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Hershey, PA, United States of America

Hershey Foods Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 35

CIPO Patents = 6

Trademarks = 53

Forward Citations = 530

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77 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stanley M Tarka, Jr (4 out of 5 patents)

David M Stumpf (3 out of 4 patents)

Philip C Ward (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Mario Spatafora (3 out of 197 patents)

5. C Thomas Mullen (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Barry L Zoumas (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Lloyd C Leeper (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Brian Scott Baker (2 out of 5 patents)

9. David Stuart (2 out of 12 patents)

10. Robert J Huzinec (2 out of 6 patents)

11. Thomas J Carroll (2 out of 12 patents)

12. Michael E Horn (2 out of 18 patents)

13. Julie A Emsing (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Eric Jon Eikenberry (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Juan Enrique Romero Lanuza (2 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Xylitol Comestible

Sugar Alcohol Confectionary

Agar-Agar Processing

Low Fat Chocolate

Amorphous Lactose Crystallization

Chocolate Shelf-Life Extension

Cacao Flavor Production

Hydrocolloids Formulation

Peanut Stability

Food Processing Techniques

Methylxanthines Removal

Wafer Bars Manufacturing

35 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9179695 - Xylitol containing comestible product (2015-11-10),

2. 8128975 - Sugar alcohol sanded confectionary and process for making same (2012-03-06),

3. 6783790 - Process utilizing agar-agar in a high temperature, short time processing of high solids confectionery products (2004-08-31),

4. 6773744 - Confectionary products, low fat chocolate and chocolate-like products and methods for making them (2004-08-10),

5. 6548099 - Process for crystallizing amorphous lactose in milk powder (2003-04-15),

6. 6516995 - Wrapping method, particularly for edible products such as chocolates and the like, and the finished wrap obtained (2003-02-11),

7. 6513305 - Wrapping method, particularly for edible products such as chocolates and the like, and the finished wrap obtained (2003-02-04),

8. 6405511 - Wrapping method, particularly for edible products such as chocolates and the like, and the finished wrap obtained (2002-06-18),

9. 5948954 - High stability peanut (1999-09-07),

10. 5849729 - Use of hydrolyzed cocoa butter for percutaneous absorption (1998-12-15),

11. 5849353 - Process to prevent bloom in chocolate products that contain fat (1998-12-15),

12. 5837227 - Use of cocoa butter or partially hydrolyzed cocoa butter for the (1998-11-17),

13. 5684232 - High stability peanut (1997-11-04),

14. 5676993 - Process of producing cacao flavor by roasting combination of amino acids (1997-10-14),

15. 5637344 - Chocolate flavored hard candy (1997-06-10),

Hershey Foods Corporation, headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a leading manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery products. The company specializes in a diverse range of sweet treats, including iconic chocolate bars, candies, and snacks, catering to various consumer preferences. Hershey is committed to innovation in product development and sustainability, focusing on enhancing the quality and enjoyment of its offerings while maintaining a strong presence in the global market.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Hershey Foods Corporation

35 Patents

#2 in Hershey, PA

#354 in Pennsylvania

#9,740 in US

#19,148 in the World

Hershey, PA, United States of America

Hershey Foods Corporation

Forward Citations = 530

77 inventors:

Stanley M Tarka, Jr (4 out of 5 patents)

David M Stumpf (3 out of 4 patents)

Philip C Ward (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Mario Spatafora (3 out of 197 patents)

5. C Thomas Mullen (3 out of 4 patents)

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