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Austin, MN, United States of America

Hormel Foods Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 83

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 313

Forward Citations = 807

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120 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard M Herreid (11 out of 11 patents)

Gary A Handel (8 out of 14 patents)

William D Young (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Gale F Kunert (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Lyndon R Leining (6 out of 19 patents)

6. David C Ruzek (5 out of 6 patents)

7. Daniel L Franklin (5 out of 6 patents)

8. John K Buckles (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Jeffrey J Morrison (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Eric S VanDenBerg (4 out of 5 patents)

11. Steven D Leitch (3 out of 3 patents)

12. John William Summerfield (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Jerry Earl Cannon (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Steven C Wobschall (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Frank D Fryer (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

High Pressure Processing

Meat Processing

Bacon Production

Microbial Contamination Reduction

Food Packaging

Thermal Forming

Electromagnetic Radiation Stunning

Vacuum Tumbling

Product Delivery Systems

Sanitary Equipment

Meat Quality Improvement

Food Safety Innovations

83 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10874113 - Method of producing bacteria reduced raw, fresh, ground meat products (2020-12-29),

2. 10335385 - Composition containing non-polar compounds (2019-07-02),

3. 9980498 - Hybrid bacon cooking system (2018-05-29),

4. 9775369 - Fire braising process for meat (2017-10-03),

5. 9713337 - Use of high pressure processing to improve muscle quality by inhibiting post mortem glycolysis (2017-07-25),

6. 9687006 - Loin back-rib auto-saw (2017-06-27),

7. 9259139 - Sanitary foot sprayer for dry powder plants (2016-02-16),

8. D737681 - Package tray (2015-09-01),

9. 8968808 - Pork belly processing for pre-cooked bacon (2015-03-03),

10. 8919729 - Adjustable thermal forming die assembly (2014-12-30),

11. 8906441 - Peanut spread (2014-12-09),

12. 8869668 - Product cutter (2014-10-28),

13. 8800813 - Metering product delivery pump system (2014-08-12),

14. 8741373 - Compositions containing non-polar compounds (2014-06-03),

15. 8568207 - Apparatus and method using electromagnetic radiation for stunning animals to be slaughtered (2013-10-29),

Hormel Foods Corporation is a multinational food company based in the United States. With a rich history dating back to 1891, Hormel has become a leader in the production and marketing of various meat and food products. They offer a diverse range of brands and products including SPAM, Skippy, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Columbus Craft Meats, and many more. Hormel Foods is committed to delivering high-quality, convenient, and nutritious food solutions to consumers worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

83 Patents

#1 in Austin, MN

#118 in Minnesota

#4,319 in US

#8,901 in the World

Austin, MN, United States of America

Hormel Foods Corporation

Forward Citations = 807

120 inventors:

Richard M Herreid (11 out of 11 patents)

Gary A Handel (8 out of 14 patents)

William D Young (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Gale F Kunert (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Lyndon R Leining (6 out of 19 patents)

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