CIPO):
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]
61 patents (EPO):
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]