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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

General Mills Marketing, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 52

% Expired Patents = 19.2



Trademarks = 185

Forward Citations = 580

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73 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal David A Kirk (13 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal David J Domingues (11 out of 50 patents)

bronzeMedal Scott Kackman (6 out of 8 patents)

4.  Ali El-Afandi (6 out of 18 patents)

5.  Susan Hall (6 out of 6 patents)

6.  Craig A Dowd (5 out of 17 patents)

7.  Thomas M Hockenberry (5 out of 9 patents)

8.  Jonathan M Griebel (4 out of 11 patents)

9.  Mark E Arlinghaus (3 out of 10 patents)

10.  James W Finkowski (3 out of 26 patents)

11.  Erika B Smith (2 out of 6 patents)

12.  Peter A Huberg (2 out of 19 patents)

13.  Braden J Erickson (2 out of 11 patents)

14.  Alan A Oppenheimer (2 out of 12 patents)

15.  Vicky V Hoel (2 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Dough Extraction System
Packaged Dough Products
Moisture Barrier
Positive Pressure Differential
Trans Fat Replacement
Layer Cutting Apparatus
Flour Compositions
Encapsulated Leavening Agent
Rotary Feeding System
Food Product Marking
Tear Strip Access
Microwavable Container

52 patents:

1. 8313227 - Dough extraction system for batch mixer (2012-11-20),
2. 8236364 - Rolled sheet of cookie dough (2012-08-07),
3. 8187649 - Packaged, non-developed dough product in low pressure package, and related compositions and methods (2012-05-29),
4. 8187648 - Packaged, developed dough production in low pressure package, and related methods (2012-05-29),
5. D660142 - Packaging for dough product (2012-05-22),
6. 8171703 - Method for packaging products by employing positive pressure differential (2012-05-08),
7. 8168244 - High fiber pastry product (2012-05-01),
8. 8151674 - Layer cutting apparatus (2012-04-10),
9. D646181 - Package for a dough product (2011-10-04),
10. 8029847 - Trans fat replacement system and method of making a baked good with a trans fat replacement system (2011-10-04),
11. D643744 - Package for a dough product (2011-08-23),
12. 7892589 - Dough compositions having a moisture barrier, and related methods (2011-02-22),
13. 7857166 - Rotary feeding system (2010-12-28),
14. 7845928 - Food product marking apparatuses and methods (2010-12-07),
15. 7815957 - Cheese compositions and related methods (2010-10-19),
Company Overview
General Mills Marketing, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN, specializes in innovative dough packaging technology. The company focuses on developing advanced systems for dough extraction and packaging, ensuring product quality and freshness. Their expertise encompasses various core technologies, including moisture barrier solutions, positive pressure differentials, and trans fat replacement methods. General Mills is committed to enhancing packaged dough products through research in flour compositions and encapsulated leavening agents, positioning itself as a leader in the food manufacturing sector.
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General Mills Marketing, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
52 Patents

#43 in Minneapolis, MN

#188 in Minnesota

#6,773 in US

#13,581 in the World

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

General Mills Marketing, Inc.

Forward Citations = 580

73 inventors:

goldMedal David A Kirk (13 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal David J Domingues (11 out of 50 patents)

bronzeMedal Scott Kackman (6 out of 8 patents)

4.  Ali El-Afandi (6 out of 18 patents)

5.  Susan Hall (6 out of 6 patents)

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

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