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Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America

Sara Lee Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 216

% Expired Patents = 3.2


Trademarks = 168

Forward Citations = 3,852

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248 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John R Everhart (14 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Wayne G Foster (12 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Frank C Mello (12 out of 17 patents)

4.  Jeffrey A Williams (11 out of 37 patents)

5.  Jonathan M Myers (11 out of 11 patents)

6.  Ken J Thompson (10 out of 10 patents)

7.  John R Mitchell (9 out of 41 patents)

8.  Joel C Rosenquist (9 out of 13 patents)

9.  Michael Faircloth (8 out of 9 patents)

10.  John C McEwen (8 out of 9 patents)

11.  Gilbert L Horton (8 out of 10 patents)

12.  Walter H Imboden (7 out of 15 patents)

13.  James Moore Schenck (7 out of 7 patents)

14.  Sydney Edson (7 out of 18 patents)

15.  Sonny B Driggars (6 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Food Packaging
Seamless Garments
Knitted Fabric
Brassiere
Cushioned Fastener
Moisture Management
Automated Processes
Fabric Web Inspection
Hosiery
Underwear
Cotton Jersey Fabric
Circular Knitting

216 patents:

1. D662814 - Packaging for food product (2012-07-03),
2. D662813 - Packaging for food product (2012-07-03),
3. D654373 - Food package (2012-02-21),
4. D631226 - Food product (2011-01-25),
5. D591149 - Packaging for food product (2009-04-28),
6. D540010 - Seamless one-piece body garment (2007-04-10),
7. D535813 - Toe portion of a sock (2007-01-30),
8. D531892 - Food container (2006-11-14),
9. D531386 - Brassiere (2006-11-07),
10. 7086925 - Cushioned fastener (2006-08-08),
11. 7051557 - Hidden band brassiere, blank and methods of making same (2006-05-30),
12. 7043942 - Circular knit blank and a garment made therefrom (2006-05-16),
13. 7040492 - Display adapter system (2006-05-09),
14. 7040124 - Cotton jersey fabric construction having improved stretch characteristics (2006-05-09),
15. 7033403 - Spray dyeing of garments (2006-04-25),
Company Overview
Sara Lee Corporation, headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, specializes in food packaging solutions, focusing on innovative technologies that enhance product preservation and consumer convenience. The company is recognized for its advancements in seamless garments and knitted fabrics, contributing to sectors such as apparel and home textiles. Key technology topics include moisture management, automated processes, and fabric web inspection, which underscore its commitment to quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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216 Patents

#6 in Winston-Salem, NC

#56 in North Carolina

#1,945 in US

#3,968 in the World

Winston-Salem, NC (US)
Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America

Sara Lee Corporation

Forward Citations = 3,852

248 inventors:

goldMedal John R Everhart (14 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Wayne G Foster (12 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Frank C Mello (12 out of 17 patents)

4.  Jeffrey A Williams (11 out of 37 patents)

5.  Jonathan M Myers (11 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sara Lee Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sara-lee

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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