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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Donald J Smith

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents. Top assignee: General Mills, Inc.. Active years: 2000-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Donald J Smith. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/donald-j-smith-3bpv85r9

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 58(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Eden Prairie, MN (US) (2000 - 2001)
  • Minneapolis, MN (US) (2006 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 995 
 
General Mills, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2022

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11375733 - Food product with edible images and apparatus for and methods of preparation (2022-07-05),
2. 9788559 - Method of preparation of food product with edible images (2017-10-17),
3. 7097870 - Layered cereal bars and their methods of manufacture (2006-08-29),
4. 6174553 - R-T-E cereals with calcium containing pre-sweetener coating and method of preparation (2001-01-16),
5. 6139886 - R-T-E cereals with calcium containing pre-sweetener coating and method (2000-10-31),

Title: Innovations by Donald J Smith

Introduction

Donald J Smith is a notable inventor based in Minneapolis, MN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of food technology, particularly through his innovative patents. With a total of five patents to his name, Smith has focused on enhancing food products with unique features.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a food product with edible images and an apparatus for methods of preparation. This invention involves applying a topical high-resolution image of edible ink, with a resolution of at least 100 dots per inch, to the top major surface of a length of food. The food is in the form of a thin fruit-based paste or confection slurry and is maintained at a temperature of at least about 75°C during the application process. The food is supported on a moveable platform, which is adjusted according to the condition of the surface where the image is applied.

Career Highlights

Donald J Smith works at General Mills, Inc., where he has been able to leverage his inventive skills to develop new food technologies. His work has contributed to the advancement of food presentation and consumer experience.

Collaborations

Smith has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Daniel R Green and Javier Cerda, who have also contributed to the innovative projects at General Mills.

Conclusion

Donald J Smith's contributions to food technology through his patents reflect his commitment to innovation in the industry. His work continues to influence how food products are presented and enjoyed by consumers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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