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Oak Brook, IL, United States of America

Mcdonald's Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Expired Patents = 15.4

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 234

Forward Citations = 448

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nicholas D Commisso (3 out of 13 patents)

Edwin R De Cook (3 out of 3 patents)

Ralph E Hisle (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Donald Rowe (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Jeffrey L Sands (2 out of 30 patents)

6. Ronald J Glavan (2 out of 23 patents)

7. Henry Thomas Ewald (2 out of 42 patents)

8. Andrew G Retelny (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Joan Grez (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Manuel Calzada (1 out of 13 patents)

11. Thomas J Franken (1 out of 5 patents)

12. Michael Newberry (1 out of 8 patents)

13. James D Conlin (1 out of 5 patents)

14. Andrew Paul Franklin (1 out of 5 patents)

15. Randy L Ginner (1 out of 5 patents)

13 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7059467 - Conveyor belt assembly (2006-06-13),

2. 7001626 - Automated grill (2006-02-21),

3. 6053359 - Automated beverage system (2000-04-25),

4. D334863 - Automatic beverage dispenser (1993-04-20),

5. 4764120 - Student response system (1988-08-16),

6. D292878 - Dual compartment sandwich package (1987-11-24),

7. D292483 - Dual compartment sandwich package (1987-10-27),

8. 4653685 - Dual compartment sandwich package (1987-03-31),

9. D268537 - Mobile salad bar (1983-04-05),

10. D260708 - Salad bar (1981-09-15),

11. D257298 - High chair (1980-10-14),

12. D250172 - Packaging container for food (1978-11-07),

13. 4061241 - Food plate package (1977-12-06),

McDonald's Corporation is a global fast food chain that was founded in 1940. It is well known for its iconic golden arches logo and famous menu items such as the Big Mac and French fries. With over 39,000 locations in over 100 countries, McDonald's serves millions of customers every day and is one of the world's largest fast food chains.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

13 Patents

#20 in Oak Brook, IL

#1,183 in Illinois

#23,808 in US

#44,950 in the World

Oak Brook, IL, United States of America

Mcdonald's Corporation

Forward Citations = 448

39 inventors:

Nicholas D Commisso (3 out of 13 patents)

Edwin R De Cook (3 out of 3 patents)

Ralph E Hisle (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Donald Rowe (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Jeffrey L Sands (2 out of 30 patents)

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