Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

Frito-Lay, Inc.

120Patents
0Active
120Granted
43Portfolio score

Filing activity: Dec 13, 1972 → Aug 25, 1989

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4889367A Multi-readable information system Physics 115 Expired
US4517790A Apparatus and method for ultrasonic sealing of packages Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 101 Expired
US4508739A Potato product with opposite corrugations of different frequencies Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 99 Expired
US4650684A Reduction in phase-locking of corrugated chips and product thereof Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 76 Expired
US4910031A Topped savory snack foods Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 76 Expired
US4534818A Method and apparatus for ultrasonic sealing Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 76 Expired
US4756916A Process for producing low oil potato chips Human Necessities 64 Expired
US4277510A Process of making potato chips Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 64 Expired
US4933199A Process for preparing low oil potato chips Human Necessities 61 Expired
US4582927A Synthetic cooking oils containing dicarboxylic acid esters Chemistry; Metallurgy 57 Expired
US4521467A Ultrasonically-sealable peelable seal Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 56 Expired
US4138019A Mounting device Human Necessities 52 Expired
US4670272A Thermostable creme Human Necessities 49 Expired
US4537786A Method of preparing low oil fried potato chips Human Necessities 48 Expired
US4126706A Process for forming dough ribbon Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 48 Expired
US4511586A Potato product with opposite phase-shifted corrugations of the same frequency and amplitude Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 47 Expired
US4348166A Apparatus for forming thin materials Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 47 Expired
US4913919A Coating composition for comestible products Human Necessities 46 Expired
US4608808A Apparatus and method for case packing flexible bags Performing Operations; Transporting 46 Expired
US4517204A Reduced calorie puffed snack food products Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 44 Expired
US4604925A Method and apparatus for slicing produce Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 41 Expired
US4373982A Ultrasonic sealing apparatus Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 41 Expired
US4272554A Process for preparing blister-inhibited potato chips Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 39 Expired
US4806377A Waxy corn masa based products and methods of making Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 38 Expired
US4560569A Formulation of dough-based fried snack foods Human Necessities 37 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.