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Shaping or working of foodstuffs
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A23P · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A23P patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Robert G. Nothum, Jr.19 patents · 178 citations
- 296Jorge C. Morales-Alvarez12 patents · 87 citations
- 392Syed S. H. Rizvi4 patents · 231 citations
- 488Dejing Fu11 patents · 25 citations
- 583Jiten Odhavji Dihora7 patents · 27 citations
- 679Hans Bertelsen5 patents · 16 citations
- 775Kent Bearson6 patents · 10 citations
- 871Chloe Grubb5 patents · 6 citations
- 967Erick Hagstrom12 patents · 0 citations
- 1063Gregory Dardelle5 patents · 15 citations
- 1158Christie Lagally4 patents · 6 citations
- 1254Jeffray Behr4 patents · 6 citations
- 1350Julia O'Donnell4 patents · 6 citations
- 1446Margaret Rosner4 patents · 6 citations
- 1542Bente Østergaard Mikkelsen3 patents · 16 citations
- 1638Henrik Pedersen3 patents · 16 citations
- 1733Thea Fihl3 patents · 16 citations
- 1829Torben Jensen3 patents · 16 citations
- 1925Gordhanbhai N. Patel5 patents · 0 citations
- 2021Julia Koleda Nordenbring5 patents · 0 citations
- 2117Chelsea Briganti3 patents · 6 citations
- 2213Mohamed Albed Alhnan5 patents · 3 citations
- 238Philip Sinz3 patents · 12 citations
- 244V.N. Mohan Rao2 patents · 26 citations
- 251Adam Behrens4 patents · 1 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A23P output across the last 5 years
- 199Lewis Michael Popplewell16 patents · 629 citations
- 296Geoffrey Von Maltzahn14 patents · 580 citations
- 392Hod Lipson15 patents · 488 citations
- 488Daniel Cohen11 patents · 422 citations
- 583Evan Malone10 patents · 414 citations
- 679Lawrence Bonassar10 patents · 414 citations
- 775Anthony Mario D'Onofrio9 patents · 535 citations
- 871David Arthur Berry9 patents · 535 citations
- 967David N. Cook9 patents · 535 citations
- 1063John Grant Aunins9 patents · 535 citations
- 1158Kevin Daniel Litcofsky9 patents · 535 citations
- 1254Matthew R. Henn9 patents · 535 citations
- 1350Noubar B. Afeyan9 patents · 535 citations
- 1446Lavon Wenger26 patents · 550 citations
- 1542William R. Sweeney15 patents · 194 citations
- 1638Hendricus Franciscus Jacobus Maria Van Der Eerden15 patents · 186 citations
- 1733Dirk Meskendahl15 patents · 158 citations
- 1829Allan C. Spellmeier9 patents · 139 citations
- 1925Robert G. Nothum, Jr.19 patents · 178 citations
- 2021Kenneth C. Petri7 patents · 122 citations
- 2117Steven C. Robie15 patents · 137 citations
- 2213Munmaya K. Mishra12 patents · 111 citations
- 238Paul Taylor14 patents · 78 citations
- 244Philip B. Wiltz13 patents · 81 citations
- 251Jorge C. Morales-Alvarez12 patents · 87 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A23P
- 199Gijs Van Rooijen9 patents · 1,478 citations
- 296Harm M. Deckers9 patents · 1,478 citations
- 392Janis Goll9 patents · 1,478 citations
- 488Joseph Boothe9 patents · 1,478 citations
- 583Maurice Moloney8 patents · 1,287 citations
- 679Dov Tamarkin6 patents · 861 citations
- 775Meir Eini6 patents · 861 citations
- 871Toan Trinh11 patents · 974 citations
- 967John Michael Gardlik9 patents · 882 citations
- 1063Bernhard H. Van Lengerich26 patents · 1,612 citations
- 1158Michael A. Porzio8 patents · 726 citations
- 1254Richard C. Fuisz29 patents · 1,782 citations
- 1350Lewis Michael Popplewell16 patents · 629 citations
- 1446Geoffrey Von Maltzahn14 patents · 580 citations
- 1542Zhegong Fan6 patents · 424 citations
- 1638Hod Lipson15 patents · 488 citations
- 1733Daniel Cohen11 patents · 422 citations
- 1829Evan Malone10 patents · 414 citations
- 1925Lawrence Bonassar10 patents · 414 citations
- 2021Chung-Wai Chiu8 patents · 678 citations
- 2117Anthony Mario D'Onofrio9 patents · 535 citations
- 2213David Arthur Berry9 patents · 535 citations
- 238David N. Cook9 patents · 535 citations
- 244John Grant Aunins9 patents · 535 citations
