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Proteins & phosphatides for foodstuffs
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A23J · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A23J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Maximilian Devane Hamilton18 patents · 45 citations
- 296Mark A. Kozubal18 patents · 45 citations
- 392Richard Eugene Macur18 patents · 45 citations
- 488Eleanore Brophy Eckstrom12 patents · 30 citations
- 583Michael John Harney10 patents · 30 citations
- 679Renata Usaite Black10 patents · 30 citations
- 775Brian D. Lawrence6 patents · 37 citations
- 871David W. Infanger6 patents · 37 citations
- 967Richard K. Merrill6 patents · 153 citations
- 1063Viviane Lanquar9 patents · 18 citations
- 1158Hans Bertelsen9 patents · 23 citations
- 1254Chloe Grubb9 patents · 14 citations
- 1350Christie Lagally8 patents · 14 citations
- 1446Julia O'Donnell8 patents · 14 citations
- 1542Leyla Hathwaik5 patents · 10 citations
- 1638Magi El-Richani5 patents · 10 citations
- 1733Jeffray Behr7 patents · 10 citations
- 1829Carl Allen Henderson, Jr.4 patents · 17 citations
- 1925Ian Guiles Ronningen4 patents · 17 citations
- 2021Laila Dafik4 patents · 17 citations
- 2117Alexandre Chapeaux4 patents · 13 citations
- 2213Farnoosh Ayoughi4 patents · 13 citations
- 238Frank Douglas Ivey4 patents · 13 citations
- 244Harshal Kshirsagar4 patents · 13 citations
- 251Isha Joshi4 patents · 13 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A23J output across the last 5 years
- 199Celeste Holz-Schietinger16 patents · 418 citations
- 296Jessica Karr16 patents · 418 citations
- 392Rachel Fraser16 patents · 418 citations
- 488Elysia Cohn13 patents · 306 citations
- 583Ranjani Varadan12 patents · 275 citations
- 679Sergey Solomatin10 patents · 210 citations
- 775Neal Jakel7 patents · 227 citations
- 871Maximilian Devane Hamilton18 patents · 45 citations
- 967Mark A. Kozubal18 patents · 45 citations
- 1063Richard Eugene Macur18 patents · 45 citations
- 1158Brent E. Green49 patents · 176 citations
- 1254Derek Beauchamp6 patents · 65 citations
- 1350Louis Hom6 patents · 65 citations
- 1446Perumal Gandhi6 patents · 65 citations
- 1542Ryan Pandya6 patents · 65 citations
- 1638Shaowen Ji6 patents · 65 citations
- 1733Eleanore Brophy Eckstrom12 patents · 30 citations
- 1829Michael John Harney10 patents · 30 citations
- 1925Renata Usaite Black10 patents · 30 citations
- 2021Francisco Valentino Villagran5 patents · 295 citations
- 2117Brian D. Lawrence6 patents · 37 citations
- 2213David W. Infanger6 patents · 37 citations
- 238Donald Endres9 patents · 26 citations
- 244Keith Bruinsma9 patents · 26 citations
- 251Steven J. Furcich9 patents · 26 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A23J
- 199Grant H. Hartman, Jr.6 patents · 511 citations
- 296Chester D. Myers6 patents · 549 citations
- 392Celeste Holz-Schietinger16 patents · 418 citations
- 488Jessica Karr16 patents · 418 citations
- 583Rachel Fraser16 patents · 418 citations
- 679Elysia Cohn13 patents · 306 citations
- 775Patrick O'Reilly Brown13 patents · 362 citations
- 871Norbert I. Berta7 patents · 505 citations
- 967Edward D. Murray7 patents · 707 citations
- 1063Loic Roger14 patents · 413 citations
- 1158Stephen D. Kelleher24 patents · 405 citations
- 1254Herbert O. Hultin8 patents · 354 citations
- 1350Ian Purtle9 patents · 282 citations
- 1446Gerard Brule14 patents · 362 citations
- 1542Michel Piot14 patents · 362 citations
- 1638E. Donald Murray12 patents · 454 citations
- 1733Harapanahalli S. Muralidhara8 patents · 241 citations
- 1829Jagannadh V. Satyavolu8 patents · 241 citations
- 1925William H. Sperber8 patents · 241 citations
- 2021Norman S. Singer12 patents · 500 citations
- 2117Frank T. Orthoefer12 patents · 466 citations
- 2213Mark L. Shulman6 patents · 312 citations
- 238Munir Cheryan8 patents · 356 citations
- 244James T. Lawhon5 patents · 396 citations
