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Springdale, AR, United States of America

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Expired Patents = 60.0


Trademarks = 24

Forward Citations = 101

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John E Johnson (4 out of 6 patents)

silverMedal Shaughn Michael Benson (2 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Horst Eger (2 out of 6 patents)

4.  Chris Vandenbroek (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Jason William Tomcak (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Francois Beaumont (2 out of 3 patents)

7.  Mohammed Koohmaraie (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Steven D Shackelford (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Tommy L Wheeler (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Manoj Virippil (1 out of 4 patents)

11.  Ty Albert Hartwick (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Annett Haagensen (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Robert F Wilhelm (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Peter Haagensen (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Horst Eger (0 patent)


10 patents:

1. 7220176 - System and method for production of exact weight ground meat (2007-05-22),
2. 7077738 - Apparatus for and method of processing meat (2006-07-18),
3. 7001261 - Automated classifier and meat cut fat trimming method and apparatus (2006-02-21),
4. 6962525 - Method and apparatus for meat cut classification of fat thickness for downstream trimming (2005-11-08),
5. 6929540 - Automated classifier and meat cut fat trimming method and apparatus (2005-08-16),
6. 6891961 - Image analysis systems for grading of meat, predicting quality of meat and/or predicting meat yield of an animal carcass (2005-05-10),
7. 6857952 - Method and apparatus for transport of a probe for a meat classification system (2005-02-22),
8. 6779317 - Food container cleaner apparatus and method (2004-08-24),
9. 6751364 - Image analysis systems for grading of meat, predicting quality of meat and/or predicting meat yield of an animal carcass (2004-06-15),
10. 6651803 - Automated conveyor cleaning system (2003-11-25),
Company Overview
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is a leading provider of fresh beef and pork products. The company specializes in the processing and distribution of high-quality meat products, catering to both retail and food service sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and food safety, Tyson Fresh Meats employs advanced technologies in meat processing and supply chain management. The organization plays a significant role in the agricultural landscape, contributing to food production and innovation across the United States.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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10 Patents

#5 in Springdale, AR

#70 in Arkansas

#29,866 in US

#56,047 in the World

Springdale, AR (US)
Springdale, AR, United States of America

Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.

Forward Citations = 101

14 inventors:

goldMedal John E Johnson (4 out of 6 patents)

silverMedal Shaughn Michael Benson (2 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Horst Eger (2 out of 6 patents)

4.  Chris Vandenbroek (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Jason William Tomcak (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tyson-fresh-meats

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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