- 251Kevin Daniel Litcofsky9 patents · 535 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A23P patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11904288B1✦ AIEnvironmentally biodegradable microcapsules3 cites · 202480% earned
- 296US12157811B2✦ AIBio-based, biodegradable compositions and articles made therefrom1 cites · 202450% earned
- 392USRE50164E✦ AIMethod for manufacturing a flexible mold with peripheral stiffner, and mold resulting from2 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US12207675B2Systems and methods for improving the performance of cereal using a silk fibroin solution 1 cites · 202444% earned
- 583US11986001B2Food product comprising a co-culture of bacteria and fungi1 cites · 202446% earned
- 679US11969491B1pH triggered release particle1 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US11925199B1Automatic sandwich machine1 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US11969507B2Apparatus and process for producing nanocarriers and/or nanoformulations1 cites · 202467% earned
- 967US12402638B2Materials and methods for extending shelf-life of foods0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1063US12201136B2Extrusion of agro-food industry byproducts and protein concentrates into value-added foods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12041945B2Method of producing a vinegar-derived food additive0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12426611B2Automated meat analogue production systems0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12544782B2Food article sprayer0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12446610B2Internal washing provisions for food process line machines0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12465068B2Method of extrusion and making random extruded products0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12182987B2Variable speed profile extrusion portion cutting head and control system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12458568B2Coaxial nozzle configuration and methods thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12329790B2Foods providing probiotic bacteria0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12225908B1Method and apparatus for baking pocket bun0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2021US12171881B2Solid forms and methods of preparing the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12016476B1Glassware for making a multi-layer beverage, and a method of using the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12089622B2Sprouted popcorn and method for making sprouted popcorn0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238USD1103685SMix-in tool for processed food0 cites · 20250% earned
- 244US12433313B2Extruded gelling products and methods for making extruded gelling products0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251USRE50462ECMP-containing, high protein denatured whey protein compositions, products containing them0 cites · 20250% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A23P patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10945953B1✦ AIControlled release core-shell particles and suspensions including the same35 cites · 202175% earned
- 296US11771108B2✦ AIMachine for making and dispensing liquid or semi-liquid food products9 cites · 202187% earned
- 392US11751582B2✦ AIStirrer of a machine for making and dispensing liquid or semiliquid food products and mach9 cites · 202187% earned
- 488US11759469B2Administration and dosage of diaminophenothiazines7 cites · 202270% earned
- 583US11154081B1Well cooked egg powder7 cites · 202186% earned
- 679US11104482B2Packaged food product and method of producing the packaged food product8 cites · 202180% earned
- 775US11660811B13D-printer system having a pneumatic system for preventing drippage of excess print materi8 cites · 202386% earned
- 871US11229660B2Glycan therapeutics and method of treating conditions associated with TMAO6 cites · 202167% earned
- 967US11514350B1Machine learning driven experimental design for food technology5 cites · 202277% earned