- 251Larry D. Barker11 patents · 486 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A23J patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12077798B2✦ AIFood compositions comprising recombinant milk proteins2 cites · 202453% earned
- 296US11896687B1✦ AIOleogel having a protein microstructure with optimized oil release properties for replacin2 cites · 202476% earned
- 392US11986001B2✦ AIFood product comprising a co-culture of bacteria and fungi1 cites · 202446% earned
- 488US12029230B2Edible foodstuffs and bio reactor design0 cites · 20240% earned
- 583US12075802B2Food materials comprising filamentous fungal particles and membrane bioreactor design0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12350321B2Fibroin-derived protein composition0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12454727B2Soybean transgenic event MON87751 and methods for detection and use thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US11974592B1Protein compositions and consumable products thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12426611B2Automated meat analogue production systems0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12336551B2Purified protein composition0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12037569B2Harvesting cell-based meat0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12465069B2Method for producing a pea extract0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US11992029B2Method for forming cell-based-meat fibers0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12207670B2Nutritional compositions from brewers' spent grain and methods for making the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542USRE50462ECMP-containing, high protein denatured whey protein compositions, products containing them0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1638US12096784B2Protein compositions and consumable products thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12279632B2Processed leguminous materials0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12382966B1Devices, systems, and methods for extruding clean-meat materials0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1925US12220438B2Protein based cannabis compositions0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12439938B1Potato protein powders0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12564150B2Method and system for time of pollinating cereal crops0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12465062B2Protein isolate0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12290088B2Protein compositions and consumable products thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12310382B2Dairy product and process0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12522673B2Method of extraction of a galactomannan gum from alfalfa seeds0 cites · 20250% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A23J patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11553726B2✦ AIFractionated stillage separation10 cites · 202270% earned
- 296US11160299B2✦ AIProtein compositions and consumable products thereof10 cites · 202175% earned
- 392US11840717B2✦ AIHost cells comprising a recombinant casein protein and a recombinant kinase protein6 cites · 202367% earned
- 488US11272726B2Food materials comprising filamentous fungal particles and membrane bioreactor design7 cites · 202159% earned
- 583US11457649B2Compositions comprising a casein and methods of producing the same7 cites · 202267% earned
- 679US11241024B1Process for producing cookable, fibrous meat analogues with directional freezing6 cites · 202285% earned
- 775US11297866B2Bioreactor system for the cultivation of filamentous fungal biomass6 cites · 202158% earned
- 871US11837327B2System and method for protein selection3 cites · 202372% earned
- 967US11484044B1Modification and extrusion of proteins to manufacture moisture texturized protein5 cites · 202277% earned
- 1063US11606959B2Continuous process for automated meat analogue production4 cites · 202267% earned
- 1158US11439159B2System for identifying and developing individual naturally-occurring proteins as food ingr4 cites · 202275% earned
