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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

The Kroger Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 34

% Expired Patents = 5.9

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 506

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69 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Noe Alvarez (6 out of 9 patents)

Chris Daniels (6 out of 7 patents)

Connor Rahm (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Addison Carter (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Olivia North (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Michael Jordan (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Fernando Eli Garcia (6 out of 9 patents)

8. Brendan Payne (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Seth Blovits (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Adam Rigby (6 out of 6 patents)

11. David Ciancio (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Wayne Mark Benson (3 out of 3 patents)

13. James A Sonon (3 out of 3 patents)

14. David Stevenson (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Joshua Alen Marsh (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Freshness Sensor

Nutritional Recommendations

Point-of-Sale

Inventory Evaluation

Planograms

Grocery Delivery

Checkout Systems

Vending Machines

Food Production

Container Handling

Smart Device Mounting

Retail Management

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12736511 - Freshness sensor devices and related methods (2026-09-15),

2. 12523642 - Freshness sensor devices and related methods (2026-01-13),

3. 12298289 - Freshness sensor devices and related methods (2025-05-13),

4. 12210006 - Freshness sensor devices and related methods (2025-01-28),

5. 12196733 - Freshness sensor devices and related methods (2025-01-14),

6. 12007375 - Freshness sensor devices and related methods (2024-06-11),

7. 11414118 - Holder and system for mounting and supporting a smart device on a shopping cart (2022-08-16),

8. 11170429 - Methods and systems for providing nutritional recommendations (2021-11-09),

9. 8123125 - Combined in-store and fuel center point-of-sale system (2012-02-28),

10. 8117057 - Retail production guide for store-prepared food items (2012-02-14),

11. 8078484 - Loss preporting system and method with viewable performance based reports (2011-12-13),

12. 7993088 - Storage system having a dynamic support of moving elements and a pusher assembly carried by a frame (2011-08-09),

13. 7950579 - System and method for evaluating inventory (2011-05-31),

14. 7885865 - System and method for mapping of planograms (2011-02-08),

15. 7657467 - Computer-based system and method for arranging items on a pallet (2010-02-02),

Company Overview

The Kroger Company is a prominent American retail corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. It specializes in grocery and pharmacy services, operating a vast network of supermarkets and multi-department stores. Kroger is known for its commitment to providing quality products, including fresh produce, meats, and household goods, while also emphasizing sustainability and community engagement. The company continually explores innovations in supply chain management and customer experience to enhance its service offerings 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

34 Patents

#39 in Cincinnati, OH

#438 in Ohio

#10,014 in US

#19,631 in the World

Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

The Kroger Company

Forward Citations = 506

69 inventors:

Noe Alvarez (6 out of 9 patents)

Chris Daniels (6 out of 7 patents)

Connor Rahm (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Addison Carter (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Olivia North (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Kroger Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kroger-company

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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