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Boise, ID, United States of America

Ore-Ida Foods, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 19

Trademarks = 11

Forward Citations = 418

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Glen R Green (6 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Joseph L Hodges (6 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Wayne L Covington (5 out of 5 patents)

4.  Norman B Wassmer (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Richard D Fogerson (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Steven C Price (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  James E Citti (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Carl S Dienst (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Linda E Tiffany (1 out of 3 patents)

10.  Robert M Mosher (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Steven C Radant (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Franklyn G Anderson (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Paul R Myers (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Charles T Hensley (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  John F Haury (1 out of 1 patent)


19 patents:

1. 5673783 - Conveyor system (1997-10-07),
2. 5556000 - Automatic air heating system for vending machines (1996-09-17),
3. 5484617 - Process for preparing golden yellow potato pieces and product thereof (1996-01-16),
4. 5419239 - Automatic air heating system for vending machines (1995-05-30),
5. 5203253 - Automatic air cooking system for vending machines (1993-04-20),
6. 5097754 - Automatic air cooking system for vending machines (1992-03-24),
7. 4750995 - Starch separation of potato strips (1988-06-14),
8. 4615893 - Method for preparing potato shells (1986-10-07),
9. 4542030 - Process for preparing low calorie french fry product (1985-09-17),
10. 4526093 - Apparatus for processing potatoes (1985-07-02),
11. 4385700 - Differential reflectivity method and apparatus for sorting strip items (1983-05-31),
12. 4198437 - French fried potato product (1980-04-15),
13. 4186836 - Differential reflectivity method and apparatus for sorting (1980-02-05),
14. 4147619 - Electronic sorting apparatus (1979-04-03),
15. 4135002 - Method of strip cutting raw potatoes (1979-01-16),
Company Overview
Ore-Ida Foods, Inc., headquartered in Boise, Idaho, specializes in the production of frozen potato products, including French fries, tater tots, and other potato-based snacks. The company is known for its innovative processing techniques that enhance flavor and texture, catering to both retail and foodservice markets. Ore-Ida focuses on quality and sustainability in its manufacturing processes, aiming to deliver convenient and delicious options for consumers while maintaining a commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

19 Patents

#19 in Boise, ID

#44 in Idaho

#17,150 in US

#32,693 in the World

Boise, ID (US)
Boise, ID, United States of America

Ore-Ida Foods, Inc.

Forward Citations = 418

15 inventors:

goldMedal Glen R Green (6 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Joseph L Hodges (6 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Wayne L Covington (5 out of 5 patents)

4.  Norman B Wassmer (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Richard D Fogerson (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ore-Ida Foods, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ore-ida-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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