- 1254US11585016B2Systems and methods for manufacturing a silk fibroin solution and powders containing silk 3 cites · 202261% earned
- 1350US11771105B2Dairy-like compositions and related methods3 cites · 202372% earned
- 1446US11918020B2Food product comprising a co-culture of bacteria and fungi2 cites · 202358% earned
- 1542US11485990B2Process for obtaining a concentrated protein-rich phase from waste products of bioethanol 4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1638US11015156B1Protein concentration methods4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733US11896687B1Oleogel having a protein microstructure with optimized oil release properties for replacin2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US11432574B2Enhanced aerobic fermentation methods for producing edible fungal mycelium blended meats a3 cites · 202259% earned
- 1925US11091381B1Method for extracting antibacterial peptides and albumin from pea whey wastewater3 cites · 202180% earned
- 2021US11136508B2Solvent extraction of oil from distillers dried grains and methods of using extraction pro3 cites · 202155% earned
- 2117US11412759B1Method for manufacturing alternative meat from liquid spent brewers' yeast2 cites · 202255% earned
- 2213US11343978B2Methods for the production and use of myceliated high protein food compositions3 cites · 202167% earned
- 238US12004536B2Foodstuff processing apparatus2 cites · 202261% earned
- 244US12102101B2Foodstuff hydration and processing system2 cites · 202267% earned
- 251US11439166B2Ground meat replicas2 cites · 202255% earned
All-time canon
The defining A23J patents of the whole record
- 199US5356467A✦ AIControlled release coatings derived from aqueous dispersions of zein497 cites · 199492% earned
- 296US4748034A✦ AIPreparing a heat stable aqueous solution of whey proteins353 cites · 198894% earned
- 392US5324351A✦ AIAqueous dispersions of zein and preparation thereof350 cites · 199491% earned
- 488US6911211B2Pharmaceutical and cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application337 cites · 200488% earned
- 583US4280954ACrosslinked collagen-mucopolysaccharide composite materials332 cites · 198194% earned
- 679US5756687AIsolation of components of interest from milk302 cites · 199894% earned
- 775US6005076AOil seed protein extraction295 cites · 199991% earned
- 871US5922379ABiodegradable protein/starch-based thermoplastic composition250 cites · 199994% earned
- 967US5844086AOil seed protein extraction235 cites · 199891% earned
- 1063US5523293ASoy protein-based thermoplastic composition for preparing molded articles226 cites · 199694% earned
- 1158US5171592ABiomass refining process217 cites · 199294% earned
- 1254US6455083B1Edible thermoplastic and nutritious pet chew212 cites · 200294% earned
- 1350US5667839AHuman recombinant collagen in the milk of transgenic animals198 cites · 199786% earned
- 1446US4208323AProcess for isolation of proteins using food grade salt solutions at specified pH and ioni196 cites · 198091% earned
- 1542US4820524AGelatin coated caplets and process for making same194 cites · 198991% earned
- 1638US6605311B2Insoluble protein particles193 cites · 200294% earned
- 1733US5104674AMicrofragmented ionic polysaccharide/protein complex dispersions190 cites · 199294% earned
- 1829US6509031B1System for polymerizing collagen and collagen composites in situ for a tissue compatible w190 cites · 200394% earned
- 1925US6171640B1High beta-conglycinin products and their use184 cites · 200187% earned
- 2021US4734287AProtein product base182 cites · 198894% earned
- 2117US5023084ATransdermal estrogen/progestin dosage unit, system and process176 cites · 199194% earned
- 2213US5413804AProcess for making whey-derived fat substitute product and products thereof175 cites · 199594% earned
- 238US5709888AHigh fat nutritional formula for infants and adults174 cites · 199894% earned
- 244US6531648B1Grain processing method and transgenic plants useful therein170 cites · 200390% earned
