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Nashville, TN, United States of America

National Recovery Technologies, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 10.0

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 550

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edward J Sommer, Jr (19 out of 46 patents)

Charles E Roos (7 out of 30 patents)

Ronald A Quarles (4 out of 4 patents)

4. James R Peatman (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Michael A Kittel (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Robert H Parrish (3 out of 11 patents)

7. John T Rich (2 out of 2 patents)

8. James R Russell (2 out of 2 patents)

9. James A Kearley (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Muhammad A Shafi (1 out of 6 patents)

11. Mary Anne Leugers (1 out of 22 patents)

12. R Lynn Conley (1 out of 8 patents)

13. Terry W Glass (1 out of 12 patents)

14. Robert D Guenard (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Galen L Romine (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9234838 - Method to improve detection of thin walled polyethylene terephthalate containers for recycling including those containing liquids (2016-01-12),

2. 9227229 - Method to improve detection of thin walled polyethylene terephthalate containers for recycling including those containing liquids (2016-01-05),

3. 8692148 - Method and apparatus for improving performance in container sorting (2014-04-08),

4. RE40394 - Teleoperated robotic sorting system (2008-06-23),

5. 7244941 - Computer assisted bag screening system (2007-07-17),

6. 7012256 - Computer assisted bag screening system (2006-03-14),

7. 6855901 - Process and apparatus for spectroscopic identification and sorting of barrier materials (2005-02-15),

8. 6610981 - Method and apparatus for near-infrared sorting of recycled plastic waste (2003-08-26),

9. 6313423 - Application of Raman spectroscopy to identification and sorting of post-consumer plastics for recycling (2001-11-06),

10. 6124560 - Teleoperated robotic sorting system (2000-09-26),

11. 5738224 - Method and apparatus for the separation of materials using penetrating (1998-04-14),

12. 5638959 - Rotary materials separator (1997-06-17),

13. 5622471 - Method and apparatus for opening and emptying bags containing recyclable (1997-04-22),

14. 5555984 - Automated glass and plastic refuse sorter (1996-09-17),

15. 5518124 - Method and apparatus for the separation of materials using penetrating (1996-05-21),

Company Overview

National Recovery Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in the field of recycling and waste management solutions, specializing in the development of advanced technologies for the recovery of materials from various waste streams. Based in Nashville, TN, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling processes through its proprietary systems and equipment. Their expertise encompasses a range of applications, contributing to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship in the waste management industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

20 Patents

#30 in Nashville, TN

#162 in Tennessee

#16,416 in US

#31,315 in the World

Nashville, TN, United States of America

National Recovery Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 550

16 inventors:

Edward J Sommer, Jr (19 out of 46 patents)

Charles E Roos (7 out of 30 patents)

Ronald A Quarles (4 out of 4 patents)

4. James R Peatman (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Michael A Kittel (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: National Recovery Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/national-recovery-technologies

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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