- 1063US11484044B1Modification and extrusion of proteins to manufacture moisture texturized protein5 cites · 202277% earned
- 1158US11904288B1Environmentally biodegradable microcapsules3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1254US11191294B1Apparatus and methods for making food products with improved hydraulic controls6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1350US11491802B2Camera for use with a drink printer5 cites · 202177% earned
- 1446US11246318B1Submersion conveyor system and methods thereof9 cites · 202287% earned
- 1542US11606959B2Continuous process for automated meat analogue production4 cites · 202267% earned
- 1638US11758933B2High intensity sweeteners4 cites · 202170% earned
- 1733US11730175B2Bulk sugar replacer3 cites · 202267% earned
- 1829US11785971B2Cooked rice forming apparatus3 cites · 202380% earned
- 1925US11291226B1Crispy pressed snacks with inclusions6 cites · 202285% earned
- 2021US11517141B1Ink-printing apparatuses, methods and formulations5 cites · 202277% earned
- 2117US11918020B2Food product comprising a co-culture of bacteria and fungi2 cites · 202358% earned
- 2213US11304437B1Cooking extrusion horn4 cites · 202275% earned
- 238US11324228B1Apparatus and method for lean recovery4 cites · 202282% earned
- 244US11678674B1Patty forming machine for forming heated food patties4 cites · 202382% earned
- 251US12274690B2System and method for incorporating CBD/THC cannabinoid nanoparticle carrier compositions 3 cites · 202180% earned
All-time canon
The defining A23P patents of the whole record
- 199US10264797B2✦ AIDevice and method for preparing extrudable food products825 cites · 201595% earned
- 296US5356467A✦ AIControlled release coatings derived from aqueous dispersions of zein497 cites · 199492% earned
- 392US5876995A✦ AIBioluminescent novelty items449 cites · 199988% earned
- 488US6190591B1Embedding and encapsulation of controlled release particles352 cites · 200194% earned
- 583US5324351AAqueous dispersions of zein and preparation thereof350 cites · 199491% earned
- 679US6911211B2Pharmaceutical and cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application337 cites · 200488% earned
- 775US7042001B2Phase change memory devices including memory elements having variable cross-sectional area284 cites · 200594% earned
- 871US9028841B2Synergistic bacterial compositions and methods of production and use thereof270 cites · 201483% earned
- 967US4855326ARapidly dissoluble medicinal dosage unit and method of manufacture267 cites · 198994% earned
- 1063US5969169ANon-hydrogenated canola oil for food applications258 cites · 199981% earned
- 1158US9938972B2Distributor apparatus with a pair of intermeshing screw rotors252 cites · 201694% earned
- 1254US5922379ABiodegradable protein/starch-based thermoplastic composition250 cites · 199994% earned
- 1350US6372234B1Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies241 cites · 200289% earned
- 1446US4076846AProtein-starch binary molding composition and shaped articles obtained therefor238 cites · 197894% earned
- 1542US6599513B2Products for topical applications comprising oil bodies233 cites · 200294% earned
- 1638US5523293ASoy protein-based thermoplastic composition for preparing molded articles226 cites · 199694% earned
- 1733US6248378B1Enhanced food products223 cites · 200191% earned
- 1829US6183762B1Oil body based personal care products222 cites · 200194% earned
- 1925US7625198B2Modular fabrication systems and methods217 cites · 200682% earned
- 2021US6455083B1Edible thermoplastic and nutritious pet chew212 cites · 200294% earned
- 2117US5418010AMicroencapsulation process207 cites · 199594% earned
- 2213US5089307AEdible film and method of making same203 cites · 199291% earned
- 238US4895725AMicroencapsulation of fish oil200 cites · 199094% earned
- 244US5935826AGlucoamylase converted starch derivatives and their use as emulsifying and encapsulating a200 cites · 199994% earned
- 251US5552378ASolid consumer product compositions containing small particle cyclodextrin complexes197 cites · 199684% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A23P patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199GEN MILLS INC127 patents · 3,599 citations
