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House Foods Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 14.3

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 123

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66 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Akifumi Fujita (5 out of 5 patents)

Masayuki Nakatani (5 out of 5 patents)

Koji Sengoku (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Shinsuke Imai (3 out of 4 patents)

5. Nobuaki Tsuge (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Takashi Hirao (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Masayuki Hiramoto (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Shimpei Nishimura (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Jinji Shono (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Toshiya Minami (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Muneaki Tomotake (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Mahito Orii (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Yoshitaka Hirano (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Masao Taguchi (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Hitoshi Iwata (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Chutney Production

Soybean Processing

Food Composition

Sterilization Methods

Continuous Processing

Bean Curd Shaping

Lachrymatory Factor Suppression

Instant Tea Powder

Food Weighing

Blue Pigment Manufacturing

Fenugreek Processing

Transgenic Onions

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12478083 - Packaged caramelized onion chutney and method for producing same (2025-11-25),

2. 10993470 - Continuous shaping machine for bean curds (2021-05-04),

3. 9314045 - Meat-like foodstuff and method for producing the same (2016-04-19),

4. 9101657 - Composition comprising turmeric extract and zedoary extract (2015-08-11),

5. 9028904 - Method of preparing soybean mixed powder, method of preparing a solidified soybean food, and a method of preparing a packaged raw material for preparing a solidified soybean food (2015-05-12),

6. 8715762 - Food composition (2014-05-06),

7. 8287927 - Processed product of fenugreek seeds and method for producing the same (2012-10-16),

8. 7704694 - Method for detecting target plant genus (2010-04-27),

9. 7452988 - Vector for suppression of lachrymatory factor synthase (LFs) in transgenic onions (2008-11-18),

10. 7402391 - Method for detecting target plant genus (2008-07-22),

11. 7371554 - Isozymes of lacrimator component synthase and gene encoding the same (2008-05-13),

12. 7144702 - Method for detecting target plant genus (2006-12-05),

13. 6386091 - Continuous processing apparatus (2002-05-14),

14. 6153242 - Method for preparing snack food (2000-11-28),

15. 6004613 - Process for preparing tofu (1999-12-21),

Company Overview

House Foods Corporation, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a leading manufacturer specializing in food products, particularly in the categories of curry, sauces, and instant noodles. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in food technology, focusing on enhancing flavor and convenience for consumers. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, House Foods continues to explore advancements in food processing and packaging, aiming to meet diverse culinary needs across various regions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

28 Patents

#257 in Osaka

#2,414 in Japan

#23,285 in the World

House Foods Corporation

Forward Citations = 123

66 inventors:

Akifumi Fujita (5 out of 5 patents)

Masayuki Nakatani (5 out of 5 patents)

Koji Sengoku (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Shinsuke Imai (3 out of 4 patents)

5. Nobuaki Tsuge (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: House Foods Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/house-foods

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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