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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

General Mills Cereals, LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Expired Patents = 36.4


Forward Citations = 166

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ralph A Stenvik (2 out of 31 patents)

silverMedal Craig E Gustafson (2 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas G Cremers (2 out of 10 patents)

4.  Anthony W Richards (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Nicholas D Kovich (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  David J Domingues (1 out of 50 patents)

7.  Thomas E Heinzen (1 out of 8 patents)

8.  James W Finkowski (1 out of 26 patents)

9.  Michael R Perry (1 out of 25 patents)

10.  Arne H Bradner (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Glenn M Larche (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Larche Glen (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  El-Afandi Ali (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  John H Hanlin (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  Kyle A Newkirk (1 out of 3 patents)


11 patents:

1. D655886 - Square bottom taco shell (2012-03-20),
2. 8011524 - Microwaveable packaged good article overcap (2011-09-06),
3. 7922639 - Taco shell nesting apparatus and method (2011-04-12),
4. 7861881 - Removable overcap for microwaveable packaged good article (2011-01-04),
5. D629586 - Shaped tortilla (2010-12-28),
6. 7579030 - Food products with biocontrol preservation and method (2009-08-25),
7. D590126 - Square bottom taco shell (2009-04-14),
8. 7387809 - Thermally processed meat products (2008-06-17),
9. 7306444 - Apparatus and method for forming food products by gradual compression (2007-12-11),
10. 7269934 - Taco shell nesting apparatus and method (2007-09-18),
11. D537355 - Bottle (2007-02-27),
Company Overview
General Mills Cereals, LLC is a prominent player in the food industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of a diverse range of breakfast cereals. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the company focuses on creating products that cater to various consumer preferences, emphasizing nutrition and taste. With a commitment to innovation, General Mills Cereals leverages research in food science and technology to enhance its offerings, ensuring they meet evolving dietary needs and trends in the marketplace.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

11 Patents

#152 in Minneapolis, MN

#786 in Minnesota

#27,529 in US

#51,801 in the World

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

General Mills Cereals, LLC

Forward Citations = 166

22 inventors:

goldMedal Ralph A Stenvik (2 out of 31 patents)

silverMedal Craig E Gustafson (2 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas G Cremers (2 out of 10 patents)

4.  Anthony W Richards (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Nicholas D Kovich (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: General Mills Cereals, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/general-mills-cereals

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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