- 296MCCORMICK & CO INC13 patents · 746 citations
- 392CARGILL INC22 patents · 562 citations
- 488FRITO LAY NORTH AMERICA INC48 patents · 337 citations
- 583APEEL TECH INC10 patents · 69 citations
- 679FIRMENICH & CIE17 patents · 144 citations
- 775NOTHUM JR ROBERT G15 patents · 47 citations
- 871TYSON FOODS INC9 patents · 19 citations
- 967CLEXTRAL7 patents · 75 citations
- 1063UNIV IOWA STATE RES FOUND INC4 patents · 227 citations
- 1158ARLA FOODS AMBA5 patents · 16 citations
- 1254HANDTMANN ALBERT MASCHF7 patents · 11 citations
- 1350STARBUCKS CORP4 patents · 17 citations
- 1446SEATTLE FOOD TECH INC5 patents · 6 citations
- 1542PRIMERA TECH INC12 patents · 0 citations
- 1638CONAGRA FOODS RDM INC9 patents · 5 citations
- 1733NUTRICIA NV10 patents · 6 citations
- 1829JP LABORATORIES INC5 patents · 0 citations
- 1925LOLIWARE INC3 patents · 6 citations
- 2021UNIV FLORIDA3 patents · 27 citations
- 2117SINZ PHILIP3 patents · 12 citations
- 2213UNIV CENTRAL LANCASHIRE4 patents · 3 citations
- 238CAMBRIDGE CROPS INC4 patents · 1 citations
- 244TRUCAPSOL LLC5 patents · 4 citations
- 251WTI INC3 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A23P output across the last 5 years
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE38 patents · 1,852 citations
- 296GEN MILLS INC127 patents · 3,599 citations
- 392CORNELL RES FOUNDATION INC13 patents · 681 citations
- 488MCCORMICK & CO INC13 patents · 746 citations
- 583CARGILL INC22 patents · 562 citations
- 679RICH PRODUCTS CORP14 patents · 598 citations
- 775BALCHEM CORP6 patents · 408 citations
- 871NESTEC SA169 patents · 2,885 citations
- 967WENGER MFG59 patents · 1,028 citations
- 1063NESTLE SA29 patents · 369 citations
- 1158INT FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC18 patents · 316 citations
- 1254STORK TITAN BV13 patents · 165 citations
- 1350FRITO LAY NORTH AMERICA INC48 patents · 337 citations
- 1446KELLOG CO18 patents · 164 citations
- 1542UNIV CALIFORNIA6 patents · 269 citations
- 1638APEEL TECH INC10 patents · 69 citations
- 1733FIRMENICH & CIE17 patents · 144 citations
- 1829ROQUETTE FRERES13 patents · 109 citations
- 1925KALEIDO BIOSCIENCES INC5 patents · 45 citations
- 2021RHEON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY CO15 patents · 93 citations
- 2117NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA LTD7 patents · 83 citations
- 2213GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL BV22 patents · 60 citations
- 238NOTHUM JR ROBERT G15 patents · 47 citations
- 244NULIXIR INC8 patents · 42 citations
- 251PHILIP MORRIS USA INC13 patents · 31 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A23P
- 199SEMBIOSYS GENETICS INC8 patents · 1,315 citations
- 296PROCTER & GAMBLE38 patents · 1,852 citations
- 392GEN MILLS INC127 patents · 3,599 citations
- 488CORNELL RES FOUNDATION INC13 patents · 681 citations
- 583MCCORMICK & CO INC13 patents · 746 citations
- 679CARGILL INC22 patents · 562 citations
- 775FUISZ TECHNOLOGIES LTD28 patents · 1,239 citations
- 871FUISZ PHARMACEUTICAL LTD6 patents · 756 citations
- 967QUAKER OATS CO40 patents · 928 citations
- 1063NAT STARCH CHEM INVEST11 patents · 778 citations
- 1158MARS INC55 patents · 1,155 citations
- 1254FMC CORP17 patents · 853 citations
- 1350NABISCO BRANDS INC27 patents · 1,306 citations
- 1446NABISCO TECHNOLOGY COMPANY5 patents · 343 citations
- 1542NABISCO INC14 patents · 751 citations
- 1638GEN FOODS CORP31 patents · 1,098 citations
- 1733SCM CORP14 patents · 697 citations
- 1829FOAMIX LTD4 patents · 693 citations
- 1925RICH PRODUCTS CORP14 patents · 598 citations
- 2021US AGRICULTURE12 patents · 484 citations
- 2117BALCHEM CORP6 patents · 408 citations
- 2213NAT STARCH CHEM CORP7 patents · 434 citations
- 238FORMAX INC24 patents · 469 citations
- 244NESTEC SA169 patents · 2,885 citations
- 251WENGER MFG59 patents · 1,028 citations
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