- 251US5434183APhospholipids containing omega-3-fatty acids168 cites · 199594% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A23J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199IMPOSSIBLE FOODS INC25 patents · 521 citations
- 296CARGILL INC38 patents · 481 citations
- 392THE FYNDER GROUP INC19 patents · 40 citations
- 488CLARA FOODS CO8 patents · 30 citations
- 583MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC24 patents · 45 citations
- 679SILK TECH LTD5 patents · 24 citations
- 775ARLA FOODS AMBA16 patents · 22 citations
- 871LEPRINO FOODS CO5 patents · 146 citations
- 967SEATTLE FOOD TECH INC9 patents · 14 citations
- 1063NOBELL FOODS INC5 patents · 10 citations
- 1158COSUCRA GROUPE WARCOING SA5 patents · 4 citations
- 1254SHIRU INC3 patents · 6 citations
- 1350AQUACULTURED FOODS INC2 patents · 3 citations
- 1446CLEXTRAL2 patents · 11 citations
- 1542GELITA AG4 patents · 5 citations
- 1638UPSIDE FOODS INC5 patents · 0 citations
- 1733NEW SCHOOL FOODS INC3 patents · 6 citations
- 1829AVRIL4 patents · 0 citations
- 1925SIMPLOT CO J R2 patents · 1 citations
- 2021FONTERRA COOPERATIVE GROUP LTD3 patents · 0 citations
- 2117AXIOM FOODS INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 2213Kellanova2 patents · 0 citations
- 238FUJIFILM CORP2 patents · 0 citations
- 244FEIBLEMAN DOROTHY1 patents · 0 citations
- 251IZUN PHARMACEUTICALS CORP1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A23J output across the last 5 years
- 199IMPOSSIBLE FOODS INC25 patents · 521 citations
- 296CARGILL INC38 patents · 481 citations
- 392NESTLE SA37 patents · 529 citations
- 488AJINOMOTO KK19 patents · 374 citations
- 583MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO LTD16 patents · 351 citations
- 679DSM IP ASSETS BV20 patents · 244 citations
- 775BURCON NUTRASCIENCE MB CORP36 patents · 321 citations
- 871THE FYNDER GROUP INC19 patents · 40 citations
- 967PERFECT DAY INC8 patents · 70 citations
- 1063NOVOZYMES AS12 patents · 77 citations
- 1158GEN MILLS INC18 patents · 97 citations
- 1254MYCOTECHNOLOGY INC9 patents · 64 citations
- 1350ICM INC7 patents · 24 citations
- 1446ROQUETTE FRERES17 patents · 65 citations
- 1542CLARA FOODS CO8 patents · 30 citations
- 1638NOVITA NUTRITION LLC8 patents · 17 citations
- 1733MARS INC10 patents · 123 citations
- 1829MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC24 patents · 45 citations
- 1925SILK TECH LTD5 patents · 24 citations
- 2021REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO R10 patents · 42 citations
- 2117THE BETTER MEAT CO6 patents · 24 citations
- 2213FRAUNHOFER GES FORSCHUNG6 patents · 77 citations
- 238NUTRIATI INC6 patents · 28 citations
- 244VALIO LTD15 patents · 28 citations
- 251UNIV MASSACHUSETTS4 patents · 96 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A23J
- 199KALE ANIKET32 patents · 721 citations
- 296GEN FOODS INC20 patents · 879 citations
- 392NESTEC SA78 patents · 1,618 citations
- 488PROTEIN TECH INT13 patents · 636 citations
- 583TEXAS A & M UNIV SYS11 patents · 604 citations
- 679NOVO NORDISK AS14 patents · 692 citations
- 775IMPOSSIBLE FOODS INC25 patents · 521 citations
- 871OPTA FOOD INGREDIENTS INC8 patents · 427 citations
- 967CARGILL INC38 patents · 481 citations
- 1063ABBOTT LAB19 patents · 740 citations
- 1158PROCTER & GAMBLE28 patents · 990 citations
- 1254FOAMIX LTD4 patents · 693 citations
- 1350UNIV ILLINOIS8 patents · 423 citations
- 1446GEN FOODS CORP30 patents · 909 citations
- 1542SNOW BRAND MILK PRODUCTS CO LTD23 patents · 603 citations
- 1638MCNEILAB INC6 patents · 436 citations
- 1733AGRONOMIQUE INST NAT RECH18 patents · 497 citations
- 1829STALEY MFG CO A E18 patents · 643 citations
- 1925IP HOLDINGS LLC6 patents · 335 citations
- 2021NOVO INDUSTRI AS11 patents · 379 citations
- 2117WENGER MFG5 patents · 273 citations
- 2213GEN FOODS LTD5 patents · 446 citations
- 238NESTLE SA37 patents · 529 citations
- 244LABATT LTD JOHN10 patents · 394 citations
- 251AJINOMOTO KK19 patents · 374 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth